X-Man (video game)
| X-Man | |
|---|---|
 Cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Universal Gamex |
| Publisher(s) | Universal Gamex |
| Designer(s) | Alan Roberts |
| Programmer(s) | H.K. Poon |
| Platform(s) | Atari 2600 |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | Adult, Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
X-Man is a pornographic video game made for the Atari 2600 by Universal Gamex, designed by Alan Roberts and programmed by H. K. Poon.[1] This game was released in 1983. It has nothing to do with the similarly named Marvel's comic book series entitled X-Men.[2]
It is the only title made by Universal Gamex. It had faced protest from women’s groups when it was first released, and most retailers declined to carry it - or if they did, buyers had to be 18 years old to purchase the game, or it was kept under-the-counter. It could also be purchased via mail order, and an ad inviting such purchases appeared in at least one gaming magazine - a full-page ad can be found in the July 1983 issue of Videogaming Illustrated. Consequently, as of 2014, it is very hard to find the game in NTSC format; however, the game in PAL format is easier to source.[3]
There have been reports that there are only twenty to forty-five cartridges in existence.
Gameplay
In the game, the player controls a naked man in a labyrinth. The objective is to reach the door at the center of the labyrinth avoiding scissors, crabs or teeth. Clearing the challenge, the player enters a bonus stage simulating a sexual intercourse between a man and a woman.
References
External links
- AtariAge:X-Man, with box/cartridge and other information
- X-Man at MobyGames
- X-Man can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive