Mega Man X8 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Dec 7, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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68 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

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  • Summary: Starring Mega Man and allies Zero and Axl, the eighth "X" saga is an all new action-adventure packed with more features, depth and variety than the series has ever seen. Your quest begins with war-torn Earth, left in shambles after the fall-out of Sigma's war on the planet. Humankind, planning a mass exodus to the moon, has been mass-producing a new generation of robot reploids to start colonizing it. But Sigma has corrupted their DNA to make them turn on humans. This time, you and your team-mates must head to outer space and eventually the moon on an out-of-this world mission of epic proportions to save mankind! [Capcom]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. BonusStage
    90
    This game is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, even when you are dying over and over. Like "Prince of Persia," it's that one time you actually make it all happen that has you forgetting how many times you hit retry.
  2. Game Informer
    83
    Old-school fans will rejoice, and maybe a new generation will now understand why Mega Man is awesome. [Jan 2005, p.124]
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  3. My Gamer
    74
    With the introduction of polygons in Mega Man X2 in 1995, I never thought their use would result in a good X game. But this is the game I imagined the future would bring.
  4. G4 TV
    40
    Maybe our blue buddy needs to take a breather for a little while, replace his outdated circuitry, and make another run in a few years' time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Dark5523Chaos
    10
    This game is more challenging than I thought.... It was quite fun to know that the game's bosses can give you a hard time if you fight them without their weaknesses. But I still have to comment about the "spikey" areas and the racing-based stages in the game!… Expand
  2. DerekT.
    10
    I picked this one up and started playing start to finish. Benn a fan of the X series through its ups and downs and this is definitely the best.
  3. KipR
    8
    A real cool game. Probably my favorite since the very first. There are two bummer levels, but besides that, that game is exciting through every second. Maybe not the top choice for those who dislike 2D side-scrollers, but a treasure trove for those who are fans.… Expand
  4. MP83
    6
    Quoting Marc D. " Stop messing around and go back to your roots Capcom. Not everything is better in 3D. Ask Contra and Castlevania."

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