X-Men 2: Clone Wars - Gameplay

Gameplay

The game begins with a cold open; the first level begins as soon as the game is turned on with a random character (depending on the direction the player pressed the controller). After one stage, the level ends allowing players to switch out characters. The title screen and credits roll only after completing the first level.

Each character has a "mutant power attack" which can be used in fighting. Unlike the preceding game, there is no energy bar that limits the amount of mutant power attacks a player can use. Some of the mutant attacks can be charged to a greater effect by holding down the power button. The attacks are increased in power when the character has nine or ten bars of health and can perform different functions if the character is in the air.

In addition to these powers, each character has various lesser skills, maneuvers, and quirks that makes gameplay a different experience with each (see above). These powers can be used to reach hidden health (which is in the shape of a double helix) or as a shortcut. The game begins with 8 lives (meaning 9 attempts) that are shared by all characters and no way to gain more.