Set 100 years after the events chronicled in Capcom's 8-bit Mega Man
games, Mega Man X marks the debut of the sci-fi shooting series on Super
NES. The Blade Runner-style storyline finds a sentient Mega Man hunting
down "Mavericks," robots gone rogue. Yet the core gameplay is virtually
unchanged from earlier titles, with themed stages serving as home bases
for colorful and quirky boss characters. Defeating each Maverick allows
Mega Man X to acquire its distinctive weapon, from a boomerang blade to
a whirling tornado, which can be used to improve his chances on
subsequent stages. In addition to blasting foes left and right, X can
climb walls and perform a high-speed dash. Collect various part upgrades
and health boosts in your quest to defeat all eight Mavericks and their
powerful leader, Sigma.