X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 features much the same gameplay as its predecessor, but has new features such as the combatants Nightcrawler and Forge.
X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 is a 2.5D action fighting game. Characters and environments are modeled in 3D, but gameplay is restricted to a 2D plane. Like its predecessor, the game allows the player to select from several heroes and villains from the X-Men franchise and includes many of the signature moves from the comics. The game also includes a behind-the-scenes look at X-Men: The Movie concept sketches, costumes and other similar material. Four game modes are offered to the player.
Academy Training - This is where alternate costumes can be unlocked. The majority of characters have the ability to unlock two costumes, but six characters cannot.
Arcade - In this mode, it is possible to unlock the ending movies of characters. Another additional feature is the ability to unlock extra characters. This is performed by obtaining all the ending movies for different characters in a row. Psylocke is unlocked for the left row after completing with Wolverine, and Juggernaut is unlocked for the right row after completing the game with all characters, including Psylocke. There are two special characters that can be unlocked after obtaining the endings of special characters. Spider-Man is unlocked if the player encounter and defeat him on Arcade Mode, and Xavier is unlocked if one passes with Juggernaut.
Versus - Allows two players to fight each other using available characters, provided two controllers are properly inserted into the controller ports. On defeating Arcade Mode, the Pool Party arena is unlocked, which changes the character's skins to pool/beach themes.
Survival - Survival Mode allows the player to choose a single character and attempt to defeat multiple enemies without losing their own health. When the player's health bar is drained, the game is over. Each game of Survival Mode consists of one round; it counts wins and perfects (defeats without losing any of one's own health) and when defeated, places the player on a leaderboard, which initially has Beast last with two wins zero perfects, and Rogue first with ten wins, four perfects.
Charactersedit
Beast: Original X-Man and scientist, Hank McCoy is a mutant of acrobatic skill, enhanced physical capabilities and a coat of indigo fur. His level is the Danger Room.
Cyclops: Original X-Man and their field leader, Scott Summers wields the ability to shoot destructive optic blasts from his eyes. His level (alongside Spider-Man) is the New York City Rooftops.
Forge: Storm's former lover. His mutant powers allow him to understand, "feel", and develop machinery; he also has mystical skills. His level is at a desert.
Gambit: A Cajun with a troubled past, Remy LeBeau is capable of charging inanimate objects with explosive kinetic energy; usually playing cards, he is also highly trained with a staff. His level is the swamps.
Havok: Scott Summers' younger brother, Alex is able to shoot powerful energy blasts from his hands. His level is the X-Mansion.
Juggernaut: Xavier's stepbrother, Cain Marko, being empowered by the Gem of Cyttorak, is super-strong and resistant to physical damage. Though psychic attacks can hurt, his helmet protects him. His level is the New York City Subways.
Magneto: The Master of Magnetism, Erik Magnus Lensherr is able to influence Earth's magnetic fields to propel and manipulate metallic items. The founder of the Brotherhood. He is one of the most powerful mutants. His level is Asteroid M.
Mystique: Mutant shapeshifter and Magneto's closest confidante, Raven Darkhölme dominates the battlefield with high-tech weaponry. Her level is an airship.
Nightcrawler: A religious X-Man with a demonic appearance, Kurt Wagner can teleport to anywhere within two miles (3 km) in a puff of smoke and brimstone. His level is a cathedral.
Phoenix: An original X-Man, Jean Grey possesses telepathic and telekinetic abilities as well as the fiery prowess of the Phoenix Force. Her level is on the Moon.
Professor X: The founder of the X-Men, Professor Charles Xavier fights for a world where mutants and humans can coexist in peace. A mutant himself, Charles is the world's strongest telepath. His level is the Danger Room.
Rogue: A true Southern Belle and Gambit's love interest, Anna Marie is able to absorb the memories, talents and thoughts of others with just a touch. Her level is the Savage Land.
Psylocke: A trained assassin, Betsy Braddock has been through many changes in her life, but her skill with her psychic blade remain ever constant. her level is the Shi'ar throneworld Chandilar.
Sabretooth: Like Wolverine, Sabretooth a.k.a. Victor Creed is a victim of the Weapon X program, possessing adamantium-laced claws, a potent healing factor and an insatiable blood lust. His level is an oil rig.
Storm: The X-Men's second in command. Like her codename implies, Ororo Munroe's mutant ability allows her to harness and manipulate the weather. Her level is Muir Island.
Spider-Man: Increased strength, speed, agility, "spider sense" alerting to danger, ability to shoot webs and stick to walls. Peter Parker is the only non X-Men related character to appear in this game. His level (shared with Cyclops) is the New York City Rooftops.
Toad: A member of the Brotherhood, the grotesque Mortimer Toynbee's mutant ability, like his namesake implies, gives him frog like abilities and skills. He can also elongate his extremely strong tongue to great distances and can spit corrosive slime at his enemies. His level is Morlock Sewers.
Wolverine: A victim of Weapon X, Wolverine, a.k.a. Logan, possesses adamantium laced skeleton and retractable claws, heightened senses, strength and agility as well as a potent healing factor. His level is the Weapon X Lab.
Receptionedit
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Unlike X-Men: Mutant Academy, the game received mostly positive reviews by critics. Many praised the game for its improved graphics, new characters, gameplay, its hidden characters, its 3D environment, and the expanded number of combos.[citation needed] However, some criticized the game for its lack of gameplay modes and the combos were usually hard to pull off.[citation needed]
In 2011, Complex ranked it as the 43rd best fighting game of all time.[14]
Referencesedit
^I. G. N. Staff (2001-09-11). "Activision Opens Site for Marvel Fans". IGN. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
^"X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 for PlayStation". GameRankings. Retrieved 2014-04-02.
^"X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 Critic Reviews for PlayStation". Metacritic. Retrieved 2014-04-02.
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X Men Mutant Academy 2 is a 2 5D fighting game for the PlayStation video game console It was developed by Paradox Development and published by Activision on September 18 2001 1 It is the sequel to X Men Mutant Academy and predecessor to X Men Next Dimension X Men Mutant Academy 2North American PlayStation cover artDeveloper s Paradox DevelopmentPublisher s ActivisionPlatform s PlayStationReleaseNA September 18 2001EU September 21 2001Genre s FightingMode s Single player multiplayer Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Characters 3 Reception 4 References 5 External linksGameplay edit nbsp X Men Mutant Academy 2 features much the same gameplay as its predecessor but has new features such as the combatants Nightcrawler and Forge X Men Mutant Academy 2 is a 2 5D action fighting game Characters and environments are modeled in 3D but gameplay is restricted to a 2D plane Like its predecessor the game allows the player to select from several heroes and villains from the X Men franchise and includes many of the signature moves from the comics The game also includes a behind the scenes look at X Men The Movie concept sketches costumes and other similar material Four game modes are offered to the player Academy Training This is where alternate costumes can be unlocked The majority of characters have the ability to unlock two costumes but six characters cannot Arcade In this mode it is possible to unlock the ending movies of characters Another additional feature is the ability to unlock extra characters This is performed by obtaining all the ending movies for different characters in a row Psylocke is unlocked for the left row after completing with Wolverine and Juggernaut is unlocked for the right row after completing the game with all characters including Psylocke There are two special characters that can be unlocked after obtaining the endings of special characters Spider Man is unlocked if the player encounter and defeat him on Arcade Mode and Xavier is unlocked if one passes with Juggernaut Versus Allows two players to fight each other using available characters provided two controllers are properly inserted into the controller ports On defeating Arcade Mode the Pool Party arena is unlocked which changes the character s skins to pool beach themes Survival Survival Mode allows the player to choose a single character and attempt to defeat multiple enemies without losing their own health When the player s health bar is drained the game is over Each game of Survival Mode consists of one round it counts wins and perfects defeats without losing any of one s own health and when defeated places the player on a leaderboard which initially has Beast last with two wins zero perfects and Rogue first with ten wins four perfects Characters editBeast Original X Man and scientist Hank McCoy is a mutant of acrobatic skill enhanced physical capabilities and a coat of indigo fur His level is the Danger Room Cyclops Original X Man and their field leader Scott Summers wields the ability to shoot destructive optic blasts from his eyes His level alongside Spider Man is the New York City Rooftops Forge Storm s former lover His mutant powers allow him to understand feel and develop machinery he also has mystical skills His level is at a desert Gambit A Cajun with a troubled past Remy LeBeau is capable of charging inanimate objects with explosive kinetic energy usually playing cards he is also highly trained with a staff His level is the swamps Havok Scott Summers younger brother Alex is able to shoot powerful energy blasts from his hands His level is the X Mansion Juggernaut Xavier s stepbrother Cain Marko being empowered by the Gem of Cyttorak is super strong and resistant to physical damage Though psychic attacks can hurt his helmet protects him His level is the New York City Subways Magneto The Master of Magnetism Erik Magnus Lensherr is able to influence Earth s magnetic fields to propel and manipulate metallic items The founder of the Brotherhood He is one of the most powerful mutants His level is Asteroid M Mystique Mutant shapeshifter and Magneto s closest confidante Raven Darkholme dominates the battlefield with high tech weaponry Her level is an airship Nightcrawler A religious X Man with a demonic appearance Kurt Wagner can teleport to anywhere within two miles 3 km in a puff of smoke and brimstone His level is a cathedral Phoenix An original X Man Jean Grey possesses telepathic and telekinetic abilities as well as the fiery prowess of the Phoenix Force Her level is on the Moon Professor X The founder of the X Men Professor Charles Xavier fights for a world where mutants and humans can coexist in peace A mutant himself Charles is the world s strongest telepath His level is the Danger Room Rogue A true Southern Belle and Gambit s love interest Anna Marie is able to absorb the memories talents and thoughts of others with just a touch Her level is the Savage Land Psylocke A trained assassin Betsy Braddock has been through many changes in her life but her skill with her psychic blade remain ever constant her level is the Shi ar throneworld Chandilar Sabretooth Like Wolverine Sabretooth a k a Victor Creed is a victim of the Weapon X program possessing adamantium laced claws a potent healing factor and an insatiable blood lust His level is an oil rig Storm The X Men s second in command Like her codename implies Ororo Munroe s mutant ability allows her to harness and manipulate the weather Her level is Muir Island Spider Man Increased strength speed agility spider sense alerting to danger ability to shoot webs and stick to walls Peter Parker is the only non X Men related character to appear in this game His level shared with Cyclops is the New York City Rooftops Toad A member of the Brotherhood the grotesque Mortimer Toynbee s mutant ability like his namesake implies gives him frog like abilities and skills He can also elongate his extremely strong tongue to great distances and can spit corrosive slime at his enemies His level is Morlock Sewers Wolverine A victim of Weapon X Wolverine a k a Logan possesses adamantium laced skeleton and retractable claws heightened senses strength and agility as well as a potent healing factor His level is the Weapon X Lab Reception editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it April 2012 ReceptionAggregate scoresAggregatorScoreGameRankings71 92 2 Metacritic72 100 3 Review scoresPublicationScoreComputer and Video Games6 10 4 Electronic Gaming Monthly5 10 5 Game Informer8 25 10 6 GamePro nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 7 GameRevolutionC 8 GameSpot8 4 10 9 GameSpy73 10 GameZone7 5 10 11 IGN8 3 10 12 Official U S PlayStation Magazine nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 13 Unlike X Men Mutant Academy the game received mostly positive reviews by critics Many praised the game for its improved graphics new characters gameplay its hidden characters its 3D environment and the expanded number of combos citation needed However some criticized the game for its lack of gameplay modes and the combos were usually hard to pull off citation needed In 2011 Complex ranked it as the 43rd best fighting game of all time 14 References edit I G N Staff 2001 09 11 Activision Opens Site for Marvel Fans IGN Retrieved 2023 03 03 X Men Mutant Academy 2 for PlayStation GameRankings Retrieved 2014 04 02 X Men Mutant Academy 2 Critic Reviews for PlayStation Metacritic Retrieved 2014 04 02 X Men Mutant Academy 2 Computer and Video Games No 240 p 112 Retrieved June 30 2021 EGM Staff November 2001 X Men Mutant Academy 2 Electronic Gaming Monthly No 149 p 220 McNamara Andy October 2001 X Men Mutant Academy 2 Game Informer No 102 Archived from the original on 2009 07 19 Retrieved 2014 04 02 Uncle Dust 2001 09 17 X Men Mutant Academy 2 Review for PlayStation on GamePro com GamePro Archived from the original on 2005 03 13 Retrieved 2014 04 02 Nash Joe 2001 09 30 X Men Mutant Academy 2 Review Game Revolution Retrieved 2014 04 02 Provo Frank 2001 10 10 X Men Mutant Academy 2 Review GameSpot Retrieved 2014 04 02 D Aprile Jason 2001 09 27 X Men 2 sic PSOne GameSpy Archived from the original on 2005 01 12 Retrieved 2014 04 02 The Badger 2001 10 19 X Men Mutant Academy 2 Review PlayStation GameZone Archived from the original on 2008 10 11 Retrieved 2014 04 02 Perry Doug 2001 10 01 X Men Mutant Academy 2 IGN Retrieved 2014 04 02 X Men Mutant Academy 2 Official U S PlayStation Magazine November 2001 p 167 43 X Men Mutant Academy 2 PlayStation Game Boy Color 2000 the 50 Best Fighting Games of All Time Complex Complex Networks Archived from the original on June 25 2012 Retrieved October 16 2012 External links editParadox Development page Activision Inc page X Men video games on Marvel com X Men Mutant Academy 2 at MobyGames Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title X Men Mutant Academy 2 amp oldid 1216734167, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
