Man, X4 is so easy with X compared to Zero...

[Coq_Pwner]

It's insane.

Is it just me? As soon as you get the Buster upgrade you just breeze through the entire thing, Even the last Sigma, which I find a nightmare as Zero was a complete pushover and I barely had to use a single sub-tank with X on my first try. Feels like most bosses were designed with Zero in mind and it makes them a cakewalk with X, who can just blast them from far away.

[Datau]

Spark Mandrill syndrome is one of those things the X series seldom managed to get "right". Weapons weaknesses can turn even challenging bosses like Magma Dragoon into a pathetically easy battle. Let's not forget that we also get a 50% damage reduction from the armor, another advantage of X over Zero.

[Leandro]

Yeah.

X special weapons are preety overpower. You get double armor, infinite ammo, and can easily stun-loop the bosses.

Zero can only stun a few of the bosses. For the others, you need dash, jump and patience.

But I felt no difference on Sigma. Gunner Sigma was harder to shoot than to slash.

Originally posted by Datau:

Spark Mandrill syndrome is one of those things the X series seldom managed to get "right". Weapons weaknesses can turn even challenging bosses like Magma Dragoon into a pathetically easy battle. Let's not forget that we also get a 50% damage reduction from the armor, another advantage of X over Zero.

I've read this twice now. What is this "Mandrill Syndrome"?

[McRomR]

Bruh, agreed. Back in the time when the Dev Team making the game, they decided to do a "higher deifficulty version" of the game, then Zero episode was born. He was less powerful than the X3 version with basically his saber and a few remote special weapon, even with the Dark Armor.

[XZero]

Originally posted by lsalmagicoutinho:

Originally posted by Datau:

Spark Mandrill syndrome is one of those things the X series seldom managed to get "right". Weapons weaknesses can turn even challenging bosses like Magma Dragoon into a pathetically easy battle. Let's not forget that we also get a 50% damage reduction from the armor, another advantage of X over Zero.

I've read this twice now. What is this "Mandrill Syndrome"?

I was wondering that too.

Now that I see what they said here: "Weapons weaknesses can turn even challenging bosses like Magma Dragoon into a pathetically easy battle."
It must be that, because you can stunlock Spark Mandrill with his weakness until he dies.
Right after he stops being stunned by his weakness, his invulnerability has worn off, so stun him again...

[Datau]

Originally posted by lsalmagicoutinho:

I've read this twice now. What is this "Mandrill Syndrome"?

Basically, what XZero has already said. :)

Spark Mandrill is a particularly egregious example of poor game balance: in Megaman X1, it was so bad that one could destroy him (it?) with his weakness while standing still. Completely.

[Lariria]

I...

Wow this is like the exact opposite of my experience. Zero's incredibly DPS and better movement option(Double jump beats hover almost any time) and amazing jump slash once you get the upgrade...

[Zeraki]

I felt that way when I was younger and first got X4 back in the late 90's.

He's got a bit of a skill ceiling, but once you learn how to use him he's an absolute beast. I'm actually better with Zero and prefer to play him over X these days.

[Komm, süßer Tod]

Defeating Coronel with Zero is where real men are formed.

[Praise the Sun]

please help with this


https://steamcommunity.com/app/743890/discussions/0/1744469078238428958/

[Billon]

Allow me to correct your mistake:
"Man, X4 is so easy. PERIOD."

[neon.wir]

X is basically the game's Easy Mode.

[vegitotssj3]

using zero super slash technique will make the game easier.

[plzhavmercy]

X4 and X5 both state that Zero is for more experienced players.

If you want to play as X and challenge yourself, just don't collect any 4rth armor pieces. Or, if you REALLY have something to prove, don't collect any heart tanks either.

[NeoRizer]

Seriously? I always found it way easier to beat as Zero... must just be my play style.

I always had way more trouble beating the game as X than as Zero, especially Sigma... Zero wrecks him so much faster than X.

[Naoya]

Originally posted by Pumpin' Rabbit Express:

Defeating Coronel with Zero is where real men are formed.

I'd agree, if Colonel had a hitbox on his sword when he sends his projectiles. But since he doesn't, Zero can literally just stand in front of him and slash over and over.