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  • Summary: The Battle Network is back! Get ready to jack in to the net to face off against deadly enemy programs in electrifying grid based battles, and search the net for rare and powerful BattleChips to build the ultimate deck of special moves!

    The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series, which has
    The Battle Network is back! Get ready to jack in to the net to face off against deadly enemy programs in electrifying grid based battles, and search the net for rare and powerful BattleChips to build the ultimate deck of special moves!

    The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series, which has expanded into anime and comics, comes to modern consoles in the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection. Volume 1 includes four action-packed games from Mega Man Battle Network to both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3!
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Apr 12, 2023
    85
    Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection on PC and Steam Deck is one of Capcom's best collections despite the few issues in its current state. Even for newcomers, this is an easy recommendation.
  2. Apr 11, 2023
    80
    Volume 1 of the Battle Network Collection has become the definitive experience for new and returning players. Battle Network 2 and 3 are some of the Blue Bomber’s best titles, and online play will make mastering them together the best they’ve ever been.
  3. Apr 12, 2023
    80
    The Mega Man Battle Network series was a huge part of my childhood, but now I get to appreciate these card-collection tactical RPGs from a whole new perspective. While some of these entries are mostly fun nostalgia trips, most of them hold up just as well today, and the restored content from the Patch Cards alongside the robust online functionality make this collection the definitive way to experience the series.
  4. Apr 12, 2023
    75
    As a compilation, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection is fairly well done. The gameplay concept works not only as an alternative for a standard Mega Man title but also as an action/strategy title. Combined with the deck-building elements, it makes the game resonate with a modern audience, and the extras are sure to please any fan. Players will wish that the series weren't so repetitive over the years, as that doesn't play out as well for a title like this compared to a straight action-platformer.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. May 15, 2023
    10
    This collection came out really good. I'm really happy with it and I hope the sales translate to more content.
  2. Apr 18, 2023
    9
    The Battle Network collection is for switch is a fantastic rerelease of the Blue Bomber's spin off series from the early 2000s. Capcom hasThe Battle Network collection is for switch is a fantastic rerelease of the Blue Bomber's spin off series from the early 2000s. Capcom has built up and included so many features and extra content that was only ever available to the fanbase through cheating these passed two decades. And with online added to the games, this collection is a true love letter to all of the diehard fans such as myself.

    So far, I've been enjoying replaying these games from my childhood, but I'm not under the delusion that they are perfect games. BN & BN4 are a slog to play through for varying reasons, but BN3 has an incredible story and polished mechanics, and BN6 has the most refined and balanced combat of all of them.

    It is disappointing that Capcom did not correct the poor translation errors in the English ports of the games, as some of them (especially BN4) are egregious. There's maintaining the original art, and then there's just being complacent with clear, obvious errors. Thankfully, they have addressed the few game bugs and crash issues the cartridges had back in the day.

    To fans of the originals, this game is a fantastic product that could have been better for a few minor reasons. To newcomers of the series, pick up Vol.1 or Vol.2, since the digital copies are split and half cost. Try out either 3 or 6, and see how you like the series.
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  3. Jun 23, 2023
    8
    I had a blast playing through these games, but they still feel like games from the era they were originally made. While the combat and chipI had a blast playing through these games, but they still feel like games from the era they were originally made. While the combat and chip collecting is fantastic, the first and second games could have really used some polishing touches, for instance, I often found myself with no meaningful direction on where to find objectives. Access to walkthroughs on the internet are all that kept those moments bearable. Confusing maps and excessive backtracking made the first and second games a little painful to navigate.
    The third, I simply have no complaints about. Loved it.
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