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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| ✕ Cross | X | Bottom face |
| ○ Circle | Z | Right face |
| □ Square | S | Left face |
| △ Triangle | A | Top face |
| L1 | Q | Left shoulder |
| R1 | E | Right shoulder |
| L2 | Tab | Left trigger |
| R2 | R | Right trigger |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
| Left Stick Up | T | Analog up |
| Left Stick Down | G | Analog down |
| Left Stick Left | F | Analog left |
| Left Stick Right | H | Analog right |
| L3 (stick press) | — | Stick press |
| Right Stick Up | I | Right stick |
| Right Stick Down | K | Right stick |
| Right Stick Left | J | Right stick |
| Right Stick Right | L | Right stick |
| R3 (stick press) | — | Stick press |
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A version for the Nintendo 64 had been in development prior to the game's release, but was ultimately cancelled. X-Men: Mutant Academy is a fighting game developed by Paradox Development published by Activision.
The Story Behind X-Men - Mutant Academy
The game's characters can be played both with their comic book costumes and their costumes from the 2000 film X-Men. The PlayStation version of X-Men: Mutant Academy features 3D stages, but largely adheres to the rules of 2D fighters. In the PlayStation version, players must unlock the ability to use the boss characters outside of versus mode; in the Game Boy version, two characters are hidden and can only be unlocked via cheat codes.
Due to the success of the game, it was followed by two sequels: X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 and X-Men: Next Dimension. A version for the Nintendo 64 had been in development prior to the game's release, but was ultimately cancelled. During a fight, a rage bar will slowly fill, which allows using powerful special moves that are activated through button combos.
How X-Men - Mutant Academy Plays
Published by Activision, X-Men: Mutant Academy is a fighting game that uses six buttons: three buttons for punches and three for kicks, à la Street Fighter. Due to hardware limitations, the stages in the Game Boy Color version of X-Men: Mutant Academy are rendered in 2D, and the gameplay is different from the PlayStation version. Due to the success of the game, it was followed by two sequels: X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 and X-Men: Next Dimension.
X-Men: Mutant Academy is a fighting game developed by Paradox Development published by Activision. A version for the Nintendo 64 had been in development prior to the game's release, but was ultimately cancelled. The PlayStation version of X-Men: Mutant Academy features 3D stages, but largely adheres to the rules of 2D fighters.
Why Players Still Load It Up
It was released for PlayStation and Game Boy Color on July 14, 2000, as a tie-in to the film X-Men, which was released on the same date. The PlayStation version of X-Men: Mutant Academy received mixed-to-positive reviews by critics. Published by Activision, X-Men: Mutant Academy is a fighting game that uses six buttons: three buttons for punches and three for kicks, à la Street Fighter.
The game features nine selectable characters from the X-Men universe in both versions, plus one PlayStation exclusive character and two Game Boy exclusive characters. The main characters are a combination of classic X-Men characters and the 20th Century Fox X-Men film. In the PlayStation version, players must unlock the ability to use the boss characters outside of versus mode; in the Game Boy version, two characters are hidden and can only be unlocked via cheat codes.
X-Men - Mutant Academy — Frequently Asked Questions
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What console was X-Men - Mutant Academy released on?
X-Men - Mutant Academy was released for the Sony PlayStation in .
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How many players does X-Men - Mutant Academy support?
X-Men - Mutant Academy supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.