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X-Men: Mutant Academy psx Game Reviews
X-Men: Mutant Academy
Critic Score
Metascore: 75 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
8.7 out of 10
based on 18 reviews
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PUBLISHER: Activision
DEVELOPER: Paradox
GENRE(S): Fighting
PLAYERS: 1 or 2
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: July 6, 2000

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

92
Da Gameboyz
The graphics are gorgeous, the sound is great and the gameplay is fantastic.
90
Hot Games
A great fun game, the only small drawback being super easy battling compromised by super cheap attacks later in the game (Magneto is pure cheese).
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90
GamePro
Hardcore fighting fans will find depth within these hallowed halls, and casual brawlers will find the controls forgiving and fun.
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88
Daily Radar
It's not "Tekken 3" but it is fun, fast and beautiful.
82
PSX Nation
In the end "X-men" is well done with many good ideas that plays just a bit too stiff for my liking.
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80
IGN
It's not overwhelming, but it's good.
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80
CheckOut
Look. There's nothing about "X-Men: Mutant Academy" that vaults it into the realm of classic or masterpiece, but I have to admit it's one of the most enjoyable 2D fighters I've played in a long time.
74
Gamezilla!
Although it isn’t topnotch in the gameplay department, it is faithful to the design of the X-Men and is definitely a collector’s treat.
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73
Absolute Playstation
The game has depth (if you give it the proper time it needs to shine through), but there is very little to hold onto until this aspect of the game becomes apparent.
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70
Spank!
It's above average but definitely not the best of mutant breed.
70
Happy Puppy
While it has nothing on "Marvel vs. Capcom,"" Mutant Academy" plays uniquely enough to warrant a chance from fighting game aficionados, as well as from X-Men fanatics, old and new.
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70
CNET Gamecenter
A solid but not super fighter featuring impressive graphics that's perfect for X-Men fans.
70
Game Fan
Unfortunately, what could've been a pretty good fighting game turns out to be barely average, if it weren't for all the nice extra features this title has.
64
GameSpot
With the exception of its unique super-move system, it doesn't really have any strong points for or against it.
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58
Game Revolution
In the end, this is about as standard as fighting games come, though the strong graphics and smooth framerate keep it a step ahead of total mediocrity.
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50
Gaming Age
You won't exactly struggle with the controls, but they are nowhere near the excellence seen in the "Tekken" or "Street Fighter EX" series.
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50
Core Magazine
What's the point of having 3D graphics if the gameplay doesn't even make an attempt to break into the Z-axis?
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50
All Game Guide
If you're buying this game expecting something as refined and polished as one of Capcom's fighting games, you're going to be disappointed. Others looking for something new will be disappointed as well.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Shawn T. gave it a 9:
Very nice fighting game. pick up a copy.

Razor X. gave it a 10:
This is one of the best fighter games out there.

Terran gave it a 10:
The best X-men game ever!

Jorge C. gave it a 10:
Sweet money!

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