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Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2023

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Quick resume

The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series is back! Vol. 1 contains Mega Man Battle Network 1-3, including both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3 for a total of four titles, plus additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! In addition, online play is supported!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

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    Pros

    • Faithful ports of classic games
    • Online pvp and chip trading
    • Customization and strategic depth
    • Nostalgic and immersive setting
    • Added content like buster max mode and event chips

    Cons

    • Early game repetitive encounters and maze-like maps
    • Lack of some quality of life features (autosave, remappable controls)
    • Denuvo drm concerns
    • Limited character/environment customization
    • Online community can be sparse

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can customize their chip folders and styles, and choose how to approach battles, especially from BN2 onward, indicating moderate player control over actions."

    • Competence
      4

      "The games involve skillful real-time tactical combat and strategic deck-building, with challenging bosses and post-game content that tests player mastery."

    • Competition
      3

      "Includes online PvP and ranked modes allowing players to compete against others, though many players focus on single-player content."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long playtimes, habitual replaying, and engagement with post-game content and online battles, showing strong desire to keep playing."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Online chip trading and some multiplayer features encourage cooperative interactions, though core gameplay is mostly single-player."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players build and customize chip folders and styles, and use the Navi Customizer to create unique battle strategies."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Community and gameplay emphasize balanced interactions and mutual respect rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong nostalgia and immersive futuristic internet setting provide players with a meaningful escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with chip combinations, styles, and Navi Customizer programs to optimize battle strategies."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players explore multiple interconnected areas and secrets, though some early game areas are repetitive or maze-like."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization of chip folders and styles allows some self-expression, though character and environment customization is limited."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "The game features imaginative sci-fi fiction with cyber battles, AI companions, and futuristic internet concepts."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Players feel part of a community through online battles, trading, and shared nostalgia."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in real-time combat, strategic deck-building, and problem solving throughout the series."

    • Health
      -5

      "The game is a sedentary experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention during battles and exploration; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction through online features, but mostly surface-level connections rather than close relationships."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "Gameplay and community emphasize cooperative and balanced participation rather than leadership or authority roles."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong emphasis on collecting chips, upgrading abilities, and completing post-game challenges."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and nostalgic, but random encounters and challenging battles can cause tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable music, pixel art, and sound design provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      2

      "Online ranked modes and achievements provide recognition, though many players focus on personal enjoyment."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is lighthearted and nostalgic with engaging characters and plot development across the series."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around strategic deck-building, real-time tactical combat, and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Battles provide suspense and challenge, with relief upon victory, though some early game areas are repetitive."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel the collection offers good value with multiple games, online features, and added content."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves defeating viruses and enemy programs, with stylized action rather than graphic violence."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage resources and avoid failure in challenging battles and boss fights."

    Last update: 29/04/2026