'Mega Man X' now available for iPhone, iPod touch

By Hector Cortez Dec 24, 2011, 7:19 GMT

Mega Man X is now available on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch.

Capcom has announced that Mega Man X is now available on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. The new version includes optimized graphics, difficulty options, rankings and more.

Mega Man X is takes advantage of the iPhone’s Retina display and can be displayed in Regular Format or in a Full Mode that utilizes the entire screen. A customize option provides quick access to standard game setting changes and special iOS device-only cheat moves. These include auto-fire, auto-charge and auto-ladder latch-on which offer helpful shortcuts to aid players in progressing through the game. Also to help action game newcomers, an Easy Mode features added platforms that make level progression much more accessible, while Normal Mode allows more skilled gamers to enjoy the game in its true form.

Mega Man X also supports Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements. The Story Mode allows playthrough of the main game with the added layer of 80 challenges that can be achieved. In Ranking Mode, players aim for high scores and measure their results against others.

Mega Man X is available for $4.99/£2.99/€3.99/¥450 from the App Store.