Anime followers can establish the indicators of a shonen present. “Shonen” is a style that’s geared towards boys and has a wide-eyed male protagonists who achieve a shocking energy. That’s echoed in exhibits corresponding to “My Hero Academia” or “One Piece.” It’s a formulation that’s excellent for video video games, and it’s one which’s within the DNA of the “Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.”
The upcoming title brings the action-role taking part in sequence to a brand new technology of followers. The “Star Force” sequence is a follow-up to the “Mega Man Battle Network” franchise, however these unfamiliar with both can bounce in with out information of the prior entries.ADVENTURES AWAITThe video games comply with the journey of Geo Stelar and his EM ally, Omega Xis, as they battle threats to the planet. These enemies come within the type of EM viruses and different alien entities that exist in an invisible world that may solely been seen utilizing a tool a known as Visualizer.
Just like the earlier entries, the “Star Force” sequence maintains its mixture of card-based gameplay, wherein gamers select a card from a sequence to make use of as assaults, and employs them in a 3-by-5 grid, wherein gamers transfer left to proper blasting at enemies whereas utilizing their card skills. It’s an method that will probably be novel for rookies however will probably be previous hat to veterans of the “Mega Man Battle Network” video games.
Gamers battle on a 3 by 5 grid within the “Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection” video games. (Capcom)
IMPROVEMENTSFrom what I’ve performed, the visuals look drastically improved in comparison with the unique Nintendo DS model, with sharper sprites and artwork. The graphics maintain up whereas the gameplay is novel for many who haven’t tried a “Mega Man Battle Network” sport. Sadly, I didn’t get to attempt the net part, which was a key characteristic of the Nintendo DS video games.
The key component making the sport extra accessible is that the “Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection” has all of the shonen tropes that can make it straightforward to leap into. The formulation makes it predictable, however it should hit the spot for avid gamers in search of an anime expertise that can final via a three-game package deal: the unique “Mega Man Star Force” which is available in three variations a la “Pokemon” — “Pegasus,” “Leo” and “Dragon;” “Mega Man Star Force 2,” which has two variations — “Zerker x Ninja” and “Zerker x Saurian” and “Mega Man Star Force 3,” which has two variations — “Black Ace” and “Red Joker.”
“Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection” is scheduled to be launched in 2026 on Nintendo Swap, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Collection X and Collection S, Xbox One and PC.
Initially Printed: September 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM PDT
