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X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse

(2005, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated T, Play it on: Xbox)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Game gives fans something to cheer about.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–15

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Some missions involve helping others. The overall goal is to stop a tyrant from destroying the world
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    While the battles aren't all that bloody, players fight enemies, other mutants and boss characters.
  • Sex:

    Some female characters wear tight clothing.
  • Language:

    Some light language, mostly limited to cut scenes.
  • Consumerism:

    Part of the X-Men franchise. The game promotes the comics and the movies.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse was written by Jeremy Gieske

Parents need to know that comic-book style action abounds, but there's little blood and gore. The fighting is in the third-person, making it seem less visceral, and corpses melt away and vanish. Minor profanity is pretty much restricted to a few cut scenes. There's some commercialism: Players can find comic books that allow them to view Marvel comic book artwork. Parents should be aware that this game is online enabled. Common Sense Media does not recommend online play for anyone under 12.

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What’s the Story?

Players familiar with the X-men franchise will be happy to see many of their favorite mutants, from Magneto to Wolverine, ready to battle it out in X-MEN LEGENDS 2: RISE OF APOCALYPSE. Here's the twist: A new evil forces an uneasy alliance between X-Men and The Brotherhood. Diabolical Apocalypse is determined to create a new super-mutant race, and he, along with his minions, have overrun The Brotherhood's refuge. In desperation, Magneto frees Professor Xavier from prison, offering a temporary truce to take on this new threat.

Players are given the option of using both X-Men and Brotherhood characters to defeat Apocalypse. There is a lot of flexibility: Players can decide if they want a more strategic role-playing experience or constant action. They can partner with someone on the same machine, or online through Xbox Live. Players can take each other on in skirmishes, or play cooperatively through any of the single-player campaign levels.

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Is It Any Good?

Despite a fair amount of violence, X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse X offers a great balance between strategy and action, all the while staying true to its comic book roots. this is a great game for fans of the X-Men series or comic book fans in general. With plenty of characters to choose from, a good storyline and great multi-player options, the game provides hours of entertainment.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 09/21/2005, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    a must play for x-men legend fans

    a great x-men game teaches kids that even the worst of enemies can work together because the x-men work with thier enmies the brotherhood who works together with thier rivils the x-men giving players a chance to play as several brothood Characters a first in x-men games

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Good Game

    X Men Legends 2 is a well organized game with various challenges inplay. The game runs smoothly and there are skills like team-play that are especially geared towards teenagers. Each player can add their own unique abilities to fight off the bad guys. This game was fun and entertaining especially for those who are into Marvel Comics

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Watch out!

    Although this game is for people 11 and up,the parents must be careful!Are you sure you are ready to show your child the bad meaning of violence and bad language?The good thing about the violence,though,is that they use it for good purposes.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    good

    good game

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