X
A heroic Reploid who uses the X-Buster, charged shots, armor upgrades, and weapons taken from defeated Mavericks.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move |
|---|---|
X | Jump |
Square | Attack X fires the X-Buster; Zero swings the Z-Saber. |
Triangle | Dash |
Circle | Switch weapon The exact function can vary with the selected character and weapon state. |
Control notes
Control descriptions refer to the standard PlayStation layout.
Hold the attack button to charge X's buster.
How it plays
How does Mega Man X4 play?
The game uses side-scrolling action-platforming stages viewed from a 2D perspective. The objective is to clear eight selectable Maverick stages, defeat each boss, and gain new weapons or techniques before confronting the final sequence.
X can charge his buster, find armor capsules, and exploit boss weaknesses. Zero relies on the Z-Saber and learns techniques from defeated bosses. Both characters can run, jump, dash, climb selected walls, collect energy, and fight through hazards. Completing stages improves survivability and opens different tactical options.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Mega Man X4?
Choose stages according to the boss weaknesses available to your character, but do not neglect exploration. Sub-tanks, Heart Tanks, and armor capsules can make later stages substantially easier.
With X, charge the buster and use armor abilities to control difficult sections. With Zero, learn the timing of the Z-Saber and use his acquired techniques selectively rather than attacking blindly. Practice dash jumps and wall movement, especially in stages with instant-death hazards.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Zero
X's red-armored ally, who fights primarily with the Z-Saber and learns special techniques from bosses.
Sigma
The principal antagonist, leading the rebellion and manipulating the conflict between humans and Reploids.
Colonel
A proud Reploid military officer whose decisions help drive the central crisis.
Iris
Colonel's sister and a character caught between her loyalty to Reploids and her feelings for Zero.
General
The leader of the Repliforce, whose actions are central to the game's large-scale conflict.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockNo reliable universal cheat code is confirmed; some content is unlocked through progression or specific route conditions.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Search suspicious walls and ceilings for hidden upgrade rooms.
- 2
Use boss weaknesses to shorten difficult fights, but learn each boss's movement pattern first.
- 3
Zero's saber has strong close-range damage; avoid trading hits unnecessarily.
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