http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/megamanx8/review.html
6.3
Is Mega Man X8 a more playable game than X7 was? Sure, absolutely. Is Mega Man X8 particularly fun? No, not really. The shift back to the gameplay style that reigned during the golden era of Mega Man doesn't work to the game's advantage, and, as a whole, the game is beset by so much frustration and banality that it's difficult to recommend. If you're on the hunt for an old-school Mega Man experience, go grab a copy of Mega Man Anniversary Collection, as it will serve you far better than X8.
6.3
Is Mega Man X8 a more playable game than X7 was? Sure, absolutely. Is Mega Man X8 particularly fun? No, not really. The shift back to the gameplay style that reigned during the golden era of Mega Man doesn't work to the game's advantage, and, as a whole, the game is beset by so much frustration and banality that it's difficult to recommend. If you're on the hunt for an old-school Mega Man experience, go grab a copy of Mega Man Anniversary Collection, as it will serve you far better than X8.