X-Men is set in the Murderworld amusement arcade, where Marvel's X-Men comic-book characters are trapped. The story begins with a bundled comic that explains how Magneto and Arcade have kidnapped Professor X, and it's up to the loyal X-Men to rescue him.
The gameplay requires a mix of action and adventuring skills as the player searches for a device to stop Magneto. With over 500 scenes of combat and action, the game demands strategy and quick thinking.
Players can switch between the X-Men at any time, using their special abilities such as Wolverine's claws or Nightcrawler's teleportation. Other regular X-Men characters also appear in the game, each with their own unique powers.
The player must manage power and energy levels by pressing the space bar to access a panel of icons that allow interaction with objects and use of special powers.