Rockman EXE Phantom of Network

Rockman EXE Phantom of Network ロックマン エグゼ ファントム オブ ネットワーク Release Date: Mobile Phone JP (i-mode) (Ch. 1+2) October 4, 2004 JP (i-mode) (Ch. 3) October 18, 2004 JP (i-mode) (Ch. 4) November 1, 2004 JP (i-mode) (Ch. 5) November 15, 2004 JP (i-mode) (Ch. 6) November 29, 2004 JP (i-mode) (Ch. 7) December 13, 2004 JP (i-mode) (Ch. 8) December 27, 2004 JP (EZweb) November 24, 2005 JP (i-mode) November 2, 2009

Rockman EXE Phantom of Network Battlers Tower ロックマン エグゼ ファントム オブ ネットワーク バトラーズタワー Release Date: Mobile Phone JP (i-mode) January 11, 2005 JP (EZweb) October 4, 2007

Rockman EXE Phantom of Network (AKA Mega Man Battle Network Phantom of Network) is the first original mobile phone game release for the Mega Man Battle Network series, taking place after the events of Mega Man Battle Network 3. The game has two versions, a J2ME (Java-based) version released on i-mode, and a BREW (native) version released on EZweb.

Ahead of the game's initial release, a free trial version was made available on i-mode which features a battle tutorial with Ms. Mari.

The main game was initially released on October 4, 2004 on i-mode in an episodic format, with Chapters 1 and 2 available at launch and a new chapter released approximately every 2 weeks. To play the game, a monthly subscription (¥315/month) was required. In addition, Request BBS jobs could be purchased for 20 BP. Players initially received 300 BP for free when signing up, and 300 BP on the 1st of every month thereafter. Later in 2005, the option to purchase additional Battler Points separately was added; 100 BP for ¥105 or 300 BP for ¥315, with a maximum of 1000 BP. Battler Points could also be used to buy phone wallpapers, ringtones and i-motion (video clips).

The game also had a side application, Rockman EXE Phantom of Network Battlers Tower, initially released on i-mode on January 11, 2005. This game uses the player's data from the main game. It can download other player's MegaMan data, which then can be fought in a simulated battle. It had a points system that let a player increase their battler rank. There is a Time Attack Mode for battles against the Navi bosses and it also contains a detailed database of the Navis.

On November 24, 2005, the game and the trial version were re-released on EZweb as native BREW applications. This version also requires a monthly subscription (¥315/month) to play. While Request BBS jobs did not cost BP in this version, each story chapter cost 100 BP. Wallpapers and ringtones could be purchased for 25 BP per item. This version also gave 300 BP when signing up, plus 300 BP on the 1st of every month thereafter. Additional BP could be purchased for 100 BP for ¥105 or 600 BP for ¥525.

On November 2, 2009, the game was re-released again on i-mode, this time as a single purchase version with all chapters and Request BBS jobs included.

The game’s 8 story chapters are denoted by these respective bosses at the end:

1. FireMan - "Resurrected Threat"
2. IceMan - "A Hot Burning Heart!"
3. WoodMan - "The NetBattle Tournament Is Here!"
4. HatMan - "Inseverable Bonds"
5. ShadowMan - "The Network Phantom"
6. JammingMan - "Signal Interference by Signal Jamming"
7. DrillMan - "Beyond the Abnormal Space!"
8. Final Boss - "Operation Mobile"

Guides:

• Area Guide
  • Map Guide
  • Mystery Data
• BattleChip Info
  • BattleChip Locations
  • Program Advance Memo
• Chip Trader
• Enemy Guides
  • Minor Enemies
  • Bosses
• Folders
• Glitches
• Missable content
• PowerUp Guide
• Request BBS
• Side Quests
• Shop Locations
• Skill Editor
• Staff Roll
• Title Screen Marks

Notes

• In the 2005 EZweb version, HatMan's Silk Hat has a "?" symbol on it. In the 2009 i-mode version, the Silk Hat has a "H" symbol on it.