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    MEGA MAN GAMES

    Aug 06, 2020 8 minutes
    Words by Nick Thorpe

    MEGABUCKS

    MEGA MAN X3

    DEVELOPER: CAPCOM

    RELEASE: 1995

    Being a fan of Mega Man can be a bit of a financial struggle at times, and few games illustrate that quite so well as Mega Man X3. The original Super Nintendo version made use of the CX4 enhancement chip for impressive 3D wireframes and other effects, but it was released late in the life of the console – usually an indicator of high prices. The game was later ported to PlayStation and Saturn, but neither of these versions were released in North America. If you’re equipped to run import games and don’t mind missing out on the storyline, picking up any of the Japanese versions of Mega Man X3 is a perfectly affordable prospect. If you want to buy any of the other versions, prepare for pain. The European SNES version is particularly punishing on the wallet, reflecting the region’s cooler reception to both character and console. The good news is that you can leave it to the collectors – Mega Man X3 is on two compilations, both considerably cheaper than the original game, so obtaining a copy to play is within reach.

    MENAGERIE OF MAVERICKS

    Your chance to meet and beat the eight bosses of Mega Man X3

    Blast Hornet

    This agile pest likes to fly about the place, shooting Parasitic Bombs at our hero. You can win by bringing him

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