Software:Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection

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Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
Developer(s)Capcom
Publisher(s)Capcom
Director(s)Koji Oda[1]
Producer(s)Shingo Izumi[2]
SeriesMega Man Star Force
EngineRE Engine[3]
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: March 27, 2026[4]
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

Script error: The function "nihongo_foot" does not exist. is a video game compilation based on Capcom's Mega Man series. It compiles emulated versions of all three entries in the Mega Man Star Force series, originally released for the Nintendo DS between 2006 and 2008. Like other Mega Man Legacy Collection entries, it also includes various enhancements and behind-the-scenes materials. The compilation was released on March 27, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Overview

Star Force Legacy Collection adapts the games' original dual-screen format for single-screen gameplay, with players able to adjust the screen layout and toggle a smoothing filter.[5][6][7] New difficulty and assist options have been added to aid players, such as an auto-save function, adjustable enemy encounter rates, and the ability to multiply Mega Man's defense and damage output.[1][6] Players can trade cards online and battle one other in ranked or casual matches, though cross-platform play is not supported.[6][8][9] Up to 100 players per game can be registered to an in-game friends list, based on the series' "Brother Band" system.[6][10] In addition, players can access "bonus cards" which could only be obtained through special means in the original games, such as events and toys.[6] This includes crossover content based on Konami's Lunar Knights, which was previously cut from the English release of the first Star Force game.[11] An art gallery and music player are also included.[8] Players can toggle between the games' original soundtracks and new re-arrangements of every track, enabling them in gameplay or listening to the in the music player.[1] The game also features additional voiceovers in Japanese and English, with the cast of the anime series reprising their roles.[12] Like Battle Network Legacy Collection, the main menu features Mega Man as an interactive navigator character that reacts to the player's choices.[1]

Included games

Each of the Star Force games were originally released in multiple versions, all of which are included in Star Force Legacy Collection, for a total of seven games.[13]

  • Mega Man Star Force: Pegasus (2006)
  • Mega Man Star Force: Leo (2006)
  • Mega Man Star Force: Dragon (2006)
  • Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker × Ninja (2007)
  • Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker × Saurian (2007)
  • Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace (2008)
  • Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker (2008)

Release

Capcom first announced Star Force Legacy Collection on September 12, 2025, during a Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast.[8] The collection was released on March 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, making it the first Legacy Collection to be ported to the latter two consoles.[4][9] Players who pre-ordered the game received four additional music arrangements, as well as Geo Stelar and Omega-Xis as alternate menu navigators.[14] Additional DLC adds Sonia Strumm and Luna Platz as navigators.[15] To promote the collection, Capcom briefly re-released the Mega Man Star Force anime through their video streaming channels.[16]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(NS) 80/100[17]
(PC) 76/100[18]
(PS5) 73/100[19]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Hardcore Gamer4.5/5[12]
IGN8/10[21]
Nintendo Life8/10[22]
Nintendo World Report7/10[23]
Push Square7/10[24]

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection received "generally favorable" reviews for the Nintendo Switch and PC versions while the PlayStation 5 version received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic.[17][18][19] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 71% of critics.[20] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 56% of critics.[20]

Notes

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "「流星のロックマン パーフェクトコレクション」は，オリジナルBGMに加えて，新たなアレンジBGMを“全曲”に用意。東京ゲームショウSPステージをレポート［TGS2025］" (in ja). September 28, 2025. https://www.4gamer.net/games/945/G094552/20250928027/. 
  2. ↑ "4Gamer年末恒例の「ゲーム業界著名人コメント集」企画。194名が2025年を振り返り，新年への決意を語る" (in ja). December 27, 2025. https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999905/20251219044/index_3.html#cap_izu. 
  3. ↑ Miyai, Junior (March 25, 2026). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Review". https://www.rpgsite.net/review/19941-mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-review. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Romano, Sal (December 16, 2025). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection launches March 27, 2026". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-launches-march-27-2026. 
  5. ↑ Marnell, Blair (September 15, 2025). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Coming In 2026". https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-coming-in-2026/1100-6534729/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Hagues, Alana (September 24, 2025). "Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Details Additional Features In New Trailer". https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/09/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-details-additional-features-in-new-trailer. 
  7. ↑ Stenbuck, Kite (September 28, 2025). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection TGS 2025 event shows more QoL features". https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18573-mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-tgs-2025-event-shows-more-qol-features. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Stenbuck, Kite (September 12, 2025). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection releases for Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2026". https://www.rpgsite.net/news/18415-mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-releases-for-switch-ps4-ps5-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-pc-in-2026. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Romano, Sal (September 12, 2025). "Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC". https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc. 
  10. ↑ Bukacek, Jacob (October 6, 2025). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Hands-On Impressions from TGS 2025". https://hardcoregamer.com/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-hands-on-preview/. 
  11. ↑ Yarwood, Jack (March 6, 2026). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection To Restore Missing 'Lunar Knights' Crossover". https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-to-restore-missing-lunar-knights-crossover. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Ignacchitti, Ivanir (March 25, 2026). "Review: Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection". https://hardcoregamer.com/review-mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection/. Retrieved March 25, 2026. 
  13. ↑ Barker, Sammy (September 12, 2025). "An Unthinkable Amount of Mega Man Is Coming to PS5, PS4 in New Star Force Collection". https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/09/an-unthinkable-amount-of-mega-man-is-coming-to-ps5-ps4-in-new-star-force-collection. 
  14. ↑ Madnani, Mikhail (December 17, 2025). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection launches on March 27, 2026". https://www.rpgsite.net/news/19210-mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-release-date-ps5-switch-2-xbox-steam-pc-ps4-price-preorder-bonus. 
  15. ↑ "PRODUCTS｜Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection｜CAPCOM". March 26, 2026. https://www.capcom-games.com/megaman/starforce/en-us/products/. 
  16. ↑ Lada, Jenni (December 17, 2025). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Release Date Set". https://www.siliconera.com/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-release-date-set/. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection for Nintendo Switch Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. Retrieved March 25, 2026. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved March 25, 2026. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection for PlayStation 5 Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5. Retrieved March 25, 2026. 
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection". https://opencritic.com/game/19928/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection. Retrieved March 26, 2026. 
  21. ↑ Yang, George (March 25, 2026). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Review". https://www.ign.com/articles/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-review. Retrieved March 25, 2026. 
  22. ↑ Vogel, Mitch (March 25, 2026). "Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Review (Switch)". https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection. Retrieved March 25, 2026. 
  23. ↑ Abou-Nasr, Adam (March 25, 2026). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (Switch) Review". https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/74911/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection-switch-review. Retrieved March 25, 2026. 
  24. ↑ Ditchfield, Jaimie (March 25, 2026). "Mini Review: Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection (PS5) – A Charming Collection That Rarely Changes Course". https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection. Retrieved March 25, 2026. 
  25. ↑ Lu, Zek (March 25, 2026). "Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection". https://www.rpgfan.com/review/mega-man-star-force-legacy-collection/. Retrieved March 25, 2026. 

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