{"product_id":"refurbished-mega-man-x5-ps1-playstation-1-complete-refurbished","title":"Mega Man X5 PS1 PlayStation 1 Complete - Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eMega Man's exploits have been taking place on a variety of different platforms for more than a decade, but recent attempts to bring old Mega Man into 3-D have largely been missteps. That's why we were chomping at the bit to play \u003ci\u003eMega Man X5\u003c\/i\u003e, because it marks a long-overdue return to MM's 2-D roots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Unfortunately, the game plays more like a rushed overcorrection than a nostalgic, side-scrolling romp. For example, you can now choose between three playable characters: Zero, X, and Fourth. It's a good idea, but the problem is that the characters are so different that this option actually destroys the fluidity of the gaming experience. In the original \u003ci\u003eMega Man X\u003c\/i\u003e titles, you couldn't progress until you found a weapon that could be used to destroy a particular boss. In \u003ci\u003eX5\u003c\/i\u003e, bosses can be put out of their misery with the Z-Saber and the X-Buster. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e But the game's biggest problem is its difficulty. The first law of game design is that a game should provide gradual, continual challenge. \u003ci\u003eX5\u003c\/i\u003e just keeps getting easier and easier due to the endless number of checkpoints and unlimited continues. The result is \u003ci\u003eMega Man\u003c\/i\u003e with training wheels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e By \u003ci\u003eMega Man\u003c\/i\u003e standards, this game is truly a disappointment. On the bright side, if you are new to the gaming scene and are looking for a simple game that will help you improve your skills, this game might be your cup of tea. For most gamers, though, \u003ci\u003eX5\u003c\/i\u003e is way too easy! \u003ci\u003e--Todd Mowatt\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePros\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMega Man returns to his 2-D platform roots \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eCons\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis game is way too easy, with too many checkpoints and unlimited continues \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eText-driven cut scenes and massive slowdown problems bog this game down \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"replacement-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Capcom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48445561110836,"sku":"S6684545","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/3137\/9508\/files\/open-uri20250127-1525613-1ji3evd.jpg?v=1759528370","url":"https:\/\/www.playthensell.com\/products\/refurbished-mega-man-x5-ps1-playstation-1-complete-refurbished","provider":"Play Then Sell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}