Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · RPG

Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenreRPG
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesMega Man
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Capcom, Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2004 as a role-playing game.

It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.

It is part of the Mega Man series; on the GBA you can also try Mega Man Zero, Mega Man Battle Network and Mega Man Battle Network 2. The series also appears on other systems with Mega Man (NES) and Mega Man 2 (NES). Capcom also made Onimusha Tactics, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice for All and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations for the GBA.

Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun cheats & codes

407 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

No Random Battles820023BE 0000
Custom Gauge Full32036415 0040
Max Bug Frags After Battle8203B840 FE00
Buster Level S3203582E 000B
Cheap Chip Trader3200B1C0 0000
Always Roll Soul3203BEE4 0001

See all Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun cheats

Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun.

If you like Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun, the Matrix also picks…

Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun FAQ

When did Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun come out on the GBA?

Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun multiplayer?

Yes. Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun supports up to 2 players.

How long does Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun take to play?

As a role-playing game, Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

Not sure? Let the Matrix pick for you