X-Men: Next Dimension

X-Men: Next Dimension for PlayStation 2, released in 2002, is a 3D fighting game developed by Paradox Development and published by Activision. Based on the popular Marvel Comics franchise, the game features a roster of iconic X-Men heroes and villains, including Wolverine, Cyclops, Magneto, Storm, and many others. Unlike traditional fighting games, Next Dimension incorporates interactive, multi-tiered arenas where battles can transition between environments mid-fight, adding cinematic flair to the action. The game offers a story mode inspired by the X-Men comics, along with versus and arcade modes for head-to-head combat. While its mechanics were sometimes considered unpolished compared to other fighting titles of its era, it stood out for its large character selection and faithful representation of the X-Men universe on the PS2.