Mega Man ZX

Players collect Biometals—Model X, Model Z, Model H, Model L, Model F, and Model P—that let protagonist Vent or Aile transform into forms inspired by classic Mega Man characters. Each model grants distinct weapons and mobility, such as Model Z's saber or Model H's dual blades and flight. You can also perform Biomatches that combine models into more powerful forms like Model ZX.

Mega Man ZX is set roughly two hundred years after the events of the Mega Man Zero series and was developed by Inti Creates, the same studio behind the Zero games. Model Z explicitly references Zero, and lore ties connect the two timelines closely. However, ZX stands as its own sub-series with a self-contained story.

Yes, at the start of the game you choose between Vent (male) or Aile (female), and this choice affects some dialogue but not the core gameplay. The two characters have slightly different story cutscenes and motivations. Both share the same Biometal abilities and level progression.

Unlike traditional linear Mega Man stage select screens, ZX features an open world map that you navigate between missions, displayed on the DS touchscreen. Players explore interconnected areas to find transport stations that unlock fast travel. This structure was a departure from the stage-select format of earlier Mega Man titles.