Comparison

MEGA MAN X vs SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

MEGA MAN X

Experience a classic action game with enhanced graphics and multiple gameplay modes. Challenge yourself with various difficulty levels, compete with others globally, and unlock numerous achievements. Power up your character with customizable upgrades and new weapons to overcome formidable foes.

Highlights
  • Enhanced Retina Display graphics
  • Two display modes (Regular and Full)
  • Three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard)
  • Ranking Mode with Score Attack, Time Race, Endless
  • 80 unlockable challenges
  • In-game upgrades and power-ups
  • Customizable BGM options
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The super masterpiece of the action game "MEGA MAN X” now powered up! With variety of weapons and reinforcing parts, break Sigma’s dark ambition down!! ◆Power-up points 1.【Supporting Retina Display!】 “MEGA MAN X”’s old graphic was localized! 2.【2 Display Modes!!】 In addition to “REGULAR MODE” which displays whole screen of the game, “FULL MODE,” which displays full iPhone display, is available! 3.【Three Difficulty Levels!】 Story Mode comes with Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty options. Easy places extra platforms in stages, so you won't fall to your death, and confident players looking for a challenge will feel right at home on Hard! 4.【Ranking Mode! (Function supporting Game Center)】 Compete with other players in Ranking Mode! Aim for the most points in Score Attack, rush to clear stages the fastest in Time Race, and see who can finish the most stages in Endless. Polish your skills and aim for the top! 5.【80 Challenges!! (Function supporting Game Center)】 20 challenges in the Opening Stage of “STORY MODE” (*1)!! There are 60 in following stages, so there are 80 challenges altogether! ※(*1) does not supports Game Center. 6.【Support Features to Help You Progress!】 Those who don't know where to find the upgrades in-game, or who just want to power up right away, can easily get upgrades through the Customizations screen! There are a range of support options, like Full Armor and All Weapons, to help you progress through the game smoother! Try discounted “Perfect Set” to be strongest! You can also change the BGM to the arranged versions to give the game a different feel! Note: Support features and arranged BGM are paid content. ------------ ◆Operating Methods Move・・・・・Direction button Shot・・・Attack button Jump・・・Jump button Change Weapon・・・Change Weapon button on the right top Quick Change・・・Try touching the top of the game screen! And scroll your finger right and left then let it go; you can change the weapon quick and easy! Dismounting Ride Armor・・・Tap the icon on the right top ------------ [Important Notes] Please see [Supported OS and Devices] in the lower part of the following link. https://www.capcom-games.com/product/en-us/megamanx-app/?t=openv Note: We cannot guarantee the app’s performance or offer refunds if you use a device not listed as compatible.

About

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

Experience a classic military action game from 1998, featuring mercenaries battling a massive corporation. Enjoy branching paths, vehicle combat, and modern conveniences like quick saves and customizable controls.

Highlights
  • Military action gameplay
  • Branching paths for player choice
  • Vehicle combat integration
  • Quick save/load functionality
  • Virtual pad customization
  • Online ranking modes
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NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !! And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day. [Game introduction] SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad is a military action game released by SNK in 1998. Four mercenaries have risen up to thwart the ambitions of a massive corporation. In addition to a main attack, weapon, and jump abilities, vehicles have also been added to the gameplay, which together with branching paths give the player the ultimate freedom in choosing how they will take on stages. [Recommendation OS] iOS 13 and above ©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.

Screenshots

MEGA MAN X4 screens
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad at 100% against MEGA MAN X's 57%. SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). MEGA MAN X's advantage is ratings volume (846 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MEGA MAN X costs $4.99 and SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad $3.99 up front. MEGA MAN X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEGA MAN X has 846 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of MEGA MAN X's written reviews are positive against 100% of SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MEGA MAN X versus SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEGA MAN XSHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.1 (846 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings846 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 16 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#105 — better#196
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB158 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCAPCOMSNK CORPORATION

Customer experience

MEGA MAN X

All ratings839 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews365 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative31.2%

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MEGA MAN X

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to obtain certain items/achievements
  • Choppy frame rate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Widescreen/full-screen support
  • Ability to switch to original graphics
  • Porting of other Mega Man X games

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MEGA MAN X

One-time6
  • All Health Boosts$0.99
  • All Subtanks$0.99
  • Full Armor$1.99
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  • All Weapons$1.99
  • Arranged BGMs$2.99
  • Complete Set$3.99
None

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEGA MAN X free?
MEGA MAN X costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad free?
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MEGA MAN X or SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad?
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad is rated higher. MEGA MAN X averages 4.1 out of 5 from 846 ratings, while SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do MEGA MAN X or SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad have ads?
Neither MEGA MAN X nor SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEGA MAN X or SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad?
MEGA MAN X ships an update every 16 months, and SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad every 27 months. Most recently, MEGA MAN X was updated on October 30, 2026 and SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, MEGA MAN X or SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad?
MEGA MAN X currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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