X-Perts is a side-scrolling action beat ’em up released in 1996 for the Sega Genesis. Serving as a spin-off to Sega’s fighting game Eternal Champions, the story follows ninja operative Shadow Yamoto and her team as they infiltrate an underwater facility taken over by terrorists. The game stands out for its use of pre-rendered 3D character models and a multi-character system where you must switch between operatives to complete hacking objectives and fight off enemies.
How to Play
You must explore the complex, fight enemies, and have your operatives hack data terminals before the global time limit expires. Since this is a Sega Genesis game, the default controls use the D-pad (mapped to the arrow keys) for movement. The A, B, and C buttons (mapped to Z, X, and C on your keyboard) are used for kicking, punching, and jumping, while Start (Enter) pauses the game and lets you switch between characters.
Tips
- Manage your team: You cannot just play as Shadow the whole time. You must constantly switch between your three operatives to keep them safe and ensure they are hacking terminals.
- Keep moving: The game is strictly timed. Don’t get bogged down trying to defeat every single enemy; focus on securing the terminals to complete your primary objectives.
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