Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3

[URL=https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/202204290003/] Suffering from a protracted development cycle, Gunvolt 3 had over 6 years in development[/url], which is pretty long for a handheld series. The primary issue, according to the producers and developers, was trying to figure out how to create a new, exciting character just as they had with Copen. They felt they did everything they wanted with Gunvolt's playstyle, but were stuck on this new characters game mechanics and attacks. That's why we got the entire Copen spin-off. The developers of 3 hit a wall, but Inti wanted to release something for the franchise so we got an alternate time-line/what-if scenario with Copen (where the bad ending of the first game plays out). The long wait is ironic because if you've played this game it's not that complex. Gunvolt 3 still has the staple 'tagging', attacking, and scoring system. You 'tag' enemies, then you strike them, and you build up a score whilst avoiding damage. Get to a score of 1000 or more and you get a vocal song playing in the background. Take damage and the brakes are put to your score (more on that later). In Kirin's case, she shoots talismans, which tag enemies. Once tagged…

I don't know why this game even has Gunvolt's name in the title this should be a spin off or something because you barely even get to play as Gunvolt. This game just throws away the cliff hanger that Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 ended on and decided to fast-forward the game into the future Copen is nowhere to be seen and the story revolves around characters that weren't in the previous Gunvolt games. The game still hold sup decently well they even and gameplay is probably some of the most fun that it has been in the series. I feel like Zoomed through the levels though and didn't really feel as satisfied getting the highest rank on missions. Still it's not a bad game it's just a weird game with questionable choices.

Out of all the 3 main gunvolt games this one has gotten the better PC treatment. As a 3rd installment? The story is honestly beyond insane. I won't spoil anything. But the gameplay is fantastic with the new character. Easily one of my favorites of the 3

It's really short and way too easy. The characters do not stop talking, and their giant portraits overlay the screen while you're playing. Then at the boss fights, the boss starts talking too. THEN some robot butterfly lady starts flying around the screen and singing in Japanese. There's way too much ♥♥♥♥ to ignore... It's like trying to play Mega Man X and having 5 kids running around screaming and smacking the TV. If you're into that kind of thing, the game runs well on Linux. So that's cool...

I can't wipe the smile off my face. Any Megaman Zero fans out there will love this.

Gunvolt.