Mega Man Network Transmission

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2003
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
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  1. GameCube Europe
    73
    The action is addictive enough to try and finish it, which will take about 15 hours.
  2. Nintendo Power
    72
    The highly stylized graphics and familiar music add to MMNT's atmosphere perfectly. [July 2003, p.144]
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  3. GamePro
    70
    Little room for personality, not many instances of clear level design, and not a whole lot of time before the game gets dull. [June 2003, p.104]
  5. Yahoo!
    70
    One of the oddest things about Network Transmission is the game's learning curve that bucks convention by starting out frustratingly difficult and getting progressively easier.
  6. IGN
    67
    I found some of the levels, particularly during boss fights, to be difficult to the point of becoming tedious, and that's never a good thing.
  7. GameSpot
    67
    A potentially fun, but ultimately frustrating, entry in the series, and fans of the Battle Network universe would be much better off sticking with their GBAs.
  8. Play Magazine
    67
    Looks fantastic and has excellent level design but is ridiculously hard for the wrong reasons. [Aug 2003, p.77]
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  9. GameNow
    67
    There's a lot to like about Transmission, but its difficulty really drags it down. If you can handle it, though, you'll have a good time. [June 2003, p.37]
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  10. Game Informer
    63
    It's definitely different, but in ways that are detrimental to the experience you'll have with it. [June 2003, p.108]
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  11. GMR Magazine
    60
    With a less-frustrating difficulty level, revamped weapons system, and a graphical look that wasn't so...dull, Transmission could have been very good. [June 2003, p.72]
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  12. Eurogamer
    60
    There's a bit more up and down, certainly, but all that really distinguishes it is the sharp, cartoony look, smooth framerate (even if we couldn't find a 60Hz option) and web-like interface for loading each level.
  13. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    60
    This is the toughest game the series has ever offered, and the extreme challenge will annoy, frustrate, and ultimately eradicate nearly every gamer who attempts to tackle it. [June 2003, p.120]
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  14. My Gamer
    60
    If you never played a Mega Man Battle Network game, play the GBA versions in numeric order to understand and to get the most out of the game. This is a game that probably could have been great if some design issues were worked out.
  15. Game Revolution
    58
    It's as if the balanced half-action, half-RPG formula of the Network Series was just tossed into the classic Mega Man action mold, creating an unbalanced partial-RPG with a merely satisfactory mix of action.
  16. netjak
    55
    The biggest problem, though, lies in the game play. When you first run into an area, you'll find it, more often than not, mind-bendingy difficult.
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  17. GameCritics
    55
    I think most disappointing for me was how Transmission lost a great opportunity to expand on the concepts "Battle Network" was built on.

Awards & Rankings

76
#76 Best GameCube Game of 2003
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#53 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
43
#43 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 6 out of 23
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    8
    Its good but still flawed. Don't get me wrong this game is great but doesn't mean this amazing game doesn't have any mistakes. Don't listen toIts good but still flawed. Don't get me wrong this game is great but doesn't mean this amazing game doesn't have any mistakes. Don't listen to the bad reviews please don't.… Full Review »
  2. SwoopTrust
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Loved it. It's a very good blend of traditional 2D megaman with RPG style elements. In terms of difficulty, it was just right. punishing someLoved it. It's a very good blend of traditional 2D megaman with RPG style elements. In terms of difficulty, it was just right. punishing some times, but nothing "Nintendo hard". More bosses and Chips would have been nice. Definitely recommended!… Full Review »
  3. AJCk19
    Jul 23, 2023
    4
    Switching from a 3x3 grid to a full 2d platformer, up the difficulty for everyone. Which is why some people didn't like it. But if you thinkSwitching from a 3x3 grid to a full 2d platformer, up the difficulty for everyone. Which is why some people didn't like it. But if you think about it, this is just dark souls level of hardness.

    However, I think it isn't as fun as compared to any X/ZX game. If it was, I see it getting at least a 7. Also, depending on what difficulty you play games, they can definitely be dark souls hard. Maybe putting a easy mode on for long time fans would have helped them out.    … Full Review »
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