Mega Man X7 is the seventh game in Capcom's Mega Man X series. The story takes place in the 22nd century, during a time when Maverick crime is increasingly disrupting daily life. X has retired, and the focus swings to Axl, a member of Red Alert who has defected from the group and is now being pursued. The gameplay mechanics are similar to those from previous games in the series, though several features have changed, the most notable being the addition of 3D graphics alongside the traditional side-scrolling style. Players can switch between characters as needed, allowing them to complete portions of each level with different characters.