Play X-men - Destiny Online

X-Men: Destiny came out on the Nintendo DS in 2011, published by Activision. It was part of that late-era DS lineup where licensed games were still common, but you never knew if you were getting something decent or just a quick cash-in. This one sits somewhere in the middle, a side-scrolling action game that tries to capture the feel of the X-Men universe without the budget of a console release.

You control one of three new mutants, each with a unique power set, and fight through levels filled with enemies like the Purifiers. The main goal is to uncover a conspiracy threatening both mutants and humans, which involves moving screen by screen, beating up groups of foes, and occasionally facing a larger boss. Your character gains experience to level up and unlock new abilities, and you can find or buy equipment to modify your stats. The combat is straightforward, relying on combos and special attacks, though it can feel repetitive after a while. The pacing is fairly quick, and the difficulty isn't too punishing, making it an accessible pick-up-and-play experience. It feels like a competent, if unremarkable, portable brawler that gets the job done.