Sliding under obstacles, calling Rush the robot dog, and a mysterious whistling rival named Proto Man all debuted in Mega Man 3. Capcom released it in 1990 with a bigger structure than its predecessor: after defeating Needle Man, Magnet Man, Gemini Man, Hard Man, Top Man, Snake Man, Spark Man and Shadow Man, players must return to four of the stages to face Doc Robot, a machine copying the Robot Masters from Mega Man 2.
Rush can transform into a spring coil, a submarine or a jet, giving the stages more varied traversal than before. Weapons such as the Shadow Blade and Magnet Missile are useful throughout. Keiji Inafune has said development was rushed and that he was not satisfied with it, but many players consider it among the best in the series, especially for its soundtrack.
Tips for Mega Man 3
Slide under projectiles and through narrow gaps; it is also a quick escape from bosses.
Gemini Man is weak to Search Snake, and Spark Man to Shadow Blade.
The Doc Robot stages are harder versions of earlier levels, so fill Energy Tanks before entering them.
How to Play Mega Man 3
Click Play Now to launch Mega Man 3 directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Z jumps and X fires; hold down and press Z to slide. Enter opens the weapon and Rush menu. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Mega Man 3 free to play?
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What console is Mega Man 3 for?
Mega Man 3 was originally released for the NES. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Mega Man 3?
Mega Man 3 is a action, platformer, shooter game. It was made for the NES.
Can I play Mega Man 3 on my phone?
You can play Mega Man 3 on any mobile device with a modern browser. The game adapts to your screen size with on-screen touch controls.