Mega Man X Legacy Collection

Mega Man X Legacy Collection is a compilation of refreshed versions of the first four Mega Man X games that originally debuted in years 1993-1997: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. The collection was released in order to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the popular series. The game was developed by Capcom, the creators of the franchise.

Plot

Mega Man X games take place in the 22nd century. Reploids, androids with free will, exist on Earth. Some of them belong to the Maverick genre and they rose against humanity. The Earth is protected by the titular Mega Man X – a robot that is the successor to the legendary Mega Man. The protagonist is accompanied by Zero and shape-shifting Reploid Axl.

Mechanics

The games available in the Mega Man X Legacy Collection are classic, two-dimensional platformers. The action is presented from a side-scrolling perspective. The players are tasked with traveling through levels, fighting enemies, and avoiding other threats. The protagonist is able to take over the weapons of bosses he defeats. He can also bounce from walls and slide on sloping surfaces. As the players progress through the game, they obtain new equipment pieces that increase the power of the protagonist.

Game modes

Mega Man X Legacy Collection features only a singleplayer mode. In addition to a story campaign, the package includes a special mode in which the players are fighting two selected bosses simultaneously, by using three weapons. The results are uploaded to an online scoreboard.

Technical aspects

The games available in Mega Man X Legacy Collection feature two-dimensional, pixel-art graphics. The visuals were refreshed by increasing their resolution. It is also possible to play each game in their original form. The compilation features a soundtrack with new music tracks.

Last updated on 18 April 2018