Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Cubed3
    Aug 29, 2023
    70
    This collection is well presented and will please anyone who was dying to replay or experience the series for the first time. Megaman Battle Network Collection 1&2 are excellent packages with ample extras to keep players invested and just enough gameplay tweaking to smooth out any issues in these older titles. It's definitely not for everyone but as a Megaman fan, it is greatly recommended for its unique gameplay and style.
  2. PCMag
    Apr 20, 2023
    70
    The Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection brings the Game Boy Advance RPGs to modern systems, and with it hours of chip-collecting fun.
  3. Nintendo Insider
    Apr 17, 2023
    70
    This might come off as rather strict, but that’s because I do think these games are classics that deserve the best. I don’t want to be overdramatic though, because this Legacy Collection is still the best we’ve ever gotten. I think more could have been done, but I don’t want to downplay the work that went into bringing Mega Man Battle Network back like this. While I’m unsure if modern audiences would click with these, I think kids might still get a lot out of them even today. They’re all fantastic freshman RPG experiences that don’t explicitly treat their audience in a condescending manner. This is a great collection, but it could have been a legendary one.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 12, 2023
    70
    A welcome reminder of an unfairly forgotten franchise, but while Battle Network is an ingenious and fun action role-player it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
  6. GamingBolt
    Apr 12, 2023
    70
    Without question, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection is the definitive way to play these beloved games. However, with that said, the worth of this compilation to you will come down to how much you value these games themselves.
  7. Screen Rant
    Apr 12, 2023
    70
    Capcom collections of older games tend to be great, and this new set is a wonderful example of the care they put into making them easy to navigate and exciting to find lots of the extra content that many players may not have had access to originally. The art gallery with concept art and official artwork for events plus the music player of 188 songs are wonderful to have included with the games. Overall, the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection is a very well-crafted trip down memory lane and will be a true treasure to fans of the original games, and fun for new players to have that much content provided.
  8. KeenGamer
    Apr 21, 2023
    60
    I apologize if this review sounded somewhat nitpicky. I'm only this strict because Battle Network is a series that is near and dear to me, one that I played a lot in my youth, and I want it to be the best that it could be, such that other people can come to love Battle Network as much as I do. If Capcom had taken the proper steps to modernize these games, then they could be masterpieces, but if you have the patience to deal with their quirks and archaic mechanics, then the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection will offer you 100+ hours of JRPG goodness, and it will not disappoint.
  9. Hey Poor Player
    Apr 11, 2023
    60
    There are a ton of games in the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, but because the six titles have so little to differentiate them from each other, it’s hard to see anyone but the most hardcore of fans wanting to run through the entire series. I enjoyed revisiting these games from my youth but came away ready to leave them in the past. For those who just want to dip their toes in, Capcom has provided the option to purchase only the first or second half of the series separately instead of buying the entire larger collection. While it’s not quite as good of a deal on a per-game basis, for those who just want a quick nostalgia hit, that may be the way to go.

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 105 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 105
  3. Negative: 32 out of 105
  1. GameforGamers
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    I recently purchased the Mega Man Battle Network collection, and I am incredibly pleased with the all the games included and it is great to beI recently purchased the Mega Man Battle Network collection, and I am incredibly pleased with the all the games included and it is great to be able to have them all in one place. The games are all great and the graphics are still impressive, even though they are from the early 2000s. I have been playing the games since they were released and they were always a great way to kill a few hours. The controls are easy to learn and the storyline is engaging and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this collection to anyone who is a fan of the Mega Man franchise. It is a great way to revisit the classic games, and the price is totally worth it… Full Review »
  2. findxmind
    May 6, 2023
    10
    SOMEONE IS INTENTIONALLY MANIPULATING THIS GAME's REVIEW.
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    This is my first review here, as a gamer for 10+ years. For the price issue,    SOMEONE IS INTENTIONALLY MANIPULATING THIS GAME's REVIEW.
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    This is my first review here, as a gamer for 10+ years. For the price issue, no one forces you to buy at full price. The quality of the game is great and trial videos fully reveals what you are buying.
    And I noticed there are a bunch of 'not helpful' voters occur almost at the same time, weird, huh?

    Also, the publisher is trying to see if there is any interest to continue this series, by releasing a collection. There is a group of gamers hoping to see a sequel.
    Compared to the media review (which is carefully written), these 2 negative reviews are not fair to this game, at all. That being said, I will probably give it 8 or 9 even I am even more aware of the issues mentioned by negative reviews, which is consistent with media reviewers. But now I am giving it 10, to balance off the unfair reviews.

    Feel free to check opencritic, whose audience and reviewer quality are much higher
    https://opencritic.com/game/14747/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection    … Full Review »
  3. Steddag1
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Must Buy! Aww I feel like I'm back in my teens playing these classics. You get a 200 damage chip that you download in the game. You get all 6Must Buy! Aww I feel like I'm back in my teens playing these classics. You get a 200 damage chip that you download in the game. You get all 6 games where you change the aspects of the game screen and have amazing wallpaper around your game screen. Ultimate Megaman NT warrior fanservice and it even have physical copy to for collectors. You can Net Battle and trade Battle chips online… Full Review »
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