Mega Man returns to bring peace and restore order again.
Story: 8
Mega Man 3 did not come with a story in the intro stage like Mega Man 4-8 did. For some that may not be too good. Some players do not read the manual and want to have an idea before they play a game. However, unlike other Mega Man games this one did not need an intro. If players have played Mega Man 2 or the other games they know what the plot is or at least have an idea. Here is the story from the Manual. Dr light calls Mega Man and informs him that Wily has returned to his senses. Okay if anybody has played Mega Man games we all know how that ends. Okay back to the story now I just thought Dr. Wily coming to his senses was funny. Dr. Wily has decided to become good and he and I have built GAMMA a peace keeping robot. However we need the crystals guarded by the robot masters to power GAMMA. Be very careful and defeat whoever is in charge there he is one lunatic of a guy. They also tell Mega Man to give Rush a bolt and say it is from them. The plot is kind of creative, the player thinks that Wily has returned to good and that there is a new person in charge. It really seems like Capcom was trying to trick players and cause suspense, which I really like. I also like it how in the middle of the game there is a change of the plot. Anybody who is familiar with Mega Man games can probably guess what it is. For those that are knew I will let it be a surprise. So the plot was creative and it really seemed like Capcom was trying to do something here. Thus, I give the story a solid rating of an 8.
Graphics: 10
The Graphics in this game are really good. Better than Mega Man 2's and I would make the argument they are up there with Mega Man 7 and 5's. The way the backgrounds are is very good. The color in this game is outstanding. The graphics really shine in Gemini Man's stage the way the blocks change colors is nicely done. The red waterfall in Shadow Man's stage is also a nice touch. I also like it how in Shadow Man's stage the lights glow out and you can see what looks to be glowing stars. That was a very nice touch for an 8 bit system. Even the boss stages are nicely done. The controllers are nice. Mega Man also has gained a new move and that is the ability to slide. Nowhere does the game feel like the controllers are getting stiff. The game also does not lag at all. I thought maybe in stages were you had to use the Rush Jet there would be some lagging as in some games there is, but not in this game. I also like how after defeating the 8 robot Masters you get to revisit 4 of the stages again. What is noticeable is that the stages layouts have changed. Usually, when stages change there might me a few lags but not in this game. The four redone stages are still good and have no problems with them aside from difficulty. Capcom really did good on the graphics on this game. When I first played this game I had to remind myself that this was an 8 bit system. The graphics and controls are so good I felt like I was playing a Super Nintendo Game with a 16 bit system.
Sound 10
Mega Man 3 also shines on the sound. The sound was a huge improvement of the first two Mega Man games. Mega Man 3 had very good music. Gemini Man, Shadow Man' and Spark Man had some of the best tunes in the game. Okay its hard not to tell you but the Wily stages have very good music in them. Yes Wily is the bad guy did you suspect somebody else? The music is also good at the end of the game. The way the enemies sound are also nice, it shows they are serious. Mega Man's buster actually sounds like it is doing damage. In the first two Mega Man games the sounds sometimes felt like they had a tingle in them. Capcom really did good on the sound. I would argue this is what set the bar for future Mega Man games on how they are supposed to sound. The only other Mega Man games that have better sound are: Mega Man 7, Mega Man 5, and Mega Man V as well as Mega Man IV.
Addictiveness and Depth: 9
This game is very addictive. I find myself playing this one quite a bit it just that good of a game. Maybe it is because we are introduced to new characters in this game. In Mega Man 3 the player is introduced to rush. Rush can be used as a sub, a spring or a Jet. We are also introduced to Proto Man, who is Mega Man as well as Roll's brother. The only thing that keeps this from being a 10 is you can't revisit stages like you can in future Mega Man games so that is a negative. Mega Man's 3 depth is pretty good. Items are everywhere in this stage which I think is a gift considering you can't revisit stages. Capcom makes up for it by giving players several chances to get power ups and items. Also after defeating all of the 8 robot masters you have other robots to tackle before the player can enter Wily's fortress. The extra Mega Man 3 bosses are robots that mimic Mega Man 2's bosses. So all that adds depth to the game. Mega Man 3 takes a while to beat, it is not a short game like its precursors were. Thus, I give the this game a good solid rating on being addictive and having depth. I have tried to explain what makes this game so playable even after beating it. However, I just seems like I don't have any other words to describe it. If players play this game they will know what I am talking about being a special game.
Difficulty: 8
If there is any negative besides not being able to revisit all the stages, it is the difficulty. They are a few robot masters that are easy, but notice how I said a few. Some of them make you want to scream or pull your hair out. Okay do not do that. In all seriousness, the stages are really not that bad but some of the Robot Masters like Shadow Man and Gemini man make you want to scream. The new robots after beating the original 8 in this game are difficult. Well, their stages are difficult. Yes they do use the same stages as before, but the layouts have changed. The stages that reopen are longer have more enemies. Enemy placement is also more numerous in this game compared to the first two Mega Man games. It is so easy to get trapped or knocked off into a pit in this game. The Wily stages, some of them have their tricky spots especially the ones well into the fortress those can be tough. So while Mega Man 3 is a tough game, it is not the hardest Mega Man game in the classic series. Still, I think due to the robot masters, the ones after that and some of the wily stages; I think this game's difficulty still deserves a high rating. I would also like to add the first time I played this game, which was back in the day, it was challenging.
Overall: 9.6
Mega Man 3 is one of the more popular Mega Man games in the classic series according to the experts. I will have to say I agree with them that is up there. In my opinion this game is up there with Mega Man 7, Mega Man 5, Mega Man V and Mega Man IV. I could also make the argument that Mega Man 4 rivals this one. Mega Man 3 is a good solid game . I like how this game tried to create a twist in the plot during the middle of the game. The graphics and sound were fixed from its precursors. Mega Man one and Mega Man two felt like they were missing something. In addition, I also liked it that we were introduced to Rush and Proto Man. Mega Man 3 has all the characteristics a great game has: good depth, a good story, good graphics, very good sound, and at least some difficulty through out the game. Moreover, this game was released in America around 1990 I believe. The Nintendo Entertainment System was at is peak in 1990. I believe Mega Man 3 is what made Mega Man just about as popular as the Mario series. I played this game when I was little and here I am still playing it. The only negatives in this game are you cannot revisit stages and sometimes the stages are easy. However, those are very minor negatives. Some players may not even be bothered by them. So do I recommend this game? Yes I highly recommend this game. If anybody is new to the series I would recommend this one. If your looking for a fun game look no more. Mega Man 3 is truly a gem. |
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