Game Boy Color · Fighting
X-Men: Mutant Academy
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Crawfish Interactive Ltd. |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | X-Men |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2001, X-Men: Mutant Academy is a fighting game developed by Crawfish Interactive Ltd. and published by Activision.
It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme. Among the 6 GBC fighting games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the X-Men series; on the GBC you can also try X-Men: Wolverine's Rage and X-Men: Mutant Wars. The series also appears on other systems with X-Men (Genesis) and The Uncanny X-Men (NES). Crawfish Interactive Ltd. also made Cruis'n Exotica, Maya the Bee & Her Friends and WWF Attitude for the GBC.
X-Men: Mutant Academy supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing X-Men: Mutant Academy is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
X-Men: Mutant Academy cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Both Fighter's Rage Never Decrease | 1C9-1DB |
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X-Men: Mutant Academy walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
X-Men: Mutant Academy FAQ
When did X-Men: Mutant Academy come out on the GBC?
X-Men: Mutant Academy was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.
Who made X-Men: Mutant Academy?
It was developed by Crawfish Interactive Ltd. and published by Activision.
Is X-Men: Mutant Academy multiplayer?
Yes. X-Men: Mutant Academy supports up to 2 players.
How long does X-Men: Mutant Academy take to play?
As a fighting game, X-Men: Mutant Academy typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about X-Men: Mutant Academy on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.