Mega Man Battle Network 2 Classic
Game Boy Advance · Strategy / Action
Mega Man Battle Network
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Mega Man |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Developed by Capcom and published by Ubisoft, Mega Man Battle Network arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a strategy game. It blends strategy and action elements.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 22 GBA strategy games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mega Man series; on the GBA you can also try Mega Man Zero, Mega Man Battle Network 2 and Mega Man Zero 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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mega Man Battle Network is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Mega Man Battle Network cheats & codes
18 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| No Random Battles | 320003F4
0000 |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Zenny | 82000284
FFFF |
| Player 1 Unlimited HP | 320066D0
0064 |
| Unlimited Ice Blocks | 320002D1
0006 |
| Unlimited Battery Power | 320003D5
0010 |
| Enemy 1 No HP | 32006790
0000 |
Mega Man Battle Network walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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Mega Man Battle Network FAQ
When did Mega Man Battle Network come out on the GBA?
Mega Man Battle Network was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Mega Man Battle Network?
It was developed by Capcom and published by Ubisoft.
Is Mega Man Battle Network multiplayer?
No. Mega Man Battle Network is a single-player game.
How long does Mega Man Battle Network take to play?
As a strategy game, Mega Man Battle Network typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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