Capcom has released another sizable package for Mega Man fans: the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection. This collection features seven games, which are basically three main titles with different versions.
So, what exactly does each version offer? If you only play one, will you miss out on something important? Are there unique bosses, cards, or gameplay features? Let’s break down the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and see what you can find in each game included.
Every Game in the Collection
The collection includes these seven titles:
- Star Force: Leo
- Star Force: Pegasus
- Star Force: Dragon
- Star Force 2: Zerker x Ninja
- Star Force 2: Zerker x Saurian
- Star Force 3: Black Ace
- Star Force 3: Red Joker
Some may count them as eight if you consider Zerker as its own version, since it was bundled with the other two to avoid having three separate releases, which allegedly faced criticism for splitting the original Star Force into multiple versions.
While each main game is quite similar, you’ll notice differences in transformations, cards, and other game details depending on which version you pick. For example, Star Force: Leo features the Fire Leo transformation.
Below, we’ll explore how each version differs.
The Differences Among Star Force: Leo, Pegasus, and Dragon
| Game | Transformation | Brother Band Boost | Main Boss | Unique Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo | Fire Leo | Brothers get +1 Attack stat with Mega Buster | LeoKingdom | LeoKingdom, LeoKingdomEX, LeoKingdomSP, LeoKingdomGX, Fire+50, GeminiThndr, DrknesHole, LifeAura |
| Pegasus | Ice Pegasus | Brothers gain +1 Gauge | PegasusMgc | PegasusMgc, PegasusMgcEX, PegasusMgcSP, PegasusMgcGX, Aqua+50, OxTackle, BrkTmeBmb, DarkSword |
| Dragon | Green Dragon | Brothers can hold an extra Mega Class Card in the folder | DragonSky | DragonSky, DragonSkyEX, DragonSkySP, DragonSkyGX, Wood+50, GorgonEye, DestrMissile, PoisonPhar |
Differences in Star Force 2: Zerker, Ninja, and Saurian
| Game | Transformation | Unique Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zerker | Thunder Zerker | GeminiThndr, Rogue Break, MilliKick, PoisonPhar, Avalanche | The final boss has different parts depending on your version; the ‘Mega Man Rogue’ transformation reflects your version; the free ‘Brother’ is Ninja or Saurian depending on which version you’re playing. |
| Ninja | Wood Ninja | GorgonEye, TrrntWave, BusterMax, DrknssHole, FlyingImpact | |
| Saurian | Fire Saurian | OxTackle, MT Magic, Normal+50, BrkTmeBmb, PhntmSlsh |
Differences Between Star Force 3: Black Ace and Red Joker
| Game | Noise Changes | Transformation | Unique Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Ace | Libra, Corvus, Cancer, Gemini, Ophiuca Noises | Black Ace | WingBlade, DrknssHole, MilliKick, BrkTmeBmb, MuBarrier |
| Red Joker | Cygnus, Taurus, Virgo, Crown, Wolf Noises | Red Joker | DreadLazer, DestrMissl, BusterMax, OxTackle, MirrorsEdge |
Note: Noise changes are part of the new transformation system in SF3. You can unlock all ten in each version, but five will almost certainly be available in each specific version.