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Capcom Digital Day 08: Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker x Saurian/Zerker x Ninja photo

Say hello to the yearly release of yet another Mega Man Battle Network-type game from Capcom. Of course, it wouldn't be a Mega Man game without there being two versions of the same game, yet slightly different, either. At least there isn't a third version, like last year.

My time with the new Star Force game was short, but for anyone that has played the series before, you pretty much know what to expect here. Read on for more info on Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker X Saurian and Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker X Ninja after the jump. 

Mega Man Star Force 2 plays out similarly to a Pokémon game. You explore towns in either the human world as the human character, or the Wave World as Mega Man. While in the Wave World, you will fall into random battles and the fighting system is based off of card battling. 

The battles will take place on a three-by-five grid with various amounts of enemies. Before the fight starts and anytime during the fight when you need to, you will select two to three cards to use (bomb, blaster, shields, etc.) against your enemies. While in the battlefield, Mega Man can move to three different spots to avoid damage from enemy fire.

The funny thing about this system is that you can use the cards if you want to, but you can also just use your Mega Blaster to take out enemies. It will take longer, sure, but it's nice and simple for people that like the simple route. However, the Mega Blaster is very bland and could get very boring to use after a short while. 

Gaining new cards will depend on how you play through the game. The game will reward you with cards based on your fighting strategy. Specifics weren't given, but one can assume that if you like to be straightforward and shoot as much as possible, you'll get cards that upgrade your shooting system. 

Cards can also be traded with your friends through the Brother Band network. Status upgrades can be shared here and stats can be viewed with friends. The friends system, or Star Carrier system, has also been upgraded. The more friends you have, the stronger Mega Man will become in the game.

Finally, it looks like the main difference between both games will be the ultimate power-up you can gain. Mega Man can transform into a Zerker, Ninja or Saurian variant, each with a unique trait to them. With the Zerker unit, which will be selectable in both versions, Mega Man gains a giant sword and has the power of lightning. With the Ninja unit, you have a giant shuriken and can move extremely fast. For the Saurian unit, you will gain the power of fire.   

Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker X Saurian and Zerker X Ninja will be out some time in June for $29.99 on the Nintendo DS. Also, if I may be bold here, the Zerker X Ninja version of the game will totally outsell the Zerker X Saurian version of the game five to one. You know, because Ninjas are awesome. Plus, kids don't know what the hell a Saurian is.

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Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 13:19
Cheeburga
Megaman X, how I miss you..
topgeargorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 13:19
topgeargorilla
this game was so lame. And it had to share a room with Bionic Commando. How lame.
Passionate Styos's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 13:23
Passionate Styos
Why Megaman, why!?
that1dood's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 13:23
that1dood
The very thought of playing this makes me dry heave.
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 13:31
Justice
The names are always so ridiculous.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 13:39
Tubatic
"it wouldn't be a Mega Man game without there being two versions of the same game"

This statement should never be true.

What's wrong with you Capcom?
Novakaine's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 13:39
Novakaine
Who the hell buys these games? Buy the Mega Man ZX stuff so they'll make more real MM games....
Urashima's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 13:40
Urashima
We need more Mega Man games with either no words, the letter X, or the word Legends next to it. We don't need any more Mega Man games with the words Star Force or Battle Network.

Scirocco demands it!
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 13:43
AgentMOO
all I hear is shit force 2: shitter x and shitsucker shit x



Mega Man is such a whore, he gets client #9 calls daily
michiyoyoshiku's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 14:01
michiyoyoshiku
Mega man 9 enough of this Yugioh copycat shit give us Mega Man 9
Rainbowblack's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 14:35
Rainbowblack
I refuse to read what looks like a mash up of Megaman and guitar Hero

GET TO WORK ON MEGAMAN 2 POWERED U
P FOR MAH PSP
Kazooaloo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 15:36
Kazooaloo
So am I the only one who actually LIKE Battle Network around here? Yeah, Star Force is eh, but it's not that bad. I've played the Japanese version and it was pretty good, especially the wi-fi battles.

@Rainbowblack: Unfortuantly both Powered Up and Maverick Hunter X did poorly in Japan. So because of that, they won't be remaking the other games in the series.

-Kazoo
tsunamikitsune's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 15:49
tsunamikitsune
@Kazooaloo

I love Battle Network, though it started to suck after the third game (which was the best, IMO). The only reason people hate it so much is because it's not a traditional Mega Man game, but still has his name on it.

Honestly, I think the (first three) MMBN games would be much more well-liked they took out the Mega Man references and created unique Navis. I like it just the way it is, though.

Oh, and don't get me wrong, I still think Starforce is stupid. The series died at the fourth game and Starforce is just making it worse by trying to revive it with new characters and stuff. I miss Lan. T_T
Villanx1's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 15:58
Villanx1
@tsunamikitsune

I agree the series really went to shit after MMBN3, i haven't any played after 4. Based on what I see here this game is going to follow suit with the shittier side of the series.
kohelhunter's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 16:14
kohelhunter
jesus christ capcom give the fans what the fuck they want!
Kazooaloo's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 16:15
Kazooaloo
My favorites from the BN are actually 2, 3 and 5 (DS version mind you). 4 and 6 were crap. I don't care about the gameplay or the bosses, I play for the story.

As for Starforce 1 was bad but from what I've played of 2, the story seems to be a bit darker (can't read Japanese), but battling hasn't changed since day 1.

-Kazoo
HarassmentPanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 20:56
HarassmentPanda
The early Battle Network games were good, but somewhere around Battle Network 3-6 and this things must have gone awry. I still to Pokemon and/or SNK v. Capcom Card Fighters Clash.
GuitarFearow's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 21:01
GuitarFearow
Zerker x Saurian == Berserk x Dinosaur
Zerker x Ninja == Berserk x Shinobi

Also, I do like the Battle Network series, probably would rate them like so:
2, 3, 6, 5
4 isn't even on my list, it's s#!+ to me.

I do notice that a BN-type game comes out every year on June.

Like clockwork.
JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/13/2008 23:09
JonDarkwood
I liked the first three Battle Network games. They were different but acceptable and tons of fun to me. But the rest can bite me.
Yellowdog's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/14/2008 14:52
Yellowdog
Ooh, do want.

I'm one of the few who enjoyed BN4. But BN1 was shit.
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