Rockman X4

I've always been into Mega man. But with the Mega man X series, with which the series grew much more mature, a whole new level of Mega man experience was opened up to me. Now, I've also always been a great fan of the boss characters of Mega man - that's what's mostly attracted me to the games. "Mega man X4" - the fourth in the "X" series and released for the Playstation, Sega Saturn and PC - not only is very strong in that aspect, but tops as the most powerful Mega man game to date.

Keeping to Mega man's traditional eight-bosses-in-any-order style of play, the storyline is the strongest ever, and can even be read into events in our world... But in order to appreciate it, one must understand the circumstances. At the time of this story, so-called Reploids (robots who can think, feel and make their own decision) are spread throughout the world. Some go 'maverick'; i.e., they turn on humans and other Reploids. It is the duty of the Maverick hunters, a peace-keeping police force, to stop the Mavericks. In "Mega man X4", the Maverick hunters are turned against an army called the Repliforce, against the good will of both parties, when the Repliforce are accused of being Mavericks. This makes the confrontations of "X", Zero and the Mavericks all the more emotionally stunning.

During the game, through which you can play as either X or Zero, you will meet a host of Mavericks of all shapes, sizes and personalities. From Magma Dragoon to Frost Walrus, all battles are not only challenging, but very impacting as well, because the bosses have a very strong personality. Their near-flawless voice casting underlines this heavily; too bad most of their names remain unknown.

The Repliforce storyline is the deepest yet to be seen in a Mega man game, X or not, in my opinion. Particularly when you choose to play as Zero is the progress of the storyline definitely more moving. And the (to me) astonishing music does not spoil matters at all. To sum it up; I think "Mega man X4" is the most impacting Mega man game of them all. This is the top of the mountain. If you can just look past the rather blocky graphics, I can totally advise you to fasten your seat belts and get ready for as much excitement as a Die Hard marathon.

Megaman X,X 2 & X 3,are greatest games,i don't think that any game will beat X 3,but was wrong,because,Megaman X4 it's just the best of the Megaman X series,the option to fight as X or Zero,give you the best reason to beat the hard game more than only one time,the history is different depending wish character you select. The graphics find he's update. The music...¿how can i say?It's Megaman X,that means:the best about music. The story have too many moments that you can't lose. No matter how much times i finish this game,i don't lose that special sense,sense ho only this game have. You sure play a Megaman game,and you will be in deal with,that this is the best of the series. Just in the case that you don't play this game yet,you can play it on Megaman X Collection available on GameCube,XBOX,and Play Station 2.

Don't lose the game,it's really a master piece from Capcom.

This installment of the "Mega Man X" series is pretty good. I myself prefer to play as Zero because as many have said, the best story lines are when you play as him. Besides, I love using that sword of his. Bottom line: This installment is great.

The Rockman franchise is one of the best franchises of platform-games, with numerous sequels, the blue boy has enjoyed a unique success and especially he has gained his own fandom. It is hard to believe that some kids play this game, that may happen but Rockman X4 is a gift for the loyal fans. At the time Rockman X4 was released Capcom was trying to adapt the Rockman world to 3D environments, but still they developed this sequel in a classic Rockman style with some visual improvements.

The game itself is moderately difficult, increases its difficulty after the first initial levels. These first levels offer the usual side-scrolling 2D world. Some ability with the buttons and patience will be necessary, because there will be some failures on the way while the right way of face all the Robots-bosses is found. Unless you are cheater and find a walk-trough via-Internet. X and Zero have some interesting new powers, and as usual they will gain another weapons while they beat the different mavericks.

Capcom made a big effort with X4, it has a nice storyline with amazing anime interludes, the storyline differs if the player chooses X or his buddy Zero, die-hard fans will try to beat the game with both characters. In a few words: A good and addictive game.

One of my favorite Megaman games, and with good reason, too. This game has everything that fans can ask for: great graphics, nice music, beautiful stages, voice-acting, anime cinematic, cool bosses, and last but not least, the ability to play as Zero.

I feel that it's a tad bit unfair that X takes a backseat to Zero, but hey, that's the way that it goes. Zero has always been a mystery, and he still is. He even has his own series, and even then, we fans are left with more questions. I feel that Zero will always remain what he has been in the past: a mystery.

I prefer Zero's story because it tells the player more about him and the tragedy that is his life. I felt bad for him, actually, and I still do. Can he ever get a break? Apparently not.

Bottom line: This game is a must buy.