Cyclops
A ranged-fighting X-Man who projects powerful optic blasts.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick | Move |
|---|---|
Attack | Perform a normal attack |
Jump | Jump |
Mutant Power | Use the character's mutant power Consumes the available mutant-power stock. |
Control notes
Arcade cabinet button labels and layouts can vary by version.
The game uses an eight-way joystick.
How it plays
How does X-Men play?
The game uses a side-view perspective. Players move through linear stages, defeat groups of enemies, avoid hazards, and face stage bosses before advancing.
Each hero can move, jump, perform normal attacks, and use a limited mutant power. Food restores health, while other pickups can improve survival during the stage. The game is designed for repeated arcade runs and supports cooperative play, with the available player count depending on the cabinet version.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play X-Men?
Conserve mutant power for dense enemy groups and bosses rather than spending it on isolated opponents.
Use the edge of the screen to control enemy positioning, pick up food promptly when health is low, and coordinate attacks in multiplayer so enemies are not allowed to surround one player.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Colossus
A heavily armored mutant specializing in powerful close-range attacks.
Wolverine
A fast melee fighter equipped with retractable claws.
Storm
A mutant who attacks with elemental weather powers.
Nightcrawler
A nimble teleporter who uses rapid close-range strikes.
Dazzler
A performer who converts sound into damaging energy attacks.
Magneto
The principal antagonist and the final boss.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Learn each hero's attack range before committing to close combat.
- 2
Avoid jumping into hazards or large enemy groups without a clear landing space.
- 3
In cooperative play, spread out enough to cover both sides of the screen.
Community discussion
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