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X-Men: Mutant Academy

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X-Men: Mutant Academy
75
8.7 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 18 critic reviews
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Based on 9 votes
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Game Info

Publisher: Activision

Developer: Paradox

Genre(s): Fighting

Players: 1 or 2

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: July 6, 2000

Summary

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

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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