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Mega Man vs Mega Man 3

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Mega Man
Mega ManDefend humanity by battling through Monsteropolis's seven dangerous empires.
Mega Man 3
Mega Man 3Battle through mining stations and defeat a horde of rebellious metal maniacs!
Overview
Description

Step into the boots of Mega Man, the chosen defender of the human race, as you fight against the powerful leaders and forces of Monsteropolis created by Dr. Wily. Armed with your laser beam weapons, you must single-handedly penetrate seven separate heavily-guarded empires and prison-like structures. Navigate treacherous environments ranging from concrete uprights with embedded gun turrets to subterranean passages beneath icefields. Face off against formidable empire leaders including Cutman, Gutsman, Iceman, Bombman, Fireman, Elecman, and ultimately Dr. Wily to stop his rapid expansion of misrepresentations of humans.

Mega Man returns in this action-packed platformer to face a robot rebellion involving powerful metal masters controlling treacherous worlds. Armed with his trusty blaster, the superpowerful cyborg must navigate hazardous mining stations and blast through formidable robotic foes in his toughest challenge yet. Published and developed by Capcom, this classic installment delivers intense side-scrolling shooting and platforming gameplay. Players must test their skills against a new roster of robot bosses, utilizing precise timing and strategy to overcome every mechanical menace in the galaxy.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Retro action and platformer fans
Retro gamers and classic platformer fans
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Freestyle Software, Ltd.
Capcom
publisher
U.S. Gold
Capcom
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single-player only
Single player
General
release date
1995-12-31
1990-09-28
msrp
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$4.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Thrilling sci-fi platforming action
  • Diverse roster of distinct boss characters to defeat
  • Intricate level designs featuring varied environments
  • Engaging single-player heroic narrative
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Memorable robot master boss fights
  • Classic retro soundtrack and visuals
  • Engaging single-player platforming action
Cons
  • High difficulty level may challenge newer players
  • Limited to single-player gameplay
  • Older release graphics and mechanics
  • High difficulty can be frustrating for beginners
  • Limited saves compared to modern titles
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
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The Verdict

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Both are classic single-player platformers with high difficulty, but Mega Man (1995) offers more varied environments, while Mega Man 3 (1990) is cheaper and has a classic Capcom pedigree.

Key differences

  • โ€ขRelease year and associated graphics: Mega Man (1995) has older graphics than Mega Man 3 (1990) which is noted for classic retro visuals.
  • โ€ขDeveloper/publisher: Mega Man is by Freestyle Software/U.S. Gold; Mega Man 3 is by Capcom, the original series creator.
  • โ€ขPricing: Mega Man 3 lists an MSRP of $4.99; Mega Man has no listed price.
  • โ€ขContent scope: Mega Man features seven distinct empire bosses and varied level types; Mega Man 3 focuses on mining stations and robot masters.
  • โ€ขAge rating: Mega Man includes ESRB E only; Mega Man 3 includes ESRB E and PEGI 7.
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Pricing & value

Mega Man 3 specifies an MSRP of $4.99, while Mega Man has no price listed.

Mega Man 3

Gameplay & fun factor

Mega Man offers seven empire bosses and diverse environments, providing broader variety than Mega Man 3's mining stations.

Mega Man

Multiplayer / co-op

Both titles are single-player only.

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Content & replayability

Mega Man includes seven empire leaders and multiple distinct level themes, increasing replay potential versus Mega Man 3's robot masters.

Mega Man

Difficulty & accessibility

Both are described as high difficulty, which may challenge beginners.

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Graphics & performance

Mega Man 3 is praised for classic retro graphics and soundtrack, while Mega Man's graphics are noted as older.

Mega Man 3

Platform availability

No platform information provided for either game.

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Choose Mega Man ifโ€ฆ

Players who want the most varied boss fights and level designs in a single-player retro platformer.

Choose Mega Man 3 ifโ€ฆ

Buyers seeking the cheapest, classic Capcom experience with iconic retro visuals.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Mega Man 3 lists an MSRP of $4.99; Mega Man has no price specified.

Do either of these support multiplayer?

Both are single-player only.

Which title offers more boss variety?

Mega Man features seven empire leaders plus Dr. Wily, while Mega Man 3 focuses on robot masters.