Although the game starts off easy, the challenge quickly ramps up, and players will find their characters being defeated more frequently. While this is frustrating, players can set the amount of continues they receive, even giving themselves an unlimited amount to get started. That way, if defeated, they can jump right back into the game. As they get better, players can set the continues lower and lower to up the challenge. By sticking to it and remaining positive, players will soon be able to finish the game using less and less continues.

Furthermore, each character can use a special Mutant Power in addition to standard kicks and punches. Mutant Powers range from Cyclops' Beam to a Colossus' Earthquake, and can usually destroy any basic enemy upon impact. However, despite being powerful, these attacks are costly as they will remove three health points with each use. If players do not control the impulse to use these powers, they could end up in danger with too little health left. Good players will use the Mutant Power only in tough situations, refraining from using the powerful attacks excessively.

Self-Awareness

Understanding our own actions, thoughts and feelings.

X-Men: The Arcade Game is most fun when experienced with multiple players because it encourages all members to work together. Players will need to function as a team when battling enemies, whether that be by choosing specific targets to attack together, or by splitting health items when one player is more damaged than the other. If a stronger player does not help a weaker player, both may be overcome by mobs of enemies.