X-Men Legends sequel featuring X-Men and Brotherhood alliance against Apocalypse. Extended roster including playable villains, enriched power system. Xbox Live online appreciated. Superior to the first in almost every way. The X-Men Legends to own.
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Category
Action RPG4 players12+
Co-op
Description
The X-Men ally with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to stop Apocalypse in the second entry of this isometric action RPG. Published by Activision, released in 2005 in the United States and Europe. Features 16 characters including Magneto and Mystique, 4-player local or online co-op, new powers to unlock, even more varied environments, and a more dramatic narrative centered on the Apocalypse threat.
X-Men Legends II - Rise of Apocalypse review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾6,2 GB📅20/09/2005
Published by Activision
X-Men Legends II - Rise of Apocalypse (Xbox) price, value & rarity
A Raven sequel, X-Men Legends II Rise of Apocalypse unites X-Men and Brotherhood against Apocalypse, fleshing out the cooperative hack and slash and character progression. Become fairly rare on Xbox, its interest lies in this rise in scope of a line that would lead to Marvel Ultimate Alliance rather than wide distribution. A piece valued by fans of superhero co-op.
Better with friends
A sequel to the team RPG brawler, richer in heroes, powers and shared combos for four. The cooperation deepens: combining abilities, chaining team attacks and reviving each other against tougher waves becomes a thrill. Shared progression and drop-in joining make it a generous, accessible co-op, ideal to restart as a family to unlock it all together.
Is X-Men Legends II - Rise of Apocalypse still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2005, Raven Software's sequel widens the cast by uniting the X-Men and the Brotherhood to face Apocalypse. The power system grows richer, team combinations gain tactical relevance and the four player local cooperative mode remains the heart of the game. The broader narration and the passive skills bring real added soul. Repetition stays intrinsic and the modelling has aged. Recommended today for families, for Marvel and X-Men fans curious about an ambitious team adventure and for anyone who loves local couch cooperative gaming on Xbox.
