Retro Mega Man Battle Network Game Collection
7 total gamesIn the Mega Man Battle Network series, you navigate both the real world as Lan Hikari and the digital world as MegaMan.EXE, using a curated deck of Battle Chips to unleash powerful attacks and defend the network from viruses and malicious hackers, often culminating in a signature Charged Buster shot.
About the Mega Man Battle Network Series
Mega Man Battle Network is a series of role-playing games that first launched on the Game Boy Advance in 2001. It diverges from the traditional platforming Mega Man titles, instead focusing on a unique blend of real-world exploration and fast-paced digital combat within a networked society.
The core of the Mega Man Battle Network experience revolves around Lan Hikari and his NetNavi, MegaMan.EXE. Players manage Lan's life in the early 22nd century, interacting with people and accessing the 'Net' through his PET. Once in the digital realm, you control MegaMan.EXE, engaging viruses and enemy NetNavis on a 6x3 grid. Your offensive capabilities are determined by a customizable 'deck' of up to 40 Battle Chips, which include offensive programs like the Sword Chip and defensive abilities. Combining specific chips can execute powerful 'Program Advances,' like the potent Mega Buster Charge, adding a layer of tactical depth to each encounter. The series features six main installments, each exploring different sectors of the Net, such as the ACDC Area and the dangerous Undernet, and introduces a variety of virus types like Mettaurs and Swordys.
Throughout the Mega Man Battle Network saga, players collect hundreds of unique Battle Chips, upgrade MegaMan.EXE's abilities, and solve mysteries involving rogue NetNavis and cyber-terrorists. The narrative often sees Lan and MegaMan.EXE working together to overcome digital threats that could spill into the real world, making their partnership crucial for maintaining peace in this technologically advanced future. The distinct gameplay loop of managing your Battle Chip decks and executing precise maneuvers in combat defines the Mega Man Battle Network identity.
All Mega Man Battle Network Retro Games
7 games available
Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge
In Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge, you assemble decks of Battle Chips to engage in strategic, grid-based combat against rival Navis, progressing through tournaments to become the champion.
Mega Man Battle Network
In Mega Man Battle Network, you navigate the digital world as Lan Hikari's Navi, MegaMan.EXE, engaging in real-time grid-based combat against viruses and hackers by strategically selecting Battle Chips to unleash powerful attacks and abilities.
Mega Man Battle Network 2
In Mega Man Battle Network 2, you play as Lan Hikari, navigating both the real world and the Cyber World as MegaMan.exe to stop a new digital threat by strategically using Battle Chips in grid-based combat and unlocking powerful Program Advances and Styles.
Mega Man Battle Network 3: Blue Version
You'll navigate the digital world as Lan Hikari, using your NetNavi MegaMan.EXE to battle viruses and thwart the evil WWW organization through real-time strategic combat using a Battle Chip system.
Mega Man Battle Network 4: Blue Moon
As Lan Hikari, you'll dive into the digital world with MegaMan, navigating the network to battle viruses and prevent cyber-crimes using a customizable deck of Battle Chips for strategic grid-based combat, all while competing in the prestigious CrossGate Tournament.
Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team ProtoMan
In Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team ProtoMan, you navigate the cyber-world as MegaMan.EXE, battling viruses with Battle Chips and leading a chosen team of NetNavis to thwart the evil organization Nebula's schemes.
Mega Man Battle Network 6: Cybeast Gregar
As Lan Hikari, you send MegaMan.EXE into the cyber world to battle viruses and NetNavis using a deck of Battle Chips, aiming to stop the rogue Cybeast Gregar from causing chaos.