This is my favorite Classic series game, and my favorite Mega Man game in general. The difficulty is spot on, the music kicks ass, weapons (bar 2) are awesome, and I have a huge attachment to this game. I love this game to death. :D
great review! mega man 2 might have blown my teenage mind a little bit more but mega man 3 is a perfect sequel. i still remember the first time i played it. nostalgia receptor overload...
3 has less annoying stage moments than 2, but overall feels somehow more of a grind than 2 IMO. For whatever reason, replaying the stage bosses in 3 is more tedious than I felt like it was with 2. However, the addition of Rush and the slide do allow the game an extra level of complexity that does lend itself to cool stage mechanics. 3 is more polished for sure, and the Protoman “twist” at the end is awesome.
Damn Dereck, good pick and great review. Nice to see you guys finally revisiting the Mega Man franchise. You actually play this pretty well too. This is without a doubt my favorite Mega Man OST.
This is my fav as well. MM3 is the ultimate Mega Man experience on the NES. We have the four extra (Doc Robot) stages which greatly extend the length. Also, the music is on par with the second installment and it had the unique sliding ability (plus the Rush forms). And the Wily Stage 3-4 theme is the most suitable tune for the ending of Mega Man's fight for peace and justice. It has a dramatic effect on many people and that's what makes MM3 so great.
Tip: Play megman 2 finish it on normal mode, after that on hard mode. Finish it on normal multiple times just in a hour, easy. Now Megaman 3 is fine and fun
I bought MEGA MAN 2 the summer of 1989 the first 3 days of it's release and oh my GOD. That game will be with me for ever. I was the first and only kid in the neighborhood with it and every time I took it to someone's house they would be in total awe. MM3 seamed weak at first then it just grew on me the more I played it. I grew to like MM3 (especially the music) a little better than MM2. MM2 was mindblowing in every aspect MM3's Wiley stages (especially the music)was what made me like 3 better
mega man 2 and 3 are two of my all time favorite game soundtracks ever. masterpieces. 5 was awesome as well. didnt care for 1 and 6. didnt like 4 much but it's grown on me. 3 was very well done in all aspects. a much smoother game mechanically with the life bar, screen transition, and enemy movement/animation. just a spectacular game overall and a crown jewel of the series.
It sure is great to see these Mega Man classics getting attention. First Jonathan's awesome Mega Man 7 review. Now this. Great review Derek. Your retrospective historical review style really suits these amazing classics. Honestly, I find Mega Man 3 to be much, much easier than 2. 6 is the easiest.
Both 2 and 3 are easily some of the greatest games ever made, but the Music from 3 puts it over the edge for me. 2 had an incredible soundtrack as well, but 3 just can't be beat
Nice review. I should really get into the Megaman games. It was only sometime over a year ago I finally played the 1st Megaman. I can't stand Guts Man's level in that game. Fire Man has a really easy level, but once I actually face the guy, he kicks my ass. Even so, I gotta get into this series because it's a classic and everyone loves the games and they are fun.
I think Classic Game Room or CGR Undertow should do (if they can get a copy) Mega Man:The Wily Wars for the Genesis/Mega Drive. I'm sure they know about it, it's a awesome Mega Man compilation!
Mega man 2 is great and all but 3 is the true pinnacle of the series if you ask this humble gamer. By the way, best themes in mega man history are snake man and spark man.
The best way to get into them is with the Mega man anniversary collection on Gamecube/PS2/Original Xbox since it has all the original megaman titles on the NES they are also available on the Wii Virtual Console and PSN/XBLA
You know a game is amazing when you can play the game pretty much blidfolded due to the amount of times you've played the game. I love this game, best Mega Man game ever.
I like Mega Man 3 for it's difficulty. The four Doc Man stages are so hard, and so it feels better when you beat them. I prefer Mega Man 3 for this and the music.
Yeah, 2 was definitely the best for the longest time. MM3 is a close second though, but honestly, I have to say MM9 is the best now. I consider it an updated Mega Man 2. The gameplay is perfect and the music is awesome, so it's become my favorite game in the series. I still love the first three Mega Man games though. 9 is just slightly better in my opinion.
For me it was MM3 when Rush was introduced.He was so handy in that game but when 4,5,6 and onward came they just gave him strange and almost useless vehicles to transform into.They should have left him as he was.
I never held Mega Man 2 in high regards at all. I always thought that the best classic game went to either 3, with the introduction of sliding, Rush, and LOL24 ROBOT FIGHTS, or 4, just because of the charge shot. Oh and a lucky glitch with Pharaoh Shot
ty for that review. MM2's difficulty is a baby's toy compared to MM3, and the music number is of higher quality as well. As catchy as the music is in MM1&2, I've always hated the sound quality and boss designs. MM3-MM6 always sounded like a rave, and the unique boss designs would have made Wood Man feel more at home.
My only real point of contention with that statement is that Megaman 2 is so much easier to beat than Megaman 3, even on Difficult setting. In that regard, Megaman 3 is superior. All in all, though, Megaman 2-4 are my picks for the golden era of that series.
Mega Man 3 is easy as hell, just like the rest of the nes Mega Man games. The only one that was actually pretty tough was the first one, and that's only if you don't use the pause trick.
I think the soundtrack is better, the bosses where a little more creative and the level design looks better. Plus i never really cared for Rush. Overall i think Megaman 2 is a game they spent a little more time developing and it shows :)
Mega Man games are easy... I don't understand why the "difficulty" was made such a deal at the beginning of the video. That aside, the review was great.
i have all the Megaman games for NES and i think Megaman 2 is by far the best one. i`m not saying that 3 isn`t a good game, its great but i just dont think its AS good as 2, the others are fun to by all means. but whenever i want to play a megaman game i find myself choosing nr 2 :)
Yeah I don't like bosses with only 1 weakness. I like to use good old mega blaster when things go rough. This was the easiest one in the series in my opinion
LOL. I seriously hate that boss and Wily level. Item farming is just IMPOSSIBLE to do when you lose to the boss! Since you need all your Crash Bombs to solve and defeat the boss! That level is the sole reason why I can't enjoy Mega Man 2 as much as the other NES Mega Man games.
The whole mega man series is a masterpiece, but of all the titles in 8-bit (including mega man 9 and 10) 3 is my least favorite. I really hate the doc robot stages, the bosses are screwed up badly there. It's a shame, it would be better than 2 if those doc robot stages weren't there IMO
Suffering? You want suffering? Play Mega Man 9. Mega Man 3 is NOTHING. I played 3-6 for the first time when I bought The Anniversary Collection and beat all 3 without using any continues. And I didn't need any for 1 or 2. But I admit, I had 2 as a kid and beat it reltentlessly after I got good at the game.
Megaman 3 didn't get the same development time as MM2. Clearly, it was rushed. There is no intro, the doc robots are unbalanced, and the Wily Castle too easy.
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As a kid I liked this one better than MM2. Good to know there are more people that think the same as me.
But it isn't as difficult as you say!
This is my favorite Classic series game, and my favorite Mega Man game in general. The difficulty is spot on, the music kicks ass, weapons (bar 2) are awesome, and I have a huge attachment to this game. I love this game to death. :D
The music for this game is just outta this world.
what's up with the sound in all the game recordings for this review?
mega man 3 was one of my favorites nes games
great review! mega man 2 might have blown my teenage mind a little bit more but mega man 3 is a perfect sequel. i still remember the first time i played it. nostalgia receptor overload...
This is my favorite Mega Man game out of the classic series.
Coolest Mega Man on nes imo
3 has less annoying stage moments than 2, but overall feels somehow more of a grind than 2 IMO. For whatever reason, replaying the stage bosses in 3 is more tedious than I felt like it was with 2. However, the addition of Rush and the slide do allow the game an extra level of complexity that does lend itself to cool stage mechanics. 3 is more polished for sure, and the Protoman “twist” at the end is awesome.
Damn Dereck, good pick and great review. Nice to see you guys finally revisiting the Mega Man franchise. You actually play this pretty well too.
This is without a doubt my favorite Mega Man OST.
You didn't mention the doc robots???
I swear this game runs better on an NES than on the damn virtual console.
The sound effects are a bit different. Was he playing this on a clone?
This is my fav as well. MM3 is the ultimate Mega Man experience on the NES. We have the four extra (Doc Robot) stages which greatly extend the length. Also, the music is on par with the second installment and it had the unique sliding ability (plus the Rush forms). And the Wily Stage 3-4 theme is the most suitable tune for the ending of Mega Man's fight for peace and justice. It has a dramatic effect on many people and that's what makes MM3 so great.
Tip: Play megman 2 finish it on normal mode, after that on hard mode.
Finish it on normal multiple times just in a hour, easy.
Now Megaman 3 is fine and fun
I bought MEGA MAN 2 the summer of 1989 the first 3 days of it's release and oh my GOD. That game will be with me for ever. I was the first and only kid in the neighborhood with it and every time I took it to someone's house they would be in total awe.
MM3 seamed weak at first then it just grew on me the more I played it.
I grew to like MM3 (especially the music) a little better than MM2. MM2 was mindblowing in every aspect MM3's Wiley stages (especially the music)was what made me like 3 better
Is that the megaman anniversary collection?
Mega Man 3 was the first one in the series that I played. I'm glad to see it get some love.
I definitely agree with you on the soundtrack of #4. Brightman is my favorite boss theme.
mega man 2 and 3 are two of my all time favorite game soundtracks ever. masterpieces. 5 was awesome as well. didnt care for 1 and 6. didnt like 4 much but it's grown on me. 3 was very well done in all aspects. a much smoother game mechanically with the life bar, screen transition, and enemy movement/animation.
just a spectacular game overall and a crown jewel of the series.
Gemini Mans level is simply the best place to load up on power and lives.I just love the theme song at the start of the game.\m/
It sure is great to see these Mega Man classics getting attention. First Jonathan's awesome Mega Man 7 review. Now this.
Great review Derek. Your retrospective historical review style really suits these amazing classics.
Honestly, I find Mega Man 3 to be much, much easier than 2. 6 is the easiest.
I just bought this game for my NES today, it's totally kicking my ass...
Both 2 and 3 are easily some of the greatest games ever made, but the Music from 3 puts it over the edge for me. 2 had an incredible soundtrack as well, but 3 just can't be beat
Nice review. I should really get into the Megaman games. It was only sometime over a year ago I finally played the 1st Megaman. I can't stand Guts Man's level in that game. Fire Man has a really easy level, but once I actually face the guy, he kicks my ass.
Even so, I gotta get into this series because it's a classic and everyone loves the games and they are fun.
The thing i remember most about this game is the name of a boss, that boss is "HARD MAN"
One of the first video games I ever experienced! Mega Man 1 and 2 are great, but this is probably my favorite MM title next to 9.
I think Classic Game Room or CGR Undertow should do (if they can get a copy) Mega Man:The Wily Wars for the Genesis/Mega Drive. I'm sure they know about it, it's a awesome Mega Man compilation!
Mega man 2 is great and all but 3 is the true pinnacle of the series if you ask this humble gamer. By the way, best themes in mega man history are snake man and spark man.
Oh wow! Interesting. That's cool! I'll see if I can get my hands on that.
Believe it or not, this was the very first Mega Man game I have ever played. :D
The best way to get into them is with the Mega man anniversary collection on Gamecube/PS2/Original Xbox since it has all the original megaman titles on the NES they are also available on the Wii Virtual Console and PSN/XBLA
IKR!? I had to restart the level a crapload of times because my ammo wasn't JUST right..
This is truly the best Mega Man ever. Best chellege I ever had in a video game
Mega Man 2 is still better overall, but the introduction of ProtoMan in 3 made it pretty awe-inspiring.
You know a game is amazing when you can play the game pretty much blidfolded due to the amount of times you've played the game. I love this game, best Mega Man game ever.
I was actually making an inside reference to something else. Don't worry about it.
How did I beat this game?
8-bit Mega Man games are all pretty challenging and fun, nice review!
This was the first Mega Man game I beat. Good times...
I like Mega Man 3 for it's difficulty. The four Doc Man stages are so hard, and so it feels better when you beat them. I prefer Mega Man 3 for this and the music.
Yeah, 2 was definitely the best for the longest time. MM3 is a close second though, but honestly, I have to say MM9 is the best now. I consider it an updated Mega Man 2. The gameplay is perfect and the music is awesome, so it's become my favorite game in the series. I still love the first three Mega Man games though. 9 is just slightly better in my opinion.
For me it was MM3 when Rush was introduced.He was so handy in that game but when 4,5,6 and onward came they just gave him strange and almost useless vehicles to transform into.They should have left him as he was.
When I was a kid I bead this game so many times I could beat the whole thing without taking any damage.
wat about rush
I never held Mega Man 2 in high regards at all. I always thought that the best classic game went to either 3, with the introduction of sliding, Rush, and LOL24 ROBOT FIGHTS, or 4, just because of the charge shot.
Oh and a lucky glitch with Pharaoh Shot
ty for that review. MM2's difficulty is a baby's toy compared to MM3, and the music number is of higher quality as well. As catchy as the music is in MM1&2, I've always hated the sound quality and boss designs. MM3-MM6 always sounded like a rave, and the unique boss designs would have made Wood Man feel more at home.
Very good review, Derek. You're getting back on track. :-)
My only real point of contention with that statement is that Megaman 2 is so much easier to beat than Megaman 3, even on Difficult setting. In that regard, Megaman 3 is superior. All in all, though, Megaman 2-4 are my picks for the golden era of that series.
Mega Man 3 is easy as hell, just like the rest of the nes Mega Man games. The only one that was actually pretty tough was the first one, and that's only if you don't use the pause trick.
I was just playing this on my Nes last night.
all the Mega mans in the Nes are awesome 👍
a true classic
'Mega Man 3: pain, suffering and humiliation have never been this fun"
Oh, so that's why my ex-wife called me "Mega Man 3."
I think the soundtrack is better, the bosses where a little more creative and the level design looks better. Plus i never really cared for Rush. Overall i think Megaman 2 is a game they spent a little more time developing and it shows :)
MM2 and MM3 are tie, but in mm2 was when things really became amazing
Okay.I'll shall now play my Mega Man Anniversary Collection
My favorite MegaMan game!
My favorite megaman and my first one
There's sadism, there's Mega Man, and there's Ninja Gaiden.
the only thing i hate about mega man is that you can't shoot in any other direction that isn't right in front of you
Mega Man games are easy... I don't understand why the "difficulty" was made such a deal at the beginning of the video. That aside, the review was great.
I agree, Snake Eater from MGS 3 is great.
/Endofdiscussion
i have all the Megaman games for NES and i think Megaman 2 is by far the best one. i`m not saying that 3 isn`t a good game, its great but i just dont think its AS good as 2, the others are fun to by all means. but whenever i want to play a megaman game i find myself choosing nr 2 :)
This game is hard as a rock man
vc tem mas jogos nes 8bits pra vender
Mega man 3 is the longest than the other games.
Megaman 6 did have plenty of innovations:
Rush power adaptors
Multiple secret level exits
Politically incorrect robot masters
I think Mega Man 4 is the best, but I have good time with MM3 too. If you want true hell, play Mega Man and Bass.
Yeah I don't like bosses with only 1 weakness. I like to use good old mega blaster when things go rough. This was the easiest one in the series in my opinion
if you really think megaman 3 is the easiest you must be high on some really bad magic drugs
Is it true that ''Mega Man 1'' was never made for Europe ???
a very nice review Derek.
mml3 :bring it back , nuff said
"sadism: two syllables"
sounds like three to me.
As it is mine too.
understandable.
What about Megaman 6? Why does everybody hate that?
megaman 6 is my favorite, those who hate it are idiots
The easiest Mega Man game is 6. I beat the entire game without using a special weapon. Ever.
Mega Man 3 is possibly the easiest on the NES! also DEREK!!!
Why is that?
MM2 was good, but MM3 >>> MM2. Some people are quick to dismiss all others and say MM2 is the best. I say those people are merely disrespectful.
Mega 2 was more of the same 3 tried to change things
LOL. I seriously hate that boss and Wily level. Item farming is just IMPOSSIBLE to do when you lose to the boss! Since you need all your Crash Bombs to solve and defeat the boss! That level is the sole reason why I can't enjoy Mega Man 2 as much as the other NES Mega Man games.
I always thought this was the easiest of the first 3 games.
megaman has nothing to do with the mashroom kingdom.
This sounds like it is being played on a bad Famiclone.
I like 2 better
Also what the hell are you doing playing this on a famiclone come on
Megaman 3
what abou CHALLANGE vs SATISFACTION ?
Nice profile pic :D
Sadism
Two syllables? Just sayin'...
The whole mega man series is a masterpiece, but of all the titles in 8-bit (including mega man 9 and 10) 3 is my least favorite. I really hate the doc robot stages, the bosses are screwed up badly there. It's a shame, it would be better than 2 if those doc robot stages weren't there IMO
Suffering? You want suffering? Play Mega Man 9. Mega Man 3 is NOTHING. I played 3-6 for the first time when I bought The Anniversary Collection and beat all 3 without using any continues. And I didn't need any for 1 or 2. But I admit, I had 2 as a kid and beat it reltentlessly after I got good at the game.
well i care...I CARE GODDAM IT!
I’m really enjoying this game so far. NeedleMan is whipping my ass.
Megaman 3 didn't get the same development time as MM2. Clearly, it was rushed. There is no intro, the doc robots are unbalanced, and the Wily Castle too easy.
which explains why it has Rush in it
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Second favorite Mega Man.
MM3 is TOUGH. Only play it on a NES emulator or the 3DS port. Save States are demanded.