Mega Man III on the Game Boy, released in 1992 and developed by Minakuchi Engineering, picks its Robot Masters from two NES games: the first wave comes from Mega Man 3, with Spark Man, Snake Man, Needle Man, and Gemini Man, and the second wave from Mega Man 4. Dr. Wily has set up operations on an oil platform in the ocean, and the handheld-exclusive Mega Man Killer this time is Punk, a spiked robot who rolls into a buzz saw.
This entry is widely regarded as the hardest of the Game Boy Mega Man games. Enemy placement is aggressive, many pits require exact jumps, and the cramped screen leaves little time to react. On the plus side, the graphics and music are among the best in the handheld series, and Rush returns to help Mega Man reach awkward spots. Passwords let you continue from progress made, which makes the steep difficulty more bearable for anyone patient enough to learn each stage.
Tips for Mega Man III
Call on Rush when a gap looks too wide or a ledge too high; his support is often safer than a risky jump.
Learn Punk's rolling pattern and jump over him as he turns; don't stand still in his path.
How to Play Mega Man 3
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What console is Mega Man 3 for?
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What genre is Mega Man 3?
Mega Man 3 is a action, platformer game. It was made for the Game Boy.
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