X-Men Legends

X-Men Legends Description

An Activision exclusive in the world of interactive entertainment, the X-Men series of video games is one that is always welcomed by ardent fans and most comic book readers. Rarely has a year gone by without several beat-em-up related offerings hitting shop shelves, and 2004 remains no different, thanks to the somewhat anticipated team-based RPG, the aptly named X-Men Legends. A game with some 15 playable X-Men, Legends sees players control a group of four of Xavier's finest as they struggle to foil yet another evil plan from archenemy Magneto, this time threatening to enslave the human race for all eternity. It's a story typical of any Marvel offering, but it's certainly in keeping with the comic book series, and is reinforced by a cartoon-like visual style that genuinely helps to make the adventure that little bit more authentic. Getting into the game proper, players will control a team of four X-men - either alone with the help of the computer, or with the help of up to three friends - as they proceed through a series of gruelling 'dungeons' that must be completed in turn before reaching a climax in Magneto's realm. Dungeons here are essentially a series of mapped out rooms, in which there lies any number of enemies and puzzles. Defeat the enemy and you can move on, collecting experience as you go. At first glance, basic combat is very simple, comprising of a series of kicks and punches. But as players become more familiar with Legends' play mechanic, they'll unearth a whole plethora of combos and special attacks. Uncovering these hidden combo variations is half the fun, as they reward players with additional experience that will later help them upgrade their X-Men's abilities. Though X-Men Legends will appeal first and foremost to fans of the Marvel comic book characters, this game can easily be played and enjoyed by anyone. And that's how it should be.

Immersive Epic Story - Inspired by the "Ultimate" X-Men comic book series and penned by former X-Men writers, X-Men Legends draws players into an original cliffhanger storyline full of plot twists and intrigue. The rich story continues through more than 35 fully rendered cinematic sequences, supporting vast playable worlds and explorable environments that thrust players into the life-or-death crossroads for humankind.

Vast Selection and Customization Options - Players recruit their team from more than a dozen favorite X-Men characters to embark on each new mission, as they learn and build-up special superpowers unique to each character. The action continues as gamers strengthen their team by upgrading character attributes, enhancing their fighting abilities and learning new moves. Fans can even find new equipment to increase mutant skills and unlock new characters, costumes and other hidden treasures throughout the epic struggle.

Superhero Action with 4-character Real-Time Control - The action in X-Men Legends is fierce as players not only build their team of four powerful X-Men for each mission, but also are able to switch instantly between team members as duty calls in the heat of the battle. Players can easily command allies and teammates to assist in combat as well as use each X-Men's unique superpowers to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and confront enemies. Special moves and super powers can even be combined to increase enemy damage and gain more experience. With destructible 3-D environments, X-Men Legends' players experience the full power of the X-Men as they feel the effects and see the aftermath of superhero battles.

Multiplayer Story and Skirmish Modes - Players can battle the Brotherhood of Mutants and confront evil-doers alone or team up with a friend to experience the epic journey in 4-player co-operative mode, where each player controls two mutants to make a powerful X-Men squad. With Dynamic Joining, a partner can jump into the action at any time. X-Men Legends features several other multiplayer modes as well, including Skirmish mode, where players can import their single player characters and attributes for head-to-head combat "versus" action for up to four players, or in side-by-side battles against all enemies.