Mega Man Maverick Hunter X
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X is a remake of the original Mega Man X title that first appeared on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game builds upon the original with new renderings of 3D character models, new environments and gameplay features that raise the bar for side-scrolling platformers. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X also includes an animated movie that provides real insight into the Mega Man X universe and even gives gamers a sneak peek at events that took place before the plot line of the first game. Plus to ensure that even the most veteran of gamers is given a real challenge, the level arrangements have been modified with item locations, map layouts and the strategies needed for completing levels all updated. The year is 21XX. A mysterious robot named X has become the model from which further Reploids were created to aid mankind. Unfortunately, some of the Reploids turned against the humans and were given the name Mavericks. In response to this, the Maverick Hunters, an elite squad of Reploids, were formed to combat these renegade Reploids and calm was restored until one of the Maverick Hunters, a powerful Reploid named Sigma, turned against the peacekeepers. Now X and his fellow Maverick Hunter friend, Zero, must prevent Sigma from executing his evil plans to destroy humanity.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Review? From Me? Well, If You Insist…
Let’s just try to keep this short…
I went into this not entirely knowing what to expect, but perhaps figuring something between a port and a full-out remake. Basically, it remains the same game – but having played the original SNES version since not long after it came out, I can tell you it doesn’t feel exactly the same. Not in a bad way, don’t get me wrong, just different. Vile Mode especially is like a whole new experience, compared to the SNES version. I didn’t find it terribly difficult to pick up on, at least X Mode Normal Difficulty. Beyond that, as can be expected, it gets harder, especially (for me, anyway) Vile mode. If you’re a fan of the original Mega Man X SNES game, I think you’ll be in for a real treat. It may have differences, but I can promise you it won’t take long to adjust. And you’re in for a wild ride, on X Mode Hard Difficulty…heh.
Note: Just don’t mind the voice acting. That was probably the biggest let down in this game, for me. It’s not terrible, it’s just… Personally, it’s just not really what I had imagined – especially for Launch Octopus.
5 Stars Classic Games Remade
In order to breath life into a great classic game like this here is a good way to do it. The Graphics finally up to date slight changes and some the enemies were easier to take down but the difficulty setting put it were it belongs. Then you get to play as Vile and that was cool. All in all this Game is still great I very much hope and look forward to the rest of the MegaMan games getting thier turn like this.
4 Stars Good, but not GREAT
Although I will admit, it’s not a bad game, it’s not quite as good as the SNES original. While the SNES original was a fast paced action-adventure classic, this feels more like a Saturday-morning cartoon. Although, with the addition of the Vile mode and Day of Sigma anime, it’s well worth the money. In short, those new to the Megaman X series should pick this up ASAP. You won’t be disappointed. However, the Megaman X veterans who still remember the original, will be.
4 Stars brings Back Memories
I have to say that I really enjoy playing this game because it brings back memories of playing the very first mega man on nintendo. It is a very fun and well paced game.
4 Stars Awesome X
Megaman Marverick Hunter X is F***ing awesome. It’s ONE of the best titles out there for the PSP, so if your shopping here for a good game on your little hand held, this is it, but let’s go over a small review first:
GRAPHICS: 8/10. Color, lighting, frame rate, special effects, shading, characters and backgrounds all looks great. You can say this looks slightly better than the Sega Dreamcast graphics at best.
AUDIO: 7.5/10. Sound effects like gun blasts and explosions are superb. The voice acting is well done and some of the are very familiar as well. Though the music we remember from the good old days of course have been remix, but that’s not a bad thing. It’s just that when your playing the soundtrack just seems forgettable.
GAMEPLAY: 10/10. Tight and responsive controls, no lags and the frame rate of this catches up the action extremely well. Which means no slow downs whenever the game gets chaotic. Platforming, shooting and the ability to choose bosses to battle against is all still there, but with a few minor tweaks from Capcom to improve playing style.
REPLAY VALUE: 9/10. This game will get you going for about 3 to 4 times before you can put it to rest. The game offers a lot of versatility like play style. Plus there’s also a new character named Vile which brings an entire different style of play (he as over 40 weapons!) and story. Finally there’s also Hard Mode, though there’s only minor differences between Normal Mode. For instance, regular enemies are tougher to kill, you take more damage, health items restores less and most bosses gain a few “special attacks.”
OVERALL: 8.75/10. Fun, simple and tons of replay value. Great game, very addictive….
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