Ex-Mutants (USA, Europe)
Ex-Mutants (USA, Europe): Genesis Beat em Up
You pick one of several mutant characters, each with unique abilities, and fight through five stages against a variety of enemies. The core gameplay involves walking from left to right, punching and kicking foes, and using special mutant powers. You can also pick up weapons like pipes and knives to deal extra damage. Each level ends with a boss fight that requires pattern recognition and quick reflexes. The game does not have a save feature, so you must finish it in one sitting.
For fans of 16-bit beat 'em ups, Ex-Mutants is a competent entry that captures the dark, gritty tone of early '90s comics. It's not as polished as classics like Streets of Rage, but it offers solid action and a unique visual style. The mutant powers add a layer of strategy, and the comic book panels between stages are a nice touch. If you enjoy obscure licensed games or want to see how Malibu's Shattered Earth universe translated to pixels, this one is worth a look.
How to Play Ex-Mutants (USA, Europe) Online
When you start the game, you'll see a title screen. Press Enter to proceed. On the character select screen, use the D-Pad to highlight one of the four mutants, then press X to choose. Each character has different stats for strength, speed, and special power. After selecting, you'll begin in the first stage, a ruined city street.
The core loop is simple: walk to the right, beat up enemies that come at you, and avoid taking too much damage. Use the S button for a basic punch or kick, and hold a direction while pressing S for a different attack. Press X to jump, and combine it with S for a jumping attack. You can also pick up weapons by walking over them; press S to swing them. Your mutant power is activated by pressing Z (Y button) - use it sparingly as it drains your energy bar. Defeat all enemies in a section to unlock the path forward. At the end of each stage, a boss appears. Learn their patterns and find openings to attack.
Watch your health bar at the top of the screen. If it empties, you lose a life. You have a limited number of continues (usually three). There are no checkpoints, so if you lose all lives, you have to restart the entire game. Collect health pickups and power-ups that drop from broken objects or defeated enemies. The game can be tough, so memorizing enemy placement and using your mutant power wisely is key.
Ex-Mutants (USA, Europe) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Z: C button
- A: X button (6-button pad)
- Q: Y button (6-button pad)
- E: Z button (6-button pad)
- Enter: Start / Mode
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