Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1994
X-Men
A 1994 side-scrolling beat 'em up that puts a roster of X-Men characters through multiple levels of comic-book-inspired combat.
- Publisher
- Acclaim
- Format
- cartridge
- Genre
- beat 'em up
- Released
- 1994
01
Overview
Players choose from a roster of X-Men and fight through a series of side-scrolling levels. The game draws on Marvel's X-Men comic book characters and their associated villains. Each level advances the story and tests the player's ability to manage the available team.
02
Why it matters
It represents an early example of licensed comic-book beat 'em up design on the Super Nintendo. The title also reflects the broader popularity of X-Men properties in mid-1990s video games.
03
The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the cartridge, its inner sleeve, a printed instruction manual, and the outer retail box. Regional editions can differ in box art, label details, and included documentation, so edition-specific details should be verified before purchase.
04
Playing it today
The game runs on any standard Super Nintendo console. Save progress is typically managed through in-game passwords or a battery backup, depending on the edition, so keep the cartridge and manual handy when starting a new playthrough.