Cyclops
An X-Man who attacks with his signature optic blasts.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the selected X-Man. |
|---|---|
A | Jump. |
B | Attack. The attack varies by character. |
Start | Pause the game. |
Control notes
Controls are for the NES version.
Player 2 uses the second controller in cooperative play.
How it plays
How does The Uncanny X-Men play?
The game uses a side-view action perspective. Players move through linear stages, defeat waves of enemies, avoid environmental hazards, and reach the end of each area. A second player can join in cooperative play, with each player selecting an available X-Man.
The six heroes differ mainly through their attack behavior: some fire projectiles, while others rely on short-range attacks or distinctive powers. Progression is stage-based rather than experience-based; completing a level advances the scenario, but there is no conventional inventory, character leveling, or equipment system.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play The Uncanny X-Men?
Learn the timing of each character’s attack before committing to a stage. Ranged attacks are generally safer against ordinary enemies, while close-range characters require deliberate spacing.
Move cautiously around pits and hazards, and avoid rushing into groups of enemies. In two-player mode, keep the characters close enough to support one another without allowing both players to be trapped by the same obstacle.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Wolverine
A close-range fighter who uses his claws.
Storm
A mutant who uses weather-based attacks.
Colossus
A powerful armored fighter focused on physical attacks.
Nightcrawler
A nimble teleporter who relies on agile movement and attacks.
Iceman
A mutant who uses ice-based attacks.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use safer ranged attacks whenever the selected character has them.
- 2
Watch enemy movement before jumping across hazardous sections.
- 3
Choose the character whose attack best suits the stage’s enemy spacing.
Editorial context
What do players highlight?
The licensed roster is appealing, but the controls and collision behavior make the game difficult to recommend without strong nostalgia.
Community discussion
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