Mega Man X (SNES)

Enjoy Playing Mega Man X (SNES)

I still remember booting up my old SNES and seeing X’s blue armor light up the screen for the first time. Mega Man X felt like a fresh start—you still had that familiar shooting action, but everything was a bit sleeker, faster, and more intense. From the moment you dash through the opening stage, it’s clear this isn’t your dad’s Mega Man; it’s bigger, bolder, and packed with surprises around every corner.

What really hooked me was how responsive the controls are. You’ve got your classic blaster, of course, but now you can dash, cling to walls, and leap into those tight spaces that always felt impossible in the older titles. Finding armor parts hidden in secret rooms made me feel like an explorer uncovering long-lost tech. Upgrading your helmet, body, and boots changes the way you tackle each boss stage, and chasing down every piece became just as addictive as defeating the Mavericks themselves.

The story is surprisingly gripping for a platformer from ’93. You play as X, a highly advanced robot created by Dr. Light, and you’re joined by Zero, the red-haired Maverick Hunter with a saber and a bit of mystery in his past. When the evil Sigma goes rogue, you get thrown into this battle where every victory feels hard-earned. The mix of colorful stage designs, from lava-filled caves to wind-swept fortresses, keeps things from ever feeling stale.

Even decades later, Mega Man X still holds up. It set a new standard for action-platformers by blending tight mechanics with a sense of progression, and honestly, it’s why I keep coming back to replay it now and then. If you’ve got an urge to relive some classic SNES glory or you’re curious about where the genre got some of its coolest ideas, X’s adventures are a perfect time capsule—and they still pack a serious challenge.