Zero was destroyed at the end of the first Mega Man X, and in this 1994 sequel a trio called the X Hunters, Agile, Serges and Violen, has his parts. Capcom included its Cx4 chip in the cartridge to handle wireframe effects and rotating sprites, which shows in the larger bosses. X can dash from the start, and the rest of the structure carries over: eight Maverick stages in any order, weapons taken from defeated bosses, heart tanks, sub-tanks and armor capsules from Dr. Light.
The X Hunters add a new layer. They appear in different Maverick stages as the game progresses, and beating them before the endgame recovers Zero's parts, which affects how the story ends. Wheel Gator, Bubble Crab, Flame Stag and the other Mavericks are generally considered tougher than the first game's, and each stage still hides a heart tank for players who return with the right weapons.
Tips for Mega Man X2
Bubble Splash is Flame Stag's weakness and Strike Chain is effective against Wheel Gator.
Check the stage select map after each boss to see where an X Hunter has appeared.
Find the leg armor early, since its air dash makes several hidden heart tanks reachable.
How to Play Mega Man X2
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Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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What console is Mega Man X2 for?
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What genre is Mega Man X2?
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