
The mass-produced Reploids are based on a complex, humanoid robot dubbed Mega Man X (or simply "X") who was discovered by the archaeologist Dr.

Mega Man X2 is set in an ambiguous year during the 22nd century ("21XX") in which the world is populated both by humans and mechanical beings known as "Reploids" (replicant androids). The game has since been released on various other platforms. However, reviewers were dismayed by the lack of changes from the original Mega Man X. The presentation and gameplay of Mega Man X2 have earned the game a mostly positive critical reception. The development team was instructed to utilize this technology as much as possible when working on the game. Mega Man X2 is graphically similar to its predecessor as well, but Capcom included the Cx4 in-cartridge enhancement chip to allow for some 3D wireframe effects. Like the first Mega Man X, this game lets the player dash, scale walls, and obtain access to special abilities via optional pieces of armor. The player is tasked with completing a series of stages by destroying enemies, gaining various power-ups, and winning the special weapon of each stage's boss. Mega Man X2 features much of the same action- platforming elements as the first installment of the series, following the traditional gameplay of the original Mega Man series. A trio of Mavericks calling themselves the "X-Hunters" has arisen, intent on destroying X by luring him with bodyparts of his comrade Zero, who died in the conflict with Sigma's right hand robot named Vile. The plot follows the android protagonist X, a "Maverick Hunter" who has saved humanity from the evil Sigma six months earlier. Mega Man X2 takes place in the near future in which humans try to peacefully coexist with intelligent robots called "Reploids", with some of the Reploids going "Maverick" and threatening daily life. It is the direct sequel to Mega Man X, released one year prior.



The game was released in Japan on Decemand in North America and PAL regions in 1995. Mega Man X2 (stylized as MEGA MAN X²), known as Rockman X2 ( ロックマンX2) in Japan, is a video game developed by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
