X-Men: Next Dimension | Nintendo GameCube

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A Mutant Alliance Against Bastion

X-Men: Next Dimension brings 24 Marvel characters into a three-dimensional fighting game. Bastion and his Prime Sentinels have captured Forge, intending to turn his powers against mutantkind. The rescue draws the X-Men into an uneasy partnership with Magneto and the Brotherhood, giving the fights a shared crisis that carries through Story Mode.

Combos, Counters & Super Energy

Punches, kicks, throws and counters form the basic fighting system, with character-specific powers expanding each fighter’s options.

The face buttons handle punches and kicks that can be linked into preset combinations. Regular attacks build energy for super moves, giving an offensive exchange both its immediate impact and a contribution to the next charged attack.

The super meter is divided into four levels, and stored energy can be moved between them. That lets you spend charge on several lower-level supers or concentrate it for a stronger attack. Launchers also send opponents airborne, opening the way for follow-up aerial combinations.

Connected Arenas & Destructible Scenery

Eight-direction movement, destructible objects and arenas spread across several tiers make the surroundings part of combat. A hit can send a rival into another connected area and move the fight with them. Xavier’s mansion, for example, links indoor rooms with outdoor spaces, so an exchange can continue beyond the place where the round began.

Story Battles & Unlocks

Story Mode alternates cinematic scenes with one-on-one battles. Depending on the chapter, you either control a required mutant or choose from a small group. The changing assignments let the story move between different members of the cast rather than following one selected fighter through every confrontation.

Additional fighters, costumes and arenas reward continued play. Unlocking content involves playing across different modes, offering goals beyond repeating the same arcade route. Costumes include alternative looks from the characters’ history.

Arcade, Survival & Local Versus

Arcade Mode sets up a succession of computer-controlled opponents, while Survival asks how long you can keep winning before being knocked out. Practice provides room to work on moves and combinations, and Versus puts two players into a direct duel. The GameCube version also includes Time Attack for faster victories and Team Battle, where you select several fighters for a team contest.

Presentation on GameCube

In his original GameCube review, Andres Rojas praised the smooth performance and animation but found the character models blocky and the repeated combat voices tiring. He also reported balance issues and occasional serious bugs.

Controllers & Saving

Play solo or with a second local player using GameCube controllers; the North American package supports two players simultaneously. Saving uses 1 block on a GameCube Memory Card. This edition’s packaging also carries the Dolby Surround mark.