Mega Man X8

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Dec 7, 2004
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
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  1. BonusStage
    90
    This game is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, even when you are dying over and over. Like "Prince of Persia," it's that one time you actually make it all happen that has you forgetting how many times you hit retry.
  2. Gaming Target
    90
    After the mess of new ideas that was Mega Man X7, it's amazing that X8 can go back to the basics and seem completely fresh by not doing anything new.
  3. Game Informer
    83
    Old-school fans will rejoice, and maybe a new generation will now understand why Mega Man is awesome. [Jan 2005, p.124]
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  5. Thunderbolt
    80
    One mighty fine addition to the series, as well as a quality platforming/action title in its own right.
  6. eToychest
    75
    The stages are challenging, the bosses are interesting, though a bit predictable, and the game is just about classic platforming fun.
  7. Play Magazine
    75
    The best original Mega Man game since the days of Sega Saturn. [Jan 2005, p.56]
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Awards & Rankings

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#43 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
27
#27 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 120
  3. Negative: 11 out of 120
  1. Beanie
    Mar 20, 2021
    9
    I was surprised when I saw how many bad reviews X8 got by critics, because it's such a good game. The graphics in this game, and the newI was surprised when I saw how many bad reviews X8 got by critics, because it's such a good game. The graphics in this game, and the new character designs actually look great. The gameplay is amazing and the controls are amazing, it's fast-paced like the original ones. The stages are awesome even if a little short, but still really good, especially towards the end. X8 is filled with content compared to previous titles, which makes it actually worth putting some hours into. The story is a bit over the top, but at least it has a story and it is overall solid. It also has proper cutscenes, which is a first since X4 and very welcome. On the other hand, the boss battles are a little too easy. Some rare metals are impossible to find without a guide. The mini boss at Gravity Antonion's stage is really annoying. The soundtrack is overall poor, even if it has some of the best songs in the series like the Title screen, Jakob Elevator, Intermission Theme etc. The two fully 3D stages are also awful. However, at the end of day Mega Man X8 is a fantastic game that was a big step in the right direction, and it shows they were ready to put some effort into the series again. Shame it died here, suffering from X7's reputation.… Full Review »
  2. sdc
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    Just wished the game had a better soundtrack. But the gameplay was smooth, the story is pretty epic, the graphics are lush, and they fixedJust wished the game had a better soundtrack. But the gameplay was smooth, the story is pretty epic, the graphics are lush, and they fixed everything wrong with Mega Man X. Only second to X5.… Full Review »
  3. CARLOSGAMESRX
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Megaman X8 is the best megaman x game,the soundtrack,bosses,levels,everything in this game is good,he is the last of the series and the best one
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