History Videogame / MegamanX4

** [[ShockAndAwe Lighting Web]] can be used to make an ImprovisedPlatform for X to WallJump off of.

''Mega Man X4'' is the fourth entry in the ''VideoGame/MegaManX'' series, released on the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn and UsefulNotes/PlayStation on August 1997 in Japan, September 1997 in North America, and October 1997 in Europe.

As the first ''Mega Man X'' game not released on the UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem, ''X4'' marks a major turning point in the ''X'' series. First and foremost, series {{Deuteragonist}} Zero is a fully playable character with [[DivergentCharacterEvolution his own playstyle]] focused on his Z-Saber. Much like X, Zero gains sword techniques by defeating Maverick bosses and can use these moves as weaknesses against other Mavericks; unlike X, he uses these with button combinations instead of switching weapons. In addition to Zero's unique playstyle, ''X4'' marks a DarkerAndEdgier turn from the previous SNES games, as the story deconstructs what it means to be a sentient robot when such technology challenges humanity. These themes of the relationship between robot and man would be explored in later games in the ''X'' series, and eventually in the ''VideoGame/MegaManZero'' series.

* FlunkyBoss: Web Spider and Jet Stingray can shoot out spider and stingray drones respectively. Meanwhile, Split Mushroom can [[SelfDuplication deploy orange clones of himself, as well as creating a real body double.]]

* GuideDangIt: Getting the Body Armor in the Volcano level. There was no mention that full-charging a Twin Slasher would break the rocks.

* {{Gorn}}: Zero's memories and what [[spoiler:Double]] does to several Reploids are still ''the'' most violent scenes in the entire franchise, showing bisected and torn-apart Reploids with [[HighPressureBlood some equivalent of blood spraying everywhere]]. Zero's own flashbacks strongly imply he didn't just kill every Maverick Hunter he met, he ''maimed'' them with blood everywhere, and he outright tortured Sigma, including [[EyeScream gouging out one of his eyes]]. The only reason this game somehow rated for young audiences was likely solely because [[WhatMeasureIsANonHuman they're all machines.]]

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-->-- '''Hunter HQ, ''Mega Man X4''.'''

As the first ''Mega Man X'' game not released on the UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem, ''X4'' marks a major turning point in the ''X'' series. First and foremost, series {{Deuteragonist}} Zero is a fully playable character with [[DivergentCharacterEvolution his own playstyle]] focused on his Z-Saber. Much like X, Zero gains sword techniques by defeating Maverick bosses and can use these moves as weaknesses against other Mavericks; unlike X, he uses these with button combinations instead of switching weapons. In addition to Zero's unique playstyle, ''X4'' marks a DarkerAndEdgier turn from the previous SNES games, as the story deconstructs what it means to be a sentient robot when such technology challenges humanity. These themes of the relationship between robot and man would be explored in later games in the ''X'' series, and eventually in the ''[[VideoGame/MegaManZero]]'' series.

As the first ''Mega Man X'' game not to be released on the UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem, ''X4'' marks a major turning point in the ''X'' series. First and foremost, series {{Deuteragonist}} Zero is a fully playable character with [[DivergentCharacterEvolution his own playstyle]] focused on his Z-Saber. Much like X, Zero gains sword techniques by defeating Maverick bosses and can use these moves as weaknesses against other Mavericks; unlike X, he uses these with button combinations instead of switching weapons. In addition to Zero's unique playstyle, ''X4'' marks a DarkerAndEdgier turn from the previous SNES games, as the story deconstructs what it means to be a sentient robot when such technology challenges humanity. These themes of the relationship between robot and man would be explored in later games in the ''X'' series, and eventually in the ''[[VideoGame/MegaManZero Zero]]'' series.

Maverick bosses:
* Web Spider of Repliforce, gives [[FloatingPlatforms Lightning Web]] to X, and [[ShockAndAwe Raijingeki]] to Zero; is weak to Twin Slasher/Shippuuga.
* Split Mushroom, gives [[SelfDuplication Soul Body]] to X, and [[SpinAttack Kuuenzan]] (as well as [[DoubleJump Kuuenbu]]) to Zero; is weak to Lightning Web/Raijingeki.
* Cyber Peacock, gives [[PlayerGuidedMissile Aiming Laser]] to X, and [[SmartBomb Rakuhouha]] to Zero; is weak to Soul Body/Ryuenjin.
* Storm Owl of Repliforce, gives [[RazorWind Double Cyclone]] to X, and [[ParryingBullets Tenkuuha]] to Zero; is weak to Aiming Laser/Rakuhouha.
* Magma Dragoon of the 14th Special Unit, gives [[PlayingWithFire Rising Fire]] to X, and [[FlamingSword Ryuenjin]] to Zero; is weak to Double Cyclone/Raijingeki.
* Frost Walrus of Repliforce, gives [[ElementalBarrier Frost Tower]] to X, and [[SwordPlant Hyouretsuzan]] to Zero; is weak to Rising Fire/Ryuenjin.
* Jet Stingray of Repliforce, gives [[AttackDrone Ground Hunter]] to X, and [[VideoGameDashing Hienkyaku]] to Zero; is weak to Frost Tower/Hyouretsuzan.
* Slash Beast of Repliforce, gives [[SpreadShot Twin Slasher]] to X, and [[DeadlyLunge Shippuuga]] to Zero; is weak to Ground Hunter/Raijingeki.

* DayInTheLimelight: The game heavily focuses on Zero rather than X. This is apparent when X is chosen, he only has a voiced scene and after defeating Sigma and asks Zero to kill him if he ever goes Maverick. Zero has more story focus, especially with his conflict with Colonel, and losing [[spoiler:Iris]].

One day, the [[FloatingContinent flying city]] Sky Lagoon is sabotaged by Mavericks, causing it to [[ColonyDrop crash]]; with Repliforce suspiciously in the area, the Maverick Hunters request Colonel disarm his men for questioning. However, Colonel refuses out of pride and contempt for human government. This incident is the last straw, and the head of Repliforce, a giant Reploid named General, launches a coup d'état to start an independent Reploid nation in space. This immediately causes all of Repliforce to be labeled Mavericks by the human government, forcing the Maverick Hunters to [[RobotWar stop their migration]]. X works with the rookie Double, while Zero works with his sweetheart Iris, who is also the sister of Colonel.

[[YearX In the year 21XX]], years after [[VideoGame/MegaManX3 the Doppler rebellion]], a global [[RobotSoldier Reploid military]] called "Repliforce" is formed to help the Maverick Hunters fight Maverick uprisings. However, they consistently fail to protect humans, causing humanity to distrust them. This controversy creates tension between Zero and his sweetheart Iris, whose brother is his rival in Repliforce, Colonel.

One day, the [[FloatingContinent flying city]] Sky Lagoon is sabotaged by Mavericks, causing it to [[ColonyDrop crash]]; with Repliforce suspiciously in the area, the Maverick Hunters request Colonel disarm his men for questioning. However, Colonel refuses out of pride and contempt for human government. This incident is the last straw, and the head of Repliforce, a giant Reploid named General, launches a coup d'état to start an independent Reploid nation in space. This immediately causes all of Repliforce to be labeled Mavericks by the human government, forcing the Maverick Hunters to [[RobotWar stop their migration]].

One day, the [[FloatingContinent flying city]] Sky Lagoon is sabotaged by Mavericks, causing it to [[ColonyDrop crash]]; with Repliforce suspiciously in the area, the Maverick Hunters request Colonel disarm his men and for questioning. However, Colonel refuses out of pride and contempt for human government. This incident is the last straw, and the head of Repliforce, a giant Reploid named General, launches a coup d'état to start an independent Reploid nation in space. This immediately causes all of Repliforce to be labeled Mavericks by the human government, forcing the Maverick Hunters to [[RobotWar stop their migration]].

One day, the [[FloatingContinent flying city]] Sky Lagoon is sabotaged by Mavericks, causing it to [[ColonyDrop crash]]; with Repliforce suspiciously in the area, the Maverick Hunters request Colonel disarm his men and for questioning. However, Colonel refuses out of pride and contempt for human government. This incident is the last straw, and the head of Repliforce, a giant Reploid named General, launches a coup d'état to start an independent Reploid nation in space. This immediately causes all of Repliforce to be labeled Mavericks by the human government, forcing the Maverick Hunters to [[RobotWar stop their migration.

One day, the [[FloatingContinent flying city]] Sky Lagoon is sabotaged by Mavericks, causing it to [[ColonyDrop crash]]; with Repliforce suspiciously in the area, the Maverick Hunters request Colonel disarm his men and for questioning. However, Colonel refuses out of pride and contempt for human government. This incident is the last straw, and the head of Repliforce, a giant Reploid named General, launches a coup d'état to start an independent Reploid nation in space. This immediately causes all of Repliforce to be labeled Mavericks by the human government, forcing the Maverick Hunters to [[RobotWar turn against them]] to stop their migration.

[[YearX In the year 21XX]], years after [[VideoGame/MegaManX3 the Doppler rebellion]], a global Reploid military called "Repliforce" is formed to help the Maverick Hunters fight Maverick uprisings. However, they consistently fail to protect humans, causing humanity to distrust them. This controversy creates tension between Zero and his sweetheart Iris, whose brother is his rival in Repliforce, Colonel.

One day, the aerial city Sky Lagoon is sabotaged by Mavericks, causing it to crash; with Repliforce suspiciously in the area, the Maverick Hunters request Colonel disarm his men and for questioning. However, Colonel refuses out of pride and contempt for human government. This incident is the last straw, and the head of Repliforce, a giant Reploid named General, launches a coup d'état to start an independent Reploid nation in space. This immediately causes all of Repliforce to be labeled Mavericks by the human government, forcing the Maverick Hunters to turn against them and obstruct their migration.

[[YearX In the year 21XX]], years after [[VideoGame/MegaManX3 the Doppler rebellion]], a global Reploid military called "Repliforce" is formed to help the Maverick Hunters fight Maverick uprisings. However, they consistently fail to protect humans, causing humanity to distrust them. This controversy creates tension between Zero and his sweetheart Iris, who is the sister of an influential leader in Repliforce, Colonel.

[[YearX In the year 21XX]], years following [[VideoGame/MegaManX3 the Doppler rebellion]], a global Reploid military called "Repliforce" is formed to help combat the constant Maverick uprisings. However, they consistently fail to protect humans, causing humanity to distrust them and their military might. This controversy creates tension between Zero and his sweetheart Iris, who is the sister of Colonel, an influential leader in Repliforce.

One day, the aerial city Sky Lagoon is sabotaged by Mavericks, causing it to crash to the ground; with Repliforce suspiciously in the area, the Maverick Hunters request Colonel disarm his men and come in for questioning. However, Colonel refuses out of pride and contempt for human government. This incident is the last straw, and the head of Repliforce, a giant Reploid named General, launches a coup d'état to start a nation only for Reploids in space. This immediately causes the entirety of Repliforce to be labeled as Mavericks by the human government, forcing the Maverick Hunters to turn against them and obstruct their migration.

As the first ''Mega Man X'' game not to be released on the UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem, ''X4'' marks a major turning point in the ''X'' subseries. First and foremost, series {{Deuteragonist}} Zero is made a fully playable character with [[DivergentCharacterEvolution his own playstyle]]; instead of essentially playing the same as X as in ''X3'', his playstyle focuses on his Z-Saber. Much like X, Zero gains different sword moves from defeating each Maverick and can use these moves as weaknesses against other Mavericks; unlike X, he uses these with button combinations instead of switching to specific weapons and using them in place of his sword. In addition to Zero's unique playstyle, ''X4'' marks a much DarkerAndEdgier turn from the previous SNES games, as the story deconstructs what it means to be a sentient robot when such technology is unfamiliar to society. These themes of the relationship between robot and man would be explored in later games in the ''X'' series, and eventually in the ''[[VideoGame/MegaManZero Zero]]'' series.

* PromotedToPlayable: While ''X3'' is Zero's actual debut as a playable character, his use is limited and he can't fight bosses. This is the game that gives him a full gameplay experience. Though this may be in ''VideoGame/MegaManXDive'', one of the bosses, Magma Dragoon, would go on to be one of the first stage select Mavericks to have this trope.