Mega Man Battle Network Operate Star Force is an action role playing game released by Capcom for the PlayStation Portable in 2009. The title is a remake of the original Mega Man Battle Network from the Game Boy Advance, rebuilt with sharper visuals and expanded content for Sony's handheld. Players follow Lan Hikari and his NetNavi MegaMan.EXE as they fight viruses inside the connected network of the near future. Battles play out on a three by three grid where the player swaps Battle Chips on the fly to attack enemies in real time. The remake adds cross over elements from the Star Force series, letting MegaMan transform into Star Force forms during combat. This blend of grid based action and card style strategy gave the game a distinct identity that stood apart from typical handheld role playing titles. The Japan only release made the PSP version a sought after import for fans of both franchises.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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Specifications
| Platform | PSP ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| File Size | 256 MB |
| Release Year | 2009 |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Mega Man Battle Network Operate Star Force is an action role playing game released by Capcom for the PlayStation Portable in 2009. The title is a remake of the original Mega Man Battle Network from the Game Boy Advance, rebuilt with sharper visuals and expanded content for Sony's handheld. Players follow Lan Hikari and his NetNavi MegaMan.EXE as they fight viruses inside the connected network of the near future. Battles play out on a three by three grid where the player swaps Battle Chips on the fly to attack enemies in real time. The remake adds cross over elements from the Star Force series, letting MegaMan transform into Star Force forms during combat. This blend of grid based action and card style strategy gave the game a distinct identity that stood apart from typical handheld role playing titles. The Japan only release made the PSP version a sought after import for fans of both franchises.
The game keeps the main story of the first Battle Network entry while folding in new missions tied to the Star Force crossover. Players collect hundreds of Battle Chips, build custom folders, and tune MegaMan with stat boosts earned across the campaign. Star Force forms grant new attack patterns and elemental abilities, giving combat extra variety beyond the original chip system. Side quests, hidden areas, and optional bosses extend the playtime well past the main story arc. The PSP hardware allows smoother sprite work, cleaner backgrounds, and a wider screen view than the Game Boy Advance original. Ad hoc local play lets two players battle each other with their own custom decks and Navi setups. Each network area offers fresh viruses, puzzle layouts, and shortcut paths to discover. The pacing rewards careful planning between fights while keeping the moment to moment action quick and reactive. For series veterans and newcomers alike, this remake stands as a compact yet rich entry that ties two beloved Capcom franchises into one strong handheld package.