Capcom continues to show love to its legacy franchises, and today it’s Mega Man Star Force’s turn. The Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC via Steam for $39.99, with physical editions available for Switch and PlayStation 5 only.
The collection bundles all seven games from the Mega Man Star Force series across its three entries: Mega Man Star Force Pegasus, Leo, and Dragon; Mega Man Star Force 2 Zerker x Ninja and Zerker x Saurian; and Mega Man Star Force 3 Black Ace and Red Joker. Originally released on the Nintendo DS starting in 2006, the series follows Geo Stelar, who merges with an extraterrestrial named Omega-Xis to transform into Mega Man. Combat takes place on a 3×5 grid, blending real-time movement with card-based attacks in fast-paced tactical battles.
I never got around to playing the Star Force series when it originally released, despite being a huge fan of the Mega Man Battle Network games. The two series share a lot of DNA, so this collection has been on my radar ever since it was announced. The card-based combat and deck-building elements are right up my alley, and having all seven games in one package makes it a lot easier to commit to the series.
Capcom has packed the collection with modern enhancements that go beyond a simple port. Players can toggle between enhanced high-resolution visuals or the original look, adjust combat difficulty and enemy encounter rates, and access rare bonus cards that were previously only obtainable through events or merchandise. There’s also a gallery with over 1,000 pieces of official artwork, a music player featuring tracks from all three titles plus newly arranged versions, and online play with casual and ranked matches, global card trading, and an expanded Brother Band system that now supports up to 100 players on your list.
One notable addition is that connectivity features originally tied to the Nintendo DS’s dual-slot functionality have been recreated for modern platforms. Special events that required linking specific titles are also fully implemented, so nothing from the original releases has been left behind. For those who played these games back on the DS, that’s a pretty nice touch.
