The Uncanny X-Men

December 1, 1989(36 years ago)·Full Release

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Genres: Shooter, Arcade

Platforms:NES

Action Science fiction Single player Multiplayer Co-operative Bird view / IsometricClassInd L

Summary

The Uncanny X-Men is a top-down action game where players begin by choosing two X-Men from the available lineup, with the second character controlled by a second player or the AI. Players then pick one of five stages, including a training level. The goal in each level is to locate and destroy the hidden "command center." All X-Men characters have similar core abilities, such as free movement, jumping, and attacking. Some characters—Storm, Iceman, and Cyclops—have ranged attacks, while others—Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Colossus—must fight enemies up close. Each X-Man can withstand a set number of hits before being knocked out. If both X-Men are defeated, players can pick two more to retry the level until all characters are used. Special items include a time-freezing "S," a brief invincibility shield, and a health-restoring boost. A Magnet power-down, representing Magneto, can temporarily paralyze the X-Men.

Storyline

Professor Xavier and his remarkable X-Men stand as the final barrier against Magneto and his followers' destructive assault. The team, made up of Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Colossus, Iceman, and Nightcrawler, is ready to face Magneto head-on.