• Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 14, 2003
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 30
  2. Negative: 7 out of 30
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  1. Now with Mega Man X7, the first X game to be released on the PS2, the trend continues it terrible decent into crap… and as a Mega Man-Super Fan, this succeeds in making me more depressed.
  2. 40
    By and large it's a boring, scattershot attempt to bring MMX into the new millennium. The original "Mega Man X" is one of my favorite games ever -- and the flaccid 2D sections in this game aren't half as good as any of the levels in the original game. The 3D bits are more compelling, but still substandard.
  3. 40
    But what ultimately tips the scales against Mega Man X7 is the series' continued insistence on being difficult to the point of absurdity. Three lives and no save points other than at the end of long levels just doesn't cut it.
  4. netjak
    40
    To make matters worse, there are long loading times in the game. Mega Man X7 is one of those games where the player will be afraid to press the wrong button on the menu screens, because doing so will lead to much waiting and thumb-fiddling.
  5. The 2D gameplay hits some bright spots but is hampered by the new, boring 3D sections. There isn't much to keep you playing other than to relive a shred of Mega Man gameplay in 3D.
  6. The Zero series on the GBA trumps X7 with its tightened classic feel. The "Mega Man Legend" series (including Tron Bonne) worked the 3D controls much better. I'm all for change, but it has to come with improvement. The Blue Bomber has bombed out.
  7. Absolutely unacceptable. MMX7 not only fails to be fun, but barely works right.

Awards & Rankings

67
#67 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
91
#91 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003
User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 71
  2. Negative: 37 out of 71
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    10
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    9
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