Underplayed Gems

Mega Man ZX (2006)

Mega Man ZX cover
Developer
Inti Creates
Publisher
Capcom
Platforms
Nintendo DS
Genres
Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 41 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

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How it feels

Shapeshift through powerful forms and blast through a sci-fi world in this slick anime-flavored action platformer.

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About

This game contains elements from the Mega Man X series and the Mega Man Zero series. The game introduces a new open-ended gameplay environment and the ability to select the protagonist's gender, a first in the series. The player's character, Vent or Aile, is on a 2-dimensional overlay map with sprites where he or she engages enemies to finish the mission. When Vent and Aile receive a Biometal, they are able to change form, gaining various abilities, such as the charge moves, or charging their weapon with an element of that Biometal; for example, Biometal H will charge the weapon with electricity. While in a special form, using the form-specific abilities use up weapon energy. When Vent and Aile receive the other half of the Biometal, they are able to perform a different special ability.

Screenshots

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