Mega Man Legends PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action

Mega Man Legends

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperCapcom Production Studio 2
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesMega Man Legends
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Mega Man Legends is an action-adventure game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Capcom Production Studio 2 and published by Capcom. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

It is part of the Mega Man Legends series; on the PS1 you can also try Mega Man Legends 2 and The Misadventures of Tron Bonne.

Mega Man Legends is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mega Man Legends is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Mega Man Legends gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Mega Man Legends cheats & codes

46 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Reversed Joker CommandD00C0C90 ????
Infinite Life800B5286 00C4
Have all Special Weapons800BE478 FFFF
Equipped Special Weapon Always Active Modifier300B5388 000?
Equipped Special Weapon Modifier300B538A 000?
Mega Buster Always Enabled300BE389 0001

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Mega Man Legends walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Mega Man Legends FAQ

When did Mega Man Legends come out on the PS1?

Mega Man Legends was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Mega Man Legends?

It was developed by Capcom Production Studio 2 and published by Capcom.

Is Mega Man Legends multiplayer?

No. Mega Man Legends is a single-player game.

How long does Mega Man Legends take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Mega Man Legends 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 Legends 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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