The Uncanny X-Men

ShooterArcade

Released

Dec 1989

Exact day not announced

Platforms

Ratings

IGDB55

Release dates

North America dates

Dec 1989
- NES

About

The Uncanny X-Men is an overhead-view action game. Players commence by selecting two X-Men from the roster, with the second controlled by another player or the computer. They then choose one of five levels, including a practice level. The objective in each level is to reach the concealed 'command centre' and demolish it. All X-Men share similar abilities, allowing movement in any direction, jumping, and attacking. Half of the characters (Storm, Iceman, Cyclops) possess long-range attacks, while the other half (Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Colossus) need to engage enemies in close combat. Each X-Man can endure a specific number of hits before being defeated. If both X-Men fall in battle, players can select two more to attempt the level again until all X-Men are used. Power-ups include an "S" that stops time, temporary invincibility, and a health restore. Additionally, a Magnet power-down (symbolizing Magneto) temporarily immobilizes the X-Men.

Screenshots

How long to beat

HowLongToBeat ↗ · 7 players

Main story: 2 h
Main + extras: 3 h
Completionist: 5.5 h

Reviews

IGDB players55/10010 ratings

Game info

Released: 1989 · see every game from that year
Modes: Single player · Multiplayer · Co-operative
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Multiplayer: Couch co-op 2

Studios

LLJN ToysPublisher

Age ratings

CLASS INDLViolência (Violence)

Languages

1 language

English

Language	Audio	Subtitles	Interface
EnglishEnglish (US)	–	–

Themes & tags

Story & names

Professor Xavier and his Uncanny X-Men are the last line of defence against Magneto and his henchmen's rampage. The team, comprising Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Colossus, Iceman, and Nightcrawler, is prepared to confront Magneto.

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