Product Overview
- Product Name: Mega Man 3
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Mega Man 3 is offered here as a genuine NES complete-in-box release in very good overall condition, presenting nicely for display. The original box shows light shelf wear with minimal creasing, while the artwork remains crisp with strong color and no fading. The instruction manual is included and well preserved, showing only very light handling wear with the binding staple intact. The cartridge is clean and tested working, with the label showing some scuffing from use but remaining fully intact with no peeling. A solid, authentic CIB copy with good shelf appeal, ready to showcase proudly on any classic NES game shelf.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: Yes
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Styrofoam Insert: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
Mega Man 3 represents the moment the franchise fully matured, delivering a confident, expansive Nintendo NES 8-bit platformer that built on everything fans loved while adding surprising depth. Set against a renewed threat of rogue Robot Masters, the game challenges players to once again guide the blue bomber through demanding stages where precision, timing, and adaptability are constantly tested.
What makes Mega Man 3 especially memorable is how much it asks of the player while giving just enough tools to rise to the challenge. Levels are longer, enemy patterns more complex, and boss encounters more demanding, encouraging thoughtful weapon use and disciplined movement. The introduction of new mechanics subtly reshapes the rhythm of play, rewarding players who take the time to master the game’s deeper systems.
Often regarded as the most ambitious entry of the NES trilogy, Mega Man 3 stands alongside Mega Man 2 as a centerpiece of Capcom’s 8-bit legacy. For collectors and longtime fans, it represents peak cartridge-era design—a game that pushed the series forward while preserving the tough-but-fair challenge that made Mega Man legendary.
Gameplay Features
- Precision-driven platforming with expanded level layouts and tougher enemy patterns
- Nonlinear stage selection that rewards strategic planning and experimentation
- Introduction of Rush, Mega Man’s robotic companion, adding new movement options
- Iconic Robot Master battles designed around pattern recognition and weapon mastery
- Mid-game challenges that remix earlier stages for increased difficulty
- Refined NES-era mechanics emphasizing mastery over shortcuts or checkpoints
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Mega Man 3 introduced Rush, the robotic dog companion who would become a permanent and beloved part of the series. The game also featured the memorable Doc Robot encounters, reimagining bosses from earlier entries in tougher, more aggressive forms.
The soundtrack, composed by Yasuaki Fujita and Harumi Fujita, is frequently cited as one of the strongest in the franchise, with tracks like Snake Man’s theme becoming fan favorites. Today, Mega Man 3 is widely viewed as a defining NES sequel—bridging the raw innovation of the original with the polished excellence that would define Mega Man for decades to come.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1990
- Publisher: Capcom
- Developer: Capcom
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 013388110254
- SKU: 9315
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
- Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
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