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Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2

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

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Quick resume

The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series, which has expanded into anime and comics, is back. Volume 2 includes six action packed games from both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 4 to both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 6, plus additional features like a gallery and online play!

Global score

87/100

Genres

Action, Role-playing (RPG), Real Time Strategy (RTS), Tactical

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    Pros

    • Faithful collection of battle network 4-6 with added japanese exclusive content
    • Deep and satisfying combat system with strategic and real-time elements
    • Extensive chip customization and patch cards for varied play styles
    • Online multiplayer for pvp and trading
    • Strong nostalgia and story engagement

    Cons

    • Battle network 4 is grindy and has poor translation
    • Online player base is small, leading to matchmaking issues
    • Some bugs and glitches reported
    • No major graphical overhaul or remastering
    • Presence of drm (denuvo and enigma) causing performance and modding issues

    Analysis

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

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    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
      4

      "Players can customize chip folders and modify play styles extensively, enabling personal control over combat strategies."

    • Competence
      4

      "The combat system is skill-based with strategic depth, including real-time action and tactical elements, rewarding mastery."

    • Competition
      3

      "Online PvP and tournaments exist, though player base is small; competition is a notable but not dominant aspect."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long playtimes, repeated playthroughs, and habitual engagement with multiple versions and postgame content."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Online trading and battling with friends is supported, encouraging some cooperative interactions."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Patch cards and chip customization allow creative modification of Megaman and combat approaches."

    • Domination
      -2

      "While PvP exists, reports suggest balanced interactions with less emphasis on dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game to relive childhood memories and escape into a nostalgic, imaginative world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is driven by personal desire, nostalgia, and intrinsic interest rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Strong emphasis on experimenting with different chip folders, mod cards, and strategies."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of internet areas and dungeons with puzzles, though environments are often familiar."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of Megaman via patch cards and chip folders allows player self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Futuristic, imaginative setting with fictional characters and storylines."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Community aspects exist through online battles and trading, though player base is limited."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in combat and strategy, and learn to optimize chip combinations."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and strategy; not designed for idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level through online multiplayer; limited emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
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    • Progression
      5

      "Strong focus on collecting chips, upgrades, and unlocking content across multiple playthroughs."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find it relaxing and nostalgic, though certain games have grind and tension."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art, music, and fast-paced combat provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      2

      "Online leaderboards and tournaments provide some recognition, though limited by small player base."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is present and engaging in later games, with character development and plot arcs."

    • Strategy
      5

      "High strategic depth in combat, chip selection, and liberation missions."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat provides excitement and tension, especially in PvP and challenging battles."

    • Value
      3

      "Offers multiple games with added content and online features, considered worth the price by fans."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves battling viruses and enemies with attacks and destruction."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players manage resources and avoid failure in battles, though not extreme survival conditions."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026