# X-Men: GamesMaster’s Legacy - A Sega Game Gear Action Classic *X-Men: GamesMaster’s Legacy*, released in 1995 for the Sega Game Gear, is a side-scrolling action-platformer developed and published by Sega. The sequel to *X-Men* (1994, Game Gear), it draws loosely from Marvel Comics’ “Upstarts” and “X-Cutioner’s Song” storylines, where the Legacy Virus threatens mutantkind. The villainous GamesMaster offers the X-Men a chance to win the cure by playing his deadly game, but their enemies, including Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse, compete for the same prize with the goal of destroying the X-Men. Players start with Cyclops and Storm, unlocking Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Bishop, Jean Grey, and Cable across eight levels. With vibrant 8-bit visuals and a chiptune soundtrack, it received mixed reviews (Electronic Gaming Monthly gave it 6.4/10) but was praised for improved graphics and controls over *Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade’s Revenge*. ## Why Play X-Men: GamesMaster’s Legacy? This Game Gear exclusive delivers fast-paced action with seven playable X-Men, each with unique mutant powers: Cyclops’ optic blasts, Storm’s flight and lightning, Wolverine’s claws, and more. The game splits into two parts: five stages to rescue missing X-Men and three to battle bosses like Apocalypse and Stryfe. The Danger Room hub allows character and level selection, with two difficulty modes (“Way Wicked” and “Mental”). Despite repetitive levels and a limited mutant power meter, its variety of characters and comic-faithful vibe make it a nostalgic pick for retro ROM and *X-Men* fans, though navigation can be confusing (3-5 hours main story, 6-10 for completion). ## Game Features - Play as 7 X-Men: Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Bishop, Jean Grey, plus secret character Cable - Use unique mutant powers (e.g., Storm/Jean/Rogue’s flight, Bishop’s energy blasts) via a toggleable power meter - Battle through 8 levels, from Arctic to Egyptian strongholds, facing villains like Mr. Sinister and Fabian Cortez - Navigate via the Danger Room hub with level/character selection - Two difficulty modes: “Way Wicked” (easier) and “Mental” (harder) - Experience authentic Game Gear gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Play X-Men: GamesMaster’s Legacy Online Join the fight today! Our website, Classic Joy Games, lets you play *X-Men: GamesMaster’s Legacy* instantly with no downloads, optimized for modern browsers using Game Gear emulators. Alternatively, play via sites like Arcade Spot or find physical copies on eBay or Amazon. Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and *X-Men* action games! Note: For emulation, use mGBA or Genesis Plus GX for optimal performance. Join players worldwide and enjoy *X-Men: GamesMaster’s Legacy* on Classic Joy Games. Start your mission now and stop the GamesMaster to save mutantkind!