Mega Man ZX Shippuden the Video Game

Mega Man ZX Shippuden is the 2016 video game for the Nintendo 3DS and was released on the 2017 and is based on the anime series. The original game was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan in December 2016 and was released in North America by Nintendo in July 2017.

Plot
The Plot of the game takes place before the events of the game and all away to the Eggman Empire Saga.

Gameplay
Mega Man ZX Shippuden generally follows the plot of the anime series although some allowances were made to adapt the story to suit an action game. Paul Gekko's abilities are similar to those in previous Mega Man games, such as running, jumping, and a chargeable arm cannon named the "X-Buster". The game also features several vehicle-based levels in which the player takes control of an X-Wing. Most of the stages consist of run and gun and platforming gameplay, with several different upgrades available to the standard blaster weapon. Paul Gekko can also wield a lightsaber after acquiring it from Girouette. The player cans reenacting Paul Gekko's Death Star trench run to destroy the Death Star, with Paul von Schroeder confronting the player in his Galactic Eggman Fleet.

The player initially begins with only Model X, but upon obtaining Model Z, Model X is used to fuse with the other Biometals. This is called Double Megamerge (Double R.O.C.K. On in the Japanese version). At this point, Model X can no longer be used alone for the rest of the game, until after it is unlocked by completing the game with both characters in normal or hard mode. Biometals of the Four Guardians from the Mega Man Zero series are found throughout the game, and these are the only Biometals that can be upgraded with Energy Crystals. These four Biometals use the touch screen in various ways. A seventh Biometal, a special one called Model O, or Model Omega, is available after completing the game and fulfilling certain requirements.

Reception
Mega Man ZX Shippuden garnered positive reviews from most sources, garnering a Metacritic score of 76 out of 100. Similar to Mega Man Zero, Mega Man ZX was compared to the original Mega Man series. Its high level of difficulty was enjoyed by some, but criticized by others. Its gameplay presentation and level designs were praised. Low points in reviews were the confusing world map and frustrating difficulty level.