Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2
- April 13, 2023
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Get on Steam"Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2" is the second installment of a collection of games from the Battle Network series. Players can jack into the net and engage in grid-based battles, utilizing BattleChips to perform special moves. This volume includes games 5-10, originally released on the Game Boy Advance. The game is planned for release on April 14, 2023, at a price of up to $39.99 . Please note that it cannot be pre-purchased individually.
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Reviews
- The collection offers a solid port of classic games with nostalgic value, especially for fans of the original series.
- The combat system is unique and well-executed, allowing for both strategic and fast-paced gameplay.
- The inclusion of online multiplayer and additional content, such as Patch Cards, enhances the overall experience.
- The addition of Enigma DRM has caused performance issues and has been widely criticized by players.
- Battle Network 4 is considered the weakest entry in the collection, with repetitive gameplay and a lack of engaging content.
- There are several bugs and glitches present in the games, particularly in Battle Network 4, which detract from the overall experience.
- story35 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The "story" aspect of the Battle Network series receives mixed reviews, with Battle Network 4 criticized for its lack of depth and poor dialogue, while Battle Network 5 is praised for its improved narrative structure and engaging liberation missions that enhance gameplay. Battle Network 6 is noted for refining these elements further, offering a satisfying conclusion to the series. Overall, while the gameplay is often highlighted as a strong point, the story varies significantly across the titles, with some entries providing a richer narrative experience than others.
“The main hook for Battle Network 5 is the liberation missions that cap off each chapter; these are a sort of tactical RPG mixed with the normal Battle Network gameplay that I think comes together extremely well.”
“Even outside of combat, all of the games are very story-rich, featuring a vibrant world with timely overall messages about the growth of the internet and how we communicate.”
“Bn5 still has quite a bit of backtracking, but the story in it easily is the best in this sub-series, and the liberation missions are fun.”
“Battle Network 4 is most people's most hated of the 6 games (for good reason). The story is all but nonexistent, the dialogue is terrible, and the backtracking is plentiful.”
“The black sheep of the family, this game takes the N1 Grand Prix scenario from Battle Network 3 and stretches it into a full game, with only a tiny bit of story at the very beginning and at the very end. Everything in between is pure fluff; there's no side quests, job boards, or reason to explore.”
“If you never played these games before, they have entertaining combat, mediocre story, and relatively dated design.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay across the series is praised for its unique mechanics, particularly the introduction of liberation missions in Battle Network 5, which blend tactical RPG elements with traditional combat. While some titles may feel repetitive, the overall combat quality and deck-building opportunities have been refined, offering varied and engaging experiences. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and innovative changes, especially in Battle Network 6, which enhances quality of life and balances competitive play.
“Patch cards, dark chips, and turn-based strategy gameplay in Battle Network 5 culminate everything that made the earlier games great, amplified with new things to do and see.”
“In my opinion, this is a positive change as it allows for much more on-the-fly and varied gameplay, as well as more opportunities to deck-build around certain gameplay styles.”
“The liberation missions mechanic is this game's main feature, and it's incredibly fun.”
“The highlight of this game: liberation, is the only real gameplay system that this game has to offer, because it is otherwise rather bland compared to other games in the series.”
“Its gameplay is closest to 3 but with toned down difficulties by a lot.”
“I kind of wish they had stuck with the original traveling mechanics, but you wander around so much in 4 that it would've taken twice as long were that the case.”
- music15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing nostalgia for the soundtracks, particularly from titles like BN5 and BN6, which are praised for their quality. While some users appreciate the remastered tracks and the inclusion of a music player, others note that certain aspects, such as the animations and some remixed music, feel lacking compared to earlier entries. Overall, the soundtrack is a highlight for many, evoking strong emotional responses and enhancing the gameplay experience.
“I miss games like this so much, the gameplay, soundtrack, art, unhinged dialogue, collecting stuff and chip folder building. This game managed to stuff so many concepts together and they even wanted to do more back then, but couldn't because of hardware limitations.”
“Again, I'm not the biggest fan of Battle Network compared to the other series, but BN5 and BN6 really impressed me in their gameplay and OST quality.”
“When the background music hit, I got instant goosebumps.”
“The music and animations in particular are somewhat lacking, and the plots don't hold up to the first 3.”
“P.S.A: they removed the looping danger music in BN6 postgame.”
“- No way to change BGM in-game using the music gallery.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious but manageable, with some players appreciating the extensive endgame content and the ability to utilize new features like patch and item cards to alleviate repetitive tasks. However, achieving 100% completion can be particularly grindy and repetitive, especially in titles like Battle Network 4, which also suffers from poor translation and outdated mechanics. Overall, while grinding can enhance nostalgia for some, it may deter others due to its repetitive nature.
“Very repetitive and grindy if you want 100%.”
“Battle Network 4 suffers from tedious repeat playthrough and bad translation.”
“While there are definitely parts that haven't aged as well... it's a great series that I nonetheless struggle to recommend for one reason: Denuvo anti-piracy software is included in it.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The optimization of Capcom's latest games, particularly those in the collection, has received significant criticism due to the implementation of DRM like Denuvo and Enigma, which many users claim severely degrades performance and creates stuttering issues. While some players report no noticeable performance hits on certain platforms, the overall sentiment highlights that the games are poorly optimized, with some experiencing extreme lag and unplayability.
“As far as I can tell, there is no noticeable performance hit on either the PC or the Steam Deck.”
“This review will remain negative until Capcom removes this mod-blocking, stutter-inducing, performance-degrading malware known as Enigma Protector.”
“Crapcom adding DRM to their games to make them unmoddable and ruining performance is unacceptable.”
“These ports are comically unoptimized and literally unplayable at 1 frame every 5 seconds.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the improved visuals and the extensive artwork and concept art, others are not fond of the art style changes from earlier titles. There are criticisms regarding the lack of graphical updates and quality-of-life features, such as keyboard keybind adjustments and pausing when unfocused, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the overall visual presentation is considered impressive.
“The visuals look great too, and overall, the game is awesome.”
“I love all the extras this collection offers, like the artwork and music players.”
“Not a fan of the art style of Battle Network 4-6 (I prefer 1-3), but still good content except for 4 and maybe 5.”
“No graphical update, which makes it slightly weird as it's just zoomed images. That's my opinion.”
“Also, they went really hard on the artwork, concept art, and bonus illustrations.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received significant criticism due to numerous bugs, glitches, and unexpected shutdowns, leading many users to advise against purchasing until these issues are resolved. While some players acknowledge minor audio and visual glitches that may be patched soon, the overall experience is marred by the severity of the problems encountered.
“As someone who loves the NetBattle series, I am appalled at the amount of bugs and glitches, and the lack of care in translating (half the time I can't even tell what they are saying). Not to mention the fact that the game just randomly shuts down sometimes. I do not recommend buying until it's fixed!”
“I enjoy the collection and want to give this a good rating, but the glitches in Battle Network 4 Moon are just horrible.”
“Glitches like this you don't expect to see, and it is disappointing.”
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