X-Men: The Arcade Game

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  • Summary: In X-Men Arcade, Cyclops, Colossus, Dazzler, Nightcrawler, Storm and Wolverine unite to use their special powers to save mankind from the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and other terrible threats. Players are charged with fighting off hundreds of Sentinels - along with Super Villains such asIn X-Men Arcade, Cyclops, Colossus, Dazzler, Nightcrawler, Storm and Wolverine unite to use their special powers to save mankind from the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and other terrible threats. Players are charged with fighting off hundreds of Sentinels - along with Super Villains such as Pyro, the Blob, Wendigo, Nimrod, the White Queen, Juggernaut and Mystique - as they battle their way to Island M to take down the Master of Magnetism, Magneto, and save Kitty Pryde and Professor Xavier.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. GamingXP
    Feb 7, 2011
    81
    After 19 years, X-Men Arcade finally made its way to the PS3 and Xbox 360. A few things like the redesigned heads-up display changed, but sound and graphics are still 1992. They make sure you get your retro-feelings, fighting enemies like Juggernaut, Pyro or Magneto.
  2. GameFocus
    Dec 17, 2010
    81
    If you're 30 years old or older and played this game at the arcades, I don't see why you would overlook this. In fact, I implore you not to.
  3. Game Over Online
    Jan 1, 2011
    80
    The core gameplay is fast-paced and it controls like a dream. There isn't a lot to it, but what's here is a blast.
  4. Worth Playing
    Apr 4, 2011
    70
    Half of the appeal of X-Men: The Arcade Game is nostalgia, but the other half is still a genuinely fun experience. No, it's not as flashy or deep as any current-generation game, but there's still something to be said for taking control of Wolverine in his bright yellow spandex and mindlessly ripping through hordes of evil robot minions. If you're a solo player, you might want to pass, but if you regularly play with a group, especially a local one, then it's worth checking out.
  5. Gaming Age
    Jan 3, 2011
    67
    So yeah, X-Men is a game with limited appeal to very particular niche, but it's something I'm personally extremely happy to have, and it's nearly identical to what I played in the Arcade.
  6. Play UK
    Mar 21, 2011
    60
    Expensive but worth it for nostalgic thrills. [Issue#203, p.98]
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  7. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 24, 2011
    40
    Storm's thunderthighs remain strangely alluring though. [Apr 2011, p.118]
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  1. mtkuszek
    Dec 19, 2010
    8
    An arcade perfect version of a 90's classic. it allows you to either play the US or Japan version of the game, as well as up to 6 playersAn arcade perfect version of a 90's classic. it allows you to either play the US or Japan version of the game, as well as up to 6 players online or locally. this was way overdue, and by itself is as good as any retro collection out there on the market today.… Expand
  2. glop9
    Dec 28, 2010
    8
    I remember having to wait to play this game back in the arcades. It's certainly a great to finally not have to worry about waiting in line, orI remember having to wait to play this game back in the arcades. It's certainly a great to finally not have to worry about waiting in line, or having enough quarters to play through the whole game. I love classic brawlers, and this one is pretty good. The robots are dumb, the story is silly, but there is something rewarding about punching and kicking bad guys, rather than shooting them, and this game reminds you of that. I give it to fists up. Happy Punching!… Expand
  4. wesker2012
    Jan 17, 2013
    8
    Awesome game back in the day.
  5. ElectroNick
    May 26, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Konami is the most hated gaming company at this current state as they fire their best employees and they abandon their most popular franchises. This game was made in ta time when Konami was known for making high qulity games and this was was no exception. This is easily the best game in the X-Men franchise. Sure the plot doesn't bother going into depth with the themes that the franchise is known for. In fact the story line can be summed up in just one sentence "Magneto wants to take over the world, you must stop him". It is as simple as simple can be but it was made in a time when games where not known for given engaging narratives. But to its defense though the story knows that it is cheesy and it has a lot of fun with the tone. You can play as one of six characters which have different abilities to exploit. My personal favorite to use is Night Crawler with his acrobatics and his teleportation. The dialogue is so cheesy that it is especially worth a laugh especially with the "Welcome to die line:. The combat is monotonous but is still satisfying as you punch the enemies to submission. It knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything else and it is all the better for it. It is a fun game with a sense of self awareness that is worth your time playing with a friend for a laid back weekend.… Expand
  6. Jattaman
    Oct 10, 2022
    8
    Classico dei cabinati anni 90, un gioco storico nel suo genere, un po' in disuso ormai, dei picchiaduro a scorrimento.

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