# X-Men: Children of the Atom - A Groundbreaking Arcade Fighting Game *X-Men: Children of the Atom*, released in December 1994 in Japan and January 1995 in North America and Europe, is a 2D fighting game developed and published by Capcom for the CP System II arcade hardware. Based on Marvel Comics’ *X-Men* and inspired by the “Fatal Attractions” storyline and *X-Men: The Animated Series* (1992-1997), it was Capcom’s first fighting game using Marvel’s license. Players choose from six X-Men (Cyclops, Wolverine, Psylocke, Iceman, Colossus, Storm) or four villains (Omega Red, Sentinel, Spiral, Silver Samurai) to battle through best-of-three matches, facing sub-boss Juggernaut and final boss Magneto. Featuring voice actors from the animated series (e.g., Cathal Dodd as Wolverine), vibrant 16-bit sprites, and a soundtrack by Takayuki Iwai, it sold well in arcades and laid the foundation for the *Marvel vs. Capcom* series. Ports to Sega Saturn (1995), MS-DOS (1997), and PlayStation (1998) followed, with the Saturn version praised as near arcade-perfect, while the PlayStation port suffered from slowdown and missing frames. ## Why Play X-Men: Children of the Atom? *X-Men: Children of the Atom* blends *Street Fighter II* mechanics with innovative features like super jumps, air combos, and a combo-heavy system, setting the stage for *Marvel vs. Capcom*. Each character has unique moves (e.g., Wolverine’s claw attacks, Storm’s lightning), and the X-Power Gauge enables powerful Hyper-X moves. Multi-tiered stages, where the ground crumbles, add dynamic flair. With manual or auto-blocking options and modes like Versus, Survival, and Group Battle, it offers replayability (3-5 hours single-player, longer with multiplayer). Its fast-paced gameplay and *X-Men* authenticity make it a must-play for retro ROM and fighting game fans, though the steep difficulty, especially against Magneto, can be brutal. ## Game Features - Play as 10 characters: 6 X-Men (Cyclops, Wolverine, Psylocke, Iceman, Colossus, Storm) and 4 villains (Omega Red, Sentinel, Spiral, Silver Samurai); Akuma as a secret fighter - Use unique moves and Hyper-X supers via the X-Power Gauge - Battle in multi-tiered stages with dynamic environments (e.g., Iceman’s “Ice on the Beach”) - Modes: Single-player (6 opponents + Juggernaut/Magneto), Versus, Survival, Group Battle - Play as Juggernaut in Saturn’s Versus Mode (Japan, via cheat code) or Juggernaut/Magneto in PC version - Experience arcade gameplay on our retro ROM platform or in *Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics* (PS4, Switch, PC) ## Play X-Men: Children of the Atom Online Power up today! Our website, Classic Joy Games, lets you play *X-Men: Children of the Atom* instantly with no downloads, optimized for modern browsers using CP System II emulators. Alternatively, enjoy it in *Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics* (2024, PS4/Switch/PC) with modern features like save states and online play. Physical copies for Saturn or PlayStation are available on eBay or Amazon (renewed). Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and *X-Men* fighting games! Note: For emulation, use MAME or RetroArch for arcade, Kega Fusion for Saturn, or PPSSPP for PlayStation. Avoid the PlayStation port due to slowdown and frame issues. Join players worldwide and enjoy *X-Men: Children of the Atom* on Classic Joy Games or modern collections. Start your fight now and stop Magneto to save the *X-Men* legacy!