Lan Hikari
A talented young NetBattler and MegaMan.EXE's operator. He enters the N1 Grand Prix while investigating the tournament's hidden danger.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Lan or MegaMan.EXE and navigate menus. |
|---|---|
A | Confirm selections and use the selected Battle Chip. |
B | Use the Mega Buster in battle or cancel in menus. |
L | Open the Custom Screen during battle. |
R | Access the PET or related interface functions. |
Start | Pause or confirm certain menu operations. |
How it plays
How does Mega Man Battle Network 4: Blue Moon play?
Players guide Lan through towns, tournament areas, and cyberspace from a third-person perspective. MegaMan.EXE fights on a six-by-three grid, dodging attacks and using a limited hand of Battle Chips selected from a custom folder.
Winning battles grants money, chips, and access to stronger options. Blue Moon features tournament rounds, optional virus battles, shops, story events, and Double Soul transformations created by combining MegaMan with compatible allies. The main campaign follows the N1 Grand Prix and its escalating threats.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Mega Man Battle Network 4: Blue Moon?
Build a folder around a small number of compatible chip codes so useful attacks appear together during the Custom Screen. Keep defensive chips available, since movement and timing are more reliable than trying to overpower every enemy.
Explore optional areas and revisit locations after story events. Collecting chips and learning enemy patterns makes Double Soul transformations and later tournament rounds much easier to manage.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
MegaMan.EXE
Lan's NetNavi and partner, who fights viruses and rival Navis in cyberspace.
ProtoMan.EXE
A powerful sword-wielding NetNavi associated with Blue Moon's version-exclusive Double Soul abilities.
Duo
An extraterrestrial being who judges planets and becomes central to the game's tournament crisis.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the Custom Screen to plan a complete turn before committing to an attack.
- 2
Save useful chips and avoid filling the folder with too many unrelated codes.
- 3
Practice enemy movement patterns; many attacks can be avoided without spending defensive chips.
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