The 3D remake of Mega Man X, fluid and well paced, with a brand-new playable Vile mode that delights fans. Capcom handles the leap from 16-bit to 3D with care, and the bonus animated cutscene is a real gift to the faithful.
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Action1 player12+
Description
3D remake of the first Mega Man X, with X battling Mavericks in a future where humanoid robots are rebelling. Published by Capcom, released in Japan and Asia in August 2005. Twenty Mavericks to defeat, armours and capsules to unlock, exclusive playable Vile mode, bonus animated cinematic. Available in Japanese and Asian editions.
Irregular Hunter X review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Snappy sprites, a futuristic hero and colourful settings of frenzied action: the X series unfurls a lively, dynamic science-fiction aesthetic. The fluidity of the movements and the perfect readability overflow with energy. This visual direction, sleek and polished, illustrates all of Capcom's know-how in 2D.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The 3D return of the action-platformer classic: shooting, jumping and dashing against fearsome bosses, absorbing their powers to vary your approaches. The precise handling and the snappy pace deliver an instant pleasure of mastery. A faithful, magnified rework, this remake keeps all the gleeful challenge of the original while giving it a second youth.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Japanese and Asian version of the Mega Man X remake, under the local Irregular Hunter X name, modernizing the first entry of Capcom's X branch. A native pressing of an action-platform classic, it appeals to purists attached to the Rockman brand and the title's Japanese identity. Its interest lies in this regional edition of a well-liked remake rather than marked scarcity.
Is Irregular Hunter X still worth playing in 2026?
Irregular Hunter X, known as Maverick Hunter X in the West, is the fluid, well-paced 3D remake of Mega Man X, with an unprecedented playable Vile mode that delights fans. Capcom polishes the 16-bit to 3D transition while respecting the original's grammar. The bonus animation cinematic is a true gift to the faithful. An excellent version to discover today.
