Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection

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  • Summary: All 10 mainline games in the Mega Man Battle Network series return! The year is 200X. Rapid growth of internet technology has given rise to Network Society. People carry with them PETs, mobile devices equipped with sentient programs called NetNavis, which they use in order to enjoy the manyAll 10 mainline games in the Mega Man Battle Network series return! The year is 200X. Rapid growth of internet technology has given rise to Network Society. People carry with them PETs, mobile devices equipped with sentient programs called NetNavis, which they use in order to enjoy the many benefits the network provides. But even though the network has improved their way of life it has also brought with it new outlets for cybercrime.

    The protagonist, Lan Hikari, and his NetNavi, MegaMan.EXE, must work together to solve numerous incidents.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Digital Chumps
    Apr 12, 2023
    98
    I am thrilled to see the Mega Man Battle Network series return with more content than ever, and the Collection makes an incredibly easy recommendation for something to play this Spring: If you’re looking to get your hands on a collection of classic titles remastered in all the right ways, look no further than the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Apr 12, 2023
    90
    It's clear that a lot of effort and love went into Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection; this is a worthwhile re-release that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. While everyone will have their favorite, the Mega Man Battle Network series remained remarkably consistent throughout its whole run, due in no small part to the innovative battle system and charming storylines present in each entry. If you’re a fan of Mega Man and haven’t given these games a shot yet, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up immediately. Even if you’re not a Rockman enthusiast, these games each offer up some inventive RPG experiences that are certainly worth your time.
  3. CGMagazine
    Apr 12, 2023
    85
    The Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection drags some of the best Game Boy Advance titles available and repackages them for the Nintendo Switch in a must-own fashion. An easy recommendation for almost anyone.
  4. Shacknews
    Apr 12, 2023
    80
    In a lot of ways the early Game Boy Advance years were all over the place. The rules hadn’t been established yet, and the potential was higher than ever. Anime had penetrated the mainstream, Call of Duty didn’t exist and nobody really hated Sonic the Hedgehog yet. Experiments and sequel vomiting could happen at the same time, and games were still small enough to support niche audiences of all sizes. Battle Network, especially in retrospect, feels like a poster child of that time. It’s probably a little overwhelming to dive in now, and lord knows how corny the Y2K tech jargon reads, but you can’t find a better singular piece of media that sums it all up so neatly.
  5. GamingTrend
    Apr 12, 2023
    75
    MegaMan Battle Network Legacy Collection is a neat package of 6 GBA titles with some interesting features that somewhat capture the appeal of the games. While it could do a lot more, the games themselves are good and the collection makes them easier to enjoy than ever.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 12, 2023
    75
    As far as compilation re-releases go, you're getting basically all the Mega Man Battle Network experiences in a single package, and the achievements, online play, and bonus art make this the definitive way to play these 10 GBA games. If you're completely new to the series, know that the individual experiences on offer here don't change too much from MMBN 1 to 6; do your homework before committing to purchasing and playing more than one of these games. As an interesting departure from the action-platforming of other Mega Man titles, the Battle Network line certainly has my respect, but I'm not in a hurry to wade through all the repetition built into the MMBN Legacy Collection.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
  1. AKRosas
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    I can finally play one of my favorite franchises ever on my PC! The game looks absolutely stunning and I cannot wait to see what the moddingI can finally play one of my favorite franchises ever on my PC! The game looks absolutely stunning and I cannot wait to see what the modding community comes up with for this game!… Expand
  2. CrossfitJesusX
    May 27, 2023
    10
    The best mega man collection that capcom has ever released.

    My ranking in terms of how great the package is when it comes to capcom's mega    The best mega man collection that capcom has ever released.

    My ranking in terms of how great the package is when it comes to capcom's mega man collections.

    In order: 1. Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection - 10/10
    2. Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection - 8/10
    3. Mega Man X Legacy Collection - 7/10
    4. Mega Man Legacy Collection - 7/10    … Expand
  4. 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… Expand
  5. Candroid
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    The only valid "bad" review I've seen is the 8 that wished you could lower encounter rates. That is a fair criticism. The criticisms about theThe only valid "bad" review I've seen is the 8 that wished you could lower encounter rates. That is a fair criticism. The criticisms about the "vtuber" thing just seem like trolling. I'd probably ignore them because it seems like they're lying.… Expand
  6. MiMiK_
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    I'm just happy this finally exists. Battle network is back with remixed tracks and the international content included. Absolute must buy.
  7. Duoyuy21
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    After waiting for many years we have finally got this. 60$ for 6 gba games that currently cost over 50$ per game if you want the originalAfter waiting for many years we have finally got this. 60$ for 6 gba games that currently cost over 50$ per game if you want the original games for the gba. Sounds like a deal to me!!… Expand
  8. pinkgoldpeach
    Apr 21, 2023
    2
    I LOVE Mega Man Battle Network but for 60$, this ain’t it man….

    I can excuse the previous Mega Man collections since they are really cheap,    I LOVE Mega Man Battle Network but for 60$, this ain’t it man….

    I can excuse the previous Mega Man collections since they are really cheap, even though they have some horrible emulation problems.

    This collection is really dumb as it’s split into two, I thought after the Zero/ZX collection they stopped doing that but no.

    The Mega Man Vtuber thing is cute at first, but when he starts saying the same boring lines over and over, it really gets annoying. Thank god you can shut him up.

    The main selling point: PvP system kinda underwhelming, you have to use your own deck from in game which means that you’ll most likely get destroyed unless you grind for better chips.
    It’s also super hard to find another player, and when you do there’s a huge chance for it to be laggy.

    The games emulation is fine (excluding some weird localization bugs in BN6), but the lack of opinions really breaks it for me.

    - No speed up which makes random encounters still annoying.
    - Ugly font which you can’t remove.
    - No BN5 Double Team
    - They didn’t fix BN4 localization.
    - No wide screen filter (although i never use it), which has been in every Legacy Collection.
    - Wish they added missing games like Network Transmission

    You might say I’m asking for too much but I paid 60$ for this, i was at least expecting a better version of over 20 year old games i can easily emulate.

    It’s very saddening to see a great series Battle Network get reduced to this.

    I hope CAPCOM makes more Mega Man games instead of these poor collections    … Expand

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