History VideoGame / MegaManX8

* DIvergentCharacterEvolution: When Axl debuted in ''VideoGame/MegaManX7'', he was an underpowered version of X who [[BagOfSpilling stole X's ability to hover.]] Now Axl's special weapons are completely different from X's and he relies on MoreDakka compared to X (akin to a machine gun vs artillery.) Axl can also rapid fire in 8 directions now (similar to [[MegaManAndBass Bass]]), so he avoids the DenialOfDiagonalAttack that continues to plague X.

* LimitBreak: Besides health and weapon energy, there is a third gauge used for team powers. If the teammate is down, filling this bar will revive him at half health. If both Maverick Hunters are able, though, this unleashes a SmartBomb that kills all normal enemies and heavily damages bosses. X unleashes a WaveMotionGun, Zero's saber [[{{BFS}} grows huge]] and Axl unleashes MoreDakka than ever.

* LimitBreak: Besides health and weapon energy, there is a third gauge used for team powers. If the teammate is down, filling this bar will revive him at half health. If both Maverick Hunters are able, though, this unleashes a SmartBomb that kills all normal enemies and heavily damages bosses. X unleashes a WaveMotionGun, Zero's saber [[BFS grows huge]] and Axl unleashes MoreDakka than ever.

* NotMeThisTime: [[spoiler:The Maverick Hunters AND Sigma, think Sigma is in charge of the new rebellion.]]

'''''Mega Man X8''''', known as ''Rockman X8'' in Japan, is a video game developed by Creator/{{Capcom}} for the {{PlayStation 2}} console. It is the eighth game in the ''VideoGame/MegaManX'' series and the most recently released game in that series. It was first released in North America on December 7, 2004. The [=PlayStation=] 2 version, followed by a [[MicrosoftWindows Windows]] [[IBMPersonalComputer PC]] port in Japan and Europe the following year. It is the second and final game in the series to feature bilingual settings.

The plot of ''X8'' focuses on the abduction of a next-generation "Reploid" from the construction site of a space elevator, and the subsequent pursuit of his captors. During the course of game play the motivations of these captors comes into focus, and it is up to the heroes, led by X, to stop them. The gameplay of ''X8'' is similar to the other games in the series, in which the player must complete a series of stages. Defeating their bosses will earn that player character its special weapon.

Although ''X8'' uses 3D graphics like ''VideoGame/MegaManX7'', the development team chose not to opt for 3D gameplay went with a [[TwoAndAHalfD 2.5D]] approach. The game was met with a positive critical reception.

* OneHundredPercentCompletion: Collecting all the items in ''X8'' and upgrading the three [[spoiler:(later six)]] playable characters, which even has a percentage counter for each character. Fully upgrading (100%) each of the [[spoiler:male]] characters is the only way to obtain his [[InfinityPlusOneSword Infinity+1 Armor]] without the use of cheat codes.
* ArmorPiercingAttack: X's charge shot, Zero's 3-hit combo, and Axl's 8th bullet will stun a guarding enemy. You can flip over a [[MascotMook Mettool]] and hit its soft underbelly! Bamboo Pandemonium's weapon will do this by default.

* BigBad: Sigma as usual, [[spoiler:but he was actually just a pawn for the real Big Bad, Lumine.]]

* BonusBoss: [[VideoGame/MegaMan1 Cut Man]] can be fought in Optic Sunflower's stage. He is animated similar to ''VideoGame/PaperMario'''s 2D art style.
* BonusFeatureFailure: The navigators, Alia, Layer, and Palette, are unlockable as playable characters. They are basically feminine clones of X, Zero, and Axl respectively; however due to GameplayAndStoryIntegration, Alia cannot get X's capsule upgrades, Palette cannot copy enemies, and Layer gets a nice aversion by only being unable to use the Zero Armor. You also have to purchase all of X's, Zero's, and Axl's purchasable upgrades a second time in order to access them on Alia, Layer, and Palette. Additionally, using even one of them when running a stage will forbid you from choosing a navigator for that stage. LevelGrinding the Navigators at least gives you something to do on your NewGamePlus, and fully powering them up changes, of all things, the Capcom logo screen, which is pretty cool.

* DistaffCounterpart: The Navigators are this to the 3 heroes.
* DummiedOut: X8 might have been planned to have X, Zero, and Axl to be Navigators like their Distaff Counterpart. In the 2nd PC CD of it, you could find a folder of Japanese Voice Actors' sound data, including the main characters' voices as Navigators(!). The idea seemed to be scrapped out because it would involve further scripting and scenarios. It's amusing to find that Axl feels very, very bored to have his job as a Navigator in his line.
* EasterEgg: Unlocking the three Navigators as playable characters.

* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler: It is implied that this is the end of Sigma.]]
* NotMeThisTime: [[spoiler: The Maverick Hunters AND Sigma, think Sigma is in charge of the new rebellion.]]
* PeninsulaOfPowerLeveling: the "Intermissions", particularly the one in Optic Sunflower's level, are perfect for Metal farming.
* PandaingToTheAudience: Bamboo Pandamonium. [[BearsAreBadNews He's far from cute and cuddly though,]] being able to do heavy damage with his attacks.

* TitleDrop: ''Mega Man X8: Paradise Lost''. Guess what's the final boss' attack name?

* YourPrincessIsInAnotherCastle: [[spoiler:"Gateway" ([[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin never mind the title]]!)]] level is the standard VideoGame/MegaManX formula for the final level: shorter than most levels, the BossRush initiated halfway, and confronting Sigma as the Boss. [[spoiler:However, this Sigma is not even the real one. The final level is on the moon afterward.]]

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''Mega Man X8'', known as ''Rockman X8'' in Japan, is a video game developed by Capcom for the PlayStation2 console. It is the eighth game in the ''Mega Man X'' series and the most recently released game in that series. It was first released in North America on December 7, 2004. The PS2 version, as well as a PC iteration, were released in Japan and Europe the following year. It is the second and final game in the series to feature the bilingual.

Although ''X8'' uses 3D graphics like ''VideoGame/MegaManX7'', the development team chose not to opt for 3D gameplay. The game was met with a positive critical reception.

* Gigavolt Man-o-War

* Avalanche Yeti
* Optic Sunflower
* Burn Rooster
* Bamboo Pandamonium

* ShoutOut: One enemy has the [[{{Metroid}} Morph Ball]], blatantly lampshading the game's {{Metroidvania}} elements.
* TookALevelInBadass: Alia

** After defeating Burn Rooster, the stage does not end. Instead the lava begins to rise and our heroes must RiseToTheChallenge before reaching shelter and finishing the stage.

* PandaingToTheAudience: Bamboo Pandamonium. He's far from cute and cuddly though, being able to do heavy damage with his attacks.

* YourPrincessIsInAnotherCastle: [[spoiler:"Gateway" ([[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin never mind the title]]!)]] level is the standard VideoGame/MegaManX formula for the final level: shorter than most levels, the BossRush initiated halfway, and confronting Sigma as the Boss. [[spoiler:However, this Sigma is not even the real one. The final level is on the moon afterward.]]

* ArmorPiercingAttack: X's charge shot, Zero's 3-hit combo, and Axl's 8th bullet will stun a guarding enemy. You can flip over a [[MascotMook Mettool]] and hit its soft underbelly!

* PeninsulaOfPowerLevelling: the "Intermissions", particularly the one in Optic Sunflower's level, are perfect for Metal farming.

Mega Man X8, known as Rockman X8 in Japan, is a video game developed by Capcom for the PlayStation2 console. It is the eighth game in the Mega Man X series and the most recently released game in that series. It was first released in North America on December 7, 2004. The PS2 version, as well as a PC iteration, were released in Japan and Europe the following year. It is the second and final Mega Man X in the series to feature the bilingual.
The plot of Mega Man X8 focuses on the abduction of a next-generation "Reploid" from the construction site of a space elevator, and the subsequent pursuit of his captors. During the course of game play the motivations of these captors comes into focus, and it is up to the heroes, led by Mega Man X, to stop them. The gameplay of Mega Man X8 is similar to the other games in the series, in which the player must complete a series of stages. Defeating their bosses will earn that player character its special weapon.
Although Mega Man X8 uses 3D graphics like MegaManX7, the development team chose not to opt for 3D gameplay. The game was met with a positive critical reception.

* BigBad: Sigma as usual, [[spoiler: averted as Sigma is just a pawn for the real Big Bad, Lumine]]

* Expy: Alia looks quite similar to [[MegaManZero Ciel]]
* HijackedByGanon: [[spoiler: Sigma is reveled to be Lumine's puppet]]

* YourPrincessIsInAnotherCastle: [[spoiler:"Gateway" ([[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin never mind the title]]!)]] level is the standard VideoGame/MegaManX formula for the final level: shorter than most levels, the BossRush initiated halfway, and confronting Sigma as the Boss. [[spoiler:However, this Sigma is not even the real one. The final level is on the moon afterward]].

Mega Man X8, known as Rockman X8 in Japan, is a video game developed by Capcom for the PlayStation 2 console. It is the eighth game in the Mega Man X series and the most recently released game in that series. It was first released in North America on December 7, 2004. The PS2 version, as well as a PC iteration, were released in Japan and Europe the following year. It is the second and final Mega Man X in the series to feature the bilingual.

* WinBackTheCrowd: This game was back to form after the universally despised X7.

** [[spoiler: When you destroy a new-generation Reploid (during the boss re-fights or Copy Sigma), they will shift out of their shapeshifted form just long enough to explode]].

* WinTheCrowdBack: This game was back to form after the universally despised X7.

* HijackedByGanon: [[spiler: Sigma is reveled to be Lumine's puppet]]
* KilledForReal: [[spoiler: It is implied that this is the end of Sigma.]]

Although Mega Man X8 uses 3D graphics like Mega Man X7, the development team chose not to opt for 3D gameplay. The game was met with a positive critical reception.

* YourPrincessIsInAnotherCastle: [[spoiler:"Gateway" ([[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin never mind the title]]!)]] level is the standard VideoGame/MegaManX formula for the final level: shorter than most levels, the BossRush initiated halfway, and confronting Sigma as the Boss. [[spoiler:However, this Sigma is not even the real one. The final level is on the moon afterward]].

* BigBad: Sigma as usual, [[spoiler; averted as Sigma is just a pawn for the real Big Bad, Lumine]]