# X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse - A GBA Beat 'em Up Adventure *X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse*, released on September 25, 2001, in North America and later in Europe, is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Activision for the Game Boy Advance. The first *X-Men* game on the GBA, it follows Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, and Rogue as they return from the Mojoverse to a ruined X-Mansion, discovering they’re trapped in an alternate universe ruled by Apocalypse. Players battle through 12 levels, facing Sentinels, mutants, and bosses like Blob, Cable, Phoenix, and Apocalypse himself to reach a Warp Gate and return home. Featuring vibrant 8-bit visuals and a chiptune soundtrack, it received mixed reviews (Metacritic: 61/100, GameRankings: 59.34%) for its repetitive gameplay but was praised for its comic-faithful settings and fluid animations. ## Why Play X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse? *X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse* delivers classic beat 'em up action inspired by *Final Fight* and the 1992 *X-Men* arcade game. Players choose one of four X-Men, each with unique mutant powers: Wolverine’s claws for close combat, Rogue’s charge attack, Cyclops’ optic blasts, and Storm’s tornado projectiles. Points earned from defeating enemies can upgrade strength, vitality, or mutant power, though characters are locked for the entire game. With 12 levels across iconic locations like the X-Mansion, Genosha, and the Moon, plus co-op and versus modes for two players, it offers 2-3 hours of main story gameplay (6-8 for completion). Its colorful graphics and *X-Men* authenticity make it a nostalgic pick for retro ROM fans, though repetitive enemies and simplistic combat may feel dated. ## Game Features - Play as 4 X-Men: Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, or Rogue across 12 levels - Use unique mutant powers (e.g., Cyclops’ optic blasts, Rogue’s charge) via a power meter - Battle bosses like Blob, Cable, Phoenix, Magneto, and Apocalypse - Upgrade strength, vitality, or mutant power with earned points - Supports two-player co-op campaign and versus modes (Deathmatch, Capture the Flag) - Experience authentic GBA gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Play X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse Online Join the fight today! Our website, Classic Joy Games, lets you play *X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse* instantly with no downloads, optimized for modern browsers using GBA emulators. Alternatively, find renewed copies on Amazon or play via sites like EmulatorGames.net or RomsGames.net. Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and *X-Men* beat ‘em ups! Note: For emulation, use Visual Boy Advance or mGBA for optimal performance, though slowdown may occur with multiple on-screen enemies. Join players worldwide and enjoy *X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse* on Classic Joy Games. Start your mission now and defeat Apocalypse to escape his twisted universe!