Sega Game Gear · Action / Platformer
X-Men
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | X-Men |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by SEGA, X-Men arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1994 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya. Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the X-Men series; on the Game Gear you can also try X-Men: Mojo World, Spider-Man: X-Men: Arcade's Revenge and X-Men: Gamemaster's Legacy. The series also appears on other systems with X-Men (Genesis) and The Uncanny X-Men (NES). SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.
X-Men supports up to 4 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing X-Men is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
X-Men cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 00DF-8BCF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Mutant Powers | 00DF-8CCF |
X-Men walkthroughs & guides
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X-Men FAQ
When did X-Men come out on the Game Gear?
X-Men was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made X-Men?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is X-Men multiplayer?
Yes. X-Men supports up to 4 players.
How long does X-Men take to play?
As an action game, X-Men typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about X-Men 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.