"Mega Man X" has been widely acclaimed by critics since its release. Gaming magazines in the United States and Europe including "Electronic Gaming Monthly" ("EGM"), "GamePro", "Game Players", "Nintendo Power", "Super Play", and the German version of "Total!" consistently lauded the game's visuals, audio, control, and overall gameplay. "Game Players" summarized "Mega Man X" as "a near-perfect cart with classic gameplay, excellent graphics and sound and tons of hidden items and power-ups". "Nintendo Power" stated that the game had "great control and fun" along with "challenging play".