Play Medabots - Metabee Version (GBATemp) (EU) Online

Medabots: Metabee Version came out on the Game Boy Advance in 2002, developed by Natsume and published by Imagineer. It was part of that early GBA wave where licensed anime games tried to carve out a space, often mixing RPG elements with real-time action. You play as a kid who gets a Medabot, specifically the hot-headed Metabee, and dive into the world of robotic battles.

You control your character from a top-down perspective, navigating small towns and routes, talking to other kids, and challenging them to fights. The main goal is to win the Robattle tournaments, which means constantly seeking out stronger opponents and better Medaparts. Combat happens in a separate screen where you input commands for your Medabot's three actions per turn, choosing from attacks, guards, and special moves tied to the parts you've equipped. You spend a lot of time swapping out arms, legs, and heads you win from battles, tweaking your robot's stats and abilities. The pacing is fairly brisk; you're always hunting for the next fight or hunting down a specific part. It feels like a mix of light exploration and constant customization, wrapped in a straightforward but satisfying combat system.