Mega Man ZX

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  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Sep 12, 2006
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  • Summary: Players assume the role of either a human male character named Vent or his female counterpart, Aile, who are employees of the Girouette Express, a courier service that takes jobs transporting anything to anywhere. On a job accompanying their boss, Girouette, to transport a package containingPlayers assume the role of either a human male character named Vent or his female counterpart, Aile, who are employees of the Girouette Express, a courier service that takes jobs transporting anything to anywhere. On a job accompanying their boss, Girouette, to transport a package containing Model X and Model Z Biometals, they are attacked by a mysterious group of Mavericks who seeks to take the material for themselves. During the scuffle, the Model X Biometal is absorbed into the main character, causing a transformation into Model X form while the Model Z Biometal fuses with Girouette. Facing innumerable enemies, Girouette lends his newfound power to his employee and the two substances combine to form Model ZX. With powerful abilities at their disposal, they must discover who the menacing enemies are and what they are ultimately after. [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. WHAM! Gaming
    92
    It’s safe to say that any fan of old-school Mega Man games will love ZX. Whether you’re familiar with the series or not, though, be sure that this is a must-have for anyone looking for a superb platformer on the handheld DS.
  2. GameSpy
    90
    The level designs are outstanding and take great advantage of all the powers that the Biometals grant. The game is also extremely challenging.
  3. Nintendo Power
    85
    Hard-core gamers won't be disappointed. [Oct. 2006, p.90]
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  4. Console Gameworld
    76
    Mega Man ZX is a good, though not perfect, action game that does justice to the Mega Man series.
  5. Game Informer
    70
    The core gameplay(which is lifted almost entirely from the Mega Man Zero series on GBA)is nearly perfect, but nobody bothered to implement all of the other things that a game needs to be truely exceptional. [Oct. 2006, p.112]
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  6. PALGN
    70
    A good first effort for the Blue Bomber's great grand-cousin on the DS. Worth a go for any platform fan, but expect some frustration at points.
  7. NTSC-uk
    50
    There is nothing to recommend within this game cart to anyone who isn’t an uber-fan of the series, when there is much better fun to be had on both the DS and the GBA already – and for a much cheaper price.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Salamitsunami
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    seriously, one of the best games I have ever played, not just on the DS. if you own a DS, and have ever LOOKED at a megaman game this is a seriously, one of the best games I have ever played, not just on the DS. if you own a DS, and have ever LOOKED at a megaman game this is a must-buy. simply fantastic open-ended gameplay, I think it's almost the best game for the system right now. tough choice between this, nsmb and starfox.… Expand
  2. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    This game is great and should get a third installment of the series as this game doesn't lack or make me mad on levels. This IS better thanThis game is great and should get a third installment of the series as this game doesn't lack or make me mad on levels. This IS better than the sequel but both games are great.… Expand
  4. Blurry1999
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    Mega Man ZX es un juego fantástico que si bien no habías jugado las anteriores entregas de Megaman, Megaman X o Megaman Zero, te dejarán conMega Man ZX es un juego fantástico que si bien no habías jugado las anteriores entregas de Megaman, Megaman X o Megaman Zero, te dejarán con la intriga de saber el origen de todo;

    > ¡La historia es asombrosa!

    Te remontan en un mundo futurístico donde Reploides (Androides) y Humanos coexisten, te dan a elegir entre Vent o Aile (cada uno tiene un pasado distinto y por ende desarrolla en diferente forma la historia) que obtienen un Biometal que les permite tener los poderes del Mega Man que todos conocemos o tenemos idea y podrán desafiar a quienes quieren destruir o perturbar la paz de la ciudad que tanto esfuerzo se pudo conseguir con el tiempo y guerra.

    > La Jugabilidad es Asombrosa!

    Tú puedes decidir conforme vas pasando las misiones, con que Biometal/Modelo te gusta jugar y cambiar las cuales tienes sus pros y contras combatiendo a un enemigo/jefe en específico, con un total de 7 Biometales/Modelos que puedes usar en todo el juego.

    > ¡Compatibilidad Crossover con Juegos GBA!

    Si fuiste de los afortunados que jugó la saga Megaman Zero 3 o Megaman Zero 4 y tienes el cartucho de GameBoy Original, al finalizar el juego de Megaman ZX, en una zona especifica del juego, si está puesto el cartucho de Megaman Zero 3/4 en la ranura GBA de la DS, podrás pasar puertas donde podrás pelear contra los Jefes del Megaman Zero 3/4 con Vent o Aile (ÉPICO).    … Expand
  5. MegmManFanX
    Oct 25, 2007
    8
    Capcom has a winner on their hands. The mission system, while stupid in some eyes, is a nice twist! And the map is easy to navigate with a Capcom has a winner on their hands. The mission system, while stupid in some eyes, is a nice twist! And the map is easy to navigate with a decent amount of skill. The bosses also provide good challenge, with secret bosses like Omega Zero and Fenri Lunaedge. However, with all it's ups, there are some downs. The story is predictable, and despite the overall easiness, the secret areas are ruthless. Still, a great game.… Expand
  6. MIDP
    Aug 5, 2013
    7
    Very solid entry in the series.

    It has the good ol' Mega Man jump n' shoot feel to it. Cool and entertaining story that doesn't spoil the    Very solid entry in the series.

    It has the good ol' Mega Man jump n' shoot feel to it.
    Cool and entertaining story that doesn't spoil the action.

    One complaint is the annoyance brought from the map system which is close to non-existent.
    A lot of times you end up running around exploring to figure what you are even looking for.

    A solid platformer worth playing though.

    7 out of 10.    … Expand
  7. Captain_Chaos
    Aug 23, 2017
    7
    I should open this review by saying I grew up with a PC, not a console, so my first experience with Megaman games was the official WindowsI should open this review by saying I grew up with a PC, not a console, so my first experience with Megaman games was the official Windows port of the first Megaman X. All my favorite platformers have been on PC, everything from Abuse to the Shantae series to Rogue Stormers. For me, a controller just doesn't do the job well enough, and my performance suffers for it. I'm just not very good at Megaman games- but a keyboard lets me pretend that I am.

    In the case of ZX, it was a borrow from a friend, so I played it on my 3DS XL. There's a lot I like about the game: The similarity of movement and combat to the early X games, the nods to the Zero series, the Metroid-esque, open-ended map and mission structure, the bright and vibrant colors, and of course, the ability to play as Zero- if only by proxy. But there's a lot I didn't like, and mostly that's problems with my hands and with the weight and awkwardness of the console, leading to issues like my thumb slipping off the control nub. As a result, I had to play the game on easy to get anywhere in a timely fashion, a fact I'd apologize for but at this point, I simply don't have the time to waste dying to the same bosses repeatedly.

    But where the actual game is concerned, I didn't much like how flagrantly animesque the character designs and plot have become, nor did I at all like how absolutely useless the map system was. Also, a "return to HQ" ability would have been real nice.

    ZX is by no means a bad game, but It wasn't totally enjoyable for me to play. That should not at all dissuade anyone reading this from looking into it, especially if you've enjoyed the other core Megaman games.    … Expand
  8. nerix69
    Oct 24, 2022
    0
    One of my favorite games ever. Only bad thing about it is world map which can be confusing during first gameplay but as more as I play it it'sOne of my favorite games ever. Only bad thing about it is world map which can be confusing during first gameplay but as more as I play it it's becoming easier to navigate… Expand

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#17 Best DS Game of 2006
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#18 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
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#11 Most Shared DS Game of 2006