Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2

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"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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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 315 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The collection offers a nostalgic experience with beloved GBA RPGs, allowing players to relive their childhood memories.
Battle Network 5 and 6 are praised for their engaging gameplay mechanics, including the introduction of Liberation Missions and the Cross System, which enhance strategy and combat.
The inclusion of Japanese exclusive content and features like Patch Cards adds depth and variety to the gameplay, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans.

Battle Network 4 is widely criticized for its convoluted gameplay, repetitive mechanics, and poor translation, making it the weakest entry in the collection.
The addition of Enigma DRM has caused performance issues and crashes, leading to frustration among players who feel it detracts from the overall experience.
Many players express disappointment over the lack of significant improvements or remastering, feeling that the collection is more of a straightforward port than a definitive edition.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The "story" aspect of the Battle Network series is generally praised for its engaging narratives, particularly in games like Battle Network 5 and 6, which feature well-structured plots and character development, including redemption arcs for previous characters. However, Battle Network 4 is often criticized for its lack of a coherent story and poor dialogue. Overall, while the series is noted for its vibrant world and thematic depth regarding technology and communication, the quality of storytelling varies significantly across the games, with some entries offering rich narratives and others feeling more like filler.
- “It has a really good story that even gives characters from previous games redemption arcs and ties up loose ends.”
- “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, with a vibrant world and timely overall messages about the growth of the internet and how we communicate.”
- “The main story is done through a series of randomized tournament arcs, and it is designed in a way where you have to play through the game multiple times just to fight all of the unique bosses.”
- “The black sheep of the family, this game takes the N1 Grand Prix scenario from BN3 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, other than gathering passwords to use in the much superior battle chip challenge.”
- “Battle Network 4 is just as boring as I remember story-wise.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in the reviewed titles is generally praised for its innovative mechanics, such as the liberation missions and deck-building strategies, which enhance the overall experience. While some players note slower battles and convoluted dungeons, many appreciate the variety and depth offered, particularly in later entries like Battle Network 5 and 6. Overall, the series maintains a unique charm and engaging gameplay that resonates well with both fans and newcomers.
- “The gameplay is the best it has ever been in this entry, even if the story leaves something to be desired.”
- “The liberation missions mechanic is this game's main mechanic and man, it's so fun.”
- “Whether you're a Mega Man fan or not, the gameplay is just incredibly good.”
- “The battles play noticeably slower than previous games, there is a significantly higher encounter rate, and the dungeons are a lot more convoluted and harder to navigate with unexplained mechanics.”
- “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.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its nostalgic quality and emotional impact, with standout tracks that evoke strong memories for players. While some reviews note that certain aspects of the soundtrack and animations may feel lacking compared to earlier titles, the overall composition and remastered features, including a music player and gallery, enhance the experience. Players appreciate the blend of new and remixed music, contributing to the game's whimsical and engaging atmosphere.
- “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 three.”
- “PSA: they removed the looping danger music in BN6 postgame.”
- “- No way to change BGM in-game using the music gallery.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the smoother visuals and enhanced artwork, others criticize the lack of significant graphical upgrades and the presence of potential glitches. The art style, particularly for later entries in the series, has also been divisive, with some preferring the earlier designs. Overall, the inclusion of additional content like concept art and music players has been well-received, but many feel that more substantial improvements could have been made.
- “I also appreciate the better graphics.”
- “Also, they went really hard on the artwork, concept art, and bonus illustrations.”
- “The visuals look great too and overall, the game is awesome.”
- “There's also the usual 'Capcom collection' problem of them doing next to nothing to improve the games (no quality of life changes, no meaningful graphical upgrading/sharpening, etc.).”
- “No graphical update (which makes it slightly weird as it's just zoomed images, but that's my opinion), no adjusting keyboard keybinds when the controller is plugged in (not sure whether it's adjustable when not plugged), pauses when not focused (can't configure that either and I personally dislike that), and other small quality of life features that are missing.”
- “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.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be both tedious and repetitive, particularly for players aiming for 100% completion. While there are quality of life improvements and new features that streamline some aspects of grinding, many players still find the experience to be time-consuming and occasionally frustrating, especially in earlier titles like Battle Network 4. Overall, the grinding aspect is a mixed bag, appealing to those who enjoy extensive endgame content but potentially off-putting for others.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Very repetitive and grindy if you want 100%.”
- “Battle Network 4 suffers from tedious repeat playthrough and bad translation.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of Capcom's latest game collection has received significant criticism, primarily due to the implementation of DRM like Denuvo and Enigma, which users claim severely hinders performance and can be likened to malware. While some players report no noticeable performance issues on PC or Steam Deck, many others describe the games as poorly optimized, with severe frame rate drops making them nearly unplayable. Overall, the presence of DRM is seen as a major factor contributing to the collection's optimization problems.
- “As far as I can tell, there is no noticeable performance hit on either the PC or the Steam Deck.”
- “I understand the rest of the content made this far more optimized than it would be for other means, but this seems quite excessive for games that were barely 32-bit upon release.”
- “Apparently this further layers the need for hardware optimization to the point that the Steam Deck would not be able to play this.”
- “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.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting numerous graphical glitches, random shutdowns, and translation issues that hinder the experience. While some players still find enjoyment in the game, the prevalence of bugs and instability has led many to recommend waiting for fixes before purchasing. Overall, the game's stability is currently seen as a major drawback.
- “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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game for its genuine surprises and the inclusion of darker, more emotional moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “It has genuine surprises and even darker, more emotional moments.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a key appeal, featuring humorous and sometimes suggestive dialogues that complement its whimsical art direction and engaging combat.
- “The biggest appeal of these games, in my opinion, is the combat, folder building, music, some humorous and suspicious dialogues, and the whimsical art direction.”