Product Overview
- Product Name: X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Box shows moderate shelf wear with minimal creasing and corner wear. Box artwork remains vibrant with no visible sun fading. Inner cardboard tray is intact and well-kept. Instruction manual is near-pristine with crisp pages. Cartridge is perfect and looks brand new. A very strong condition copy with excellent overall presentation.
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What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse unites Marvel’s most iconic heroes in a powerhouse action-adventure experience on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Developed and published by Capcom in 1994, this visually striking and mechanically deep brawler showcases the X-Men at their 16-bit best. Players take control of five legendary mutants—Wolverine, Cyclops, Gambit, Beast, and Psylocke—on a daring mission to free fellow mutants imprisoned by Magneto’s army on the island fortress of Genosha.
Each hero commands unique abilities inspired by their comic book powers: Wolverine’s ferocious claws, Cyclops’s optic blasts, Gambit’s charged cards, Beast’s acrobatics, and Psylocke’s deadly psionic strikes. Capcom’s trademark gameplay polish shines through in the fluid combat, precise controls, and layered stage design that rewards both skill and strategy. The game’s atmospheric soundtrack, detailed sprites, and smooth animation rivaled Capcom’s own Street Fighter II engine, setting a new benchmark for comic-to-console adaptations on the SNES.
For collectors and Marvel fans, X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse stands as one of the definitive superhero experiences of the 16-bit era. Its combination of faithful character portrayal, tight gameplay, and stunning presentation make it an essential title for both Capcom collectors and fans of classic Super Nintendo action games. Decades later, it remains one of the most respected and collectible X-Men games ever made.
Gameplay Features
- Play as five iconic X-Men heroes: Wolverine, Cyclops, Gambit, Beast, and Psylocke
- Each character features unique moves and abilities inspired by their comic book powers
- Battle Magneto’s forces across Genosha in diverse, action-packed stages
- Fluid controls and combat powered by Capcom’s signature 16-bit engine
- Gorgeous sprite work and cinematic presentation capture the spirit of 1990s Marvel
- A fan-favorite Super Nintendo exclusive that remains highly sought after by collectors
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse was developed by the same Capcom team responsible for Street Fighter II, and its gameplay reflects that influence—with special move inputs, combo-style attacks, and frame-perfect precision rarely seen in platformers. The result was a sophisticated hybrid of fighting and side-scrolling action that set it apart from other licensed games of its time.
The game is often cited as one of the best superhero titles ever released for the SNES, predating the Marvel vs. Capcom crossover era while helping establish Capcom as the gold standard for action-oriented licensed games. Today, X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse is celebrated for its exceptional quality, strong replay value, and enduring importance in both the Capcom and Marvel legacies.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 1994
- Publisher: Capcom
- Developer: Capcom
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 013388130276
- SKU: 7250
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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