Mega Man Battle Network

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2001
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  • Summary: In the future, a young net-battler named Lan, boots his 'personal exploration terminal' (PET) and prepares to hack into the network to battle net crime. Lan's PET is no ordinary network navigator. It's Mega Man.EXE, the cyber-identity, which infiltrates the crime-ridden network to battleIn the future, a young net-battler named Lan, boots his 'personal exploration terminal' (PET) and prepares to hack into the network to battle net crime. Lan's PET is no ordinary network navigator. It's Mega Man.EXE, the cyber-identity, which infiltrates the crime-ridden network to battle destructive computer viruses. Defeat viruses in real time and collect Battle Chips program data, containing valuable weapons data and critical system info. Collect over 175 Battle Chips to help Land and Mega Man.EXE restore peace and order to the network.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Nintendojo
    90
    If you like Megaman, RPGs, Action, or Adventure games in the slightest, I highly recommend it.
  2. GameZone
    88
    There's a lot more gameplay in MMBN than in most GBA games combined. Strategy/RPG fans will surely love it, and I think most other gamers will, too.
  3. IGN
    85
    Though its not the classic Mega Man we all know and love, it is a very good design with very little to dislike...other than the fact that this isn't a "true" Mega Man game.
  4. GameCritics
    80
    While the gameplay of Mega Man Battle Network is excellent, what fascinated me most was the world in which the game took place.
  5. Nintendophiles
    80
    Although the game features a lot of action sequences, it’s really an RPG at heart. However, what makes this game unique is the battle system. It combines a turn based fighting system with a real time one. Did that make sense to anyone?
  6. Hot Games
    70
    This radical departure adds a level of depth to the series as a whole - MM fans should pick it up out of loyalty - anyone who's not a hardcore fan should let this one settle back into the big blue.
  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    60
    As much as I like the action-oriented battle system, random enemy encounters are far too frequent. [Feb 2002, p.172]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. SwoopTrust
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Great! a fresh idea, and a well executed one. it's fun to play, the RPG elements are very nice, and while tough the plot is really nothingGreat! a fresh idea, and a well executed one. it's fun to play, the RPG elements are very nice, and while tough the plot is really nothing special, it does it's job pretty well. Music is also very good. Overall is very solid, play it.… Expand
  2. Nick
    Feb 7, 2005
    10
    Good good good good.
  4. brighambaas
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    Para mí, un buen juego, fresco para el nombre de Megaman, creo que megaman como franquicia le sirve adentrarse a otro géneros ademas de lasPara mí, un buen juego, fresco para el nombre de Megaman, creo que megaman como franquicia le sirve adentrarse a otro géneros ademas de las plataformas, mientras lo hagan bien como esta saga de juegos (Battle Network), es bienvenido. Buen sistema de RPG de acción, con varios "colleccionables" para hacer las estrategias que uno mas se acople, historia sencilla, pero muy bueno divertido y entretenido.… Expand
  5. TJD2
    Jun 19, 2012
    8
    This is a very good game; I highly recommend it. Although it's not as fleshed out as Battle Networks 2 or 3 it is still a very uniqueThis is a very good game; I highly recommend it. Although it's not as fleshed out as Battle Networks 2 or 3 it is still a very unique stand-alone title that will have you occupied for hours of your time. However I must mark it down afew notches because it seems like it's missing a lot which the sequels addressed; most notably a "run" command.… Expand
  6. Waxmang
    May 15, 2023
    8
    It's the beginning of the series so it isn't super complex and the net can be kind of confusing at times but it's very easy to revisit and IIt's the beginning of the series so it isn't super complex and the net can be kind of confusing at times but it's very easy to revisit and I feel like it holds up well. PvP in this one boils down to running an L deck and pressing a faster than the other guy can. It's fun though.… Expand
  7. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    8
    Battle Network is a great rpg and has great gameplay and is memorable. The game doesn't get to repetitive, and the game is a bit annoying butBattle Network is a great rpg and has great gameplay and is memorable. The game doesn't get to repetitive, and the game is a bit annoying but overall this game is great!… Expand
  8. j.p.
    Feb 19, 2003
    5
    Overall the rpg system is ok but the battles soon get boring, running around with your megaman.

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Awards & Rankings

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#24 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#8 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2001
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#10 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2001