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. GameZone
    74
    Battle Chip Challenge plays a lot like an electronic gambling machine; hardly interactive but fun all the same.
  2. AceGamez
    70
    The constant optimism of the characters, the bright and breezy sounds and sights and the constant urge to retry a battle over and over with different chips makes it one to come back to many times.
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  3. GamePro
    70
    With 194 availalable chips to acquire, three modes of play (including a Game Link versus mode), and nine classes of compeittion, Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge is deep in gameplay, and it's a game truly worthy of the Mega Man name. [Feb 2004, p.94]
  5. Cheat Code Central
    70
    There's less action but more strategy. It's a nice change of format and one that is entirely addicting.
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  6. Nintendo Power
    66
    The rules are dense and battles require very little player participation but the process of accumulating chips and designing decks is tons of fun. [Apr 2004, p.122]
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  7. Game Informer
    60
    The mild strategy elements and simple gameplay involved could appeal to younger players, but not to anyone who actually enjoys controlling events onscreen. [Mar 2004, p.114]
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  8. GameSpy
    60
    As ridiculous as it sounds, with a little more money and thought put into how the player might react to not actually playing the game, this could've been something worthwhile.
  9. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    57
    Unfortunately, the actual battles aren't that great; they're a tedious exercise in repeatedly pressing the A button to advance dialog boxes. [March 2004, p.130]
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  10. Pocket Games
    55
    It's hard to imagine Battle Chip Challenge appealing to anyone but the tiny, dedicated group of MMBN link battlers to whom it's a love letter. [Summer 2004, p.55]
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  11. 1UP
    55
    It's hard to imagine Battle Chip Challenge appealing to anyone but the tiny, dedicated group of MMBN link battlers to whom it's a love letter.
  12. NintendoWorldReport
    50
    A dull title with next to no actual gameplay to be found...Most people are going to fall asleep playing this game.

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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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