Mega Man X3 , known in Japan as Rockman X3 ( ロ ッ ク マ ン X3 Rokkuman X3 ) , is a video game developed by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). This is the last Mega Man X game for the 16-bit console released on Super Nintendo and the first game in the Mega Man X series that has been re-released for the Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation, becoming the first Mega Man series game for the 32-bit console. This game is a direct sequel to Mega Man X2 , which was released a year earlier.
| Mega Man X3 | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom Virgin interactive |
| Part of a series | Mega man |
| Release dates | December 1, 1995 SNES:
 November 6, 2014 |
| Genres | action platformer |
| Age ratings | ACB : PG -Parental evidence CERO : A - All ages ESRB : PEGI : 7 |
| Creators | |
| Producer | Tokuro Fujiwara |
| Artists | Keiji Inafune Hayato Kaji Tatsuya Yoshikawa Kazusi Ito Shinsuke Komaki |
| Composer | Kinyo Yamashita |
| Technical details | |
| Platforms | Super Nintendo Entertainment System Sega saturn Playstation Wii (as part of the Virtual Console ) PC Cell phones |
| Game mode | Single player |
| Carriers | 16- megabyte cartridge , 32- megabyte cartridge , CD-ROM |
Gameplay
The gameplay of Mega Man X3 is similar to the gameplay of the previous games in the series and contains many elements traditional for action genre games and platformers . The player’s task is to go through a number of levels , destroying enemies, getting various improvements and special weapons after defeating the boss at the end of each location. As in the first two parts, the player can gain special abilities by finding additional parts of the armor. As in the previous two parts of the game, X can find bonuses, such as "Heart-Tanks" to extend the maximum life scale and batteries for storing energy for later use. If you have selected Zero mode, then bonuses cannot be collected.
Story
Mega Man X takes place indefinitely during the 22nd century (21XX year), all Mavericks were neutralized thanks to the efforts of Dr. Doppler. Using his Neurocomputer was able to suppress any abnormal behavior in Reloids and prevent them from frenzy. Many of the most advanced Reloids gathered around their new mentor, who founded the city of Doppler. Heading with Dr. Doppler, the Repoids were ready to enter a new golden era.
A few months later, the Mavericks, who were supposed to be neutralized by the Neurocomputer, suddenly appeared and began to rebel. At Maverick Hunter headquarters, all intelligence revealed that Dr. Doppler was the mastermind behind the invasion. Soon, X and Zero accepted the challenge to destroy the invading Mavericks and bring Dr. Doppler to justice.
A few hours later, an emergency contact occurred at the headquarters of the Maverick Hunter, who are under attack from Doppler forces. X and Zero immediately returned to base to stop them.
After defeating the Mavericks at headquarters, X and Zero fought against the Mavericks around the city of Doppler. Analyzing the defeated Mavericks, Dr. Kane accurately located the hidden Doppler laboratory. When X faced Doppler and defeated him, he learned that Doppler was not responsible for the Sigma uprising. Doppler was infected and created a new powerful organ for Sigma called the Kaiser Sigma, which ultimately was defeated by X. However, Sigma turns into a viral form (from Mega Man X2), chasing X, forcing him to try to possess his Body.
There are two game finals. They both show that Dr. Doppler created a real antivirus. One finale shows that Zero took the Doppler antivirus and used it with his saber, going down and inflicting a fatal blow to Sigma. The second ending, if Zero was out of the game, then Dr. Doppler himself comes to the rescue, sacrificing himself to use the antivirus for Sigma.