Well, the achievements for the XBLA version of Mega Man 9 have been revealed, and "hardcore" might not be enough of a term to describe them.

Indeed, to collect these virtual treasures it'll take a superhuman effort, as you'll be performing such tasks as clearing the game without using any energy tanks, beating every boss with just the Mega Buster, and clearing the game without dying.

Hit the jump for a full list of what to expect.

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• Jitterbug -- Clear the game in 60 minutes or less (20 Achievement points)

• Invincible -- Clear the game without dying (30 points)

• Almost Invincible -- Clear the game without continuing (20 points)

• No Coffee Break Clear the game without using any Energy or Mystery Tanks (10 points)

• Peacekeeper -- Clear the game by defeating the fewest number of enemies possible (20 points)

• Conservationist -- Clear the game by using the least amount of Weapon Energy possible (20 points)

• Gamer's Day -- Clear the game five times in one day (20 points)

• Whomp Wily! -- Clear the game once (5 points)

• Destroyer -- Defeat your 1000th enemy (20 points)

• World Warrior -- Defeat every type of enemy (5 points)

• Trusty Sidearm -- Defeat the eight Bosses with the Mega Buster (20 points)

• Blue Bomber -- Defeat a Boss without getting damaged (10 points)

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