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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Capcom}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Capcom}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Rozner Labs|DOS}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Rozner Labs|DOS}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|XLSoft|Windows}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom|DOS (North America)}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GameBank|Windows (Japan)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|CYBERFRONT Corporation|Windows (Japan)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 10, 1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 10, 1995}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 24, 1996}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|mega-man-x| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|mega-man-x|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Platform}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Robot }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Anime, Pixel art }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Mega Man X }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| + | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= | ||
| + | |hltb = 5843 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 1334 | ||
|strategywiki = Mega Man X | |strategywiki = Mega Man X | ||
| − | |||
|wikipedia = Mega Man X (video game) | |wikipedia = Mega Man X (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' {{note|Known as '''''Rockman X''''' (Japanese: {{lang|ja|ロックマンX}}) in Japan.}} is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:side view}} {{Glossary:scrolling}} {{Glossary:platform}} game developed and published by [[Company:Capcom|Capcom]]. It is the first entry in the ''[[Series:Mega Man X|Mega Man X]]'' series. |
| − | ''' | + | |release history = Originally released on [[Emulation:SNES|SNES]] in 1993, the game was ported to DOS by [[Company:Rozner Labs|Rozner Labs]] and released by Capcom USA on March 10, 1995 in North America. The DOS version was used as the basis for the Windows version, developed by [[Company:XLsoft|XLsoft]] and released by [[Company:GameBank|GameBank]] on May 25, 1996 in Japan. [[Company:CYBERFRONT Corporation|CYBERFRONT Corporation]] later re-released the game at lower price with GameBank's permission. |
| − | + | ||
| + | |current state = The Windows version cannot be run on modern Windows OS from Windows Vista onward, even with the compatibility mode setting. The original SNES version was later included in ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection]]''. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | DOS, Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | ===Better Music Mod=== | + | ===Better Music Mod (DOS version)=== |
| − | Replacing MIDI music with a better and more faithful one based on SNES music can be found [https://www. | + | Replacing MIDI music with a better and more faithful one based on SNES music can be found [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=830206 here] ([https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2194-mega-man-x-better-music-mod/ PCGW mirror]). |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\}} | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\MMX.OPT}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\}} | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\}} | ||
| + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\MMX.GMS}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Mmxopt.png|In-game general settings.}} | {{Image|Mmxopt.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Not including movement key which is defaulted to arrows |
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| + | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| + | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |steam input api = unknown |
| − | | | + | |steam input api notes = |
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = true | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Windows version having black screen after launching the game in Windows XP=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Black screen after launching the game in Windows XP|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | When executing the game in Windows XP, it is not able to display anything other than black screen. | ||
| + | #Right click <code>RMX.exe</code> in <code>{{p|game}}</code> | ||
| + | #Choose '''Properties''' | ||
| + | #Select '''Compatibility''' tab | ||
| + | #Tick the '''Run in compatibility mode''' checkbox and set it to '''Windows 95''' | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | ===Windows version unable to execute on Windows 10=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game is not executable due to missing 320 x 200 resolution display mode. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |wing = | ||
| + | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = |
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 4.0 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel i486 |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 4 MB |
|minHD = | |minHD = | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = VGA compatible |
|minVRAM = | |minVRAM = | ||
|minDX = | |minDX = | ||
| + | |minother = 2x CD-ROM drive | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 95 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel i486 66 MHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 6 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = 640 x 480 with 8-bit colors resolution | ||
| + | |minother = CD-ROM drive | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 07:20, 5 July 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Capcom | |
| DOS | Rozner Labs |
| Windows | XLSoft |
| Publishers | |
| DOS (North America) | Capcom |
| Windows (Japan) | GameBank |
| Windows (Japan) | CYBERFRONT Corporation |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | March 10, 1995 |
| Windows | May 24, 1996 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Platform |
| Vehicles | Robot |
| Art styles | Anime, Pixel art |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Mega Man X |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Subseries of Mega Man | |
| Mega Man X | 1995 |
| Mega Man X3 | 1997 |
| Rockman X Math Whirlwind | 1998 |
| Mega Man X4 | 1998 |
| Mega Man X5 | 2002 |
| Mega Man X6 | 2003 |
| Rockman X7 | 2004 |
| Mega Man X8 | 2005 |
| Mega Man X Legacy Collection | 2018 |
| Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 | 2018 |
| Rockman X Dive | 2021 |
| Mega Man X Dive Offline | 2023 |
Mega Man X [Note 1] is a singleplayer side view scrolling platform game developed and published by Capcom. It is the first entry in the Mega Man X series.
Originally released on SNES in 1993, the game was ported to DOS by Rozner Labs and released by Capcom USA on March 10, 1995 in North America. The DOS version was used as the basis for the Windows version, developed by XLsoft and released by GameBank on May 25, 1996 in Japan. CYBERFRONT Corporation later re-released the game at lower price with GameBank's permission.
The Windows version cannot be run on modern Windows OS from Windows Vista onward, even with the compatibility mode setting. The original SNES version was later included in Mega Man X Legacy Collection.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Essential improvements
Better Music Mod (DOS version)
Replacing MIDI music with a better and more faithful one based on SNES music can be found here (PCGW mirror).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\ |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\MMX.OPT[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\ |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\MMX.GMS[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
- No save game cloud syncing information; you can edit this page to add it.
Video
In-game general settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | Game speed is tied to framerate | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Not including movement key which is defaulted to arrows | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio | ||
| General MIDI audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Japanese |
Issues fixed
Windows version having black screen after launching the game in Windows XP
| Black screen after launching the game in Windows XP |
|---|
|
When executing the game in Windows XP, it is not able to display anything other than black screen.
|
Issues unresolved
Windows version unable to execute on Windows 10
- The game is not executable due to missing 320 x 200 resolution display mode.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 4.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | VGA compatible | |
| Other | 2x CD-ROM drive | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 66 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 640 x 480 with 8-bit colors resolution | |
| Other | CD-ROM drive | |
Notes
- ↑ Known as Rockman X (Japanese: ロックマンX) in Japan.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).