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2004 PCPlayStation

A fast 2.5D run-and-gun platformer where you pick a team of three Maverick Hunters, tackle bosses in any order and steal their weapons. The lunar adventure adds team swapping, armor upgrades and high-speed action.

What defines Mega Man X8:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty

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Mega Man X7

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2003 PCPlayStation

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The first 3D outing of the Mega Man X series, where you switch between X-hunter heroes like Zero and Axl, running and gunning through eight selectable stages against Mavericks. It mixes 2D and 3D sections, though it is widely seen as divisive for its camera and controls.

Mega Man X4

Sci-fi setting

A fast 2D run-and-gun platformer where you play as X or Zero and take down Maverick bosses in any order, grabbing their weapons. Tight controls, anime cutscenes and a driving soundtrack make it a series highlight.

Mega Man X5

Sci-fi setting

A classic 2D run-and-gun platformer where you play as X or Zero through eight stages against Reploid bosses while a falling space colony threatens Earth. Hero choice, boss weaknesses and a ticking clock add variety and pressure.

Gravity Circuit

Sci-fi setting

A fast 2D action platformer in the vein of Mega Man X, where Kai uses a grappling power and gravity abilities to hurl robots through stages and boss fights. Fluid combat, crisp pixel art and a driving soundtrack.

Matterfall

Sci-fi setting

Matterfall is a fast 2D action shooter from Housemarque where you aim with the stick, dodge and hover through sci-fi levels. It focuses on fluid arcade action and precise play.

Alien Soldier

Sci-fi setting

A frantic Treasure run-and-gun with a gauntlet of boss fights, fast gunplay and a flexible weapon loadout. It is extremely demanding, rewarding pattern memorization and precise reflexes.

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