Head Parts I - X will create a force field while jumping that can damage enemies and can also destroy certain ceilings with this attack.X will freeze on the ground or in mid-air when he fires the level 3 charged shot. The new level 3 charge shot is a powerful blue laser (similar to the attack used in X's version of the Double Attack) that can strike through multiple enemies at once, breaking their defenses and dealing damage to them at the same time. Buster Parts I - All shots will be upgraded by one charge level.However, if X is switched back before all the red energy bars are recovered, those bars will be lost permamently. All the life energy bars lost will turn red and are recoverable if X is switched with his reserve Hunter to recover all his damage. Body Parts I - Damage done to X is halved with the elimination of recoil from the damage.Jump height will now be the same as Zero's Double Jump, making X accessible to ledges in places where Zero is needed to gain access to. Foot Parts I - X's jumping height is doubled, allowing X to reach higher places where he won't be able to reach normally.Icarus Armor - An armor system that focuses on attack power and aerial abilities.Unlike previous armors where usage of those Giga Abilities permanently drains the weapon energy, the weapon energy can be recharged over time whenever X is the main Hunter for the mission. Having a complete single-colored set of parts in the Neutral Armor will grant X an armor system with glowing parts, which also unlocks the Giga Ability of that specific armor (usable by pressing the Special Weapon button whenever X isn't equipped with any Special Weapons, or by selecting the Giga Ability in the Sub Screen). However, it is the basis for other armors, having the ability to mix and match parts of the Icarus Armor (I Parts) and Hermes Armor (H Parts) to give the Neutral Armor a customized mix of individual abilities. The armor itself gives X no enhancements on its own. To encourage you to return to completed levels, "intermission" sub-quests offer up new objectives in previously-cleared stages.The Neutral Armor ( ニュートラルアーマー, Neutral Armor ) is the standard armor set from Mega Man X8, obtained in the first Light Capsule found alongside a part for the Icarus Armor or Hermes Armor. Each stage offers plenty of gameplay variety, from traditional side-scrolling platform action, to 3D 'depth-scrolling' areas and even vehicle-based missions.
Defeating Reploids in each area will build our heroes' skills, increasing your chances of making it all the through to Sigma.
Megaman X8 offers much greater freedom than its predecessors did, not only allowing you to complete the game's 12 stages in any order you like, but also as often as you like.
Having already ravaged much of Earth, Sigma has now corrupted the advanced robot Reploids created by the survivors to help them rebuild their homes and its down to Megaman X and his two allies to take them out and save humanity. Capcom's most enduring star Megaman and his two faithful allies Zero and Axl return in a brand new adventure that promises the deepest, most feature-packed outing for the Blue Bomber yet! Our heroic trio's latest enemy is Sigma, an evil cyborg bent on destroying the entire human race.