-Mega Man X3-
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[Front cover.]
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MEGA MAN X3
A Special Message from CAPCOM ENTERTAINMENT
Thank you for selecting MEGA MAN X 3,
the newest adventure in the Mega Man saga. Following the success of MEGA MAN
X 2 and MEGA MAN 7,
this continuing saga of Mega Man X vs. the Mavericks introduces Zero to once
again bring excitement and action to your Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
MEGA MAN X 3 features the C4 graphics
chip that had such an impact on the graphic effects in MEGA MAN X 2.
We at CAPCOM ENTERTAINMENT are proud to bring you this thrilling new addition
to your video game library.
[Capcom logo, license and Nintendo seal of quality lie below.]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Special Message from Capcom ..........................2
Safety Precautions ................................................
4
Getting Started .....................................................
5
REPLOIDS ON THE WEB ................................ 6
Using Mega Man X .............................................
7
Using Zero ...........................................................
8
Zero's Special Attacks .........................................
9
DopplerTown Select Screen ...............................10
Weapon Select Screen .......................................
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Armor Capsules .................................................
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Robot Ride Armor .............................................
14
Character Profiles ..............................................
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Option Mode ....................................................
18
Passwords ........................................................
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Mavericks ........................................................
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Warranty ..........................................................
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
[Some tips on what you shouldn't do while playing the game,
pertaining to your health.]
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GETTING STARTED
Insert your MEGA MAN X 3 Game Pak into your Super Nintendo
Entertainment System and turn the power on.
2. Watch the introduction and then press START when the
title screen appears.
3. Press the control pad up or down to move Mega Man X to one
of the three options on the title screen. Then press START to choose
the option. See OPTION MODE and PASSWORD sections in this manual
for more information.
4. Choose GAME START to begin playing MEGA MAN X 3.
5. To end the game at any time, simply turn your Super Nintendo
Entertainment System off and remove your Game Pak.
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REPLOIDS ON THE WEB
world wide site
Welcome to the exciting new REPLOIDS ON THE WEB
site. Produced and created by the Cain Laboratory, under supervision by Dr.
Cain himself, this web site is intended to:
1. Look into the creation and operation of reploid robots
2. Present up-to-date info on the latest technology break-throughs
3. Inform users of handling reploids to avoid Maverick
problems
Just click on the category headings or the key words and away
you go!
Introduction..................................News
Update
Famous Reploids..........................Direct
Sales
Dr. Cain's Research Lab...............Emergency
Emergency
Alert! Alert! The Doppler research reploid has inspired
a revolt in DopplerTown. The Maverick virus has broken through
the Doppler anti-virus, and it appears Doppler has caused it. All previous
postings here about the anti-virus are incorrect. The anti-virus is a placebo.
REPEAT: the anti-virus is a placebo.
Dopplertown is over-run with Mavericks. Utopia has ended before
it even started. Take cover quickly. Virus is spreading rapidly. Cain Laboratory
is being infiltrated. Maverick Hunter Units on FULL ALERT. Mega
Man X and Zero . . . mobilize! Grave danger!
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USING MEGA MAN X
[Shows the actions that can be done using the buttons and the
directional pad.]
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USING ZERO
[Shows an image of Zero to the left of the text below, with
the text, "Change to Zero or Mega Man X."]
At any point during a stage you may switch characters you control
from Mega Man X to Zero, and back to Mega Man X if you want. Once you change
back to Mega Man X from Zero you cannot use Zero again until you exit the
stage. When using Zero, do not let him perish. He has only one life, and cannot
return once he dies. Zero can only collect energy tablets, and cannot fight
Mavericks.
Press START to bring up the Weapon Select Screen. Press
R button to communicate with Zero or Mega Man X. Press START
to select the character. (If the communication screen is static, Zero is not
available)
[Shows a screenshot of X making contact with Zero, with Zero's
basic controls underneath.]
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ZERO'S SPECIAL ATTACKS
1 Hyper-Zero Blaster.................Hold
Y button for 2 seconds, then release Y button to fire.
2 3-fold Saber Beam Attack......Hold
Y button until fully charged. Releaser Y button for Hyper Zero-blast.
Then press Y again at any point for a second blast.
Then, at any point, press the Y button
a third time to release the Saber Beam Attack.
[Shows a screenshot of Zero in battle,
using his saber attack.]
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DOPPLERTOWN SELECT SCREEN
After batting your way through the invaded headquarters,
you will be presented with more information on the whereabouts of the Maverick
leaders inside DopplerTown. This is the stage select screen where you choose
which Maverick to battle.
1. Use the control pad to highlight the stage you want, then
press START, Y or B button to select the stage.
2. After you have defeated the 8 Maverick leaders, Mega
Man X and Zero can advance to the next set of levels. To return to one of
the original 8 levels, just move the cursor to the blackened picture of the
Maverick and press START.
[Shows a screenshot of the Maverick select screen.]
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WEAPON SELECT SCREEN
The weapon select screen is also your status screen. It will
show you:
[Shows a screenshot of the weapon select screen, with arrows
pointing to numbered does, explaining what each section of the screen is.]
Use the control pad to highlight the item you want to
use, then press the START button to begin play.
1. Weapons will appear here when you acquire them. Defeat a
Maverick leader and acquire its weapon. Recharge the weapon by collect
weapon capsules.
2. You start with 2 extra lives. Add to Mega Man X's lives by
collecting the Mega Man icons. Remember: Zero has only one life
so use it wisely.
3. Increase the length of Mega Man X's health bar by finding
the heart tanks hidden in each stage. Recharge Mega Man X and Zero's
health by collecting power capsules.
4. Use your weapons and armor to locate hidden subtanks. Power
them up by collecting power capsules, then when your health gets low use one
to recharge your health.
5. You can escape a stage only after you have defeated
that stage's Maverick.
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ARMOR CAPSULES
The trusty Dr. Light has once again hidden some secret capsules
that will enhance Mega Man X's abilities. When Mega Man X steps into one of
these capsules, it will come to life and change the appearance of Mega Man
X.
[Shows a screenshot of X in a capsule.]
Here are descriptions of what some of the capsules do to Mega
Man X:
[Shows a screenshot of X using his helmet enhancement next to
the text below.]
HEAD- Item RadarWhen
a Maverick in a stage is defeated, and you re-enter the level, a map will
appear at the beginning of the level to show you where hidden items are located.
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ARMOR CAPSULES cont.
Body-Protect ArmorAutomatically
creates a defense shield on Mega Man X's chassis that reduces damage by 50%.
Leg-Air-Dash BootsThe
boots allow Mega Man X to perform the air dash in 3 different directions:
[Shows a screenshot of X air-dashing up
next to the left of the text below.]
Up: Press B button to jump, then
press (up) on the control pad and hold the A button simultaneously
to dash straight up.
[Shows a screenshot of X dashing left
to the left of the text below.]
Left: Press B button jump, then
press (left) on the control pad and simultaneously hold the A button
to dash to the left.
[Shows a screenshot of X dashing right
to the left of the text below.]
Right: Press B button to jump,
then press (right) on the control pad and simultaneously hold the A
button to dash to the right.
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ARMOR CAPSULES cont.
[Shows a screenshot of X blasting his X-Buster to the left of
the image below.]
ARM-Double Charge Shot-Makes X-buster power much more
powerful. Sends out a double charge blast. If timed correctly, you can overlap
the double blasts to create one huge cross-over explosion.
ROBOT RIDE ARMOR
In addition to the Armor Capsules, Dr. Light has set out 4 different
armors known as Robot Ride Armor. Mega Man X and Zero must find these
4 armors, each with different capabilities and functions. The armor looks
like a giant robot that Mega Man X can activate by jumping into it. Once you
find an armor, you may use the armor in any stage where you many find the
Robot Ride platforms.
[Shows a screenshot of one of those platforms to the left of
the text below.]
If you have found an armor, the platform will activate. A menu
will appear just to the left of the platform, so use the control pad to select
which armor you would like to use. While in the Robot Ride Armor, Mega Man
X and Zero will not be damaged. The armor can be damaged, but can be healed
by returning to
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the platform. If the armor is destroyed, you cannot use it again
until you enter a new stage.
[Shows a screenshot of X in Robot Ride Armor, crushing ice blocks.]
Here is a list of some Robot Ride Armors:
CHIMERA [Shows an image of X in this armor.] Use the
regular attack and dash functions inherent to Mega Man X.
HAWK [Shows an image of X in this armor.] Press B
button to jump, then press and hold B again to hover in the air. Press
Y button to shoot missiles.
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CHARACTER PROFILES
Mega Man X [Shows an image of X, followed by the text
below.]
Reploid leader of the 17th Unit, Maverick Hunters. His creation
is shrouded in mystery; nobody knows why he was built and then buried. Can
X learn?
X is famous among Maverick Hunters for defeating Sigma
twice and leading to its ultimate demise. X understands his role, and believes
deeply in the need to protect reploids and humans alike. But he has an inner
conflict about fighting and violence.
Zero [Shows an image of Zero, followed by the text below.]
Zero is Mega Man X's best friend and partner. His creation
is a mystery as will, yet many rumors and much speculation have arisen. Recently
destroyed to protect X, Zero has been revived to continue the aid he has offered
X in the past.
Once part of the 17th Unit, Maverick Hunters, Zero now leads
a Special #0 Class Unit. Always cool and calm, Zero takes quick action against
the evil forces he hates so much.
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CHARACTER PROFILES cont.
Dr. Doppler [Shows an image of Dr. Doppler, followed
by the text below.]
A scientist reploid created to support humans in creation of
reploids. Equipped with a high-performance neuro-computer, Doppler
was instrumental in determining the cause of the recent Maverick outbreak.
Its anti-virus was revolutionary and once again brought peace to the world.
Re-programmed to build a utopian world called DopplerTown where
humans and reploids lived in harmony. It grew too quickly and became infected
with the same virus it was believed to remedy. Doppler incited a new Maverick
outbreak and created chaos in DopplerTown. It changed its computer body into
one geared for battle and gathered all the reploids in its first move in war
against humans.
Vile [Shows an image of Vile, followed by the text below.]
Once a top henchman for Sigma, Vile was destroyed at
the hands of Mega Man X and Zero. When Doppler became virus-infected, its
first move was to revive Vile. When Vile became infected with the same computer
virus, it went completely nuts. Doppler could not control Vile. Vile went
on a rampage, and has become so stricken with hatred for Mega Man X and Zero,
who knows what its intentions are?
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OPTION MODE
[Shows how to adjust the button configuration and the sound.]
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PASSWORDS
When you run out of lives, you will be shown a password. Copy
down this password to save your game. When you want to being your game later
with the same Maverick leaders defeated, highlight PASSWORD from the
title screen and press START.
