Megaman X3 is the third part of the futuristic Mega Man X. Again it goes into the fight against the cyborg Sigma.
Megaman X3
The game was released in Japan under the title Rockman X3 (Rockman X3). The developer of the game was Capcom. It was released for the SNES, PS1 and Sega Saturn consoles. Mega Man also appeared on Windows and smartphones. The game was released in Japan on December 1, 1995. In America and the PAL regions in 1996.
the story
The scientist Dr. Doppler claims to have found a cure for the Maverick virus. Together with the healed Reploids, he founds Dopplertown. In the city, the healed Reploids become Maviercks and go to war against humanity.
The game
The gameplay is similar to the older Mega Man games. You fight your way through different levels and finish off the individual bosses at the end. You choose the order of your opponents yourself. If you defeat an opponent, you will receive his weapon. With this you can take advantage of another opponent's weakness. X You are captured. Then you take over Mega Man Zero.
The control
The control has become much more precise. Jumping from platform to platform is easier than in the previous parts. Jumping over obstacles is also not a problem.
The level of difficulty
Mega Man X3 is very demanding in terms of requirements. Mega Man X3 can be upgraded with different weapons. Boots, helmets, new weapons and other pieces of equipment help to level up Mega Man. After completing a level you will receive a number code. These can be unlocked in earlier levels after receiving the code. You can start with the codes in later levels.
The graphic
The graphics are good, but not too colorful. The backgrounds and animations match the Mega Man universe. There is also a retro 8-bit soundtrack.
Upgrades
In the fight against the Mavericks you have various upgrade options. You use different tanks, buster and combo functions, in addition to a shield that can protect you from hits.
Playstation and Sega-Saturn version
In the Playstation and Sega-Saturn versions there are additional animation intros. The music has been adapted a little for them and changed from the originals.
Conclusion
In addition to the high level of difficulty, the level design is challenging. The music is not outstanding. The graphics fit the series and the level design is innovative. The game is varied, but requires a certain level of frustration resistance. Capcom presents another very good Mega Man sequel.
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Originally posted on 2018-02-24 12:36:00.
