Mega Man Battle Network

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2001
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  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.
  5. GameSpy
    84
    All in all, combat is very easy to learn, but difficult to master -- and yet very satisfying.
  6. GameSpot
    83
    If there's something that might hold you back from enjoying the game, it's the lighthearted and somewhat goofy story. However, the game doesn't take itself too seriously, so neither should you.
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Yahoo!
    70
    Where Mega Man Battle Network fails is that it can too often venture into the realms of monotony with a relatively unexciting setting that may be a bit too ingrained by Pokemon culture to stand out.
  11. 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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Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 50
  3. Negative: 9 out of 50
  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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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