Mega Man X4
1997 video game developed by Capcom
Mega Man X4, known in Japan as Rockman X4 (ロックマンX4), is a 1997 platform game developed and published by Capcom. It is the fourth game in the Mega Man X series and the first game in the series to be released on the Sega Saturn and PlayStation. The two versions were released simultaneously in Japan in 1997. A North America release followed sometime thereafter, while Europe received only the PlayStation version in 1997. Mega Man X4 allows the player to choose between the two mechanoid "Reploids" protagonists at the beginning of the game: X, who uses an arm cannon; or Zero, who wields an energy blade.
Taking place in the 22nd century, the Mega Man X series is set in a society populated by humans and intelligent robots called "Reploids," which are branded "Mavericks" if they commit crimes. Two Maverick Hunters, X and Zero, fight against a Reploid army called the "Repliforce" who are waging war against humanity to earn their independence. Development of the game started due to Capcom's desire to explore the franchise in a new hardware which proved to be difficult as they aimed to make the two protagonists unique when playing. Xebec produced the animated cutscenes.
Critical reception for Mega Man X4 has been generally positive.
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