X-Men: Mutant Academy

X-Men: Mutant Academy
North American PlayStation cover art
Developers
PublisherActivision
DirectorTim Bradstock (GBC)
Designers
  • Tim Coode (GBC)
  • Daimion Pinnock (GBC)
Platforms
Release
  • NA: July 14, 2000
  • EU: August 11, 2000
GenreFighting
Modes

X-Men: Mutant Academy is a fighting game developed by Paradox Development published by Activision. It was released for PlayStation and Game Boy Color on July 14, 2000, as a tie-in to the film X-Men, which was released on the same date. A version for the Nintendo 64 had been in development prior to the game's release, but was ultimately cancelled.

Published by Activision, X-Men: Mutant Academy is a fighting game that uses six buttons: three buttons for punches and three for kicks, à la Street Fighter. Due to the success of the game, it was followed by two sequels: X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 and X-Men: Next Dimension. The game's characters can be played both with their comic book costumes and their costumes from the 2000 film X-Men. Characters not present in the film were given costumes of a similar design.