Mega Man X8

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Dec 7, 2004
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
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  1. 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 fixed everything wrong with Mega Man X. Only second to X5.
  2. EnderSonic500
    Dec 25, 2015
    10
    May I present to you way better that X7 has a better sound track gameplay mavericks and everything than X7 Megaman X8!!!! I cant believe that this is the the final true Megaman X game in my opininion its definetly the best
  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
  4. Panchogul
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    Tal vez no sea tan icónico como los juegos clásicos, pero hay que reconocer que es un juego excelente, el mejor de la saga en mucho tiempo, en historia no supera al x5 pero en todos los aspectos en general se queda en la cima tanto por su diseño de niveles, rejugabilidad, dificultad altísima pero no rota, mecánicas, etc. Lo único que no me agradó tanto es que los desbloqueables son muyTal vez no sea tan icónico como los juegos clásicos, pero hay que reconocer que es un juego excelente, el mejor de la saga en mucho tiempo, en historia no supera al x5 pero en todos los aspectos en general se queda en la cima tanto por su diseño de niveles, rejugabilidad, dificultad altísima pero no rota, mecánicas, etc. Lo único que no me agradó tanto es que los desbloqueables son muy costosos y requerirán varias partidas y constante farmeo para poder adquirirlos.… Expand
  5. Shadow1
    May 27, 2016
    8
    I love it . Very amazing game for 2D game 2004 on PlayStation 2 . Graphics is awesome for Playstation 2, storyline is amazing and many characters - Megaman, Zero and other, but my favourites are Zero and Megaman (Special Zero) . Many cool attacks and move . Excellent Special move from Megaman and I think this game is best game about Megaman . There is Megaman Collection which the has gotI love it . Very amazing game for 2D game 2004 on PlayStation 2 . Graphics is awesome for Playstation 2, storyline is amazing and many characters - Megaman, Zero and other, but my favourites are Zero and Megaman (Special Zero) . Many cool attacks and move . Excellent Special move from Megaman and I think this game is best game about Megaman . There is Megaman Collection which the has got all Megaman X Games Megaman X3,X4,X5,X6,X7,X8 . I think Megaman franchise is very good . I love it .… Expand
  6. RobertTheGreat
    Jan 7, 2018
    8
    What Basically Confuses Me About This Game Because I Have To Play It In 3D Just Like The Worst Megaman X Game Called Megaman X7. And I Basically Still Think This Megaman X Game Still Gets The Most Amount Of Hate But However. For The Good Parts Of This Game Is That Axl's Voice Got Improved. And There Is A Different Final Boss In This Game.
  7. FilemonBR
    Aug 20, 2016
    9
    Diferente dos que muitos dizem, acho o x8 um otimo jogo, graficos lindos, jogabilidade classica, isso aqui nao é um x7, é um x do snes e ps1 com grafico de ps2, o jogo é otimo
  8. TOCHO1993
    Oct 28, 2020
    9
    Después de Megaman x7 (para mi un fallido intento de incursionar al 3D), el cual implicó un retroceso en muchos puntos respecto a las entregas anteriores, llega Mega Man x8 para reivindicarse, y de que forma. De partida, el apartado gráfico se ve mucho mejor terminado que en x7, además de volver a sentir ese frenetismo de velocidad mientras acabamos con una borda de robots, acompañado deDespués de Megaman x7 (para mi un fallido intento de incursionar al 3D), el cual implicó un retroceso en muchos puntos respecto a las entregas anteriores, llega Mega Man x8 para reivindicarse, y de que forma. De partida, el apartado gráfico se ve mucho mejor terminado que en x7, además de volver a sentir ese frenetismo de velocidad mientras acabamos con una borda de robots, acompañado de un soundtrack rockero que retoma la esencia de aquellos juegos emblemáticos de la Super Nintendo. El diseño de niveles me parece bastante bueno, bosses decentes, en especial los finales que me parecen geniales, jugabilidad muy fluida y agradable, historia bastante mejor que en otras entregas (aunque no considero que influya mucho en la experiencia de juego, en especial de este tipo de juegos de plataforma) y rejugabilidad que te hará gastarte unas cuantas horas recolectando gemas y desbloqueando diferentes upgrades. Una gran vuelta de la saga, la cual me esperanza de que puedan entregar un x9 en un futuro próximo.… Expand
  9. Louquinho286
    Dec 10, 2020
    8
    Bom é um jogo Muito bom ele volta ao legal de MegaMen X muito bom

    Ele tem graficos até que legais os chefes são muito bons e fazes diferenciadas

    A música é meio mé bem decepcionante mas eu esperava mais
  10. Bobbylepoulet
    Feb 21, 2021
    8
    The game is a solid return to the base of the series after the x7 fiasco. A really good game but some level are not logic.
  11. Copyzero
    Mar 10, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Comparing to x6 and x7, this game is a masterpiece, the first megaman x canonical game that Sigma is not the main antagonist, the redisign is the best in the whole franchise and the physics were inproved, I really love this game… Expand
  12. 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 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 withI 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.… Expand
  13. WeTechThat
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    I love this game. The level design is fresh, the three playable characters all have their own moves and play styles, and the guitar-heavy soundtrack is superb. Getting all of the X parts are fun and rewarding, and the boss battles are good. The amount of cheats, hidden objects, and hidden metals to find and discover is quite commendable for a mega man game, too. Also, while it has its badI love this game. The level design is fresh, the three playable characters all have their own moves and play styles, and the guitar-heavy soundtrack is superb. Getting all of the X parts are fun and rewarding, and the boss battles are good. The amount of cheats, hidden objects, and hidden metals to find and discover is quite commendable for a mega man game, too. Also, while it has its bad moments, the story and VA are decent.

    The thing that makes me hesitate when introducing this under-rated gem to others is gigavolt man-o-war's level. It's poorly designed as well as really difficult. On normal or hard, I'd play this level last if you want to keep your sanity. This level is a stain on what is otherwise a 9/10 game.

    Overall, I've enjoyed this game for years and would recommend it to any fan of mega man games. After the disaster that was X7, it's truly impressive that Capcom bounced back with a game this good    … Expand
  14. AnonJ
    Dec 9, 2013
    4
    Nonsensical, unnatural and laughable story accompanied with a gameplay that looks pretty but has lost all the previous essence. Mega Man is dead unless a total reboot.
  15. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    5
    Mega Man X8 is okay but it is flawed still. The gameplay is now getting stall and the graphics are meh. The controls are mediocre. So this game is just okay. Not that special.
  16. MateusGHmaster
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    This was the first Mega Man game I played in my life. I loved this game for it's gameplay and mechanics, and this made me to try the old ones.
  17. nerix69
    Oct 24, 2022
    0
    worst Megaman game ever. Honestly, I don't like almost everything about it. Only thing I appreciate is soundtrack.
  18. MP83
    Aug 10, 2005
    6
    Quoting Marc D. " Stop messing around and go back to your roots Capcom. Not everything is better in 3D. Ask Contra and Castlevania."
  19. KevinR.
    Jan 8, 2005
    10
    It's the best of all mega man x series this mega mega man x8 really the best!
  20. DerekT.
    Feb 9, 2005
    10
    I picked this one up and started playing start to finish. Benn a fan of the X series through its ups and downs and this is definitely the best.
  21. Dark5523Chaos
    Mar 4, 2005
    10
    This game is more challenging than I thought.... It was quite fun to know that the game's bosses can give you a hard time if you fight them without their weaknesses. But I still have to comment about the "spikey" areas and the racing-based stages in the game!
  22. JoseS.
    Aug 8, 2005
    8
    CAPCOM has made a great step with MMX8!!! with all that new stuff, metals, weapons, and FINALLY 2 armors once again. MegamanX8 has GREAT graphics, very detailed, incredible variety of gameplay, with a lot of moves with Zero, attacks with X, Cool Ratchet&Clank style weapons with Axl, the awsomes double attacks....and an incredible plot. AND IN 2D all this make this game very enjoyable and CAPCOM has made a great step with MMX8!!! with all that new stuff, metals, weapons, and FINALLY 2 armors once again. MegamanX8 has GREAT graphics, very detailed, incredible variety of gameplay, with a lot of moves with Zero, attacks with X, Cool Ratchet&Clank style weapons with Axl, the awsomes double attacks....and an incredible plot. AND IN 2D all this make this game very enjoyable and fun. Im a megaman fan since a remember.....the first "mega" game I played was X1....and i loved it. with the first 2D (i mean ALL 2D) megaman game on the ps2....capcom has finally decided that is time to put more things on this legendary saga.... to make it shortly this are the things that makes MegamanX8 a Greatest HIts (I hope!!): -very detailed graphics, make the attacks much more interestings -the 3 navigators, the 2 armors and a lot of upgrades put more freedom to the game -the new and cool Double Attack -A LOT of hidden items and weapons (which make the game more depth...because you can end the story but not have all....gotcha;) -the Metals (money)....finally we have a reason to repeat levels!!! -the first game in the world with ALL 2d gameplay but very strong 3d graphics and movie pics But of course not all the games are X-Cellent.....the bad thing are like the difficulty levels.....on easy mode you can easly on 3 or even 2 days complete the game. also the game is (again) short for a ps2 game.....one first level....8 bosses level....2 other level and the final......ONLY 12....the number may be kind of big.....but the large in each level is not that long. CAPCOM SHOULD NOT PUT DIFUCULTY LEVEL (or maybe just Normal and Hard) SO THE DIFFICULTY WILL HELP THE SHORT GAME. MegamanX8 is a great game.....incredible detailed graphics....depth story.....more weapons and upgrades that the saga has ever had....lot of HIDDEN items ( i write it like that because if you are playing without any cheat or hint it will be very difficult to complete the game in 100%........well in easy mode....much of the items are already in the R&D lab).... MY OPINION: max 10 GRAPHICS: 9 SOUND EFFECTS AND MUSIC: 7.5 STORY (well...this is only for fans): 7 FUN FACTOR: 8 GAMEPLAY: 7.5 DEPTH AND VARIETY: 8.5 im sure Caocom has no excuses for not make an incredible MegamanX9 for the ps3 (i said becuase the next year the ps3 is gonna come out and Capcom surely want to make Megaman great again) unfortunetly Capcom made a HUGE error with MegamanX7.....that was just a failure.....and has lost some fans. I dont know what happened, Capcom make the megaman series evolved very good....from NES to SNES with MegamanX.....form the SNES to the Playstation with MegamanX4....and also x5 and X6 were great....unfortunetly they were almost the same..........but with X8.....MEGAMAN HAS COME BACK BAY!!....YEAH!! who could think...that Im Colombian?… Expand
  23. JonL.
    Feb 7, 2005
    10
    The best Mega Man X game yet. No X game can compare to it's greatness.
  24. MarcD.
    Mar 26, 2005
    5
    I'm not being sentimental. I'm not some old fuddy duddy. Its fact. Mega Man is meant to be played in 2D. Stop messing around and go back to your roots Capcom. Not everything is better in 3D. Ask Contra and Castlevania.
  25. Msonic
    Apr 24, 2005
    9
    Wow. It seems Capcom finally learned their lesson. After of all of the huge disappointments of X5, X6 and X7. (Which X5 and X6 weren't bad, unlike X7) X8 really did go well, infact I think it's close to be great as X4 and X2. (my favorite X games)
  26. DinoS.
    Dec 10, 2004
    10
    One of the best megaman games ever.
  27. KipR
    Nov 28, 2009
    8
    A real cool game. Probably my favorite since the very first. There are two bummer levels, but besides that, that game is exciting through every second. Maybe not the top choice for those who dislike 2D side-scrollers, but a treasure trove for those who are fans.

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

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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
  1. GameSpot
    63
    Eliminates some of the annoyances of its predecessor. However, while that's all well and good, X8 can still often be an intensely frustrating game, and still isn't especially fun.
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  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    And while the whole trial-and-error mechanic is enough to make you throw your controller down and never return, there's a rewarding feeling when you do finally win.
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  3. 1UP
    70
    The story's dry as a bone, but that's not what you're playing Mega Man for anyway. The only truly glaring flaw: there are some lame 3D shooter sections, and while they aren't as frustrating (or prolific) as those in X7, surmounting them will still test your patience more than your ability with a joypad.
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