Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2

This collection brings together Mega Man X5, X6, X7 and X8, following the later adventures of X and Zero. Axl also joins the playable cast in later entries.

Across the games, players run, jump and fight through stages, take on bosses, and collect weapons and upgrades. X uses an arm cannon, while Zero attacks with an energy saber; armor parts and other items encourage exploring and revisiting levels. X5 adds a time-based system and multiple endings.

The collection traces the series' shift from 2D action to 3D in X7 and a 2.5D style in X8. Outside the main games, X Challenge pairs players against two bosses at once, and a museum offers production art, merchandise catalogs, commercials and an animated prequel film.

Players who enjoy the collection often value revisiting the series and its music, with X5 and especially X8 frequently singled out for their stages, characters or gameplay. Reactions to the four games vary sharply: X7 is often criticized, and X6's difficulty and level hazards frustrate some players. Some reviews also report input, launch or performance problems.