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Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Global score

77/100

Genres

Action, Shooter, Platform

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    Pros

    • Nostalgic and faithful ports of classic mega man x games
    • Challenging gameplay with skill-based platforming and boss fights
    • Variety of characters and upgrade systems
    • Additional content like galleries and music players
    • Stable performance on capable pcs

    Cons

    • Inclusion of poorly received games (x6 and x7) with frustrating design
    • Technical issues such as input lag and bugs reported by some users
    • Limited control customization and ui quirks
    • Repetitive grinding required for some upgrades
    • Mixed reception of 3d gameplay in x7 and x8

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players can choose characters, weapons, and upgrade paths freely during gameplay, allowing personal control over combat style."

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      "Players can choose characters and upgrade armors, but some games have forced character usage and limited control options."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game offers challenging platforming and boss fights requiring skill, especially on higher difficulties; feedback and achievements support skill development."

      Capsule for DuckTales: Remastered DuckTales: Remastered

      "Games provide challenging platforming and boss fights, especially X6 and X8, requiring skill and mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and overcoming challenges rather than competing against others."

      Capsule for Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic Pixel Heroes: Byte & Magic

      "Focus is on personal progression and challenge rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players engage in repeated grinding and replaying levels to progress, showing some habitual play."

      Capsule for Battle for Blood - Epic battles within 30 seconds! Battle for Blood - Epic battles within 30 seconds!

      "Players engage in grinding and replaying for upgrades and achievements, showing habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player game with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for ONE PIECE ODYSSEY ONE PIECE ODYSSEY

      "Single-player games with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Some customization in gameplay style and exploration, but mostly uses predefined level designs and mechanics."

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      "Some customization via armors and upgrades, but mostly predefined level designs and mechanics."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; gameplay is individual and self-contained."

      Capsule for 12 is Better Than 6 12 is Better Than 6

      "No social dominance or power over others; gameplay is individual."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game for nostalgia, relaxation, and distraction from real life."

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      "Players use the games for nostalgia and distraction from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players try different characters, weapons, and skill builds, experimenting with combat styles within the game's systems."

      Capsule for Action Taimanin Action Taimanin

      "Players try different characters, armors, and strategies, though within established game frameworks."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Some exploration of large levels and secrets, but mostly linear progression through known environments."

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      "Some exploration of levels and secrets, but mostly familiar environments."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Limited character customization mainly through talent points and gear upgrades; no avatar personalization."

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      "Limited character customization through armors and upgrades, but no avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Set in a sci-fi universe with fictional characters and story elements, providing imaginative fiction."

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      "Set in a fictional sci-fi universe with imaginative characters and storylines."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solo experience."

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      "Minimal social interaction; primarily solo experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills and improve through practice to overcome difficult challenges and bosses."

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      "Players develop skills and knowledge to overcome difficult levels and bosses."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during gameplay."

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during gameplay."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing involved."

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      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing involved."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

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      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on collecting upgrades, leveling up, and unlocking new abilities and weapons."

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      "Strong emphasis on collecting upgrades, armors, and unlocking abilities."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Challenging gameplay with tension and difficulty spikes; some players find it stressful but rewarding."

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      "Some tension and frustration due to difficulty spikes and challenging levels."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable music and visuals provide sensory stimulation."

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      "Enjoyable music and visual effects provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is limited; focus is on personal accomplishment."

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      "Achievements exist but social recognition is limited; focus is on personal accomplishment."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative continuation with character development and lore; some criticism of story quality but generally engaging."

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      "Narrative elements and character development present, though sometimes criticized."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must plan character usage, upgrades, and dodging strategies to overcome bosses and stages."

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      "Players plan character usage, upgrades, and boss strategies."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in boss fights and tricky platforming sections."

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      "Some suspense and challenge from difficult boss fights and platforming."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players find good value in content, quality, and nostalgia, though some mention price concerns."

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      "Good content volume and nostalgia value for price, though some technical issues noted."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat and boss fights involve destruction and action, though not excessively violent."

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      "Combat and boss fights involve destruction and shooting mechanics."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources to maintain position and progress."

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      "Players must avoid death and manage resources to progress."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Creativity, Continuation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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