Talk:Mega Man Xtreme 2/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk · contribs) 08:22, 10 November 2022 (UTC)

I'll take this. I notice you're not a major contributor to this article nor has edited it in the slightest degree. Before I proceed with the review, could you explain what drove you to pursue this GAN of an article that was created as well as significantly expanded by a seemingly-retired Wikipedian? Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk) 08:22, 10 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Well I believe that this article already meets the criteria of Good Article status. Just that it hasn't been nominated. I have done this a few times before, usually Mega Man articles anyway. If there are issues with the article I'll fix them. GamerPro64  06:30, 12 November 2022 (UTC)


 * Hey, sorry if I might be procrastinating a little bit on this review. I'll get right into it as soon as I can. In the meantime, I've added a review template outlining which criteria the article has passed on. Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk) 07:12, 13 November 2022 (UTC)


 * GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)

 #:::Delink "video game" and remove "handheld game console"; revise to "Mega Man Xtreme 2 is a game developed and published by Capcom for the Game Boy Color.. You also have the option to note the fact it's an "action-platform game" #:::in an unknown year 21XX" -> remove as it's redundant with the fact that the game is set at the 22nd century #::: The DNA souls of robots known as "Reploids" all around the world are being stolen by a pair of villains in order to create an army of undead "Mavericks". could use a copy edit #:::Mega Man Xtreme 2 is a similar take on the series action and platforming gameplay formula while combining elements from home console versions of the Mega Man X series Revise to, The gameplay is similar to previous Mega Man games, retaining most elements from the home console versions of the series. #:::Critical reception for Mega Man Xtreme 2 was mixed preposition should be "to" #::: Critical reception and its supporting content should be separated into another paragraph To be continued. Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk) 08:09, 16 November 2022 (UTC)
 * 1) It is reasonably well written.
 * a (prose, spelling, and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
 * Lede
 * Done. GamerPro64  06:14, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
 * It is a spin-off title in the Mega Man X series and is a follow-up to Mega Man Xtreme, released the previous year. Use "which" as relative pronoun for clarity
 * Where? GamerPro64  06:14, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Reply: "which was released" Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk) 15:57, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Done.
 * Done. GamerPro64  06:14, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
 * reworked. GamerPro64  06:14, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Done. GamerPro64  06:14, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Done. GamerPro64  06:14, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Done. GamerPro64  06:14, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
 * " all around the world
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Let's try merging those sentences about the similarity to the previous games and character-switching feature; try The gameplay is similar to previous Mega Man games, retaining most elements from the home console versions of the series, but adds the ability to switch between characters to use unique abilities.
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Expand to, Each character has a different set of stages and bosses; defeating the stage's boss will earn that character its special weapon.
 * Done.
 * In hindsight, third paragraph looks really thin. Expand by adding the game's announcement in Japan and planned localization in NA (preferably in the opening sentence), as well as all release dates
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Plot
 * -> She steals the souls of Reploids to enhance her own power as well as that of her loyal partner Gareth.
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Gameplay
 * I don't know which you prefer, "level" or "stage"; either way, you must be consistent with what you prefer
 * Stuck with stages. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * "from the"
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * First semicolon is misused; just link clauses with a conjunction, Stages are typically linear and present a number of traps and enemy robots to combat, whereby the player can collect DNA Souls and items that refill health, ammunition, and extra lives; power-ups that improve the player's maximum health; and armor parts that grant X new abilities.
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Zero risks losing health more often by getting closer to enemies drop "more often"
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * -> revise to, X uses his long-range "X-Buster", which can be charged up for increased damage.
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * how about "his sword attacks deal more damage"?
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * "is that neither X nor Zero gains a weapon"
 * Well this sentence is saying both cant get the weapon when they beat the boss. Only one of them gets it. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)


 * Development and release
 * Whole paragraph needs reformatting. Just convert last three sentences into second paragraph. Also, keep instances of Mega Man Xtreme 2 to a bare minimum
 * Changed. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * -> by discarding her beret and giving her a uniform that would exude a youthful "schoolgirl look".
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * "in March 2001"
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * drop "the"
 * Done. GamerPro64  21:54, 18 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Reception and legacy
 * => In 2012, IGN listed both Mega Man Xtreme and its predecessor as among the titles they wished to see downloadable from the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS. Wikilink IGN as well
 * Done. GamerPro64  04:40, 24 November 2022 (UTC)


 * 1) It is factually accurate and verifiable.
 * a (reference section): b (citations to reliable sources):  c (OR):  d (copyvio and plagiarism):
 * Gameplay
 * Borders on original research. Please go no further than what the sources actually say. Besides, sentence is too long
 * Removed the sentence. GamerPro64  00:26, 20 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Reply: Just use the following sentence as the opening in first paragraph and cite the AllGame review as source Like its predecessor, Mega Man Xtreme 2 is an action-platform game that contains the same gameplay as other Mega Man games. Notable changes for the sequel game, however, are the ability to switch between player characters X and Zero and the "DNA Soul" system, none of which is present in previous Mega Man X games.
 * Done. GamerPro64  04:40, 24 November 2022 (UTC)
 * ungrammatical close paraphrasing
 * Reworked. GamerPro64  00:26, 20 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Reply: I'm afraid this is still closely paraphrased
 * Pls fix URL in cite 6 with this: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/first-look-rockman-x2-soul-eraser-gbc/1100-2703348/
 * Done. GamerPro64  00:26, 20 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Cite 9 and 10 need |url-status=dead inline
 * Done. GamerPro64  00:26, 20 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Overlinking on Capcom inline cites 3, 4 and 5
 * So remove them? GamerPro64  00:26, 20 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Reply: Just link one.
 * I dont think I really understand. GamerPro64  04:40, 24 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Never mind. I took care of this. Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk) 06:31, 24 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Reception and legacy
 * Cite 21 needs better archived URL as the current one is broken
 * Done. GamerPro64  00:26, 20 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Failed verification on the Gamerankings source, as well as on the game's supposed Japanese 3DS Virtual Console release on December 25, 2013


 * 1) It is broad in its coverage.
 * a (major aspects): b (focused):
 * Development and release
 * relevance?
 * Removed. GamerPro64  00:26, 20 November 2022 (UTC)


 * 1) It follows the neutral point of view policy.
 * Fair representation without bias:
 * 1) It is stable.
 * No edit wars, etc.:
 * 1) It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
 * a (images are tagged and non-free content have non-free use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
 * 1) Overall: OK, now I'm stumped. It seems that you're not interested in addressing some of my concerns for some reason. Very well. I shall fail this GAN as a matter of course. The article still has some issues on close paraphrasing and verifiability which you're either unable to fix or simply choose not to. Should you renominate the article, though, you might wanna put up a copy edit request at the Guild of Copy Editors beforehand, as there could be grammar issues left. Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk) 07:05, 24 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Pass/Fail:
 * 1) Overall: OK, now I'm stumped. It seems that you're not interested in addressing some of my concerns for some reason. Very well. I shall fail this GAN as a matter of course. The article still has some issues on close paraphrasing and verifiability which you're either unable to fix or simply choose not to. Should you renominate the article, though, you might wanna put up a copy edit request at the Guild of Copy Editors beforehand, as there could be grammar issues left. Nineteen Ninety-Four guy (talk) 07:05, 24 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Pass/Fail:
 * Pass/Fail: