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I picked up X-Men: The Official Game for the Game Boy Advance back in 2006. It was developed by WayForward Technologies, a studio known for solid handheld titles during that period. This was a time when movie tie-in games were common, and this one arrived alongside the film X-Men: The Last Stand, fitting right into the library of action platformers on the system.

You control Wolverine, Iceman, and Nightcrawler, switching between them to use their specific powers. Wolverine slashes through enemies with his claws, Iceman shoots projectiles and can freeze foes, and Nightcrawler can teleport short distances to navigate past obstacles. The main objective is to fight through levels, defeating Sentinels and other enemies across various locations. The gameplay involves screen by screen exploration, combat, and some light platforming. The pacing is fairly straightforward, though the difficulty can spike during certain enemy encounters. Playing it feels like a condensed, handheld version of a larger console brawler.