Mega Man Battle Network 5 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Strategy

Mega Man Battle Network 5

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
GenreStrategy
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesMega Man Battle Network
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Mega Man Battle Network 5 is a strategy game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Capcom.

Among the 50 DS strategy games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mega Man Battle Network series; on the DS you can also try Rockman EXE Operate Shooting Star. The series also appears on other systems with Rockman EXE 4.5 Real Operation (GBA). Capcom also made Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit, Mega Man Star Force and Ōkamiden for the DS.

Mega Man Battle Network 5 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Mega Man Battle Network 5 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 5 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Mega Man Battle Network 5 walkthroughs & guides

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Mega Man Battle Network 5 FAQ

Who made Mega Man Battle Network 5?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Mega Man Battle Network 5 multiplayer?

Yes. Mega Man Battle Network 5 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Mega Man Battle Network 5 take to play?

As a strategy game, Mega Man Battle Network 5 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Mega Man Battle Network 5 on Wikipedia. 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.

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