Mega Man: Battle Chip Challenge

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2004
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 11 out of 25
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  1. Gamezilla!
    45
    Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge is better at playing itself instead of letting you play it, and when that happens in a video game, the entire point got lost somewhere along the way.
  2. Play Magazine
    42
    I suppose MMBCC pulls off the light strategy it's attempting well enough, but I'm afraid that doesn't make it any more fun to play. [Jan 2004, p.76]
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  3. IGN
    40
    Yes, Battle Chip Challenge requires some strategy to create a deck that'll kick other opponents' butts, but the "battles" themselves are stripped of interactivity.
  5. GamerFeed
    40
    It's a repetitive title that requires little strategy on the part of the player, other than planning when to take the caffeine pills to stay awake through the next "battle".
  6. Deeko
    35
    Referring to Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge as a fun and exciting game is about as accurate as calling Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Gigli the "movie of the year." In terms of Mega Man titles over the years, this one is easily the worst.
  7. Nintendo Insider
    35
    The problem simply lies with a decent concept that had no gameplay to it.
  8. Gaming Age
    33
    A title that pretty much plays itself. The game's simplistic spectator battle system doesn't warrant a separate game and most players won't want to log in.
  9. Gamestyle
    30
    Without doubt the worst Mega Man game ever created. It lacks fun, lacks skill and it lacks substance, and will have you hooked for all of 10 minutes.
  10. GMR Magazine
    20
    An affront to Mega Man fans, card-battle enthusiasts, and gamers everywhere. [June 2004, p.83]
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  11. netjak
    16
    There is so much I could say about this game that decorum prohibits that it's almost frightening. Sam Kinnison and George Carlin, if they asked me about this game, would be shocked by how much cursing would be involved in my description.
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  12. Computer and Video Games
    15
    Place Battle Chips into your Deck. Hit "A" 'til the battle is done. The end.

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#71 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#39 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 7 out of 24
  1. TJD2
    Jun 1, 2021
    7
    This game is quite different from the rest of the Battle Network series. I had fun with it, but some of the random elements that are out ofThis game is quite different from the rest of the Battle Network series. I had fun with it, but some of the random elements that are out of the players control began to feel very cumbersome. You do not control the character - instead you feed the character of your choice weapons and the battles play out randomly until the end. It's a nice changeup from the established formula but it ends up feeling very bare bones and underdeveloped. Playing as other Navis is pretty cool though even if it's not used in the way you would think. Worth a play!… Full Review »
  2. Ken_Kaniff
    Feb 19, 2019
    8
    I've always considered this game one of my guilty pleasures, and really I shouldn't be ashamed. While not for everybody, this game has someI've always considered this game one of my guilty pleasures, and really I shouldn't be ashamed. While not for everybody, this game has some addictive qualities that keep you coming back for more. I will be the first to admit the game play is pretty much non-existent. The fun of this game comes from carefully planning and assembling your program deck and watching it conquer the opponent. Coupled with the great music and characters of the Battle Network series, this game deserves a better reputation than what it has.… Full Review »
  3. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    6
    Lets sing the song people! "Bland, bland, bland, bland, repetitive, repetitive, repetitive, repetitive! This series is getting old while itLets sing the song people! "Bland, bland, bland, bland, repetitive, repetitive, repetitive, repetitive! This series is getting old while it goes. Chip Challenge is maybe the most blandest.… Full Review »
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