Famicom · 1990
Mega Man 3
Mega Man 3 introduced the slide mechanic and Rush the robotic canine companion across sprawling sci-fi stages.
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About Mega Man 3
Mega Man 3 introduced the slide mechanic and Rush the robotic canine companion across sprawling sci-fi stages.
Sliding evasion and Rush transformation utilities
Features eight new Robot Masters followed by four grueling Doc Robot rematch stages revisiting Mega Man 2 bosses. Introduces sliding to squeeze through narrow crevices and dodge projectiles, along with Rush Coil, Rush Jet, and Rush Marine transportation adapters.
Doc Robot gauntlets revisiting Mega Man 2 bosses
Doc Robot stages are the true test of endurance. Reserve Shadow Blade and Needle Cannon energy; their versatile trajectories are critical for surviving the giant robot encounters.
The enigmatic whistle of Proto Man
This is the 8-bit NES classic introducing Proto Man (Break Man) and the faithful hound Rush.
Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.
Secret Codes & Cheats
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Super High Jump (Controller 2)
Hold Right on Controller 2 while pressing A on Controller 1Holding Right on Controller 2 enables Mega Man to jump twice as high, easily clearing entire screens and obstacles.
Slow Motion Mode
Hold Up on Controller 2 during gameplaySlows down the engine frame rate, granting precision timing for difficult platforming and bullet hell patterns.
Pit Fall Immortality Glitch
Hold Right on Controller 2 and jump into any bottomless pitMega Man falls into the pit and loses all health, but does not perish. Climb back out to enjoy infinite health against all enemy attacks.
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