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Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

  • Summary: X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse introduces the epic storyline of an uneasy alliance between the X-Men and the hated Brotherhood in a fight to reclaim Earth from Apocalypse's grasp. Gameplay enhancements include more than double the superpowers and customization capabilities, the debut of several new playable characters, over 100 diverse types of enemies, and a breathtaking range of exotic and real-world environments—from the Madri Temple to Egypt. [Activision] Expand
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  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Vicarious Visions have once again done an exceptional job in adapting a console game to a handheld system, yet for the first time ever, have made it virtually indistinguishable.
  2. Technical glitches aside, this is an excellent port of the console title that doesn't cut any corners with the story or a number of the features in the game, which is a feat in and of itself.
  3. I suggest a purchase for anyone who has a PSP and likes Action RPGs. You do not even have to be a hardcore X-Men fan to enjoy this one.
  4. Offers a great collection of heroes to choose from and has plenty of replay value. [Jan 2007, p.63]

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. ShadowThrone
    10
    This is one of the best games out for PSP. It has lots of action a pretty good story line. graphics are great for the handheld system and has lots of diversity b/c of all the characters and their unique powers. This is a must get for PSP! Expand
  2. the best game for PSP!
  3. DavidL.
    10
    Wow, what a great game. This is an almost PERFECT translation of X-Men Legends 2 from the console versions (YES, even the graphics) with some more cool additions like new missions and characters. There is some lag in the framerate when loading, and the load times can be pretty long, but those are tiny problems when looking at the rest of the game. With its massive assortment of characters and its great story, this game gets my highest recommendation. Expand
  4. pros: decent roster of characters, pretty good graphics, interesting story. cons: boring and dark gameplay and interface, loading times are annoying, too deep for psp, all the characters' melee are similar, beast isn't a playable character. OVERALL: fun for a while but sometimes too hard and an overall dull game. Expand

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