20XX

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. The Games Machine
    Jul 23, 2018
    72
    20XX is a roguelite shamelessly inspired by Mega Man, with a strong RPG component that makes it enjoyable and cleverly challenging. Unfortunately, the game also shows strong weaknesses, including predictable bosses and a technically unstable multiplayer.
  2. PlayStation Country
    Jul 14, 2018
    70
    20XX offers a rogue-lite twist on Mega Man X gameplay. It suffers from the randomly generated levels and doesn't quite hit the heights of its inspiration but there is plenty of content and challenge to sink your teeth into, either solo or with a friend.
  3. Gamers Heroes
    Aug 26, 2018
    60
    20XX’s physics are almost a perfect recreation of a certain blue bomber, but the roguelike elements don’t always work as they should. The procedurally generated levels don’t have the same spark as Capcom’s offerings, and its permadeath is an acquired taste.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. pongkrit03
    Jan 26, 2019
    4
    I am a big fan of Megaman series. 20XX was a disappointment for me. Despite being a new gen game, 20xx does not deliver anything that feelsI am a big fan of Megaman series. 20XX was a disappointment for me. Despite being a new gen game, 20xx does not deliver anything that feels superior to Megaman series, which is a shame really. Animation and graphic is just fine. Character Designs looks ugly though. Story is basically nothing. Game mechanic works like Megamen X. However, you will have only 1 life, if you die, you have to restart from everything. I don't think this system suits the style. For me, it became repetitive real fast. Moreover, the special powers obtained from boss are the same for both characters. Unlike, Megaman X4+ that Zero will get his special power in sword. Boss battles sucks, Sometimes, your size will shrink, it is not good idea at all. bosses designs are bad also, like a child drawing. BGMs are also inferior to Megamen too. The only thing that surpass Megamen is that it has COOP online, so you could play with a friend. Other systems like buying health or equipment are just small gimmicks.

    In sum, the game is fun for a short 3-4 hrs time. Nothing here feels beating Megamen X series. For a game that came out not long ago, if you can't beat the games that were release 10-20 years ago. I have nothing to say. For those who are interested in this kind of game, buy Megamen X 1-2 collections first, and if you still urge for more Megamen X, then you may consider this game, but my suggestion is only buy it at very hard sale and don't expect anything good from it.    … Full Review »
  2. Vectis99
    Oct 24, 2018
    7
    A cute and fun shooter-platformer which is in practically every way an improvement upon the works it is derived upon. The game can start toA cute and fun shooter-platformer which is in practically every way an improvement upon the works it is derived upon. The game can start to get a bit tedious as it starts to try to recycle nearly identical content under the pretense that some random elements make it fresh, but nevertheless the quality of the content itself is reasonable. It's not worth playing all the way through or in great detail to become especially skilled or "unlock" the features of the game, but it can be a good timekiller and provide some exfiltrating experiences on occasion.… Full Review »
  3. GBG_Jason
    Jul 13, 2018
    8
    Today people on PC and consoles alike can run, jump, and shoot their hearts out in 20XX, named after the setting for Mega Man in so many ofToday people on PC and consoles alike can run, jump, and shoot their hearts out in 20XX, named after the setting for Mega Man in so many of its iterations. It's also the date for Persona 5, but there aren't many references to that. For anyone leery of just how much this wants to be like a little blue armored robot, the opening sequence should make it obvious. I remember talking to a few folks back in 2014 about this, and they seemed to think it was nothing like the series that inspired it. I'm honestly not sure how they could say that - there's so much to love here for fans of both the genre and the format that's long been dormant. For many, this was a shining light where there was only darkness, although Capcom seems to be getting things together for fans of the beloved character.

    So let's discuss the game itself. If you've played the X series, you know what to expect control wise. You'll have a dash, wall jump/slide, both a charge and regular shot, and a standard jump. Depending on which character you choose, you'll either have a gun or sword for battle. After you defeat bosses you'll have the option of collecting their power, although this isn't required as you can also choose currency for the run or a stat boost. Playing again after so many years I couldn't help but think that parts of the movement didn't feel as good as they do in the Capcom games, but it was a matter of upgrading my speed to get to that point. Once you've gotten enough boosts to your speed, everything is right in the world when progressing through the levels. You can also acquire upgrades like having a shield when you boost, minimal flight, extra charging power, and more.

    With the heights that roguelite games have reached, it's strange it took so long for a game to take on this genre. It lends itself to it very well, with increasing difficulty for bosses as you progress through the game, with ever changing level layouts. Now it's important to know that levels don't change too much between playthroughs - it's similar to that of Spelunky, where you'll definitely recognize the different sections, just in different orders. It keeps things fresh and makes sure you’re always paying attention for the platforming. This goes without saying, but if you're good at Mega Man, you likely won't have too much issue playing this. I made it to the eighth boss on my first run playing on the normal difficulty. In addition to the standard level, there will be optional offshoots for extra gear/powerups, as well as speed challenges and shops along the way. As this is never the same, it adds a type of strategic gameplay you don’t normally have in these games.

    For those that have always enjoyed the gameplay loop of killing a boss and then finding the enemy that is weak against that ability, you can do that here. However, if you're like me and spent most of your days just using the pea shooter, the game is very welcoming of that as well. It's why the choice of choosing the power is there opposed to forcing you to take it, and it makes the game much more manageable for those that choose to go with the vanilla method. There are pros and cons to any approach you take, assuming you aren't doing the extra difficult challenges, where the only pro is the satisfaction you feel after completing the run. If you're having a hard time with the game, it may behoove you to bring in a friend to play co-op with you. This will no doubt make the bosses later into your run much more manageable, if that's your main hang-up.

    As much as I love the replay factor of levels in this, I can't help but miss the hand crafted levels I grew up with. You won't get to intimately know the levels and their secrets, or the placement of enemies. Everything changes, both in the layout and the difficulty depending on where in the run you are. For those that truly struggle with the difficulty, the game offers permanent boosts which you can purchase and turn off and on, should you decide you've gotten good enough. In addition to the these, you can unlock new power-ups to collect in your runs, have stuff ready for your next run, as well as buy coins to gamble away.

    For anyone that loves daily challenges and the jump/shoot genre, there's a lot to love here. If you're looking for meticulously handcrafted levels, you won't find that here; you never do in procedurally generated games. But the game makes up for it with the replay options, the different challenges the game offers, and a fair amount of content. Yes, you can beat the game in less than half an hour, but you will likely spend much more time with it before you make it to final boss. 20XX is a beautiful mesh of an old school game that defined the genre with new school ideas implemented to keep things fresh for those that want to play the game indefinitely.    … Full Review »
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