

Though they remarked that it "may become repetitive after a while", GamePro concluded that the game is "a solid hit," particularly praising the graphics, the high difficulty, and the Street Fighter II stylistics. Three of Electronic Gaming Monthly's four reviewers declared it to be by far the best video game based on the X-Men to date, citing the large levels and demanding difficulty. After passing the tests, the X-Men go their separate paths inside Avalon facing and defeating Exodus and then battling Magneto and thwarting his plans. To prepare for the confrontation, Xavier tests the five X-Men in the Danger Room to defeat holograms of Omega Red and Juggernaut. Xavier finds out that Magneto intends to destroy Genosha from his space station Avalon. Further investigation reveals Queen Brood and Tusk involved in this matter and headed by Apocalypse.Īfter defeating all evil forces on Genosha. The game however does not feature his healing factor.Ĭharles Xavier sends five of his X-Men to sabotage various operations and structures on the Genosha island complex to liberate mutants in captivity. Wolverine - A gruff mutant possessing superhuman senses, enhanced physical capabilities, adamantium coated bones and claws and regenerative abilities.She has the most techniques of all the playable characters. Psylocke - The only playable female character, Psylocke can use her telepathic powers to form a 'psychic knife' from her fist.Gambit - Has the ability to manipulate kinetic energy and charge objects with it and is also skilled in card-throwing, hand-to-hand and staff combat.Cyclops - Produces powerful, uncontrollable beams of concussive force from his eyes, forcing him to wear specialized visor at all times.Beast - Possesses superhuman physical strength, agility and ape-like appearance.Finally only one of the X-Men can be selected, each one going through a different end level. This is followed by two straightforward boss battles in the Danger Room. The next three levels are linear and require each boss level to be defeated. At the end of each level, a boss must be battled and defeated. The player has a limited number of lives that count for all five X-Men and not one individually. The player takes control of five X-Men who each have their own objectives, and different moves and capabilities activated by certain control combinations.
