
	Platform PS2, XB, GC, PSP, PC Genre Action / RPG Publisher Activision Developer Ravesoft ETA May 2004 Related Links: - Review: X2: Wolverine's Revenge (Playstation 2) - Review: X-Men - Next Dimension (Gamecube) - Review: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 (360)
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X-Men: Legends

Comic books have an ebb and flow in how they’re embraced by popular culture. Superman came out swinging decades ago in comic book form, followed by his DC compatriot, Batman, first in his comic, then in the 60s with the popular TV show. Then the two enjoyed respective renaissance in the 80s and 90s with well received movies that slowly got milked to the point that no one could take them seriously anymore. These days it’s the X-Men that are the darling of Joe Six Pack. With the comic gaining serious momentum in the 90s, followed by a successful animated series, and now two films that raked in ridiculous amounts of money, it’s no wonder

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game companies want in on this cash cow. We’ve seen some fantastic outings such as the Capcom fighting games showcasing these superheroes, to other not so endearing entries like X2 Wolverine’s Revenge.

Now Ravensoft is taking a slightly different approach to making an X-Men game, choosing to create an action RPG. Players will need to recruit a squad of mutants to take on Magneto who has

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figured out a way for the mutants of the world to rule over regular humans. There will be 15 different mutants available for players to recruit, with Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, and Jean Grey. Hopefully Raven will throw in some interesting mutants to round out this roster, not just going the tried and true route of using incredibly predictable characters.

As players make their way through this mission-based game they will be able to level up their characters, as such choosing how they wish to strengthen their characters. It’ll be interesting to see what other facets of the mutants can be improved besides their special powers, and how the game will balance this so we don’t have incidents of various mutants suddenly becoming way too strong, thus the game becoming far too easy.

It looks like X-Men Legends is slated for a Winter 2004 release. Hopefully it’ll give gamers something to cheer about in this traditionally sluggish point in the year for games.

Features:
- Customizable Squad – Gamers can pick their favorite X-Men character and upgrade each character’s attributes to create their perfect team. Recruiting from 15 different heroes including Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm and Jean Grey, players gain experience, upgrade their team, characters and unlock new abilities to aid in the quest.

- Interact With Favorite Characters – Fans control their X-Men characters (either individually or as a team) by training and directing them through an exciting series of missions. Players command their team and take on such enemies as the Brotherhood of Mutants, Sentinels and an unknown enemy from the future.

- Multiple Gameplay Modes – X-Men: Legends features a multi-branching, mission-based storyline that allows for abundant replay value. Players can play solo or cooperatively with up to three friends as they battle evil mutants. Dynamic joining allows new players to become part of the adventure at any time during the game.

- Mr. Nash
(July 18, 2003)