Mega Man 3 was released in 1990 for the NES, two years after the groundbreaking Mega Man 2. Developed and published by Capcom, it continued the core formula established by its predecessors - platforming action, robot masters, and weapon-swapping goodness - with a few key additions that set it apart.
I loved the entire NES run of the Mega Man series. But MM3 is one of my absolute favorites (and MM2 too). That soundtrack is too legit to quit. If I had to pick a favorite tune, its a tie between the Snake Man and Shadow Man stages.
Ah, but then there’s Needle Man and Spark Man too. Nevermind, I can't pick a favorite. The music is just…🤌🏾
The soundtrack is great but the Wily Stage track from Mega Man 2 beats em all in my opinion. If I'm being honest, the music in most if not all the Mega Man games have been above average to great.
I'll be curious to read your thoughts on the music for the latter three NES games. People's opinions on them are all across the board. All the games have great tracks, but the soundtracks for 4 and 5 in particular come across a little wonky, compared to the majesty of 2 and 3.
I will have to go back and re-listen to those. I know they weren't as memorable but I don't recall anything particularly off. I'll make sure to write about it though!
I loved the entire NES run of the Mega Man series. But MM3 is one of my absolute favorites (and MM2 too). That soundtrack is too legit to quit. If I had to pick a favorite tune, its a tie between the Snake Man and Shadow Man stages.
Ah, but then there’s Needle Man and Spark Man too. Nevermind, I can't pick a favorite. The music is just…🤌🏾
Well said! I've been called out more than a few times for not mentioning the music in MM 3. I'm going to listen to it today as "punishment" 😆
Great write up, but... no thoughts on one of the best soundtracks of all time?
I'll leave that to you and Mr. Hellene :D
The soundtrack is great but the Wily Stage track from Mega Man 2 beats em all in my opinion. If I'm being honest, the music in most if not all the Mega Man games have been above average to great.
Haha, fair enough.
I'll be curious to read your thoughts on the music for the latter three NES games. People's opinions on them are all across the board. All the games have great tracks, but the soundtracks for 4 and 5 in particular come across a little wonky, compared to the majesty of 2 and 3.
I will have to go back and re-listen to those. I know they weren't as memorable but I don't recall anything particularly off. I'll make sure to write about it though!