role-playing video game
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
By Capcom, released 1 Jan 2023
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1 is a Capcom role-playing game collection released in 2023 for Windows. It brings together four games: Mega Man Battle Network, Mega Man Battle Network 2, and both Blue and White versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3. The story follows Lan Hikari and his NetNavi, MegaMan.EXE, as they confront network crime in a world where people use portable devices and NetNavi programs to explore the internet. Battles take place on a grid, and players search for BattleChips to build a deck of special moves. The collection also includes a gallery of illustrations and music, and supports online play. Its listed play features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, and online PvP, along with Steam achievements, trading cards, cloud saves, controller support, and Family Sharing. The games are playable in English, Japanese, and Simplified or Traditional Chinese. Vol. 2, which contains Mega Man Battle Network 4–6, is also available; the listed collection is Vol. 1, so check bundle contents before purchasing to avoid duplicates.
What players like, and what they don't
- Four games, including both versions of Battle Network 3
- Grid battles and collectible BattleChips
- Online play and online PvP supported
- Includes an illustration and music gallery
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Play is limited to four listed languages
- Vol. 2 and a bundle are also available
Who it suits
It suits players looking for several Battle Network role-playing games in one collection, with both solo and online play. It may also appeal to fans who want the included illustration and music gallery.
Vol. 1 gathers the first three numbered Battle Network games, with both Battle Network 3 versions, into one Windows collection. Check the bundle and Vol. 2 contents before buying, and note the supported languages if that matters to you.
