X-men Next Dimension

The game features an extensive combo system, including normal chains, air juggles, and air launchers. Beside the basic blocking system, characters have various counter-attacks available, specific to the type of attack the player is countering. In addition to standard attacks, the player can execute super attacks by pressing two punch or kick buttons simultaneously.

The stages are rendered in 3D; unlike in most fighting games, many stages consist of multiple screens. The player can choose to move between these screens; kicking the opponent out of the current screen also leads to a location change. Most of the versions include several game modes: Story Mode, Arcade Mode, Versus Mode, Survival Mode, Team Mode, and Practice Mode.

The GameCube version contains two exclusive modes, while the Xbox version features an extra stage and the ability to play as Pyro. Players can choose from up to twenty-four available characters, including various types of super attacks with different levels of power.