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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

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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

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      "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

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game offers strategic depth, skillful deckbuilding, and tactical combat challenges that require player mastery and learning."

      Capsule for .Forty-Five .Forty-Five

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

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Includes multiplayer PvP and ranked modes where players compete with others, though also supports solo and cooperative play."

      Capsule for Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

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

    • Continuation

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      4

      "Players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and desire to replay or continue with post-game content."

      Capsule for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake

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

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Some online leagues and multiplayer modes encourage cooperation and social interaction, but much gameplay is solo-focused."

      Capsule for Out of the Park Baseball 26 Out of the Park Baseball 26

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

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can customize combat chips and weapon loadouts, allowing for experimentation with play styles."

      Capsule for NieR:Automata™ NieR:Automata™

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

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Community and gameplay emphasize balanced competition and mutual respect rather than dominance or trash talk."

      Capsule for Super Mega Baseball 3 Super Mega Baseball 3

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

    • Escapism

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      4

      "Nostalgia and immersive gameplay provide a strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition

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

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

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

    • Experimenting

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      4

      "Players experiment with unit designs, hero builds, and strategies due to extensive customization and multiple victory paths."

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

    • Exploration

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      2

      "Players explore procedurally generated zones and secrets, though environments are somewhat repetitive."

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

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some character customization through chip upgrades, but limited cosmetic personalization."

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

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "The game is set in a cyberpunk sci-fi universe with imaginative fiction elements and speculative technology."

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

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Active multiplayer communities and shared nostalgia create a sense of belonging among players."

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

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in combat, puzzle-solving, and strategic thinking throughout the game."

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

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

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

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

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

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

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction through multiplayer, but mostly surface-level connections rather than deep relationships."

      Capsule for UFO 50 UFO 50

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

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay and multiplayer emphasize shared participation and cooperation rather than leadership or authority roles."

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

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on acquiring upgrades, new abilities, collectibles, and completing challenges."

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

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and nostalgic, but combat and challenges create occasional tension."

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

    • Sensation

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      3

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

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

    • Status

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      2

      "Leaderboards and competitive ranks provide some social recognition, but many players focus on personal enjoyment."

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

    • Story

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      3

      "Narrative is lighthearted with interconnected lore across the series; story is engaging but not deeply complex."

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

    • Strategy

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      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around deep tactical planning, problem solving, and strategic deckbuilding."

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

    • Thrill

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      "Battles provide suspense and tension, especially in challenging missions."

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

    • Value

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      "Players feel the game offers good value, especially on sale, with extensive content and replayability."

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

    • Violence

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      "Combat involves defeating enemies but is stylized and not focused on graphic violence."

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    • Survival

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      "Players manage resources and avoid failure in challenging battles, especially on higher difficulties."

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    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
    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026