Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS

Game Details:

This game fully integrates the two versions originally released on GBA, Team Protoman and Team Colonel. Players choose one to play through at the start of the story. The DS version adds the ability to switch Navis (Net Navis) at any time during battle, bringing multiple Navis to support or replace in the team, which increases the depth of strategy. The bottom screen can be used for quick chip and PET management via touch controls, and provides a map interface, which is helpful for navigating cyberspace areas. Using the DS microphone, you can also shout encouragement to MegaMan during battles to trigger "Cheer Bonuses."

The wireless battle mode supports up to 8 players in a knockout-style competition, and allows for chip and team exchange. The game also supports inserting other "Network Legend" series games in the GBA cartridge slot, and when in the corresponding area, can import chips and unlock hidden content such as SolCross / Bass Cross. The sound and BGM have been remixed, with an overall improvement compared to the GBA, but still retain the original style.

Editor's Recommendation:

If you are a fan of the "Network Legend" series, especially fond of the story and game system of the 5th generation, then the DS version of "Double Team" is an unmissable upgrade. It integrates the content of both versions into one, with more modern controls, convenient touch menus, support for team switching and wireless multiplayer battles, enhancing interactivity and strategy.

In addition, the unique microphone cheering and save card slot interaction mechanism can activate hidden transformation forms (such as Sol Cross, Bass Cross), adding extra fun and replay value to the game. Although it is slightly lengthy in terms of menus and voice dialogues, the overall experience is more rhythmic. Overall, for players who want to fully experience BN5 and enjoy a modern operating experience, the DS version is a better choice.

Game Guide:

I. Chip Combination Suggestions

• Basic Configuration: Maintain a balance of attack, defense, and recovery, such as "Cannon", "Guard", and "Recover" are essential at the start.
• Combo Chains: Such as "AreaGrab + WideSword + LongSword" can form consecutive killing moves, quickly reducing the enemy's HP.
• Special Chip Utilization: Boss-dropped NaviChips have powerful skills, such as ProtoMan or Colonel's exclusive skills, pay attention to reasonable combination according to attribute restraint.

II. Team Management Strategy

• Each team member has independent skills, arrange them reasonably in different levels, such as Meddy providing recovery, GyroMan can fly through obstacles.
• Different story routes (ProtoMan route and Colonel route) can unlock different members, it is recommended to play both routes to improve tactical diversity.

III. Chip Collection Skills

• Some chips can only be obtained by defeating enemies with S-rank battle evaluations, pay attention to avoiding injury and quickly resolving battles.
• Specific NPCs can exchange chips, pay attention to save points and dialogue timing.
• GBA cartridge linkage can unlock hidden Bosses and chips, such as inserting EXE 6 to get the Bass series chips.

IV. Hidden Content Tips

• There are over 200+ types of chips in the gallery, you need to challenge the Bosses multiple times and participate in Chip Trader to draw.
• Completing the full gallery can get hidden titles and special animation performances, worth the challenge!