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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Category
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 the United States in October 2004. Action-RPG with four simultaneously playable X-Men, varied mutant powers, Marvel universe story and iconic bosses.
X-Men Legends review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
X-Men Legends transposes the Marvel universe into a colorful cooperative action-RPG: mutants in comic-faithful costumes, spectacular powers lighting up the screen and varied environments, from Xavier's mansion to Asteroid M. The art direction embraces the flamboyant energy of the comic book, every super-team clash bursting with color. A faithful, generous art direction.
The orchestral soundtrack wraps the superhero action in heroic scope: powerful brass themes, epic swells during the mutant clashes and motifs that underline the grandeur of the X-Men team. The music cements the comic-book atmosphere while pacing the team's advance. A generous accompaniment, built for the mutant epic.
The NTSC edition of X-Men Legends is the American version of the Raven Software game, distributed by Activision. Its collector value comes from the game's founding position in the Marvel Ultimate Alliance sub-series and from the fact that the cooperative Marvel franchise was built starting from this installment.
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.
