Super Nintendo · Action-Adventure / Action
Mega Man X2
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Mega Man |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Developed by Capcom, Mega Man X2 arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 23 SNES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mega Man series; on the SNES you can also try Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X3. The series also appears on other systems with Mega Man (NES) and Mega Man 2 (NES). Capcom also made Street Fighter Alpha 2, Breath of Fire II and Final Fight 2 for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mega Man X2 is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Mega Man X2 cheats & codes
272 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Super Jump | D5C5-6DB8 |
|---|---|
| Mega Jump | DBC5-6DB8 |
| Ultra Mega Jump | D8C5-6DB8 |
| Makes Your Normal Weapon MUCH More Powerful! | 6D2D-AF14 |
| Infinite Special Weapons (Once You Have Them - Only Works Without Powering Up Special Weapons) | 828A-DFC4 |
| Dash Longer | 9EB3-D714 |
Mega Man X2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Mega Man X2 FAQ
When did Mega Man X2 come out on the SNES?
Mega Man X2 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Mega Man X2?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Mega Man X2 multiplayer?
No. Mega Man X2 is a single-player game.
How long does Mega Man X2 take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Mega Man X2 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mega Man X2 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.