Raven Software action RPG in the X-Men universe. Four heroes to embody in co-op, classic power scaling and a comics-faithful story. Not the most refined but enormously cathartic with friends. A great pick for mutant fans in couch co-op.
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Action RPG4 players12+
Co-op
Description
The X-Men battle Magneto and his Brotherhood in this Activision GameCube X-Men Legends. Published by Activision, released in Europe in October 2004. Action-RPG with four simultaneously playable X-Men, varied mutant powers, Marvel universe story and iconic bosses.
X-Men Legends PAL is the European edition of Raven Software/Activision's cooperative Marvel action-RPG. Collector value comes from this being one of the first cooperative Marvel team games, inspiring the entire Marvel Ultimate Alliance sub-series.
Better with friends
An action-RPG where four players embody a team of superheroes and carve through enemy waves together, each with their spectacular powers. Mutual aid is queen: combining abilities, reviving each other and coordinating assaults multiplies the group's might. Shared progression and drop-in joining make it a convivial co-op you happily restart as a family.
Is X-Men Legends still worth playing in 2026?
An action RPG by Raven Software, X-Men Legends offers a four player cooperative hack and slash where you control a team of X-Men mutants. The level progression system, the skills to unlock and the faithfulness to the comics delight Marvel fans. The successful story stages Magneto and the Brotherhood. Visually dated by now, the title keeps a real reserve of charm for X-Men universe fans and remains an excellent cooperative game for evenings with friends on the console today still here easily for any returning newcomer.
