It is a 2D fighter, but some of the environments are very detailed. Gambit s bayou showdown area and Storm s underground arena are particularly impressive. The reason for this success is that Mutant Academy uses the same graphics engine from Thrill Kill. It s been updated, revamped and has come out a lot cleaner. The audio also contributes to the success of each fighting venue.
Specific sounds help reinforce where the fight is taking place.
Each character also has a few taglines that are true to their own nature. After a victory, Cyclops quips, Perhaps more time in the Danger Room. The quality drops off considerably when examining Mutant Academy from a more technical angle. Load times can be exceedingly long. Worse than that are the mechanics of the actual game.