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Taking place in an ambiguous year in the 22nd century (21XX) and following the third defeat of the "Maverick" robot Sigma, Cain Labs issues an initiative to create a supplementary military force to complement the "Maverick Hunters". The army, called the "Repliforce", is a strict regime led by Gen...

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Capcom

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1997

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1 Player

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Sony Playstation

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E - Everyone

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Taking place in an ambiguous year in the 22nd century (21XX) and following the third defeat of the “Maverick” robot Sigma, Cain Labs issues an initiative to create a supplementary military force to complement the “Maverick Hunters”. The army, called the “Repliforce”, is a strict regime led by General and his second-in-command, Colonel. Six months following the inception of the group, Cain Labs finds its methods to be ineffective, questionable, and potentially dangerous in the Maverick defense. To make matters worse, behind the scenes, General has been meeting with a mysterious figure who plots the Hunters’ demise, insinuating that they are a significant threat to the jurisdiction of the Maverick Hunters. Mayhem breaks out when the Sky Lagoon, a massive floating city, is sent crashing down onto the city below it, killing millions of civilians, humans and Reploids alike. The game begins here where either X or Zero is dispatched to investigate possible causes of the disaster only to become entangled, once again, in a struggle against Sigma to save the world.

Mega Man X4

Overview & History

Released by Capcom in 1997, Mega Man X4 marks the explosive debut of the legendary 16-bit action-platforming franchise on the 32-bit Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation hardware, later finding a home in various arcade-style compilations and retro platforms. Set in the 22nd century, the storyline reaches a dramatic crescendo as the peaceful floating metropolis of Floating City Sky Lagoon plummets to the Earth, sparking a devastating war between the Maverick Hunters and the Repliforce. Players are thrust into a high-stakes narrative where they must choose their allegiance before embarking on a mission to stop the rogue military faction and unmask the true mastermind pulling the strings from the shadows.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike previous entries, Mega Man X4 revolutionizes the series by allowing players to select their protagonist at the very start of the game: X or Zero. X retains his iconic long-range, buster-charging capabilities, utilizing the advanced Armor Parts hidden across the stages to hover, dash, and unleash devastating plasma blasts. Meanwhile, Zero offers a completely distinct, high-octane melee combat experience, wielding his deadly Z-Saber to slice through enemies at close quarters, executing combo attacks, and learning unique saber techniques from fallen bosses. The game retains its signature nonlinear stage selection, granting players the freedom to tackle eight distinct Maverick bosses—such as Web Spider, Storm Owl, and Magma Dragoon—in any order, absorbing their elemental weapons and special abilities upon defeat to exploit the weaknesses of subsequent foes.