Software:Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
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| Developer(s) | Capcom NeoBards Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Series | Mega Man Battle Network |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Real-time tactical role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Lua error in Module:Lang/utilities at line 332: attempt to call field '_transl' (a nil value). is a video game compilation based on Capcom's Mega Man series. It compiles emulated versions of all six main entries in the Mega Man Battle Network series, originally released for the Game Boy Advance between 2001 and 2005. Like other Mega Man Legacy Collection entries, the compilation also includes various enhancements and behind-the-scenes materials. Battle Network Legacy Collection is split between two volumes, both of which were released simultaneously in 2023 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows.
Overview
The games in Battle Network Legacy Collection are based on their original Japanese versions, but with translations available for international releases to allow the usage of features previously exclusive to the Japanese versions,[1] including most of the crossover content based on Konami's Boktai series.[2] The games in the collection were updated to support competitive battling and battle chip trading via online multiplayer, as well as trading customizations from certain games.[1][3] The collection also includes an art gallery, a music player, and additional screen-filtering options. In addition, battle records can be traded between games, and all 15 battle chips that were only distributed via Japanese events can be enabled.[1] Other features include the ability to enable "patch cards" in 4–6, 499 cards that could previously only be activated using the Nintendo e-Reader in the original release; and "Buster MAX mode", which multiplies MegaMan.EXE's buster attack power by 100 for simpler gameplay.[4] The game's menu features an interactive MegaMan.EXE that reacts to the player's choices, reprised by his MegaMan NT Warrior actors Akiko Kimura in Japanese and Andrew Francis in English.[5]
Included games
Battle Network Legacy Collection is split between two volumes, each containing three numbered entries. As Battle Network 3–6 each received two different versions when the games were originally released, both versions of each game are included, bringing the total to 10 games.[1]
Volume 1
Volume 2
Release
Battle Network Legacy Collection was announced during a Nintendo Direct livestream on June 28, 2022.[1] Both volumes of the collection were released simultaneously on April 14, 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows, making it the only Legacy Collection to not be released on Xbox One. A physical release containing both volumes was also released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.[6] Players who pre-ordered the game received a DLC pack containing two alternate skins for MegaMan.EXE on the menu (one skin per volume), as well as four additional remixed tracks for the game's music player (two tracks per volume); the pre-order content was later made available for purchase on June 27, 2023.[7][8] To promote the collection, Capcom briefly re-released the MegaMan NT Warrior anime through their video streaming channels.[9]
Reception
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Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Romano, Sal (December 13, 2022). "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection launches April 14, 2023". Gematsu. https://www.gematsu.com/2022/12/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-launches-april-14-2023.
- ↑ Lada, Jenni (April 12, 2023). "Review: Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Feels Complete". https://www.siliconera.com/review-mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-feels-complete/.
- ↑ Romano, Sal (September 15, 2022). "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection adds 3D Mega Man.EXE title screen, online battles and chip trading". https://www.gematsu.com/2022/09/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-adds-3d-mega-man-exe-title-screen-online-battles-and-chip-trading.
- ↑ Makuch, Eddie (March 9, 2023). "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Will Feature Action-Oriented Buster Max Mode, Japan-Only Cards". https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-will-feature-action-oriented-buster-max-mode-japan-only-cards/1100-6512219/.
- ↑ Tu, Trumann (September 17, 2022). "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Features Voice Actor from NT Warrior Anime". https://gamerant.com/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-voice-actor-nt-warrior/.
- ↑ McWhertor, Michael (June 28, 2022). "Mega Man Battle Network 10-game collection coming in 2023". Polygon (Vox Media). https://www.polygon.com/23185536/mega-man-battle-network-collection-nintendo-switch-games-release-date.
- ↑ Hesse, Brendan (April 14, 2023). "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Is Discounted On Launch Day". https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-is-discounted-on-launch-day/1100-6510753/.
- ↑ "『ロックマンエグゼ アドバンスドコレクション』限定特典“カスタムPETパック”が有償DLCとして6月27日に配信決定。3DロックマンのスキンとアレンジBGMが収録" (in ja). June 19, 2023. https://www.famitsu.com/news/202306/19306615.html.
- ↑ Mateo, Alex (March 21, 2023). "Capcom Streams MegaMan NT Warrior Anime on Twitch, YouTube". https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-20/capcom-streams-megaman-nt-warrior-anime-on-twitch-youtube/.196189.
- ↑ "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection for Switch". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc.. https://www.metacritic.com/game/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch.
- ↑ "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1 for PC". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc.. https://www.metacritic.com/game/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-vol-1/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2 for PC". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc.. https://www.metacritic.com/game/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-vol-2/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection for PlayStation 4". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc.. https://www.metacritic.com/game/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4.
- ↑ "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Reviews". April 12, 2023. https://opencritic.com/game/14747/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection.
- ↑ Beck, Adam (April 12, 2023). "Review: Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection". https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection/439923/.
- ↑ Vogel, Mitch (April 12, 2023). "Review: Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection (Switch)". https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection.
- ↑ Rudek, Jordan (April 12, 2023). "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Review". http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/63404/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-switch-review.
- ↑ Greenwald, Will (April 20, 2023). "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Review". https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection.
- ↑ White, Lucas (April 12, 2023). "Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection review: Jacking in to the early aughts". https://www.shacknews.com/article/135014/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-review-jacking-in-to-the-early-aughts.
- ↑ Musgrave, Shaun (April 18, 2023). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection', Plus New Games and Sales". https://toucharcade.com/2023/04/18/mega-man-battle-network-legacy-collection-switch-review-bundle-eshop-price-discount-online/.
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