I can agree with this point. MM1 is the black sheep of the IP. Capcom only worked out the formula of MM games with the 2nd game. Though MM4 is where Capcom really solidified it to what we know today.
In saying this, don't neglect to play MM2 and MM3 as they are two of the nest MM games in...
Ignore the people who say "just git gud". They are arrogant %$#@#$%.
The first Megaman is one of the harder games in the series. Mostly because the game has way too many insta death scenarios. Later Megaman games worked out this is poor levle design and designed better levels. Practice makes...