Megaman X Unleashed

About

Megaman X Unleashed is a fan-made fighting game built for Megaman X enthusiasts. Set in a 32-bit visual style, it pits over 20 characters against each other in 2D brawls, including series staples, bosses, and hidden fighters. The combat blends shoot-'em-up mechanics with close-range brawling, letting players switch between gunslinging and melee moves mid-fight. Single-player modes focus on story progression through the game's sci-fi narrative, while local multiplayer adds competitive replay value. The controls feel tight despite the ambitious mix of mechanics, though occasional polish gaps show through. The project stands out as a community-driven revival of 90s-style action. Developer Corrupiçao Lendario spent years refining the roster and stage designs, capturing the pixelated charm of older Megaman titles. While not officially licensed, the game’s dedication to the X series’ lore and aesthetics has earned praise from niche forums. With 20+ fighters and secret unlockables, it offers decent value for retro fans. Some players note the story mode feels rushed compared to the deep combat, but the multiplayer keeps things fresh. Released in 2018, it remains a curious footnote in fan-game history.

Storyline

In the 22xx year after the events of Megaman X8, Sigma before being completely defeated, he kept a plan B secret if his defeat happened before the jakob tower was built, in the midst of his research. Lumine discovered an energy immersed in in the middle of the space in which it was named "Xenon". This supposed energy allows the user to create dimensional portals between time and space known as Genesis Portals and control systems that have electrical energy. After seeing the potential Lumine discovery achieved a form of stabilizing it and manipulating it to its own interests. Placed in a satellite in earth orbit Sigma has designated Vile to trigger the device connected to sphere that would make several dimensional portals open causing several parallel lines of the time thus bringing enemies and Rivals back to the time with a plan to occupy X and the Mavericks Hunters in order to complete their plan for the destruction of the human race. Now X and the hunter mavericks must defeat defeated Mavericks and prevent Plans from Sigma and its allies from destroying humanity and dominating the world.