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X-Perts came out for the Sega Genesis in 1996, a time when the 16-bit era was still going strong. Sega published it, and it was one of those later releases that tried to squeeze a bit more out of the hardware. You play as a member of a special forces team, and the game is set in a science fiction universe where you are sent to investigate a research facility that has gone silent.

You control your character through side-scrolling levels, moving screen by screen to clear areas of enemies and environmental hazards. Your main goal is to explore the complex, find key items to unlock new sections, and ultimately uncover what happened. The gameplay involves run-and-gun shooting, but you also have a limited ability to pilot small mechs, which changes your firepower and durability. You can switch between different characters, each with their own specialized weapons, to handle specific obstacles. The pacing is methodical, as you often backtrack to use newly acquired items, and the difficulty can be unforgiving with precise platforming required. Navigating the industrial corridors and outer space sections feels tense and isolating, making each cleared room a small victory.