X-Kaliber 2097 is a side-scrolling action-platformer game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), released in 1994. Set in a dystopian future, players control Slash, a swordsman who battles against an oppressive regime led by the villain Raptor. The game features futuristic urban environments and a cyberpunk aesthetic. Players must fight through enemies using a combination of swordplay and limited-use special attacks. With its focus on close-quarters combat and platforming challenges, it offers a unique blend of arcade-style action and science fiction storytelling.