Mega Man Legends 2

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 24, 2000
  • Also On: PC
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 59
  3. Negative: 10 out of 59
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  1. Kenmei
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    This is easily one of my favorites games I've ever played. The Mega Man Legends series on the playstation was easily one of the best the system ever saw. However, both games were released toward the end of the Playstations life cycle and that both helped the game be what it was and hindered it from moving forward.
    Mega Man Legends was a 3rd person RPG designed in a brand new Mega Man    This is easily one of my favorites games I've ever played. The Mega Man Legends series on the playstation was easily one of the best the system ever saw. However, both games were released toward the end of the Playstations life cycle and that both helped the game be what it was and hindered it from moving forward.
    Mega Man Legends was a 3rd person RPG designed in a brand new Mega Man world that introduced lovable characters like Tron Bonne and her Servbots. It was also one of the first RPG games on the system to include fully voiced characters and cutscenes, doing it a few years before Final Fantasy made it a big deal with FF X. All the voice overs are done exceptionally well. It's a nice touch for an older game like this.
    The gameplay involves alot of platforming and shooting, with some puzzles mixed in. The typcial RPG elements are here too as most of the items you get increase or decrease a stat. There's alot to like here and it's very easy to like this game.
    The main problem is the fact that this game came out after the PS2 was released to little fanfare. Fans of the original game loved it and the game was certainly helped out by being the most polished game on the system. However, the game did not do well with consumers because of the PS2 release the same month. A 3rd entry into the series was quietly cancelled by Capcom a few years later and we haven't heard a word about the series since then, other than a few words by the original series creator, now no longer with Capcom, who expressed interest in reviving the series but knows it will never happen.
    It's a shame that Capcom got rid of the next entry into the series as this game does end on a cliffhanger. It's just a shame, in general, that the series will longer be made. It was easily one of my favorite games on the system and my favorite Mega Man game period. However, with it being released after the PS2 launch, the sales numbers were down and that sealed its fate. But I will take what I can get here and spread the word that this is one of the best games for the PS1 ever and, if you can find them now, buy both of them and play them. You will not regret it.    … Expand
  2. Tommyx1919
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    Mega Man Legends 2 is a great game i can replay this game over and over and not get tired of it, something about this game is so good, can't really put my finger on it, but its a 10/10 in my book.
  3. rossbot64
    May 5, 2013
    10
    I first played Megaman Legends (Megaman 64) when I was about 11 years old, and even then I was taken in by its enigmatic story, fast-paced action, and interesting environment. Its sequel was even better. Megaman Legends 2 is a genre unto itself. One part FPS, another quasi-RPG. A game as fun as it was challenging, I'm still playing it 11 years later. One of my personal top-5 andI first played Megaman Legends (Megaman 64) when I was about 11 years old, and even then I was taken in by its enigmatic story, fast-paced action, and interesting environment. Its sequel was even better. Megaman Legends 2 is a genre unto itself. One part FPS, another quasi-RPG. A game as fun as it was challenging, I'm still playing it 11 years later. One of my personal top-5 and easily a contender for best PS1 game.… Expand
  4. zettatrigger
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    This is by far the best megaman games on the PlayStation . the graphics are okay for a PlayStation game and the boss battle were quite epic . A must buy for any retro gamer !
  5. tovip
    Aug 30, 2012
    10
    I recently started playing this again after about 10 years and I got to say that it has held up quite nicely. The best thing about the game at the moment is that it provides a good break from all of the stale current generation of video games.
  6. danuffo
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    This game looks OUTSTANDING!!!! One of the best aged games for a PS1! Come on!

    The PS1 games look better when they don't try to look too much realistic, the best you can do, due to hardware limitations is to stay at cartoonish looking 3D models, you can take my word when looking at other games (Syphon Filter looks ugly). I can't believe the magazine reviewers ( most of them people    This game looks OUTSTANDING!!!! One of the best aged games for a PS1! Come on!

    The PS1 games look better when they don't try to look too much realistic, the best you can do, due to hardware limitations is to stay at cartoonish looking 3D models, you can take my word when looking at other games (Syphon Filter looks ugly).

    I can't believe the magazine reviewers ( most of them people from USA and United Kingdom) complain about some "blocky" graphics, what were they expecting from a PS1?!! a PS3 game?

    MegaMan Legends actually push PS1 hardware, please...
    blocky graphics? In what kind of universe were these reviewers living?

    You want to know who are the real games with blocky graphics?

    Final Fantasy VII and the Tomb Raider series are games with real blocky graphics,... games that are very glorified, and which probably nobody complain about their graphics.

    I conclude, these english people(USA & UK) are just a bunch of hypocrites.

    I was not pretending to rate it 10, or even write something here, but thanks to unfair ratings I have read, I feel like I should.

    The real complain for this game is not having a self-concluding story, instead of that, the ending opens other story, what we got is a game it asking for other game, a sequel, which it was never made until these days and many people is still waiting.    … Expand
  7. SebbyPlaysMusic
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    There's something about this game that's really hard to pinpoint.
    I'm well aware there are a couple of flaws, but I can't help but love it to the point of being a 10.
    If I were to talk about it strictly technically, you could assume these aspects would bring down the quality of the game: - The dungeons are kind of blocky in design. (Disregarding the graphical design, which is blocky    There's something about this game that's really hard to pinpoint.
    I'm well aware there are a couple of flaws, but I can't help but love it to the point of being a 10.

    If I were to talk about it strictly technically, you could assume these aspects would bring down the quality of the game:
    - The dungeons are kind of blocky in design. (Disregarding the graphical design, which is blocky like any PS1 game, but has a nice touch with cell-shade lighting)
    - The alternate weapons become unbalanced throughout the game. It'd be great if they were closer to each other in damage capabilities when maxed out.

    That's kind of it, though. Despite how the dungeons look, they're set up in an engaging fashion that may make you think in order to reach special items; These special items could then be used to create alternate weapons (like the missile launcher, ground crawler, drill, or laser sword) and equipment (like the charge boots), which really makes you want to search harder, because you legitimately might need it in order to not get wrecked in the next dungeon.

    You don't only find weapon parts in dungeons; There's a fairly well-knit element of interacting with characters, like townspeople, to help them in trade for something they have. Overall, nothing feels tacked on because every character is integral to the environment. For something that's minimally designed to meet PS1 specifications, the world feels lived in.

    The characters are endearing and feel personal, and the story definitely had effort put into it. I actually really like that, before the title screen even comes up, there's a 9 minute (skippable) cutscene that often makes me forget I didn't even start the game yet. I occasionally get the impression like I'm watching an anime. Apparently there're like 90 minutes of cutscenes throughout. But that's the thing is that it doesn't feel like a cinematic game because all of the aspects of this game mold together very well.

    Combat: There's a lock-on/strafe function here that works fluently. You can modify basic stats on your default buster gun. Enemies drop money based on the difficulty that you personally chose; You actually take tests (inside dungeons) to upgrade your digger's license, which grants more money in trade for higher difficulty and access to later optional areas. The enemies are basically all robots (keeping this game kid-friendly) which mostly have memorable designs. Boss fights are fair and challenging.

    I know there's still something I'm missing here in terms of why I enjoy this game so much... Like it just has heart. The story somehow doesn't feel segmented, despite having clear plot points. Everything seems to happen naturally, which ultimately makes this game a highly immersive experience.    … Expand
  8. Zot-Lar
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Much of my childhood, a game that would serve as a reference for my future when we talk about robots and technology. It has an original design and aesthetics, the game system and the exploration of the world are the best. the soundtrack was and still is memorable and highly original. I hope one day they make a remake of this game.
  9. Drill-Arm
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    give us the mml 3 demo version already capcom, we know it's done.

    for those who don't know, mml3 became (mainly) ex troopers ( and monster hunter stories, gaist crusher ) despite capcom denying everything to avoid backlash, like they said it was impossible to localize ex troopers because the text was stored as images, which people quickly proved was a lie.
  10. Aeryx
    Oct 23, 2014
    10
    For me, this is the best Megaman game ever. The adventure and inspiration coupled with all the adorable characters and experiences I had playing this were unparalled... and I was still a kid back then. Now I am an Engineer and this game is one of my inspirations for becoming one.
    An outstanding successor to the first, this game is arguably one of the most, if not, the most underrated game    For me, this is the best Megaman game ever. The adventure and inspiration coupled with all the adorable characters and experiences I had playing this were unparalled... and I was still a kid back then. Now I am an Engineer and this game is one of my inspirations for becoming one.
    An outstanding successor to the first, this game is arguably one of the most, if not, the most underrated game in history. To this day, I am grateful that I didn't miss this... and I remain committed to bringing him back from the moon. Mighty No. 9 Legends, here we come!    … Expand
  11. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  12. Trunks252
    Jan 12, 2014
    8
    Mega Man Legends is one of my favorite childhood series. The story, characters, and dialogue are childish, but still interesting. This game has some addicting gameplay as well, featuring multiple weapon upgrades and plenty of "dungeons" to explore. The gameplay is focused on exploration and combat, with the occasional puzzle. I especially liked the boss battles. There are camera issues,Mega Man Legends is one of my favorite childhood series. The story, characters, and dialogue are childish, but still interesting. This game has some addicting gameplay as well, featuring multiple weapon upgrades and plenty of "dungeons" to explore. The gameplay is focused on exploration and combat, with the occasional puzzle. I especially liked the boss battles. There are camera issues, especially noticeable in the first game. Replaying at an older age, overall this is still a solid adventure/rpg game.… Expand
  13. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    9
    This game is way better than legends one but this one doesn't change much in story but the game got better in every way. This game is great but it is a bit flawed.
  14. JayI.
    Jan 26, 2005
    2
    Baaaaaaaaad! I hated the game cos the story is just stupid and the graphics are so blocky.
  15. MrTacoBob
    Sep 2, 2017
    7
    It's way better than the original Mega Man Legends or aka Mega Man 64. The characters are a bit better and feel a bit more better in the Mega Man franchise. The gameplay is flawed but is decent. It's a decent game but why a sequel!?
  16. Mirannejad76
    Sep 3, 2018
    7
    i like mega man series . it was hard to play when i was 8 but i like it .
  17. IanB
    Mar 13, 2007
    10
    Best MegaMan game ever. Best game on PS1. Top 10 games all time. This game is dear to my heart.
  18. MattJ.
    Oct 11, 2001
    10
    Mega Man Legends 2 lived up to all my anticipations!
  19. JuanR
    Jan 19, 2010
    8
    It may have it's camera problems, but it's surprisingly good voice acting, interesting characters, and story more than make up for it.
  20. JackS.
    Jan 28, 2010
    10
    This is one of the most underrated games in history. The characters are so memorable and for certain group of bad guys, kind of story. It mixes the right amount of gameplay with story sequences, with voice acting that surpasses that generation of consoles.
  21. MikeS.
    Jun 19, 2005
    8
    This is the game that made me love videogames. In retrospect its childish and kind of poorly made, but it's just so charming it would be hard to not fall in love with it. I want a sequel!
  22. MariangelaP.
    Dec 3, 2001
    10
    The graphics are great!!! The bosses are hard but fun too!! Great game, you should buy it!

Awards & Rankings

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#29 Best PS1 Game of 2000
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#13 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000
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#13 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2000

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Metascore
76

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
  1. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    There are about 15 hours of actual gameplay, and about 5 more hours if you want to pick up all the extra goodies along the way. Still, before you know it, you've finished the game.
  2. Antagonist
    84
    While the graphics tend to be blocky, with lots of texture-warping, the angular shading the artists used is damn cool.
  3. Da Gameboyz
    84
    Although the graphics may not be spectacular, and the sound is less than should be expected, the game more than makes up for it's shortcomings by being undeniably addictive and fun to play.
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