Cyber Space (Mega Man X4)

Cyber Peacock 's stage, the first half consists of three areas that each test the player's abilities.

At the beginning of each area, virtual crosshairs will target and follow the player. They needn't be worried about, as they are of no threat. In fact, the displays on the crosshairs actually help the player.

In order to progress from one area to the next, a certain "Rank" or higher is required. Players receive these ranks from the purple portals at the end of each area. If the player's rank is too low, they will repeat the area until the required rank is met. Any rank will allow passage through the first area, while a rank of "A" is required for the second, and a rank of "C" for the third.

Ranks can be determined by the player's performance, such as how fast they clear the area and how evasive they are. To help keep track of your rank, carefully watch the crosshairs that follow you for displays of either "Hurry Up!" if you are taking too long, or chevrons that point downwards to symbolize that your rank has gone down.

In addition to ranks, while "A" is the most desirable to progress, a rank of "S" can be earned to grant passage through an extra area which holds no enemies, but instead a goodie such as a Heart Tank, an E-Tank, and if playing as X, an Armor Capsule containing Force Armor (This is replaced by a 1-Up if playing as Zero).

The second half of the stage consists of two areas, the first as a final trial, the second as the final approach to Cyber Peacock. In this area, there are buttons that swich all objects between the ceiling and the floor, including Protectons which roll down slopes or fall down and clear purple roadblocks. The player must use these switches and Protectons to their advantages if they expect to proceed to the final area containing Cyber Peacock's boss room.