Mega Man X is simply one of my favorite video games of all time. It's simple Mega Man action. It's all the same, yet drastically different. The Mega Man X series takes place a century after the original Mega Man series, introducing us to a darker, grittier, and more mature Mega Man world. The game takes place in the year 21XX, where machines called Reploids live alongside humans. Where did the Reploids come from? A century ago, brilliant scientist Dr. Thomas Light created Mega Man X, the first robot with the ability to think for itself. However, fearing that X will choose a path of evil, Light locked his project away in a capsule, where his mind will be tested for years to see if he is ready for the world. However, the time it would take for the capsule to perform X's tests would surpass Light's lifespan, leaving X asleep for a century, until archaeologist Dr. Cain found X. Studying his blueprints, Cain created replicas of X, called Reploids. However, they were all imperfect. Some of them went berserk, or rather "Maverick." This led to the finding of the Maverick Hunters, led by a reploid named Sigma, who was thought to have been immune to going Maverick. X joins the Maverick Hunters, befriending a mysterious reploid named Zero. However, one day, Sigma goes Maverick, and the duo must stop Sigma's evil ways. The run and shoot mechanics of Mega Man are the exact same, though what's different, are the amount of items you can find. Hidden items include Heart Tanks which increase your maximum health, Sub-Tanks which you can fill health in just in case you're in a tight spot, and the Light Capsules, where a recording of Dr. Light will give X an enhancement to his parts, making him stronger. The 8 Robot Masters mechanic is also back, though the term Robot Master is now Maverick. The game is good basic fun. The story is simple, and is a step up from the classic Mega Man games. The animations and visuals are stunning. Just the animation of X running makes my jaw drop in amazement from how detailed it is. The sound effects and score are also brilliant. Many memorable songs include Zero's Theme, Storm Eagle's Base, the Central Highway Intro Stage, and the Boss Battle. This is one of those games that you could just play over and over again because it's so fun! Simple as that. Overall, the game is just amazing, breathtaking, and stunning. What more could you ask from a video game?