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About Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1 gathers the first three entries of the classic action-RPG series in one modern package. Players jack into the net with Lan Hikari and MegaMan.EXE to confront network crime through electrifying grid-based battles, hunting for rare BattleChips to assemble a deck of special moves.
The compilation contains four titles: Mega Man Battle Network, Mega Man Battle Network 2, and both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3. It also adds a gallery of illustrations and a music collection, supports online play, and offers the games in English, Japanese, and Simplified/Traditional Chinese. The toy link features from the original releases are not supported, and the product is also sold separately as Vol. 2 with Battle Network 4-6, so buyers should watch for duplicate purchases.
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Included games
Vol. 1 bundles four titles: Mega Man Battle Network, Mega Man Battle Network 2, and both the Blue and White versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3. Each game preserves the series' signature grid battles and chip-deck building.
The compilation does not add new story content, but it does provide a unified way to access each title, making it easy to jump between games within the collection.
- Start with the first game to learn chip mechanics before tackling later titles.
- Compare the Blue and White versions of Battle Network 3 to see how their content differs.
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Language options
The games in this collection are playable in English, Japanese, and Simplified or Traditional Chinese only. No other language options are provided.
The language choice affects the displayed text and menus rather than gameplay mechanics, letting players experience the original Japanese text or a localized version.
- Choose a language you are comfortable reading to avoid confusion during chip selection.
- If you know some Japanese, trying the original text can be an interesting way to experience the series.
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Online and PvP features
The collection supports online play, including player-versus-player (PvP) battles, letting you challenge other users over the internet using the same chip decks and battle grids found in the original titles.
Online functionality is built into the Steam version, so no additional software beyond the platform's networking services is required.
- Ensure a stable internet connection before entering online matches.
- Practice against in-game opponents to sharpen your deck before taking on human rivals.
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Controller compatibility
The Steam listing advertises full controller support, so players can use a gamepad for the collection's games.
The official description does not detail specific button configurations or customization options, so treat the feature as a general guarantee of gamepad playability.
- Test the controller in the first game to confirm all inputs register correctly.
- If a gamepad feels awkward, check Steam's input settings before assuming the title is at fault.
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Extra features
Beyond the core games, the collection offers a gallery of illustrations and a music archive, giving fans access to visual and audio assets from a series that also expanded into anime and comics.
Steam-related features such as Achievements, Trading Cards, Cloud saves, and Family Sharing are also listed for the title, rounding out the package.
- Explore the gallery to view artwork that isn't available in-game.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep your progress synced across devices.
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