X-Men - Mutant Apocalypse
X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse is a side-scrolling beat 'em up featuring five playable X-Men characters, each with unique abilities. The game follows the team's mission to stop Magneto from unleashing a global mutant uprising.
Platform
SNES
Year
1994
Genre
Beat 'em up
Developer
Capcom
Controls
About This Game
Developed by Capcom, the game combines fighting game mechanics with traditional beat 'em up gameplay, featuring special moves and super combos.
Players can choose between Wolverine, Cyclops, Psylocke, Beast, and Gambit, each with distinct fighting styles and mutant powers.
The game features vibrant comic-book style graphics and includes iconic locations from the X-Men universe like the Danger Room and Savage Land.
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