X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. My Gamer
    74
    X-Men Legends II is a gem for comic book fans, or fans of a good action RPG. The game offers a very balanced proportion of depth, control, and action.
  2. PC Gamer
    72
    As long as online play isn't a dealbreaker for you, it's one Marvel-ous action RPG. [Holiday 2005, p.58]
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  3. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    With a mouse or gamepad [sic] in hand, however, it's one of those likeably repetitive games that develops a rhythm that's hard to resist. [Dec p.54]
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  5. Computer and Video Games
    67
    It's about time somebody grabbed this licence by the proverbials and created something special. Sadly, this game isn't it. [PC Zone]
  6. PC Format
    59
    The adamantium claws sure are sharp, but are they really all you have? [Christmas 2005, p.96]
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Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best PC Game of 2005
86
#86 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 67
  3. Negative: 5 out of 67
  1. Voyou
    Aug 18, 2021
    3
    If you ever wanted to be Magneto, the famous martial artist grandpa, punching and kicking through metal crates with his bare hands to collectIf you ever wanted to be Magneto, the famous martial artist grandpa, punching and kicking through metal crates with his bare hands to collect crap while an AI has all the fun fighting goons in the next room, then this game is for you.… Full Review »
  2. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    One of the best Marvel games based on X-Men franchise.
    Never played te first one but sequel is awesome.
    Huge hero rooster with upgrade    One of the best Marvel games based on X-Men franchise.
    Never played te first one but sequel is awesome.
    Huge hero rooster with upgrade elements.
    Also story is enjoyable as a game of this type. Game shines when played with friends.    … Full Review »
  3. PowerShadowX
    Jan 21, 2018
    10
    The best video game I've ever played, so far. Lucky to have a PC running Windows Vista, still.
    Professor X is dubbed by Sir Patrick Stewart himself.
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