# Mega Man 3 Mega Man 3, known as *Rockman 3: Dr. Wily no Saigo!?* in Japan, is a 1990 action-platformer developed and published by Capcom for the NES. The third entry in the *Mega Man* series, it follows Mega Man as he teams up with his robotic dog Rush to stop Dr. Wily, who has seized a peacekeeping project to unleash eight new Robot Masters: Needle Man, Magnet Man, Gemini Man, Hard Man, Top Man, Snake Man, Spark Man, and Shadow Man. Introducing Rush’s abilities (Jet, Coil, Marine) and the slide mechanic, it builds on *Mega Man 2* with refined gameplay, vibrant 8-bit visuals, and a stellar soundtrack by Yasuaki Fujita and Harumi Fujita. Selling 1.17 million copies, it’s a fan-favorite despite minor slowdown issues. ## Why Play Mega Man 3? Mega Man 3 enhances the series with eight non-linear stages, each featuring a unique Robot Master whose weapon (e.g., Shadow Blade, Gemini Laser) can exploit others’ weaknesses. The addition of Rush and the slide mechanic adds mobility, while the revisited Doc Robot stages extend the challenge. With a password system and Energy Tanks, it balances accessibility and difficulty (4-5 hours main story, 7-10 for completion). Its engaging level design and iconic bosses make it a must-play for retro ROM fans and platformer enthusiasts, though technical glitches may test patience. ## Game Features - Play as Mega Man across 8 stages, plus Doc Robot rematch levels - Use Rush’s Coil, Jet, and Marine abilities for enhanced mobility - Acquire special weapons like Search Snake and Spark Shot after defeating bosses - Slide to dodge attacks and navigate tight spaces - Battle through Dr. Wily’s fortress and face Proto Man encounters - Experience authentic NES gameplay on our retro ROM platform or in *Mega Man Legacy Collection* (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) ## Play Mega Man 3 Online Power up today! Our website, Classic Joy Games, lets you play *Mega Man 3* instantly with no downloads, optimized for modern browsers using NES emulators. Also available in *Mega Man Legacy Collection* (2015, PS4/Xbox One/Switch/PC) with modern features like save states and rewind. Ideal for fans of retro ROMs and classic platformers! Note: For emulation, use Nestopia or Mesen for optimal performance. Join players worldwide and enjoy *Mega Man 3* on Classic Joy Games or modern collections. Start your battle now and see why this game is a cornerstone of the *Mega Man* legacy!