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Mega Man Zero 3
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Game Title(s): | Mega Man Zero 3, Rockman Zero 3 | ||||||
Developer(s): | Inti Creates | ||||||
Publisher(s): | Capcom | ||||||
Release Date(s): |
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Genre(s): | Action, Platformer | ||||||
Game mode(s): | Single Player | ||||||
Platform(s): | Game Boy Advance | ||||||
Mega Man Zero 3, known as Rockman Zero 3 (ロックマンゼロ3) in Japan, is the third game in the Zero era, developed by Inti Creates, published by Capcom and released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance.
The game was later re-released as part of the Mega Man Zero Collection on the Nintendo DS in 2010 and a native port was made as part of the Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection on multiple other systems in 2020.
Story
Having taken the Dark Elf from its resting place, sealed in the depths of Neo Arcadia, Elpizo was sure he would possess ultimate power. But it turned out to be too much for him to control, and he was defeated at the hands of Zero. They were able to avoid a repeat of the tragedy that was the Elf Wars, but behind the relief was a shadowy figure who had been hoping and praying for the revival of the Dark Elf for a long time.
And so, one day, long after the Dark Elf nightmare has passed and the Neo Arcadia attacks have subsided, news that a giant spaceship has crashed down on a snowy plan makes its way to the Resistance. Learning that there is an energy reaction at the crash site as strong as the Dark Elf. Ciel, alongside Zero and her friends in the Resistance, sets off to investigate.[1]
Characters
Name | Sprite | Description |
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Zero | The main playable character. One of the Maverick Hunters that fought alongside X in the Maverick Wars. He was found by Ciel in his sealed slumber in the underground research facilities, and helps the persecuted Resistance fight against Neo Arcadia.[1] | |
Ciel | This young female scientist, who used to research Reploids and Cyber-elves for Neo Arcadia, is currently working to develop a new alternate energy source in order to put an end to the struggle with Neo Arcadia.[1] | |
Cerveau | This engineer works on developing new weapons for Zero, and can help out by doing things like decipher encrypted Secret Disks.[1] | |
Resistance | Working from the Resistance Base, these Reploids provide Zero with information and even offer useful items to our hero.[1] | |
Four Guardians | Three of the Four Guardians that have been presiding over Neo Arcadia since the death of Copy X. Leviathan and Fefnir have forgotten their duties and spend all their energy trying to defeat Zero.[1] | |
Dr. Weil | Expelled from Neo Arcadia one hundred years ago, this scientist is well-versed in the technology of Reploid engineering.[1] | |
Omega | A giant Reploid who is a servant of Dr. Weil. He has a mysterious connection to Zero. | |
Dark Elf | The Cyber-elf said to have triggered the Elf Wars. She was sealed inside the body of the original X, but was set free at the hands of Elpizo.[1] | |
Crea & Prea | Two Baby Elves created from the Dark Elf, which are now loose in Neo Arcadia. | |
X | X sacrificed his body in order to seal the Dark Elf away, working as a Cyber-elf. However, his body was destroyed by Elpizo, releasing the Dark Elf.[1] |
Enemies
Minor Enemies
Sub-bosses
Bosses
Name | Image | Description | Area | Weakness | Refought? |
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Omega | Derelict Spacecraft | None | No | ||
Blazin' Flizard | Aegis Volcano Base | Thunder | Yes | ||
Childre Inarabitta | Oceanic Highway Ruins | Fire | Yes | ||
Devilbat Schilt | Weapons Repair Factory | Ice | Yes | ||
Deathtanz Mantisk | Old Residential | None | Yes | ||
Crea & Prea | Missile Factory, Sub Arcadia | None | Yes | ||
Anubis Necromancess V | Twilight Desert | Ice | No | ||
Hanumachine R | Forest of Anatre | Thunder | No | ||
Blizzack Staggroff R | Frontline Ice Base | Fire | No | ||
Copy X MK. II | Area X-2 | None | No | ||
Cubit Foxtar | Energy Facility | Thunder | Yes | ||
Glacier le Cactank | Snowy Plains | Fire | Yes | ||
Volteel Biblio | Sunken Library | Ice | Yes | ||
Tretista Kelverian | Giant Elevator | None | Yes | ||
Phantom | Sub Arcadia (Cyberspace) | None | No | ||
Omega (phase 1) | Weil's Laboratory | None | No | ||
Omega (phase 2) | Weil's Laboratory | None | No | ||
Omega (phase 3) | Weil's Laboratory | None | No |
Items
Pickups
Name | Sprite | Description |
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Life Energy | Small units restore 2 points of Life Energy. Large units restore 8 points of Life Energy. Extra Large restores Zero's health completely, or fills a Sub Tank. | |
E-Crystals | Small awards 4 Energy Crystals. Large awards 16 Energy Crystals. Used mainly for feeding Cyber-elves. | |
Z Panel | Grants an extra life. Rarely drops from enemies and can be found in some Missions. | |
Secret Disk | Can contain a variety of items, including Chips, E-Crystals, Cyber-elves, or Database entries. |
Equipment
Name | Icon | Description |
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Buster Shot | Firearm that shoots bullets. Can fire Charge Shots. | |
Z-Saber | Sword used for close-range attacks. Can perform combos and charge attacks. | |
Shield Boomerang | Shield used for defense. Can be thrown as a charge attack. | |
Recoil Rod | Tonfas used for stab attacks. Can perform charge attacks, which can be used to move Zero or objects. | |
Sub Tank | Grants a reserve tank which can be filled by Life Energy pickups and used later. Earned by using specific Cyber-elves. | |
Chip | Changes Zero's physical properties, granting him new abilities. Obtained by defeating certain bosses. |
Cyber-elves
Missions
Modification Cards
Alongside the release of Rockman Zero 3 in Japan, Capcom released a series of 100 collectible cards representing various characters in the Zero era. 80 of these cards contained E-Reader functionality featuring modifications to Zero 3, and 20 were artwork of series events. The cards were sold in packages of 5 for ¥200.
The artwork and functionality of the cards would later be incorporated outside of Japan in Mega Man Zero Collection and Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection as unlockable content, for completing the games and easy scenario in Zero Collection, and earning ZZ Cards in Zero/ZX Legacy Collection.