Review of X2 (2003) by Michael P — 27 May 2014

Bigger, darker, and more mature. X2 has it all! (Except Toad... where is he?).

This review of X2 (2003) was written by Michael P on 27 May 2014.

X2 has generally received very positive reviews.

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