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Rockman EXE WS

Rockman EXE WS is an action RPG based on the Mega Man Battle Network series, developed for the WonderSwan handheld. The game follows Lan Hikari and his NetNavi MegaMan.EXE as they battle viruses and cyber criminals in the cyber world, featuring a unique blend of real-time action and strategic deck-building elements.

Release Date
January 1, 2003
Developer
Bandai
Publisher
Bandai
Players
1
Region
US

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Story

The storyline of Rockman EXE WS follows most of the story beats from the first season of the MegaMan NT Warrior animated series. Each stage from the first 5 chapters of the game loosely adapts an episode from the show, and Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 have branching paths that lead to different episode adaptations. EXE several times throughout the game, Dr. EXE kidnapped to draw out the heroes.

EXE in a duel, defeat Dr. EXE. EXE later end up exploring the Undernet. EXE encounters the Gospel Multibug Organism and defeats it in battle.

Gameplay Systems

Rockman EXE WS incorporates action and platforming elements from the classic Mega Man games while incorporating elements from the Battle Network series of games. EXE to give him advice on the currently stage. Combat is handled in real-time. EXE has the ability to jump, slide, climb ladders, fire his default arm cannon, or use one of his four equipped Battle Chips.

His default arm cannon can be charged up to release bigger projectiles that deal more damage. Player health is displayed on the left side of the screen with a health bar while bosses have their health displayed on the right side of the screen. Like the rest of the Battle Network series, an elemental system vaguely similar to the Pokémon series exists for most characters. The elements are Heat , Aqua , Elec , Wood , and Null.

). ) after winning them from specific boss battles. Battle Chips are mapped to the four directional buttons on the Y-Pad of the WonderSwan Color and are grouped into several different categories. ).

Choosing specific combinations of chips can lead to powerful attacks known as Program Advances, which can then be activated by pressing down twice. Unlike other games in the Battle Network series, Battle Chips are not placed in Folders as Lan gives them to MegaMan through the pause menu, and single-use Battle Chips are permanently lost. Chips can be found by deleting specific foes or by picking them up throughout the level. The main campaign of the game is divided up into 6 main chapters and one unlockable chapter.

Stages are mostly linear and feature a boss at the end. However, several stages feature split paths with different bosses. Furthermore, hidden items are blocked behind walls that require specific Battle Chips or Program Advances to break them down. To fully complete the game, multiple playthroughs are required as all paths need to be visited at least once to unlock the 7th chapter.

After completing the 7th chapter, the "Extra" mode is unlocked. EXE against all of the bosses of the game at various difficulties. EXE, who is not fought during the main campaign.

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About Rockman EXE WS

Rockman EXE WS is a classic video game released for the Bandai WonderSwan on January 1, 2003. Developed by Bandai and published by Bandai, this title has become a beloved entry in the retro gaming library.

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