Mega Man Xtreme (USA, Europe) (GBC)

Mega Man Xtreme is an action-platformer developed for the Game Boy Color, bringing the classic Mega Man X experience to a handheld device. Players control the advanced combat robot, X, on a mission to stop a new threat caused by a mysterious computer virus in "Cyber Space."

The core gameplay of Mega Man Xtreme adheres to the successful formula of the series. Players navigate through linear stages, confronting numerous enemies and obstacles. The primary objective is to defeat "Mavericks" – rebellious robots controlled by the virus. Each Maverick serves as a stage boss, and upon their defeat, X acquires their unique special weapon.

A highlight of the gameplay is the weakness and weapon system. Every Maverick has a specific weakness to a particular weapon that X obtains from other Mavericks. Discovering and utilizing the correct weakness weapon is key to overcoming challenging boss battles. Additionally, X can utilize his signature Charge Shot and Wall Kick abilities for agile movement and effective attacks.

Mega Man Xtreme also incorporates familiar upgrade elements. Throughout the stages, players can find Armor Parts that enhance X's defense, attack power, or provide new skills. Heart Tanks and Sub-Tanks can also be discovered to extend X's survivability during battles. The game also features a "Data Lab" where players can use collected "Data Chips" to purchase upgrades or support items.

Despite being a GBC title, Mega Man Xtreme maintains the fast pace and challenging difficulty characteristic of the series, with intelligently designed stages and intense boss encounters. The game reuses several bosses and stages from the earlier Mega Man X installments on the SNES, offering a sense of familiarity for fans.