X-Men: Mutant Academy 2
Developer(s)	Paradox Development/Activision
Publisher(s)	SCEA
Release date(s)	September 20, 2001
Genre(s)	Vs. fighting
Mode(s)	Single player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)	Teen (13+)
Platform(s)	PlayStation
Media	CD
Input	controller

X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 is a PlayStation video game, the sequel to X-Men: Mutant Academy. Both feature the X-MEN in a 3-D fighting arena similar to Mortal Kombat 4. Like its predecessor, the game allows the player to select from several heroes and villains and includes many of the signature moves from the comic. The game also includes a behind-the-scenes look at X-Men: The Movie concept sketches, costumes and other similar material.

Modes

There are four modes to play:

• Academy Training - this is where special costumes can be unlocked. The majority of characters have the ability to unlock two costumes, but six characters cannot.

Some characters have a third and fourth costumes. In order to unlock them one should press R2+X and for the fourth press is R2+0.

• Arcade - in this mode, it is possible to unlock the ending movies of characters.Another additional feature is the ability to unlock extra characters. This is performed by obtaining all the ending movies for different characters in a row , Psylocke is unlocked for the left row and Juggernaut is unlocked for the right row. There are two special characters that can be unlocked after obtaining the endings of special characters. If one passes with Cyclops, Spider-Man is unlocked; if one passes with Magneto, Xavier is unlocked.

• Versus - Verses mode is standard to that of many other fighting games, as in it has the ability to pit player one and player two against each other. also by having player one play in this mode multiple times they will unlock the "beach party" background.

• Survival - Survival mode allows the player to chose a single character and attempt to defeat multiple enemies without losing their own health. When the players health bar is drained the game is over.

Characters

• Cyclops: The X-Men's Field Leader and one of the Original X-Men, able to fire powerful optic blasts from his eyes.
• Wolverine: A victim of Weapon X, Wolverine possesses adamantium laced claws, heightened senses and agility as well as a potent healing factor.
• Gambit: A Cajun with a troubled past, Gambit is capable of charging inanimate objects with explosive kinetic energy; usually playing cards.
• Storm: The X-Men's Second in Command. Like her codename implies, Ororo Munroe's mutant ability allows her to harness and manipulate the forces of nature.
• Phoenix: An Original X-Man, Jean Grey possesses telepathic and telekinetic abilities as well as the fiery prowess of the Phoenix Force.
• Beast: Original X-Man and scientist, Hank McCoy is a Mutant of incredible acrobatic skill and a coat of indigo fur.
• Toad: A member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Toad's Mutant Ability, like his namesake implies, gives him frog like abilities and skills.
• Mystique: Mutant Shapeshifter and Magneto's closest henchman, Mystique dominates the battlefield with high-tech weaponry and a sultry flare.
• Sabretooth: Like Wolverine, Sabretooth is a victim of Weapon X; possessing adamantium laced talons and an insatiable bloodlust.
• Magneto: The Master of Magnetism, Magneto is able to influence Earth's magnetic fields to propel and manipulate metallic items. The leader of the Brotherhood.
• Havok: Scott Summer's younger brother, Alex Summers is able to shoot powerful solar blasts from his hands.
• Nightcrawler: A religious X-Man with a demonic appearance, Kurt Wagner can teleport to anywhere within his line of sight in a puff of smoke and brimstone.
• Forge: Storm's former flame, Forge is a mutant of incredible skill; able to build any type of machine and a wielder of ancient tribal magics.
• Rogue: A true Southern Belle, Rogue is able to absorb the memories and thoughts of others with just a touch. Skin to skin contact with a Mutant makes their power, her power.
• Psylocke: A trained assassin, Psylocke has been through many changes in her life, but her skill with her psychic blade remain ever constant.
• Juggernaut: With the power of a mystical crystal at his beck and call, once the Juggernaut builds up momentum there isn't a force of Earth that can halt his advance.
• Spider-Man: Photographer Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, and given arachnid-like abilities. Donning a suit of crimson and blue, he became the infamous Spider-Man.
• Professor X: The Leader of the X-Men, Professor Charles Xavier fights for a world where Mutants and Humans can coexist in peace. A mutant himself, Charles is the world's strongest telepath.

Levels

• Asteroid M (Magneto level)
• Bayou (Gambit level)
• Canyon (Forge level)
• Cathedral (Nightcrawler)
• Chaotic Street Area (Juggernaut level)
• Damaged Building (Cyclops/Spider-Man level)
• Danger Room (Beast/Professor X level)
• Chandilar - Shi'ar Throneworld (Psylocke level)
• Hangar (Mystique level)
• Launch Pad (Sabretooth level)
• Morlock Sewers (Toad level)
• Muir Island (Storm level)
• Mystery Island (Rogue level)
• Pool Party (no characters in particular, however all character will wear special summer attires in this level)
• The Moon (Phoenix level)
• Weapon X Lab (Wolverine level)
• X-Mansion Exterior (Havok level)

External links

• X-Men video games on Marvel.com
• X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 at MobyGames

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