The 3D remake of Mega Man X in European form, fluid and well paced, with a brand-new Vile mode that delights fans. Capcom handles the leap from 16-bit to 3D with care, and the bonus animated cutscene is a gift to the faithful.
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Category
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 the USA in June 2006. Twenty Mavericks to defeat, armours and capsules to unlock, exclusive playable Vile mode, bonus animated cinematic. North American version in English.
Mega Man - Maverick 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.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,4 GB📅07/03/2006
Published by Capcom
Mega Man - Maverick Hunter X (PSP) price, value & rarity
Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, Capcom's 3D rebuild of the first Mega Man X, reinterpreting an action-platformer classic with an extra mode playing a rival character. Still common in the West, its collector interest rests on this careful reimagining of a beloved entry and the nostalgia of the X line rather than scarcity. A piece valued by Mega Man fans, accessible boxed on the console.
Is Mega Man - Maverick Hunter X still worth playing in 2026?
Mega Man - Maverick Hunter X, known in Japan as Irregular Hunter X, is the fluid, well-paced 3D remake of Mega Man X with an unprecedented playable Vile mode. Capcom polishes the 16-bit to 3D transition. The bonus animated OVA is a real gift. An excellent version to discover today.
