The third and final Mega Man X game for Super NES features two playable characters and twice the number of secret items to collect. Mega Man X is joined by fellow Maverick hunter Zero this time around, who is playable in areas outside of boss fights. Located throughout many of the side-scrolling stages are heart tanks, health sub-tanks, and four types of part upgrades: helmet, leg, armor, and weapon. Also available to discover are four types of specialization chips and four suits of temporary, powered-up armor. The action otherwise follows the familiar blueprint of the sci-fi series, with eight themed stages filled with robotic minions to shoot down. Acquire each Maverick's signature weapon in preparation for the final encounter with the evil Sigma.