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Mega Man Battle Network
If you like Megaman, RPGs, Action, or Adventure games in the slightest, I highly recommend it.
There's a lot more gameplay in MMBN than in most GBA games combined. Strategy/RPG fans will surely love it, and I think most other gamers will, too.
85
Though its not the classic Mega Man we all know and love, it is a very good design with very little to dislike...other than the fact that this isn't a "true" Mega Man game.
7
ElAticoGamer
Aquí tienes la traducción al inglés: Mega Man Battle Network TranslationMega Man Battle Network was a crazy experiment by Capcom that turned out better than it had any right to. Instead of relying on cheap nostalgia, they dared to reinvent MegaMan for a new generation: with chips, tactical battles, an anime aesthetic, and a clear message that "friendship can conquer all."And, to many people's surprise, it worked. Not only did it work, it launched one of the most beloved sagas on the GBA. Has it aged poorly in some areas? Yes. Are there later installments that surpass it in every way? Also yes. But this first Battle Network has that spark of the beginnings, that charm from when developers were still experimenting, unafraid to try something different. And for that reason, even with its flaws, it still deserves to be played **** you never touched it, give it a chance (especially with the Legacy Collection). And if you played it as a kid, get ready for a nostalgic trip full of viruses, digital sword slashes, and absurd emails. Because Battle Network wasn't just a game: it was that feeling that the future, chips, and digital friendship were the most epic things in the world. And deep down, they still are.
10
Igl00Man
If you haven't played Battle Network, be it through the GBA, or the Battle Network Collection, you are doing yourself a disservice, especially if you love SRPG's. It might not be the best in the series, and dated by today's standards, but the variety in customization, top tier soundtrack, solid story, characters, and playability on the go makes Battle Network an iconic game and series.
6
PrezOfTheCastle
Loved the concept and appreciate all it does to start the series, but a lot of lack of QOL, especially with escape mechanics

Mega Man Battle Network

Released On: 
Oct 30, 2001
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
User score
Mixed or Average
6.9
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Generally Favorable
70% Positive
7 Reviews
30% Mixed
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Nintendojo
If you like Megaman, RPGs, Action, or Adventure games in the slightest, I highly recommend it.
85
IGN
Though its not the classic Mega Man we all know and love, it is a very good design with very little to dislike...other than the fact that this isn't a "true" Mega Man game.
User score
Mixed or Average
58% Positive
30 Ratings
23% Mixed
12 Ratings
19% Negative
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Jul 17, 2025
10
Igl00Man
If you haven't played Battle Network, be it through the GBA, or the Battle Network Collection, you are doing yourself a disservice, especially if you love SRPG's. It might not be the best in the series, and dated by today's standards, but the variety in customization, top tier soundtrack, solid story, characters, and playability on the go makes Battle Network an iconic game and series.
Apr 19, 2019
10
brighambaas
Para mí, un buen juego, fresco para el nombre de Megaman, creo que megaman como franquicia le sirve adentrarse a otro géneros ademas de las plataformas, mientras lo hagan bien como esta saga de juegos (Battle Network), es bienvenido. Buen sistema de RPG de acción, con varios "colleccionables" para hacer las estrategias que uno mas se acople, historia sencilla, pero muy bueno divertido y entretenido.
84
GameSpy
All in all, combat is very easy to learn, but difficult to master -- and yet very satisfying.
80
GameCritics
While the gameplay of Mega Man Battle Network is excellent, what fascinated me most was the world in which the game took place.
80
Nintendophiles
Although the game features a lot of action sequences, it’s really an RPG at heart. However, what makes this game unique is the battle system. It combines a turn based fighting system with a real time one. Did that make sense to anyone?
70
Hot Games
This radical departure adds a level of depth to the series as a whole - MM fans should pick it up out of loyalty - anyone who's not a hardcore fan should let this one settle back into the big blue.
60
Electronic Gaming Monthly
As much as I like the action-oriented battle system, random enemy encounters are far too frequent. [Feb 2002, p.172]
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Nov 10, 2011
10
SwoopTrust
Great! a fresh idea, and a well executed one. it's fun to play, the RPG elements are very nice, and while tough the plot is really nothing special, it does it's job pretty well. Music is also very good. Overall is very solid, play it.
Nov 26, 2025
7
ElAticoGamer
Aquí tienes la traducción al inglés: Mega Man Battle Network TranslationMega Man Battle Network was a crazy experiment by Capcom that turned out better than it had any right to. Instead of relying on cheap nostalgia, they dared to reinvent MegaMan for a new generation: with chips, tactical battles, an anime aesthetic, and a clear message that "friendship can conquer all."And, to many people's surprise, it worked. Not only did it work, it launched one of the most beloved sagas on the GBA. Has it aged poorly in some areas? Yes. Are there later installments that surpass it in every way? Also yes. But this first Battle Network has that spark of the beginnings, that charm from when developers were still experimenting, unafraid to try something different. And for that reason, even with its flaws, it still deserves to be played **** you never touched it, give it a chance (especially with the Legacy Collection). And if you played it as a kid, get ready for a nostalgic trip full of viruses, digital sword slashes, and absurd emails. Because Battle Network wasn't just a game: it was that feeling that the future, chips, and digital friendship were the most epic things in the world. And deep down, they still are.
Feb 3, 2023
7
LFG199YT
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
May 3, 2019
7
ShawnEXE
Music: 4/5 Game Play: 4/5 Graphics: 3/5 Story: 3/5 Time-Value: 4/5 Overall: 3.5/5
Jul 3, 2024
1
Rinaldus
Trashfire dungeon design and world navigation. Would rather castrate myself then play this game ever again.
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Rated Efor Everyone
  • Game Boy Advance
Oct 30, 2001
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