Rockman X4

If you want to experience the absolute peak of the series' transition into the 32-bit era, Rockman X4 is the gold standard. Released in 1997 for the Sony PlayStation, this was the first title in the "X" saga built from the ground up for CD-ROM hardware, and it shows. It’s legendary for its fluid, anime-inspired sprites and the introduction of fully animated FMV cutscenes that brought the world of the Maverick Hunters to life like never before. This is the game that truly defined the dual-protagonist system, letting you choose between X’s tactical shooting and Zero’s high-risk, high-reward saber combat right from the start. A quintessential PlayStation masterpiece, this Japanese import is an essential foundation for any serious Rockman collection.