![]() ![]() After all eight stages are completed, the final few levels can then be played in sequential order. The evil trio – collectively known as the “X Hunters” – also hold Zero’s body part, which X seeks to retrieve in hopes of rebuilding the fallen hero to repay his sacrifice. The relatively personal plot (bad guys with a vendetta, Mega Man trying to save Zero) helps X2 not only stand out from its predecessor, but the franchise as a whole.Īs you may expect, X2 follows the series’ trademark setup: an introductory stages teaches the basics, choose from eight different main stages and defeat the Maverick boss fight at the end of each one, get said Maverick’s power, use that power on a later boss who is weak against it. Three of Sigma’s most loyal followers – the oddly named trio of Serges, Agile and Violin – have rallied Sigma’s remaining forces in an attempt to destroy X and the Maverick Hunters and rebuild their empire. Set six months after the defeat of the evil Sigma, Mega Man X2 sees the titular Mega Man X (or simply ‘ X‘) as the new leader of the Maverick Hunters, following the death of Zero in the first game. Mega Man X2 followed suit with its predecessor a mere year later, and while X2 may not add too much newness to the formula, it still provides a stellar sequel. ![]() ![]() The more mature take on Mega Man proved to be a roaring success, so much so that it ended up launching its own sub-series. Wily of the original series had passed on. It starred a newer, edgier Mega Man that fought evil robots called ‘Mavericks’ over a hundred years after Dr. When Mega Man X was released in 1994, it served as a unique take on the Mega Man series. *Review based on Mega Man X2’s release as part of Mega Man X Legacy Collection* ![]()
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