Chris, Hamilton, and Spencer discuss Mega Man X4 (1997), the first Mega Man X game developed from the ground-up for 32-bit consoles. Are the updates worthwhile, or do they just over-complicate a classic formula?
Development Sources
- Mega Man X4 – 1997 Developer Interview (Sega Saturn Magazine, via Shmuplations)
- Mega Man X: Official Complete Works Book
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