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Which controls does this version use?

Actions

Mega Man Legends action controls
D-pad
Move Mega Man
X
Jump
Square
Fire the equipped weapon
Circle
Use the equipped special weapon
Triangle
Lock on to a nearby target
L1
Rotate the camera left
R1
Rotate the camera right
Start
Open the pause or game menu

Control notes

  • These are the standard PlayStation controls; menu actions may vary by screen.

How it plays

How does Mega Man Legends play?

Mega Man explores Kattelox Island from a third-person perspective, entering ruins, towns, underground passages, and other areas connected through the city. The main objectives are to investigate the island’s mystery, recover Refractors, defeat bosses, and advance the story.

Combat uses a lock-on system against Reaverbots and enemy machines. Mega Man can run, jump, kick objects, fire his Buster, equip special weapons, and use support upgrades. Ruins contain treasure, hazards, keys, and upgrade parts, while money found during exploration can be spent on equipment and weapon improvements.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Mega Man Legends?

Explore each ruin thoroughly before leaving. Check side rooms and upper platforms for Refractors, money, keys, and parts, then return useful parts to Roll so they can become equipment or special weapons.

Upgrade the Buster’s attack, range, rapid-fire, and energy as soon as practical. Against bosses, maintain the lock-on, circle around attacks, and learn when a special weapon is more effective than the standard Buster.

Save money for movement and defensive equipment, but do not ignore story progress. Town residents and shops can provide useful items, and revisiting areas after obtaining new abilities often reveals previously inaccessible rewards.

Meet the cast

Who are the key characters?

1

Mega Man Volnutt

A young Digger who explores ruins and protects Kattelox while searching for the truth about his origins.

2

Roll Caskett

Mega Man’s mechanic and companion, who maintains the Flutter and develops equipment from parts he discovers.

3

Professor Barrel Caskett

Roll’s grandfather and an experienced Digger who leads the expedition to Kattelox.

4

Tron Bonne

A skilled inventor and member of the Bonne family who repeatedly confronts Mega Man with her mechanical creations.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Talk to residents and inspect buildings; some useful items and story clues are easy to miss.

  2. 2

    Use the lock-on system while moving sideways around enemies instead of standing still.

  3. 3

    Keep several special weapons upgraded rather than spending every resource on one weapon.

Editorial context

What do players highlight?

A charming 3D reinvention of Mega Man with memorable exploration and characters.

The fixed-camera sections and PlayStation controls can take time to learn.

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