X-Men: The Official Game DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action / Action-Adventure

X-Men: The Official Game

SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction, Action-Adventure, Beat 'em Up
DeveloperUnderground Development
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Nintendo DS, X-Men: The Official Game is an action game developed by Underground Development and published by Activision. It blends action, action-adventure and beat 'em up elements.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing X-Men: The Official Game 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: The Official Game gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

X-Men: The Official Game cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Health220D4624 0000001F
Infinite Mutant Power120D462C 00000130
Max/Infinite Points120D4634 0000270F

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X-Men: The Official Game walkthroughs & guides

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X-Men: The Official Game FAQ

Who made X-Men: The Official Game?

It was developed by Underground Development and published by Activision.

Is X-Men: The Official Game multiplayer?

No. X-Men: The Official Game is a single-player game.

How long does X-Men: The Official Game take to play?

As an action game, X-Men: The Official Game 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: The Official Game 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.

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