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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
''Streets of Rage 3'', packed in a 24 megabit (3 megabyte) cartridge, had several enhancements over ''[[Streets of Rage 2]]'' such as a more complex plot, multiple endings, lengthier levels, better scenarios (with interactive levels and the return of traps like pits) and faster gameplay (with dash and dodge moves). Weapons could now only be used for a few times before breaking, hidden playable boss characters were added and a few [[cutscene | ''Streets of Rage 3'', packed in a 24 megabit (3 megabyte) cartridge, had several enhancements over ''[[Streets of Rage 2]]'' such as a more complex plot, multiple endings, lengthier levels, better scenarios (with interactive levels and the return of traps like pits) and faster gameplay (with dash and dodge moves). Weapons could now only be used for a few times before breaking, hidden playable boss characters were added and a few [[cutscene]]s were added to give the story depth. Max gave place to Zan, a cyborg, who was important for plot reasons. | ||
Besides the fact that it was far more difficult than its predecessors, it was also criticized for having an abrasive and noisy soundtrack, more experimental than the previous two which used more melodies and dance beats. | Besides the fact that it was far more difficult than its predecessors, it was also criticized for having an abrasive and noisy soundtrack, more experimental than the previous two which used more melodies and dance beats. | ||
== Regional differences == | == Regional differences == | ||
While translating this game from [[Japan | While translating this game from [[Japan]]ese to [[United States|American]] and [[Europe]]an audiences, Sega of America altered it significantly. The most notable changes were that the [[playable character|playable]] [[boss (video games)|miniboss]] Ash was removed because he was clearly [[homosexuality|homosexual]], females are less scantily clad, and the costume colors were changed. Axel is dressed like Adam, Blaze's clothes were changed from red to white, and Skate wears red and blue instead of red and yellow. Sega stated that these were changed to create "gender-neutral colors." | ||
The plot was rewritten, leaving many gaps in the narrative. In the original ''Bare Knuckle 3'' the story dealt with a new explosive substance called ''Rakushin'', discovered by a ''Dr. Gilbert'' (who later turns out to be "Zan"), and the disappearance of a military general. In the American and European versions of ''Streets of Rage 3'', all references to ''Rakushin'' were removed, and the general was replaced by the chief of police, and a scheme to switch city officials with robot clones was invented. Another difference was if you didn't save the general, you had to head to the [[White House]]. This too was changed in the U.S./Euro version where instead if you didn't save the chief, then you had to head to the City Hall, although the building depicting the City Hall was clearly the White House. | The plot was rewritten, leaving many gaps in the narrative. In the original ''Bare Knuckle 3'' the story dealt with a new explosive substance called ''Rakushin'', discovered by a ''Dr. Gilbert'' (who later turns out to be "Zan"), and the disappearance of a military general. In the American and European versions of ''Streets of Rage 3'', all references to ''Rakushin'' were removed, and the general was replaced by the chief of police, and a scheme to switch city officials with robot clones was invented. Another difference was if you didn't save the general, you had to head to the [[White House]]. This too was changed in the U.S./Euro version where instead if you didn't save the chief, then you had to head to the City Hall, although the building depicting the City Hall was clearly the White House. | ||
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There are several endings, they are listed below. | There are several endings, they are listed below. | ||
*If you fail to save the general/chief, you play an alternate Round 7. At the end of this, you have to face a stronger Shiva as the last boss, instead of Robot Y (known as Neo X in ''Bare Knuckle 3''). | *If you fail to save the general/chief, you play an alternate Round 7. At the end of this, you have to face a stronger Shiva as the last boss, instead of Robot Y (known as Neo X in ''Bare Knuckle 3''). | ||
*If you do rescue the general/ | *If you do rescue the general/chief, you play the intended Round 7. You are expected to defeat Robot Y within a time limit. If you beat it after the timer expires, the bombs will still detonate in the city, turning it into a complete ruin. | ||
*Defeat Robot Y before the timer expires, the city is saved; this is the best ending. | *Defeat Robot Y before the timer expires, the city is saved; this is the best ending. | ||
*There is an "Easy mode" ending in the U.S./Euro versions where Robot X in Stage 5 is the last boss. After defeating him, you are told to play the next difficulty mode. | *There is an "Easy mode" ending in the U.S./Euro versions where Robot X in Stage 5 is the last boss. After defeating him, you are told to play the next difficulty mode. | ||
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[[Category:1994 video games]] | [[Category:1994 video games]] | ||
[[Category:Sega Mega Drive games]] | [[Category:Sega Mega Drive games]] | ||
