MEGA MAN X DiVE - MOBILE | Game Brain

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"MEGA MAN X DiVE - MOBILE" is a Capcom-licensed platformer game in the Mega Man X series for mobile devices. It boasts a good story, spectacular game mechanics, and stellar visuals and soundtrack, but can be very grinding with excessive advertisements and is prone to bugs. Fans of the series may enjoy the nostalgia, but should be prepared for its flaws.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,560 reviews

gameplay159 positive mentions

stability127 negative mentions

Great nostalgia for Mega Man fans with a wide variety of characters and weapons.
Gameplay is fun and reminiscent of classic Mega Man X games.
The game is generous with free pulls and in-game currency.

Frequent crashes and loading issues make the game unplayable for many users.
Gacha rates are low, making it difficult to obtain desired characters and weapons.
PVP matchmaking is unbalanced, often pitting new players against much stronger opponents.

gameplay
332 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
47%
5%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its nostalgic ties to the classic Mega Man X series while also criticizing its gacha mechanics and mobile adaptation challenges. While some find the controls and mechanics enjoyable, especially with a controller, others report issues with lag, repetitive gameplay, and frustrating monetization strategies that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game captures the essence of Mega Man but struggles with execution, particularly in terms of balance and user interface on mobile devices.
- “On the positive side, there are a lot of references to the whole Mega Man franchise, the gameplay itself is pretty faithful to the reference material, and the concept is pretty easy to grasp.”
- “Loved the game, gameplay brings back a classic feel to the X series of Mega Man games with new and fresh content.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable, the visuals are great, but today it crashes about half of the time when I open it, at various points (load screen, accessing game modes, during gameplay, etc.).”
- “The graphics and gameplay are awful.”
- “As a 'game', this is terrible... all fun of Mega Man is absent here, characters just use cookie cutter weapon reskins and no real unique gameplay or original MMX level gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and the graphics are bad.”
story
239 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
66%
7%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its nostalgic ties to the Mega Man franchise and engaging character arcs, while others criticize it for being convoluted, poorly paced, and riddled with translation issues. Many users report technical problems, such as frequent crashes and unresponsive menus, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players find the story enjoyable and worth exploring, especially for fans of the series.
- “The story is really interesting and extremely well written.”
- “Amazing graphics, compelling story, and very user-friendly regarding the description.”
- “The story is great; it's really interesting.”
- “The story is awful with some of the worst pacing I've ever seen and important plot points being locked to limited time events.”
- “There's no Mega Man characters as part of the story, just their 'memories'.”
- “The laughable story, the assistant and her terrible voice, the hour-long tutorial, and the lousy control/gameplay design.”
graphics
176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
26%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as vibrant, smooth, and reminiscent of classic titles, while others criticize them for feeling outdated or lacking polish. Some users report performance issues such as crashes and frame rate drops, even on lower settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered a strong point, there are calls for further improvements and refinements.
- “The graphics are great and the story is a joy to listen to!”
- “Amazing graphics, compelling story, and very user-friendly.”
- “The graphics are incredible.”
- “The graphics are subpar and the gameplay is a joke.”
- “Load times are bad, graphics are bad, gameplay is bad, controls are wonky, auto-aim ruins everything.”
- “Even when you crank all the visuals down to nothing, the game stutters in the middle of jumps.”
stability
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues during loading screens, with some unable to progress past initial stages or even log in. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," detracting from the enjoyment and functionality expected from a mobile title.
- “Runs great on my Galaxy A71, has been very generous with the metals and gachapon pulls (so far, at least), and the graphics remind me so much of MMX8 and Maverick Hunter X.”
- “After switching to a tablet, the game runs great.”
- “No glitches, no issues running missions.”
- “The game constantly and consistently freezes up on a loading screen or crashes in the middle of whatever I'm doing.”
- “I'm a huge Mega Man fan and every time I try to play it, it takes too long to load, it keeps freezing up, it glitches a lot, I mean a lot, so much I can't even play.”
- “Game continues to crash; can't get past the load screen and if I do, I try to do anything, it freezes and crashes again. I've lost so much login bonuses and daily free x10 on the new update. This sucks.”
music
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
61%
6%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the nostalgic remixes and familiar tracks from the Mega Man series, while others criticize the quality and repetitiveness of the new compositions. Some users express a desire for options to customize the soundtrack, particularly to include classic tracks, and there are complaints about the music being overshadowed by gameplay issues. Overall, while the music is often described as enjoyable and fitting, it does not universally meet player expectations.
- “The music and songs are so freakin' good too, and the game is offline?!”
- “The recreations of stages and remixes of music from across both the X series and the entire Mega Man universe is a delight for any Mega Man fan.”
- “Great gameplay and visuals, the songs are awesome.”
- “I will gladly give this game 5 stars if they give me the option to rid my soul of disgraceful Mega Man music.”
- “I like the callbacks to the old games, but I think the music is subpar, to be honest.”
- “Ultra recycled music and sound effects with a few exceptions.”
monetization
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
28%
56%
The monetization in this game is heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a blatant cash grab that relies on gacha mechanics and microtransactions. While some players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and find the in-game currency system generous, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration over the high costs and poor drop rates associated with character and item acquisition. Despite its fun gameplay, the monetization practices detract significantly from the experience, leading to a mixed reception among fans of the franchise.
- “Yes, there are microtransactions, but I haven't found them too intrusive.”
- “It's a free game with optional in-app purchases.”
- “Microtransactions are reasonably priced.”
- “Ultimately it's a gacha game and personally I'm just tired of these mediocre games made solely for monetization by microtransactions and you gambling to get a character or item.”
- “The drop rates are abysmal and have just resorted to a cash grab attempt... you have actively made me disgusted with a franchise I was so passionate about, a franchise I grew up with.”
- “This game is a serious cash grab.”
grinding
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, particularly after reaching higher levels, where players must repeatedly engage in matches and resource farming to progress. While some enjoy the nostalgic elements and find the gameplay fun, many feel that the grind becomes tedious and feels more like a chore than entertainment, especially with poor controller support and unbalanced PvP. Overall, players recommend the game only for those who have ample free time and a tolerance for grinding.
- “The game takes forever to level up and requires too much grinding and repetitive matches versus other players to win the prizes.”
- “I don't find the grind with this style of game very fun, and once you've acquired a good amount of characters and weapons, the game gets very tedious.”
- “The downside are the grinding one has to do to advance further and the Genshin Impact-like summons of mixing weapons and characters.”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant issues such as crashes, lag, and instability, particularly on certain devices like those running Android 10. While some users have noted improvements in performance and smooth gameplay on mid-range phones, others continue to experience frustrating performance problems that hinder their overall experience. Overall, the game requires further optimization to ensure a stable and enjoyable experience for all players.
- “The game is simple, runs smoothly, has great art, and absolutely amazing music.”
- “Really nice game overall, runs smoothly on mid-range phones with decent quality.”
- “Great mobile optimization, love the character, level design... can't wait for global launch...”
- “After more playing, I can only say that this game is horribly optimized for mobile.”
- “Unstable and unoptimized - I'd love to give this game a chance, but in this case I can't get far enough into it without a crash or lockup to even assess what the game is about.”
- “It's a fun game but it's extremely laggy and keeps on crashing, even when optimized with the lowest possible setting and all other apps closed.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the witty dialogue, amusing character designs, and entertaining boss encounters. The blend of humor with engaging music and a sweet storyline adds to the overall charm, making it a delightful experience despite some frustrations in gameplay. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with strategic elements, keeping players entertained.
- “The dialogue is funny and quick, and the music redone from the original game turned out excellent.”
- “I love the character choices; the story is funny and sweet.”
- “The bosses are bright, funny, and interesting.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The character development in the game is highly praised for its appealing design and animations, with many players appreciating the variety and depth of the characters. The engaging story and the balance between character options and gameplay mechanics contribute to a positive overall experience, although some critiques suggest a need for improvement in certain design choices. Overall, the character design stands out as a significant highlight for players.
- “Amazing story and character design!!!”
- “Simple dynamics, love the character design and options.”
- “Animations and character designs look great.”
- “Lastly, fire the weeb in charge of character design.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
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Replayability in the game is mixed; while some players find it highly enjoyable and crave additional content, others cite connection issues in PvP and co-op modes as significant drawbacks, limiting their overall experience. Additionally, the game's average design and lack of engaging features detract from its replay value for some users.
- “There is so much replayability.”
- “PvP and co-op are a hit or miss since the connection issues limit quality replayability.”
- “I love this game; please add more playable characters.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the Mega Man franchise collection is highlighted by its wholesome nature and the deep connection players feel, with some moments, like character deaths, evoking strong feelings such as sadness. While the overall experience is enjoyable, frustrations with technical issues like lack of controller support can detract from the emotional engagement.
- “Spoiler alert: in Mega Man X, Zero dies, which made me cry.”
- “Very wholesome game; I enjoy it in every aspect.”
- “A wholesome collection of the Mega Man franchise, all conveniently in the palms of one's hands.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The game is praised for its incredibly atmospheric and dynamic environment, successfully maintaining its immersive qualities while addressing previous bugs.
- “An incredibly atmospheric and dynamic game.”
- “In general, they maintained the same atmosphere while working on the bugs.”
- “The atmosphere feels stale and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere fails to engage or captivate.”
- “The game’s atmosphere is flat and uninviting, making it hard to stay invested in the experience.”