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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Rockman X4''''' (ロックマン X4) in Japan, is the fourth game in the ''Mega Man X'' series. It was released in 1997 by [[Capcom]] for the [[Sega Saturn]] and [[Sony PlayStation]].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Rockman X4''''' (ロックマン X4) in Japan, is the fourth game in the ''Mega Man X'' series. It was released in 1997 by [[Capcom]] for the [[Sega Saturn]] and [[Sony PlayStation]].
  
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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Taking place in an ambiguous year in the 22nd century (21XX), society is populated by humans and intelligent robots called "Reploids" with several having been labeled "Mavericks" as a result committing crimes crimes.
 
Taking place in an ambiguous year in the 22nd century (21XX), society is populated by humans and intelligent robots called "Reploids" with several having been labeled "Mavericks" as a result committing crimes crimes.
  
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==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
{{ScreenThumb2|Mega Man X4, Character Select.png|Mega Man X4, Stage Select.png|width=200|Character and stage select}}
 
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The game is an action platformer that allows the player to choose between the two mechanoid Reploid protagonists, Mega Man X, who uses traditional, long-range attacks, and Zero, who wields a short-range sword. The two characters cannot be switched during a playthrough. The player is presented with a series of stages that can be cleared in any order desired. In these stages, the player must avoid obstacles like falling debris and spikes and destroy enemy robots to reach the end of the stages. Some stages contain ridable vehicles such as hover bikes and armored-mecha.
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{{ScreenThumb|Mega Man X4, Pause Menu.png|width=200|Pause menu}}
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The game is an action platformer that allows the player to choose between the two mechanoid Reploid protagonists, Mega Man X, who uses traditional, long-range attacks, and Zero, who wields a short-range sword. The two characters cannot be switched during a playthrough. The player is presented with a series of stages that can be cleared in any order desired. In these stages, the player must avoid obstacles like falling debris and spikes and destroy enemy robots to reach the end of the stages. Some stages contain ridable vehicles such as hover bikes and armored mecha. Though both characters go through the same stages, they operate differently and are challenged differently from the terrain. As in previous installments, each Maverick has a weakness to a particular weapon or technique, allowing the player to strategize the order in which to play the stages.
  
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Though both characters go through the same stages, they operate differently and are challenged differently from the terrain. X wields the X-Buster, a plasma cannon on his arm that he uses to attack foes from a distance. It can be charged to fire stronger shots. A new special weapon is given to the player with each boss defeated while playing as X. These special weapons have limited ammunition. In some stages, the player can find hidden capsules that contain armor upgrades that greatly enhance X's capabilities. Zero is more melee-oriented than X and uses the Z-Saber energy sword, which is shorter ranged but more powerful. Rather than acquiring weapons from the bosses (with the exception of his Giga Attack), Zero learns special techniques such as the Hienkyaku air dash and the Kuuenbu double jump. Unlike X, Zero cannot upgrade any of his body parts in this game. As in previous installments, each Maverick has a weakness to a particular weapon or technique, allowing the player to strategize the order in which to play the stages.
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Characters move with {{left}} or {{right}}. They jump with {{B}} and jump higher the longer the button is held. They can scale walls by jumping off of them. They dash forward by holding {{C}} (or {{left}}{{left}} or {{right}}{{right}}). They get a boost in jump distance after dashing. They climb ladders with {{up}} and {{down}}.
  
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Characters moves with {{left}} or {{right}}. They jump with {{B}} and jump higher the longer the button is held. They can scale walls by jumping off of them. They dash forward by holding {{C}} (or {{left}}{{left}} or {{right}}{{right}}). They get a boost in jump distance after dashing. They climb ladders with {{up}} and {{down}}.
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X wields the X-Buster, a plasma cannon on his arm that he uses to attack foes from a distance. It has unlimited ammunition but can only have three shots on screen at a time. It is fired with {{X}} (or {{A}} when selected). The X-Buster can charge a more powerful shot by holding {{X}} (or {{A}} when selected) and releasing it when X starts to glow. A new special weapon is given to the player with each Maverick defeated while playing as X. Special weapons are fired with {{A}}. These special weapons cost energy to use; each has its own energy supply. The player can switch the special weapon with {{L}} and {{R}} or through the pause menu with {{Start}}. In some stages, the player can find hidden capsules that contain armor upgrades that greatly enhance X's capabilities. X can acquire multiple armor upgrades, including one that allows him to fire charged shots with his special weapons by holding {{A}}, one that removes the energy cost of special weapons, and one that gives him the Nova Strike ability, which can be performed with {{Y}}.
  
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X's primary weapon is his arm-mounted X-Buster, which has unlimited ammunition but can only have three shots on screen at a time. It is fired with {{X}} (or {{A}} when selected). The X-Buster can charge a more powerful shot by holding {{X}} (or {{A}} when selected) and releasing it when X starts to glow. X acquires an assortment of special weapons by defeating Mavericks. Special weapons are fired with {{A}}. These special weapons cost energy to use; each has its own energy supply. The player can switch the special weapon with {{L}} and {{R}} or through the pause menu with {{Start}}. The player can further upgrade X's abilities by collecting armor parts found within capsules in some stages.
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Zero is more melee-oriented than X and uses the Z-Saber energy sword, which is shorter ranged but more powerful. Rather than acquiring weapons from the bosses (with the exception of his Giga Attack), Zero learns special techniques such as the Hienkyaku air dash and the Kuuenbu double jump. Unlike X, Zero cannot upgrade any of his body parts in this game.
  
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Health for the characters is indicated by a gauge in the corner of the screen. They lose health when they takes damage from an enemy. Some obstacles, such as spikes or bottomless pits, destroy them regardless of how much health they have remaining. If a character loses all of his health, he loses a life. The game ends if the player runs out of lives.
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Health for the characters is indicated by a gauge in the corner of the screen. They lose health when they takes damage from an enemy. Some hazards, such as spikes, lava, or bottomless pits, destroy them regardless of how much health they have remaining. If a character loses all of his health, he loses a life. X starts each stage with full health and special weapon energy. After losing a life, he does not replenish special weapon energy but retains any health stored in Sub Tanks. The game ends if X loses all of his lives. The game uses a password system for continuing. The game ends if the player runs out of lives but can be continued from the beginning of the current stage or from the last save.
  
 
The game saves the player's progress to the Saturn's internal memory or a [[Saturn Backup Memory|backup cartridge]].
 
The game saves the player's progress to the Saturn's internal memory or a [[Saturn Backup Memory|backup cartridge]].
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=0}} X-Buster
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| screenshot=Mega Man X4, Weapons, X-Buster.png
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Weapons, X-Buster Charged 1.png
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| screenshot3=Mega Man X4, Weapons, X-Buster Charged 2.png
 
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| desc=X's standard armament. Unlike the other weapons, it is always equipped and does not cost any energy to fire. Only three buster shots can be out at a time. The player can hold {{X}} (or {{A}} if selected) for a Charged Shot that does more damage. The Charged Shot has two different stages, depending on how long it is charged, with the second stage firing a larger and more powerful fireball.
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There are two Arm armor upgrades that change the effect of the Charged Shot, but only one can be chosen and equipped. The Stock Charge Shot allows X to store up to four Charged Shots in reserve, but the Charge Shots are smaller. The Plasma Charge Shot increases the size of the second-level Charged Shot and changes it to leave up to three plasma balls on targets that do additional damage.
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=20}} Nova Strike
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| desc=X barrels forward in a charged state like a torpedo. He is invulnerable while in this form. X gains this ability after acquiring the Body armor upgrade. It is used by pressing {{Y}}. It counts as an air dash, so it cannot be used if X has already air dashed until he touches the ground again.
 
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| title=Lightning Web
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=40}} Lightning Web
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Lightning Web Charged.png
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| desc=Shoots an electric web, which travels a set distance before opening up. The projectile (but not the web) damages enemies. The web acts like a wall that X can repel off, which can be used to access some hidden areas. When charged, it shoots a single web that grows into eight, damaging enemies in a large area.
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X acquires this weapon after defeating Web Spider. It is the weakness of Split Mushroom and Sigma's second form.
 
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| title=Soul Body
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=120}} Frost Tower
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Frost Tower Charged.png
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| desc=Creates a large ice shard that damages enemies it touches before disappearing. When used in the air, it falls to the ground before disappearing. The ice block shields X from damage, though enemy projectiles can penetrate it and still damage him. Only one ice shard can be on screen at a time. When charged, is calls down four waves of giant icicles, which fall from the top of the screen. The first wave has one icicle, the second has two, the third has three, and the fourth has four (for a total of ten icicles). The weapon can also freeze fire and lava in the Volcano stage.
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X acquires this weapon after defeating Frost Walrus. It is the weakness of Jet Stingray and Colonel.
 
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| title=Aiming Laser
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=60}} Soul Body
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Soul Body Charged.png
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| desc=Calls a hologram of X that mimics X's movements a short distance in front of him. Enemies that touch the hologram are damaged. When charged, a fully controllable duplicate of X is created. X is frozen in place and the screen cannot be scrolled while the clone is active. The clone is invulnerable and can fire X-Buster shots. It cannot use Charged Shots or special weapons and has no armor upgrades. It disappears after a short period of time or if it falls in a bottomless pit.
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X acquires this weapon after defeating Split Mushroom. It is the weakness of Cyber Peacock and the Gunner Sigma form.
 
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| title=Double Cyclone
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=140}} Rising Fire
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Rising Fire Charged.png
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| desc=Throws a large fireball directly upwards. When charged, X performs a flaming dragon punch similar to Ken in ''[[Super Street Fighter II]]'', thrusting his body at an upward arc with a flaming fist. The weapon can also burn some wood and foliage in the Jungle stage. It can be used to acquire the Heart Tank in the Snow Base stage since it is the only weapon that shoots straight up.
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X acquires this weapon after defeating Magma Dragoon. It is the weakness of Frost Walrus and Sigma's first form.
 
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| title=Rising Fire
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=80}} Ground Hunter
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| screenshot=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Ground Hunter.png
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Ground Hunter Charged.png
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| desc=Fires small robotic stingrays that move along the ground and down walls. It falls in a downward arc, but X can drop it directly downward at a 90-degree angle with {{down}}+{{A}}. Up to three can be fired at a time. When charged, it fires a single large stingray forwards. Pressing {{up}} or {{down}} while the large stingray is flying sends ripples of small energy bursts above and below it.
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X acquires this weapon after defeating Jet Stingray. It is the weakness of Slash Beast and the Earth Sigma form.
 
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| title=Frost Tower
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=160}} Aiming Laser
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| screenshot=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Aiming Laser Lock.png
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Aiming Laser Fire.png
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| screenshot3=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Aiming Laser Charged.png
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| desc=When equipped, a semi-circular cursor appears around X. The targeting reticle can be moved along this track with {{up}} or {{down}}. Enemies that are highlighted by the reticle are locked-on, and firing the weapon targets the locked-on enemies with a laser beam. Up to three enemies can be locked-on. When charged, X continuously fires a fan-shaped laser in front of him for a short time. This laser can be moved along the semi-circle with {{up}} and {{down}}.
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X acquires this weapon after defeating Cyber Peacock. It is the weakness of Storm Owl (who is the only boss who can be damaged by the weapon).
 
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| title=Ground Hunter
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=100}} Double Cyclone
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| screenshot=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Double Cyclone.png
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Double Cyclone Charged.png
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| desc=Shoots two wind energy balls from each side, which curve upward before disappearing. If an energy ball hits an enemy, it stays in place until disappearing. When charged, X fires two cyclones horizontally to each side of him, which travel the full width of the screen.
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X acquires this weapon after defeating Storm Owl. It is the weakness of Magma Dragoon and Double.
 
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| title=Twin Slasher
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| title={{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=180}} Twin Slasher
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| screenshot=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Twin Slasher.png
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Weapons, Twin Slasher Charged.png
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| desc=Fires two crescent-shaped energy waves at opposite diagonal angles in front of X. The waves increase in size the further away from X that they travel. When charged, it fires a burst of eight energy waves at different angles, covering a large, fan-shaped area. The charged shot is used to destroy a rock barrier in the Volcano stage to acquire the Body armor upgrade.
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X acquires this weapon after defeating Slash Beast. It is the weakness of Web Spider and General.
 
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| title=Sub Tank
 
| title=Sub Tank
 
| sprite={{sprite | Mega Man X3, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
 
| sprite={{sprite | Mega Man X3, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Stores excess health. After a Sub Tank is collected, it stays in X's inventory and fills whenever X collects an Energy Pellet while at full health. The player can select a Sub Tank by pausing the game with {{Start}} and use it to replenish X's health during a stage. There are 4 Sub Tanks to find, two hidden in the Snow Base (Frost Walrus) stage and one each hidden in the Cyber Space (Cyber Peacock) and Marine Base (Jet Stingray) stages.
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| desc=Stores excess health. After a Sub Tank is collected, it stays in X's inventory and fills slightly whenever X collects an Energy Pellet. The player can select a Sub Tank by pausing the game with {{Start}} and use it to replenish X's health during a stage. There are 2 Sub Tanks to find, hidden in the Cyber Space (Cyber Peacock) and Marine Base (Jet Stingray) stages.
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| title=Weapon Tank
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| sprite={{sprite | Mega Man X3, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Stores excess weapon energy. After a Weapon Tank is collected, it stays in X's inventory and fills slightly whenever X collects a Weapon Capsule. The player can select a Weapon Tank by pausing the game with {{Start}} and use it to replenish the energy of all of X's special weapons simultaneously. A full Weapon Tank can fully recharge all of X's special weapons. There is only one Weapon Tank in the game, hidden in the Snow Base (Frost Walrus) stage.
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| title=EX Tank
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| sprite={{sprite | Mega Man X3, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Starts the player with four extra lives instead of the standard two when loading a saved game or restarting from a game over. There is only one EX Tank in the game, hidden in the Snow Base (Frost Walrus) stage.
 
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{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Eagle (イーグル)
 
| title=Eagle (イーグル)
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| screenshot=Mega Man X4, Ride Armors, Eagle.png
 
| desc=A flight armor found in the Air Force (Storm Owl) and first Final Weapon stages. It can hover in the air indefinitely by continuing to hold {{B}} after jumping. It descends if hit by an enemy attack. It shoots large energy blasts with {{A}} or {{X}}. The weapon can be charged by holding either fire button and then releasing for three homing rays. This armor can dash on the ground and in the air with {{C}}.
 
| desc=A flight armor found in the Air Force (Storm Owl) and first Final Weapon stages. It can hover in the air indefinitely by continuing to hold {{B}} after jumping. It descends if hit by an enemy attack. It shoots large energy blasts with {{A}} or {{X}}. The weapon can be charged by holding either fire button and then releasing for three homing rays. This armor can dash on the ground and in the air with {{C}}.
 
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*'''Body:''' Reduces the damage taken by X and gives him the ability to use perform the Nova Strike with {{Y}}. Found in the Volcano (Magma Dragoon) stage.
 
*'''Body:''' Reduces the damage taken by X and gives him the ability to use perform the Nova Strike with {{Y}}. Found in the Volcano (Magma Dragoon) stage.
 
*'''Leg:''' Gives X the ability to hover in midair by pressing {{B}} again or to dash horizontally in the air with {{C}}. Found in the Jungle (Web Spider) stage.
 
*'''Leg:''' Gives X the ability to hover in midair by pressing {{B}} again or to dash horizontally in the air with {{C}}. Found in the Jungle (Web Spider) stage.
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*'''Arm (X-Buster):''' There are two options for arm parts. Both upgrades allow X to charge his special weapons.
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*'''Arm (X-Buster):''' There are two options for arm parts. Both upgrades allow X to charge his special weapons. Found in the Air Force (Storm Owl) stage.
 
**'''Stock Charge Shot:''' Gives X the ability to hold up to four Charged Shots at a time in reserve. Stored Charged Shots are shown as icons next to X's health gauge. The charged shots are smaller in size.
 
**'''Stock Charge Shot:''' Gives X the ability to hold up to four Charged Shots at a time in reserve. Stored Charged Shots are shown as icons next to X's health gauge. The charged shots are smaller in size.
 
**'''Plasma Charge Shot:''' Upgrades X's second-level Charged Shot to the Plasma Shot, which is much larger and splits into up to three plasma balls after hitting a target.
 
**'''Plasma Charge Shot:''' Upgrades X's second-level Charged Shot to the Plasma Shot, which is much larger and splits into up to three plasma balls after hitting a target.
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After completing the opening stage, the eight Maverick stages can be played in any order.
 
After completing the opening stage, the eight Maverick stages can be played in any order.
  
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X can revisit any stage after it is completed, which is often necessary to collect hidden items using newly obtained weapons and abilities. When revisiting a stage, the player can exit it at any time by pausing the game with {{Start}} and selecting "Exit."
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X can revisit any stage after it is completed, which is often necessary to collect hidden items using newly obtained weapons and abilities. When revisiting a stage, the player can exit it at any time by pausing the game with {{Start}} and selecting "Escape."
 
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| info1=Web Spider
 
| info1=Web Spider
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| desc=For X, Web Spider's weakness is the '''Twin Slasher''' weapon. X receives the '''Lightning Web''' weapon after defeating him.
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| desc=The Leg armor upgrade for X is found in this stage.
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For X, Web Spider's weakness is the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=180}} '''Twin Slasher''' weapon. X receives the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=40}} '''Lightning Web''' weapon after defeating him.
  
 
For Zero, Web Spider's weakness is the '''Shippuuga''' technique. Zero learns the '''Raijingeki''' technique after defeating him.
 
For Zero, Web Spider's weakness is the '''Shippuuga''' technique. Zero learns the '''Raijingeki''' technique after defeating him.
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{{InfoRow
 
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| title=Bio Laboratory
 
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| screenshot=Mega Man X4, Stages, Bio Laboratory 1.png
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Stages, Bio Laboratory 2.png
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| screenshot3=Mega Man X4, Stages, Bio Laboratory 3.png
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| screenshot4=Mega Man X4, Stages, Bio Laboratory Subboss.png
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| screenshot5=Mega Man X4, Stages, Bio Laboratory 4.png
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| screenshot6=Mega Man X4, Stages, Bio Laboratory 5.png
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| screenshot7=Mega Man X4, Stages, Bio Laboratory 6.png
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| screenshot8=Mega Man X4, Stages, Bio Laboratory Boss.png
 
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| info1name=Boss
 
| info1name=Boss
 
| info1=Split Mushroom
 
| info1=Split Mushroom
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| desc=For X, Split Mushroom's weakness is the '''Lightning Web''' weapon. X receives the '''Soul Body''' weapon after defeating him.
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| desc=For X, Split Mushroom's weakness is the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=40}} '''Lightning Web''' weapon. X receives the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=60}} '''Soul Body''' weapon after defeating him.
  
 
For Zero, Split Mushroom's weakness is the '''Raijingeki''' technique. Zero learns the '''Kuuenbu''' and '''Kuuenzan''' techniques after defeating him.
 
For Zero, Split Mushroom's weakness is the '''Raijingeki''' technique. Zero learns the '''Kuuenbu''' and '''Kuuenzan''' techniques after defeating him.
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| title=Cyber Space
 
| title=Cyber Space
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| screenshot=Mega Man X4, Stages, Cyber Space 1.png
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| screenshot2=Mega Man X4, Stages, Cyber Space 2.png
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| screenshot3=Mega Man X4, Stages, Cyber Space 3.png
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| screenshot4=Mega Man X4, Stages, Cyber Space 4.png
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| screenshot5=Mega Man X4, Stages, Cyber Space Boss.png
 
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| tabs=yes
 
| info1name=Boss
 
| info1name=Boss
 
| info1=Cyber Peacock
 
| info1=Cyber Peacock
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| desc=For X, Cyber Peacock's weakness is the '''Soul Body''' weapon. X receives the '''Aiming Laser''' weapon after defeating him.
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| desc=The player is given a rank depending on the time taken to complete each of the first three areas. An S rank awards a Heart Tank in the first area, a Sub Tank in the second area, and the Head armor upgrade for X in the third area.
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For X, Cyber Peacock's weakness is the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=60}} '''Soul Body''' weapon. X receives the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=160}} '''Aiming Laser''' weapon after defeating him.
  
 
For Zero, Cyber Peacock's weakness is the '''Ryuenjin''' technique. Zero learns the '''Rakuhouha''' technique after defeating him.
 
For Zero, Cyber Peacock's weakness is the '''Ryuenjin''' technique. Zero learns the '''Rakuhouha''' technique after defeating him.
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| title=Air Force
 
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| screenshot=Mega Man X4, Stages, Air Force 1.png
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| screenshot3=Mega Man X4, Stages, Air Force Subboss.png
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| screenshot4=Mega Man X4, Stages, Air Force Boss.png
 
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| tabs=yes
 
| info1name=Boss
 
| info1name=Boss
 
| info1=Storm Owl
 
| info1=Storm Owl
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| desc=For X, Storm Owl's weakness is the '''Aiming Laser''' weapon. X receives the '''Double Cyclone''' weapon after defeating him.
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| desc=The Arm armor upgrades for X are hidden in this stage. The Eagle Ride Armor is found in this stage.
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For X, Storm Owl's weakness is the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=160}} '''Aiming Laser''' weapon. X receives the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=100}} '''Double Cyclone''' weapon after defeating him.
  
 
For Zero, Storm Owl's weakness is the '''Rakuhouha''' technique. Zero learns the '''Tenkuuha''' technique after defeating him.
 
For Zero, Storm Owl's weakness is the '''Rakuhouha''' technique. Zero learns the '''Tenkuuha''' technique after defeating him.
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| desc=For X, Magma Dragoon's weakness is the '''Double Cyclone''' weapon. X receives the '''Rising Fire''' weapon after defeating him.
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| desc=The Body armor upgrade for X is hidden in this stage. The Raiden Ride Armor is found in this stage.
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For X, Magma Dragoon's weakness is the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=100}} '''Double Cyclone''' weapon. X receives the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=140}} '''Rising Fire''' weapon after defeating him.
  
 
For Zero, Magma Dragoon's weakness is the '''Raijingeki''' technique. Zero learns the '''Ryuenjin''' technique after defeating him.
 
For Zero, Magma Dragoon's weakness is the '''Raijingeki''' technique. Zero learns the '''Ryuenjin''' technique after defeating him.
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| desc=A Weapon Tank and an EX Tank are hidden in this stage.
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For X, Frost Walrus' weakness is the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=140}} '''Rising Fire''' weapon. X receives the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=120}} '''Frost Tower''' weapon after defeating him.
  
 
For Zero, Frost Walrus' weakness is the '''Ryuenjin''' technique. Zero learns the '''Hyouretsuzan''' technique after defeating him.
 
For Zero, Frost Walrus' weakness is the '''Ryuenjin''' technique. Zero learns the '''Hyouretsuzan''' technique after defeating him.
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| desc=For X, Jet Stingray's weakness is the '''Frost Tower''' weapon. X receives the '''Ground Hunter''' weapon after defeating him.
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| desc=A Sub Tank is hidden in this stage.
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For X, Jet Stingray's weakness is the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=120}} '''Frost Tower''' weapon. X receives the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=80}} '''Ground Hunter''' weapon after defeating him.
  
 
For Zero, Jet Stingray's weakness is the '''Hyouretsuzan''' technique. Zero learns the '''Hienkyaku''' technique after defeating him.
 
For Zero, Jet Stingray's weakness is the '''Hyouretsuzan''' technique. Zero learns the '''Hienkyaku''' technique after defeating him.
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| desc=The Raiden Ride Armor is found in this stage.
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For X, Slash Beast's weakness is the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=80}} '''Ground Hunter''' weapon. X receives the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=180}} '''Twin Slasher''' weapon after defeating him.
  
 
For Zero, Slash Beast's weakness is the '''Raijingeki''' technique. Zero learns the '''Shippuuga''' technique after defeating him.
 
For Zero, Slash Beast's weakness is the '''Raijingeki''' technique. Zero learns the '''Shippuuga''' technique after defeating him.
 
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X and Zero encounter Colonel after completing four and eight Maverick stages.
 
X and Zero encounter Colonel after completing four and eight Maverick stages.
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Colonel's weakness is the '''Frost Tower''' weapon for X and the '''Hyourestuzan''' technique for Zero.
 
 
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| title=Memorial Hall
 
| title=Memorial Hall
 
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| desc=Played after defeating four Mavericks. X fights Colonel here; for Zero, it is only a cutscene. Colonel's weakness is the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=120}} '''Frost Tower''' weapon.
 
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His third form alternates between Mini Body drones, Gunner Sigma, and Earth Sigma. The Mini Bodies are weak to charged {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=0}} '''X-Buster''' shots for X and the '''Ryuenjin''' technique for Zero. The Gunner Sigma form is weak to the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=60}} '''Soul Body''' weapon for X and the '''Ryuenjin''' technique for Zero. The Earth Sigma form is weak to the {{sprite | Mega Man X4, Weapons.png | crop_width=20 | crop_x=80}} '''Ground Hunter''' weapon for X and the '''Shippuuga''' and '''Hyouretsuzan''' techniques for Zero.
 
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==History==
 
==History==
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The game is the sequel to ''[[Mega Man X3]]''. It was released on the [[Sega Saturn]] and the [[PlayStation]] in Japan and the US, but other international releases only got the PlayStation version. The Special Limited Edition version, released only in Japan, came with a Mega Man figure model kit.
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===Release===
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The game is the sequel to ''[[Mega Man X3]]''. It was released on the [[Sega Saturn]] and the [[Sony PlayStation]] in Japan and the US, but other international releases only got the PlayStation version. The Special Limited Edition version, released only in Japan, came with a Mega Man figure model kit.
  
 
''Mega Man X4'' was the first ''Mega Man X'' game designed for 32-bit hardware, rather than ported upwards, and so the character sprites were redrawn to take advantage of the ability to have larger sprites and more vibrant palettes. Another major change from ''Mega Man X3'' is in the handling of the character Zero; he is now selectable from the start of the game as a character that can be played the whole way through, with his own storyline perspective, and an entirely different, melee-combat-oriented playstyle compared to X. Besides these changes, however, gameplay is otherwise similar to its previous entry.
 
''Mega Man X4'' was the first ''Mega Man X'' game designed for 32-bit hardware, rather than ported upwards, and so the character sprites were redrawn to take advantage of the ability to have larger sprites and more vibrant palettes. Another major change from ''Mega Man X3'' is in the handling of the character Zero; he is now selectable from the start of the game as a character that can be played the whole way through, with his own storyline perspective, and an entirely different, melee-combat-oriented playstyle compared to X. Besides these changes, however, gameplay is otherwise similar to its previous entry.
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===Legacy===
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The series received two more entries for the 32-bit console generation, ''Mega Man X5'' in 2000 and ''Mega Man X6'' in 2001. However, because of the discontinuation of the Saturn, these entries were only released for the [[PlayStation]] and [[Windows PC]]s.
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The game was re-released as part of ''Mega Man X Collection'' for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and [[PlayStation 2]] in 2006 and as part of ''Mega Man X Legacy Collection'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Steam]] in 2018.
  
 
==Versions==
 
==Versions==
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* The themes for the opening stage boss (Eregion) and the second part of Frost Walrus' stage include an introduction heard exclusively in this version of the game. Since the PlayStation version is the one represented in the game's official soundtrack, it is interesting to note the obscurity of this information as well as its absence in the official release (where the tracks generally have definite endings not heard in-game).
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The themes for the opening stage boss (Eregion) and the second part of Frost Walrus' stage include an introduction heard exclusively in this version of the game. Since the PlayStation version is the one represented in the game's official soundtrack, it is interesting to note the obscurity of this information as well as its absence in the official release (where the tracks generally have definite endings not heard in-game).
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* Some sound production differences for the game's sound effects and BGM are present, though not nearly to the extent as ''[[Mega Man 8]]'' for the console.
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Some sound production differences for the game's sound effects and BGM are present, though not nearly to the extent as ''[[Mega Man 8]]'' for the console.
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===Localisation===
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''Mega Man X4'', like ''[[Mega Man 8]]'', suffered from a localization job which involved subpar English language voice acting. A pivotal scene which shows a major character's demise is turned from tragic to comical merely by the poor vocal execution of Zero screaming "What am I fighting for?!", and as such the scene became a popular source of parody and memes in video game pop-culture.
  
 
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''Mega Man X4'', like ''[[Mega Man 8]]'', suffered from a localization job which involved subpar English language voice acting. A pivotal scene which shows a major character's demise is turned from tragic to comical merely by the poor vocal execution of Zero screaming "What am I fighting for?!", and as such the scene became a popular source of parody and memes in video game pop-culture.
 
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==

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Mega Man X4
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Capcom
Developer:
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (2 tracks)
Genre: Action[1][2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥5,8005,800 T-1221G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
JP
(Satakore) 		¥2,8002,800 T-1243G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
JP
(Special) 		¥6,8006,800 T-1222G
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Saturn
US 		$49.9949.99[4][5] T-1219H
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Sega Saturn
BR 		191396
Tectoy: Todas as Idades
Non-Sega versions

Mega Man X4, known as Rockman X4 (ロックマン X4) in Japan, is the fourth game in the Mega Man X series. It was released in 1997 by Capcom for the Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation.

Story

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X, Zero, Colonel, and General

Taking place in an ambiguous year in the 22nd century (21XX), society is populated by humans and intelligent robots called "Reploids" with several having been labeled "Mavericks" as a result committing crimes crimes.

Following the third defeat of the "Maverick" robot Sigma, Cain Labs issues an initiative to create a supplementary military force to complement the "Maverick Hunters." The army, called the "Repliforce," is a strict regime led by General and his second-in-command, Colonel.

Six months following the inception of the group, Cain Labs finds its methods to be ineffective, questionable, and potentially dangerous in the Maverick defense. To make matters worse, behind the scenes, General has been meeting with a mysterious figure who plots the Hunters' demise, insinuating that they are a significant threat to the jurisdiction of the Maverick Hunters. Mayhem breaks out when the Sky Lagoon, a massive floating city, is sent crashing down onto the city below it, killing millions of civilians, humans and Reploids alike. The game begins here where either X or Zero is dispatched to investigate possible causes of the disaster only to become entangled, once again, in a struggle against Sigma to save the world.

The story is told through full-motion video and in-game cutscenes. The storyline differs slightly depending on whether the player chooses X or Zero.

In X's storyline, X partners up with a robot named Double, who turns out to be a spy for Sigma.

In Zero's storyline, the strained relations with Repliforce cause a rift between the bond of himself, his girlfriend Iris, and Colonel, who is Iris' brother. Zero also learns some shocking secrets about his past from Sigma.

Gameplay

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Character and stage select

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Pause menu

The game is an action platformer that allows the player to choose between the two mechanoid Reploid protagonists, Mega Man X, who uses traditional, long-range attacks, and Zero, who wields a short-range sword. The two characters cannot be switched during a playthrough. The player is presented with a series of stages that can be cleared in any order desired. In these stages, the player must avoid obstacles like falling debris and spikes and destroy enemy robots to reach the end of the stages. Some stages contain ridable vehicles such as hover bikes and armored mecha. Though both characters go through the same stages, they operate differently and are challenged differently from the terrain. As in previous installments, each Maverick has a weakness to a particular weapon or technique, allowing the player to strategize the order in which to play the stages.

Characters move with Left or Right. They jump with B and jump higher the longer the button is held. They can scale walls by jumping off of them. They dash forward by holding C (or LeftLeft or RightRight). They get a boost in jump distance after dashing. They climb ladders with Up and Down.

X wields the X-Buster, a plasma cannon on his arm that he uses to attack foes from a distance. It has unlimited ammunition but can only have three shots on screen at a time. It is fired with X (or A when selected). The X-Buster can charge a more powerful shot by holding X (or A when selected) and releasing it when X starts to glow. A new special weapon is given to the player with each Maverick defeated while playing as X. Special weapons are fired with A. These special weapons cost energy to use; each has its own energy supply. The player can switch the special weapon with L and R or through the pause menu with  START . In some stages, the player can find hidden capsules that contain armor upgrades that greatly enhance X's capabilities. X can acquire multiple armor upgrades, including one that allows him to fire charged shots with his special weapons by holding A, one that removes the energy cost of special weapons, and one that gives him the Nova Strike ability, which can be performed with Y.

Zero is more melee-oriented than X and uses the Z-Saber energy sword, which is shorter ranged but more powerful. Rather than acquiring weapons from the bosses (with the exception of his Giga Attack), Zero learns special techniques such as the Hienkyaku air dash and the Kuuenbu double jump. Unlike X, Zero cannot upgrade any of his body parts in this game.

Health for the characters is indicated by a gauge in the corner of the screen. They lose health when they takes damage from an enemy. Some hazards, such as spikes, lava, or bottomless pits, destroy them regardless of how much health they have remaining. If a character loses all of his health, he loses a life. X starts each stage with full health and special weapon energy. After losing a life, he does not replenish special weapon energy but retains any health stored in Sub Tanks. The game ends if X loses all of his lives. The game uses a password system for continuing. The game ends if the player runs out of lives but can be continued from the beginning of the current stage or from the last save.

The game saves the player's progress to the Saturn's internal memory or a backup cartridge.

Weapons

Weapons besides the X-Buster can only be charged after obtaining the X-Buster upgrade.

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X-Buster
X's standard armament. Unlike the other weapons, it is always equipped and does not cost any energy to fire. Only three buster shots can be out at a time. The player can hold X (or A if selected) for a Charged Shot that does more damage. The Charged Shot has two different stages, depending on how long it is charged, with the second stage firing a larger and more powerful fireball.

There are two Arm armor upgrades that change the effect of the Charged Shot, but only one can be chosen and equipped. The Stock Charge Shot allows X to store up to four Charged Shots in reserve, but the Charge Shots are smaller. The Plasma Charge Shot increases the size of the second-level Charged Shot and changes it to leave up to three plasma balls on targets that do additional damage.

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Nova Strike
X barrels forward in a charged state like a torpedo. He is invulnerable while in this form. X gains this ability after acquiring the Body armor upgrade. It is used by pressing Y. It counts as an air dash, so it cannot be used if X has already air dashed until he touches the ground again.

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Lightning Web
Shoots an electric web, which travels a set distance before opening up. The projectile (but not the web) damages enemies. The web acts like a wall that X can repel off, which can be used to access some hidden areas. When charged, it shoots a single web that grows into eight, damaging enemies in a large area.

X acquires this weapon after defeating Web Spider. It is the weakness of Split Mushroom and Sigma's second form.

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Frost Tower
Creates a large ice shard that damages enemies it touches before disappearing. When used in the air, it falls to the ground before disappearing. The ice block shields X from damage, though enemy projectiles can penetrate it and still damage him. Only one ice shard can be on screen at a time. When charged, is calls down four waves of giant icicles, which fall from the top of the screen. The first wave has one icicle, the second has two, the third has three, and the fourth has four (for a total of ten icicles). The weapon can also freeze fire and lava in the Volcano stage.

X acquires this weapon after defeating Frost Walrus. It is the weakness of Jet Stingray and Colonel.

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Soul Body
Calls a hologram of X that mimics X's movements a short distance in front of him. Enemies that touch the hologram are damaged. When charged, a fully controllable duplicate of X is created. X is frozen in place and the screen cannot be scrolled while the clone is active. The clone is invulnerable and can fire X-Buster shots. It cannot use Charged Shots or special weapons and has no armor upgrades. It disappears after a short period of time or if it falls in a bottomless pit.

X acquires this weapon after defeating Split Mushroom. It is the weakness of Cyber Peacock and the Gunner Sigma form.

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Rising Fire
Throws a large fireball directly upwards. When charged, X performs a flaming dragon punch similar to Ken in Super Street Fighter II, thrusting his body at an upward arc with a flaming fist. The weapon can also burn some wood and foliage in the Jungle stage. It can be used to acquire the Heart Tank in the Snow Base stage since it is the only weapon that shoots straight up.

X acquires this weapon after defeating Magma Dragoon. It is the weakness of Frost Walrus and Sigma's first form.

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Ground Hunter
Fires small robotic stingrays that move along the ground and down walls. It falls in a downward arc, but X can drop it directly downward at a 90-degree angle with Down+A. Up to three can be fired at a time. When charged, it fires a single large stingray forwards. Pressing Up or Down while the large stingray is flying sends ripples of small energy bursts above and below it.

X acquires this weapon after defeating Jet Stingray. It is the weakness of Slash Beast and the Earth Sigma form.

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Aiming Laser
When equipped, a semi-circular cursor appears around X. The targeting reticle can be moved along this track with Up or Down. Enemies that are highlighted by the reticle are locked-on, and firing the weapon targets the locked-on enemies with a laser beam. Up to three enemies can be locked-on. When charged, X continuously fires a fan-shaped laser in front of him for a short time. This laser can be moved along the semi-circle with Up and Down.

X acquires this weapon after defeating Cyber Peacock. It is the weakness of Storm Owl (who is the only boss who can be damaged by the weapon).

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Double Cyclone
Shoots two wind energy balls from each side, which curve upward before disappearing. If an energy ball hits an enemy, it stays in place until disappearing. When charged, X fires two cyclones horizontally to each side of him, which travel the full width of the screen.

X acquires this weapon after defeating Storm Owl. It is the weakness of Magma Dragoon and Double.

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Twin Slasher
Fires two crescent-shaped energy waves at opposite diagonal angles in front of X. The waves increase in size the further away from X that they travel. When charged, it fires a burst of eight energy waves at different angles, covering a large, fan-shaped area. The charged shot is used to destroy a rock barrier in the Volcano stage to acquire the Body armor upgrade.

X acquires this weapon after defeating Slash Beast. It is the weakness of Web Spider and General.

Techniques

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Z-Saber

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Raijingeki (雷神撃)

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Kuuenbu (空円舞)

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Kuuenzan (空円斬)

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Rakuhouha (落鳳破)

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Tenkuuha (天空覇)

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Ryuenjin (龍炎刃)

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Hienkyaku (飛燕脚)

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Shippuuga (疾風牙)

Items

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 Small Weapon Capsule
Restores a small amount of energy for the currently selected weapon.
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 Large Weapon Capsule
Restores a large amount of energy for the currently selected weapon.
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 Small Energy Pellet
Restores a small amount of health to X.
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 Large Energy Pellet
Restores a large amount of health to X.
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 1-Up
Gives the player an extra life.
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 Heart Tank
Permanently extends X's maximum health capacity. There are 8 Heart Tanks to find, hidden in all of the Maverick stages.
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 Sub Tank
Stores excess health. After a Sub Tank is collected, it stays in X's inventory and fills slightly whenever X collects an Energy Pellet. The player can select a Sub Tank by pausing the game with  START  and use it to replenish X's health during a stage. There are 2 Sub Tanks to find, hidden in the Cyber Space (Cyber Peacock) and Marine Base (Jet Stingray) stages.
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 Weapon Tank
Stores excess weapon energy. After a Weapon Tank is collected, it stays in X's inventory and fills slightly whenever X collects a Weapon Capsule. The player can select a Weapon Tank by pausing the game with  START  and use it to replenish the energy of all of X's special weapons simultaneously. A full Weapon Tank can fully recharge all of X's special weapons. There is only one Weapon Tank in the game, hidden in the Snow Base (Frost Walrus) stage.
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 EX Tank
Starts the player with four extra lives instead of the standard two when loading a saved game or restarting from a game over. There is only one EX Tank in the game, hidden in the Snow Base (Frost Walrus) stage.

Ride Armor

Ride Armors are giant mechanical walkers that can be ridden by X or Zero. They are found lying in some stages. They provide combat toughness and can traverse some terrain that are otherwise impassable for X and Zero. While in the armor, it absorbs damage instead of X or Zero. However, the armor is destroyed if it sustains too much damage. It flashes before it is destroyed. The characters can jump out of a Ride Armor with Up+B.

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Raiden (ライデン)
A melee combat walker found in the Military Train (Slash Beast) and Volcano (Magma Dragoon) stages. It stabs using an arm-mounted electromagnetic blade with A or X. Slashing twice successively performs an overhead slash. The weapon can be charged by holding either fire button and then released for a dashing thrust. It is immune to lava. It can dash with C.

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Eagle (イーグル)
A flight armor found in the Air Force (Storm Owl) and first Final Weapon stages. It can hover in the air indefinitely by continuing to hold B after jumping. It descends if hit by an enemy attack. It shoots large energy blasts with A or X. The weapon can be charged by holding either fire button and then releasing for three homing rays. This armor can dash on the ground and in the air with C.

Upgrades

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Dr. Light Capsule

Capsules containing a hologram of Dr. Light are hidden throughout the stages and provide X with armor upgrades that expand his capabilities (in addition to changing the appearance of his armor pieces). Zero does not have any upgrades.

  • Head (Helmet): Gives X unlimited weapon energy for charged special weapons and reduced weapon energy use for charged special weapons. Found in the Cyber Space (Cyber Peacock) stage.
  • Body: Reduces the damage taken by X and gives him the ability to use perform the Nova Strike with Y. Found in the Volcano (Magma Dragoon) stage.
  • Leg: Gives X the ability to hover in midair by pressing B again or to dash horizontally in the air with C. Found in the Jungle (Web Spider) stage.
  • Arm (X-Buster): There are two options for arm parts. Both upgrades allow X to charge his special weapons. Found in the Air Force (Storm Owl) stage.
    • Stock Charge Shot: Gives X the ability to hold up to four Charged Shots at a time in reserve. Stored Charged Shots are shown as icons next to X's health gauge. The charged shots are smaller in size.
    • Plasma Charge Shot: Upgrades X's second-level Charged Shot to the Plasma Shot, which is much larger and splits into up to three plasma balls after hitting a target.

Stages

Opening

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Sky Lagoon
Boss:
Eregion

Mavericks

After completing the opening stage, the eight Maverick stages can be played in any order.

X can revisit any stage after it is completed, which is often necessary to collect hidden items using newly obtained weapons and abilities. When revisiting a stage, the player can exit it at any time by pausing the game with  START  and selecting "Escape."

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Jungle
Boss:
Web Spider
The Leg armor upgrade for X is found in this stage. For X, Web Spider's weakness is the
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Twin Slasher weapon. X receives the
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Lightning Web weapon after defeating him.

For Zero, Web Spider's weakness is the Shippuuga technique. Zero learns the Raijingeki technique after defeating him.

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Bio Laboratory
Boss:
Split Mushroom
For X, Split Mushroom's weakness is the
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Lightning Web weapon. X receives the
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Soul Body weapon after defeating him.

For Zero, Split Mushroom's weakness is the Raijingeki technique. Zero learns the Kuuenbu and Kuuenzan techniques after defeating him.

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Cyber Space
Boss:
Cyber Peacock
The player is given a rank depending on the time taken to complete each of the first three areas. An S rank awards a Heart Tank in the first area, a Sub Tank in the second area, and the Head armor upgrade for X in the third area. For X, Cyber Peacock's weakness is the
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Soul Body weapon. X receives the
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Aiming Laser weapon after defeating him.

For Zero, Cyber Peacock's weakness is the Ryuenjin technique. Zero learns the Rakuhouha technique after defeating him.

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Air Force
Boss:
Storm Owl
The Arm armor upgrades for X are hidden in this stage. The Eagle Ride Armor is found in this stage. For X, Storm Owl's weakness is the
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Aiming Laser weapon. X receives the
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Double Cyclone weapon after defeating him.

For Zero, Storm Owl's weakness is the Rakuhouha technique. Zero learns the Tenkuuha technique after defeating him.

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Volcano
Boss:
Magma Dragoon
The Body armor upgrade for X is hidden in this stage. The Raiden Ride Armor is found in this stage. For X, Magma Dragoon's weakness is the
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Double Cyclone weapon. X receives the
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Rising Fire weapon after defeating him.

For Zero, Magma Dragoon's weakness is the Raijingeki technique. Zero learns the Ryuenjin technique after defeating him.

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Snow Base
Boss:
Frost Walrus
A Weapon Tank and an EX Tank are hidden in this stage. For X, Frost Walrus' weakness is the
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Rising Fire weapon. X receives the
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Frost Tower weapon after defeating him.

For Zero, Frost Walrus' weakness is the Ryuenjin technique. Zero learns the Hyouretsuzan technique after defeating him.

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Marine Base
Boss:
Jet Stingray
A Sub Tank is hidden in this stage. For X, Jet Stingray's weakness is the
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Frost Tower weapon. X receives the
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Ground Hunter weapon after defeating him.

For Zero, Jet Stingray's weakness is the Hyouretsuzan technique. Zero learns the Hienkyaku technique after defeating him.

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Military Train
Boss:
Slash Beast
The Raiden Ride Armor is found in this stage. For X, Slash Beast's weakness is the
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Ground Hunter weapon. X receives the
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Twin Slasher weapon after defeating him.

For Zero, Slash Beast's weakness is the Raijingeki technique. Zero learns the Shippuuga technique after defeating him.

Intermission bosses

X and Zero encounter Colonel after completing four and eight Maverick stages.

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Memorial Hall
Boss:
Colonel
Played after defeating four Mavericks. X fights Colonel here; for Zero, it is only a cutscene. Colonel's weakness is the
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Frost Tower weapon.

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Space Port
Boss:
Colonel
Played after defeating all eight Mavericks. Both X and Zero fight Colonel in this stage. Colonel's weakness is the
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Frost Tower weapon for X and the Hyourestuzan technique for Zero.

Final Weapon

The Final Weapon stages are played in order after the eight Mavericks are defeated.

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Final Weapon 1
Mid-boss:
Double (if X) or Iris (if Zero)
Boss:
General
Double's weakness is the
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Double Cyclone weapon. Iris' weakness is the Ryuenjin technique. General's weakness is the
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Twin Slasher weapon for X and the Kuuenzan technique for Zero.

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Final Weapon 2
Mid-bosses:
Mavericks
Boss:
Sigma
Sigma's first form is weak to the
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Rising Fire weapon for X and the Ryuenjin technique for Zero. His second form is weak to the
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Lightning Web weapon for X and the Rakuhouha technique for Zero. His third form alternates between Mini Body drones, Gunner Sigma, and Earth Sigma. The Mini Bodies are weak to charged
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X-Buster shots for X and the Ryuenjin technique for Zero. The Gunner Sigma form is weak to the
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Soul Body weapon for X and the Ryuenjin technique for Zero. The Earth Sigma form is weak to the
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Ground Hunter weapon for X and the Shippuuga and Hyouretsuzan techniques for Zero.

History

Release

The game is the sequel to Mega Man X3. It was released on the Sega Saturn and the Sony PlayStation in Japan and the US, but other international releases only got the PlayStation version. The Special Limited Edition version, released only in Japan, came with a Mega Man figure model kit.

Mega Man X4 was the first Mega Man X game designed for 32-bit hardware, rather than ported upwards, and so the character sprites were redrawn to take advantage of the ability to have larger sprites and more vibrant palettes. Another major change from Mega Man X3 is in the handling of the character Zero; he is now selectable from the start of the game as a character that can be played the whole way through, with his own storyline perspective, and an entirely different, melee-combat-oriented playstyle compared to X. Besides these changes, however, gameplay is otherwise similar to its previous entry.

Legacy

The series received two more entries for the 32-bit console generation, Mega Man X5 in 2000 and Mega Man X6 in 2001. However, because of the discontinuation of the Saturn, these entries were only released for the PlayStation and Windows PCs.

The game was re-released as part of Mega Man X Collection for the Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2 in 2006 and as part of Mega Man X Legacy Collection for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam in 2018.

Versions

The themes for the opening stage boss (Eregion) and the second part of Frost Walrus' stage include an introduction heard exclusively in this version of the game. Since the PlayStation version is the one represented in the game's official soundtrack, it is interesting to note the obscurity of this information as well as its absence in the official release (where the tracks generally have definite endings not heard in-game).

Some sound production differences for the game's sound effects and BGM are present, though not nearly to the extent as Mega Man 8 for the console.

Localisation

Mega Man X4, like Mega Man 8, suffered from a localization job which involved subpar English language voice acting. A pivotal scene which shows a major character's demise is turned from tragic to comical merely by the poor vocal execution of Zero screaming "What am I fighting for?!", and as such the scene became a popular source of parody and memes in video game pop-culture.

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English (US) Mega Man X4 Mega Man X4
Japanese ロックマン X4 Rockman X4

Production credits

Staff
  • Producer: Keiji Inafune, Bamboo
  • Planner: Ohko, Mitsuru Endo, Hiroyuki Yamato
  • Programmer: Hisashi Kuramoto, Hiroki Bandoh, Syuichiro Chiboshi, Tomohiro Akizuki, Yuuji Hagiyama, Akihiro Kashimoto, Hideaki Motozuka
  • Object Design: Ikki Tazaki, Tsuyoshi Fujisawa, Nwo Hattori, Nottsu Man, Katsumi Toda, Obi Tomomi, Hayato Kaji, Nobuyoshi Mihara
  • Scroll Design: Natsue Ueda, Shimoyan, Mayumi Yoshioka, J R, Kita-One, Kentaroh Ono
  • Title Design: Ukabin
  • Illustrations: Manashi, Hyper Mino, Sensei, Toyozo, Hideki
  • Music: Toshihiko Horiyama
  • Sound Effect: More Rich
  • Voice Actor (Japanese): Kentarou Ito, Ryotaro Okiayu, Ryuzaburoh Ohtomo, Jin Yamanoi, Yūko Mizutani, Yasunori Matsumoto, Mugihito, Issei Futamata, Kazuo Oka, Mari Maruta, Osamu Hosoi, Takashi Nagasako, Toranori Yoshikawa, Hiroyuki Yoshino, Takeshi Aono
  • Voice Actor (Overseas): Ruth Shiraishi, Wayne Doster, Mark Hagan, Matthew Meersbergen, John O'Corner, Jermy Felton, Michelle Gazepis, Charlie Fontana, Issei Futamata, Kazuo Oka, Mari Maruta, Osamu Hosoi, Takashi Nagasako
  • Opening Theme: 負けない愛がきっとある
  • Ending Theme: "One More Chance"
    • Words by: Goroh Matsui
    • Music by: Tetsuji Hayashi
    • Arrange by: Takahiro Tashiro
    • Song by: Yukie Nakama
Animation Staff
  • XEBEC: Nobuyoshi Habara, Shinji Takagi, Shinichi Yamaoka, Hideyuki Motohashi, Meijyu Maeda, Rieko Nakai, Masahiro Satoh, Kanami Sekiguchi, Minoru Ueta, Ryota Niino, Miho Asano, Masakazu Kawazoe, Yutiko Ikehara, Yūko Kami, Nobuo Horii, Youko Ito, Shingo Adachi, Ryuji Fujita, Masaru Echigoya, Kaori Takahashi, Ayumi Tsukamoto, Mitsuko Sekimoto, Hiromi Aoki, Shizuko Kawabata, Kazuyo Ikeda, Natsuyo Ban, Masaki Kimura, Hisaaki Sakabe
  • K Production, Keison Production, Koni Production, Marix, Maki Production
  • Trans Arts: Yukio Sugiyama, Hiroki Sekito, Haruhiko Tsumura, Saori Kibe, Hiroaki Matsuzawa, Tomohiro Baba, Chisato Asai, Takahiro Wada
  • Production Ai: Yoshimi Umino, Hachidai Takayama, Dumie Kawai, Fuyuki Sakanoue, Megumi Ogawa, Yukiko Ogawa, Nobuko Akutsu, Tomoko Takamura, Motoko Iwahashi, Saori Ishibiki


  • Special Thanks: Koji Nakajima, Takuya Shiraiwa, Erik Suzuki, Jun Takahashi, Takayuki Umezu, Ayumi Terada, Shinichi Sato, Tetsuya Tabuchi, Yoshihiro Sudo, Takeshi Kawano, Norikazu Fujikawa, Bandai (BANDAI) Katsuhiro Izumi, Takeshi Inoue, ...And All Capcom Staff


  • General Producer: Noritaka Funamizu
  • Executive Producer: Yoshiki Okamoto
Thank You For Playing
Source:
In-game credits
Mega Man X4 Saturn credits.pdf
[6]

Magazine articles

Main article: Mega Man X4/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #101: "December 1997" (1997-1x-xx)
also published in:
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Artwork

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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Ação Games (BR) NTSC-J
80
[8]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
83
[9]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
63
[10]
Freak (IL)
85
[11]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
78
[5]
MAN!AC (DE) NTSC-J
77
[12]
Mega Console (IT) PAL
80
[13]
Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
75
[14]
Saturn Power (UK) NTSC-J
80
[15]
Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) NTSC-J
91
[16]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
70
[17]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
82
[18]
Sega Saturn
 79
Based on
12 reviews

Mega Man X4

Saturn, JP
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Cover
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Spinecard
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Disc
Saturn, JP (Special Limited Edition)
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Cover
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Disc
Saturn, JP (Satakore)
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Saturn, US
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Cover
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Disc
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Manual
Saturn, BR
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Technical information

Main article: Mega Man X4/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:MMX4 Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee3.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-20 23:05)
  3. ↑ http://riehlspot.simplenet.com/vgame/new/saturn.html (Wayback Machine: 1999-02-21 17:22)
  4. ↑ File:E31997 Capcom PressKit.pdf, page 14
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 GamePro, "December 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 184
  6. ↑ File:Mega Man X4 Saturn credits.pdf
  7. ↑ Ultra Game Players, "December 1997" (US; 1997-1x-xx), page 45
  8. ↑ Ação Games, "Setembro 1997" (BR; 1997-xx-xx), page 10
  9. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1997" (US; 1997-1x-xx), page 198
  10. ↑ Famitsu, "1997-08-08" (JP; 1997-07-25), page 1
  11. ↑ Freak, "9/97" (IL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
  12. ↑ MAN!AC, "10/97" (DE; 1997-09-10), page 49
  13. ↑ Mega Console, "Novembre 1997" (IT; 1997-xx-xx), page 78
  14. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 18" (JP; 1997-09-12), page 82
  15. ↑ Saturn Power, "November 1997" (UK; 1997-09-17), page 81
  16. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "April 1998" (UK; 1998-03-11), page 71
  17. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1997-27 (1997-08-08)" (JP; 1997-07-25), page 196
  18. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 12


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