X-Men: Children of the Atom PS1 box art

PlayStation · Fighting

X-Men: Children of the Atom

SystemPlayStation
Released1998 (originally 1995)
GenreFighting
DeveloperCapcom / Probe Entertainment Limited
PublisherAcclaim Entertainment, Inc
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesX-Men
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

X-Men: Children of the Atom is a fighting game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Capcom / Probe Entertainment Limited and published by Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1995.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

It is part of the X-Men series. The series also appears on other systems with X-Men (Genesis) and The Uncanny X-Men (NES).

X-Men: Children of the Atom 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: Children of the Atom 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: Children of the Atom gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

X-Men: Children of the Atom cheats & codes

25 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Reverse Joker CommandD00CAA08 ????
P1 Can't Move or Be Hit8003B596 0004
Infinite Energy P18003B6E8 008F
No Energy P18003B6E8 0000
Super Bar Always Full P18003B6EC 008E
No Super Bar P18003B6EC 0000

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X-Men: Children of the Atom walkthroughs & guides

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X-Men: Children of the Atom FAQ

When did X-Men: Children of the Atom come out on the PS1?

X-Men: Children of the Atom was released for the PlayStation in 1998; the original game dates back to 1995.

Who made X-Men: Children of the Atom?

It was developed by Capcom / Probe Entertainment Limited and published by Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.

Is X-Men: Children of the Atom multiplayer?

Yes. X-Men: Children of the Atom supports up to 2 players.

How long does X-Men: Children of the Atom take to play?

As a fighting game, X-Men: Children of the Atom 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: Children of the Atom 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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