History VideoGame / MegaManBattleChipChallenge

* SkillGateCharacter:

''Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge'' is a 2003 spinoff of the ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' series, developed by Creator/IntiCreates instead of Creator/{{Capcom}}. The game released simultaneously for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance and [[UsefulNotes/WonderSwan WonderSwan Color]] (as ''Rockman.EXE N1 Battle'', and much like the [=WonderSwan=] itself, it was Japan-exclusive), and is an [[OddballInTheSeries oddball]] at that. Its whole ExcusePlot is centered around tournaments, and there is no exploration or virus battles. Netbattles are a turn-based affair the player has little input on.

* BonusBoss: ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork4RedSunAndBlueMoon'' contain seven hidden codes that can be entered into the Open Tournament to unlock special PurposefullyOverpowered versions of the six {{Player Character}}s, plus an extra fight with Mega Man Hub Style.

* RecurringBoss: Most if not all opponents appear in multiple tournaments and the Open Battle levels with more challenging program-decks.

* WakeUpCallBoss: The Class C tournaments are when the game really begins to push the player strategically. [=SkullMan.EXE=] in particular, with his large quantity of hit points and devastating Navi chip damage, will devastate any players who plan to just plow through with straightforward force.

* SecretFinalCampaign: The game ends and the credits roll with the completion of the S Rank tournament. [[spoiler:And then a string of three more tournaments are unlocked]]. [[spoiler:And completing these three tournaments is necessary to unlock the final MarathonLevel BonusDungeon]].

** Normal Navis, who have abysmal Navi chip attacks, accuracy, and dodge rates, but loads of hit points and battle-chip capacity--this gives players lots of room for error and potential for pure battle-chip strategies without having to work with more specialized Navis. However, because their Navi chip attacks are largely worthless, they effectively have only three real attacks per turn and are vulnerable to MageKiller Navis who will take their battle-chips away.

** After the S-rank tournament, Mr. Famous approaches the PlayerCharacter with three new tournaments meant to draw out and capture an especially dangerous target, who is faced at the end of the Z-rank Tournament: [[spoiler:Bass.EXE]].
** {{Subverted}} with Normal Navi ZERO, who is waiting for you at the end of the 100-Navi challenge run. [[spoiler:He is promptly dispatched by Bass GS, who is the true final fight]].

* LimitBreak: Slot-In, where the player can interrupt the flow of combat to use of one of up to two specially-reserved chips; the success rate of this action depends on how much time has passed without using it. In ''Rockman.EXE N1 Battle'', however, this isn't possible.

* MageKiller: Rather than just attacking an opponent, some attack types [[ManaBurn damage or even destroy]] an enemy's loaded [[BreakableWeapons battle-chips]] as well; [[PowerNullifier destroyed battle-chips can't be used for the rest of the fight]], so Navis that rely too heavily on battle-chips and not their own abilities may be left helpless.
** Add type attacks deal damage to the last loaded battle chip in a Navi's queue. This is the most straightforward type.
** All Add type attacks do less average damage than regular Add-type attacks but hit every loaded chip, so they whittle down the whole queue with DamageOverTime. Usually the hallmark of a StoneWall Navi, but there are certain SituationalSword All Add battle-chips that do lots of damage but can only be used on the right {{Field|Power Effect}}. [=TurboMan, Navi-Wood, ElecMan, NumberMan, AirMan, FreezeMan, PlantMan, FlameMan, KingMan=], and [[spoiler:Bass GS]] all specialize in this type of attack.
** Random type attacks target individual chips, but aren't restricted to the last battle chip in the enemy's queue.
** Delete type attacks do almost no damage, but may [[OneHitKill destroy a whole battle chip outright]].

* {{Crossover}}: This game features an ensemble cast of nearly every character from the original ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' trilogy, and nearly every battle-chip likewise. Kai and Mary are OriginalGeneration characters, though.

* DefeatMeansFriendship: Defeating the last opponent in each tournament will result in the player obtaining their Navi-chip; other Navi-c3hips are gained from every fifth opponent in the Free Battle {{Marathon Level}}s.

* MageKiller: All Add-type attacks do set damage to every single one of a foe's loaded [[BreakableWeapons battle-chips]] with the intent of robbing the foe of their options over time. This can really threaten enemies that use AwesomeYetImpractical GlassCannon battle-chips that can't take any punishment. [=TurboMan=], Navi-Wood, [=ElecMan, NumberMan, AirMan, FreezeMan, PlantMan, FlameMan, KingMan=], and [[spoiler:Bass GS]] all specialize in this type of attack.

* UmbrellaOfTogetherness: PlayedWith in Mayl's story, which starts when Lan offers Mayl his umbrella but rejects the notion of walking home together under it. The umbrella becomes an issue again when Lan naturally gets sick and loses his ability to compete, so Mayl takes it upon herself to compete on his behalf.

* BalancePowerSkillGimmick: Among the main player characters, [=MegaMan=] and [=ProtoMan=] are the Balance, each being the JackOfAllStats. [=GutsMan=] is the Power, being StrongButUnskilled and the hardest-hitting of the player characters. [=TurboMan=] and Ring are the Skill, with the [=TurboMan=] focusing on [[MageKiller damaging the opponent's chips]], while Ring's Navi chip attack does [[SpamAttack multi-hit damage]]. Roll is the Gimmick, being an ArmoredButFrail MechanicallyUnusualFighter who offsets her very low HP with her unique healing ability.