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Mega Man 3 came out in 1990 for the NES, developed and published by Capcom. It was part of that middle stretch of the console's life, when developers really knew how to push the hardware, and sequels often refined what came before rather than reinventing it outright.

You control Mega Man, a blue robot, through a series of themed stages, defeating Robot Masters to acquire their weapons. The main goal is to stop Dr. Wily's latest scheme, which involves navigating screen by screen, jumping across gaps, and shooting an assortment of robotic enemies. The game introduces the slide maneuver, which lets you duck under attacks and squeeze through narrow passages, and your robotic dog Rush provides new mobility options, like a spring jump or a jet sled. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty remains punishing, demanding precise jumps and smart weapon selection. It feels like a constant test of your reflexes and memory, where every victory is earned.