AlyssonDaPaz's 16-bit Mega Man X8 demake recently launched to positive reception, though many fans expressed a strong desire for more playable characters beyond X. In response, a user named Zashiko is developing a mod to add Axl to the game.
Although still a work-in-progress, a version of the patch is available on the X8 Demake Mod Discord server. Once installed, players can enjoy a fully playable 16-bit Axl, complete with all his abilities from the original game, including multi-directional shots and the Copy Shot, which works on Mechaniloids as well as Reploids. You can see him in action in the video above!
For updates and future releases, you can follow the mod’s progress on the Discord server.
This was a great fangame. Amazing work overall. I especially liked the way the boss fights and weapons were updated. The stage designs were also overall better, but I would say the satisfaction I had playing the game was only slightly more than when I played the original X8. As far as modding goes, I think what I would be most interested in is a new 16-bit demade soundtrack.
ReplyDeleteHmmm... I like the sound of that...
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I like the sound of this... Stay tuned
DeleteWith the model kit, and now finally getting to be in a good game, this almost feels like an impromptu “Year of Axl.” Not complaining.
ReplyDeleteIt's kind of frustrating that Capcom makes a generally well received X series character with Axl and they have done nothing with him since 2004 or 2005. The model kit though, I'd have to say is pretty cool. This mod so far looks well done, I'm glad the fans are still making Mega Man games and mods.
DeleteMy boi Axl getting some love, hopefully someone will make a Zero mod
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it'll happen in the next few months, someone will add Zero.
DeleteIf the developer of the game recreated X8 1-1 to the ps2 rather than keeping the same formula as x1-x3
ReplyDeleteThe developer wasn't going for the later style, he wanted to make it in a "what if" x1-3 style so i'm not sure what your complaint is about.
DeleteNow we just need Zero, and then the operators as skins for the main trio. Then this will feel complete.
ReplyDeleteThat’s cool. The option is nice, though I prefer X. Hopefully Zero will be added and they can take some liberties with the story to add more to it. I prefer the X1-X3 aesthetic. Honestly, I’d like to see all the games like this. Unfortunately, it seems like even if the creator could with the time, he doesn’t seem interested.
ReplyDeleteI'm also more into the x1-3 aesthetic, it would be interesting to see x4,5,6,7 done up in the same style.
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