# X-Men: The Official Game - A Movie Tie-In Action Adventure *X-Men: The Official Game* (also known as *X3: The Official Game*), released on May 16, 2006, by Activision, is a beat ‘em up action game developed by Z-Axis (PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360), Beenox (PC), Hypnos (GameCube), WayForward Technologies (GBA), and Amaze Entertainment (DS). A tie-in to *X-Men: The Last Stand*, it bridges the events between *X2: X-Men United* and *The Last Stand*, following Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Iceman as they investigate Hydra’s operations at Alkali Lake and battle villains like Sabretooth, Magneto, and the Sentinels. Co-written by Zak Penn (*The Last Stand* co-writer) and Chris Claremont (legendary *X-Men* comics writer), it features voice actors from the films, including Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Shawn Ashmore (Iceman), Patrick Stewart (Professor X), and Tyler Mane (Sabretooth). The game received mixed reviews for repetitive gameplay and poor AI, with Metacritic scores ranging from 52/100 (PS2) to 58/100 (Xbox 360). It was delisted from digital storefronts in 2014. ## Why Play X-Men: The Official Game? *X-Men: The Official Game* offers action-packed gameplay with three distinct playstyles: Wolverine’s melee-focused claw attacks, Nightcrawler’s teleportation and acrobatics, and Iceman’s ice-based ranged combat and sliding. The story explains Nightcrawler’s absence in *The Last Stand* and foreshadows film events, appealing to fans of the movie universe. With 28 missions across locations like Alkali Lake and the Statue of Liberty, it includes iconic villains and allies like Storm, Colossus, and Cyclops (NPCs). Despite its short length (5-8 hours main story, 10-15 for completion) and repetitive missions, the authentic voice acting and character-specific abilities make it a nostalgic pick for *X-Men* and retro ROM fans, though clunky controls and limited camera movement may frustrate some. ## Game Features - Play as Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Iceman; DS includes Magneto, GBA includes Colossus - Use unique abilities: Wolverine’s adamantium claws, Nightcrawler’s teleportation, Iceman’s ice slides and bursts - Battle villains like Sabretooth, Pyro, Magneto, and Hydra’s Sentinels across 28 missions - Upgrade powers via the Mutant Evolution System for enhanced strength and agility - Experience movie-inspired cutscenes with comic-style visuals and film voice actors - Play on our retro ROM platform or via *X-Men: The Official Game* (renewed copies on Amazon) ## Play X-Men: The Official Game Online Join the fight today! Our website, Classic Joy Games, lets you play *X-Men: The Official Game* instantly with no downloads, optimized for modern browsers using emulators (RetroArch for PS2/Xbox, Dolphin for GameCube, mGBA for GBA, DeSmuME for DS). Alternatively, find renewed copies on Amazon or download from sites like MyAbandonware (PC version, requires mounting CD1-CD4 or DVD). Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and *X-Men* movie fans! Note: PC installation may require disc-swapping utilities like Daemon Tools; DS/GBA versions are simpler but less polished. Join players worldwide and enjoy *X-Men: The Official Game* on Classic Joy Games. Start your mission now and uncover the bridge between *X2* and *The Last Stand*!