Underplayed Gems

Mega Man X (1993)

Mega Man X cover
Developer
Capcom, Capcom
Publisher
Capcom, Playtronic, Hyundai, Nintendo
Platforms
Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, iOS, DOS, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS, Super Famicom
Genres
Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Rating
4.3 of 5, 294 player ratings
Completionist
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A tight, high-energy action platformer set in a futuristic robot world, demanding quick reflexes and boss strategy.

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About

Mega Man X, known as Rockman X in Japan, is the first game of the Mega Man X series. It was the first spin-off of the classic Mega Man series and made its debut on the Super Famicom/SNES, initially released in 1993. It was ported to the PC in 1995, and to Android and iOS devices in 2011. It was re-released as part of Mega Man X Collection in January 2006, then later re-released in Mega Man X Legacy Collection in July 2018. The game takes place in the year 21XX (early 22nd century), a century after the conclusion of the classic Mega Man series, and stars a new main character named X.

Screenshots

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