Azure Striker Gunvolt 3

Inti Creates · Jul 28, 2022

Teen

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The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet! Play as both new star Kirin and series protagonist Gunvolt as you switch between them on the fly while conquering Gunvolt 3's many stages and bosses. Story Mode+ which keeps the exciting action uninterrupted by the rich story. New to Gunvolt 3 are Image Pulses, collectable summons and equipment called forth from Gunvolt's own memories. Over 150 varieties are available to collect!

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Critic reviews

PCInvasion
Andrew Farrell · Oct 13, 2022
8.0
This game is highly entertaining and I’m having a good time replaying levels by warping through them at light speed. The level design itself gets the job done, the controls are excellent, and the combat is addicting unless you simply don’t care for warping.
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Way Too Many Games
Oliver Shellding · Aug 21, 2022
8.0
It’s a beautifully put together package, and this isn’t the lackluster ending of a trilogy gone off the rails. This is a tight, enjoyable and absolutely true embodiment of what Inti Creates has been building all these years. For fans, it’s everything they could want. And for first timers…well, maybe pick up the Cliff’s Notes on what’s happened. It’s a lot, but it’s worth it.
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Hey Poor Player
Josh Speer · Jul 27, 2022
9.0
All things considered, I really enjoyed Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. While it doesn’t quite manage to give fans a perfect experience, it’s definitely one of the best in recent history. It’s a game with an ambitious story, gorgeous art and sound design, and frenetic and exciting combat.
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NintendoLife
Mitch Vogel · Jul 27, 2022
8.0
It's tough to say whether Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is a clear improvement over its predecessors, but this entry is every bit as action-packed and razor sharp as them. Kirin offers up a refreshing new take on the tried and tested gameplay, while the tight level designs and focus on the ranking system make this one a highly replayable experience.
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Destructoid
Chris Carter · Jul 27, 2022
8.5
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is very reminiscent of past games as a baseline, but I’m more than okay with that because it does deviate where it counts (and hardcore fans will find a lot of other nuances too).
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Nintendo World Report
Jordan Rudek · Jul 27, 2022
8.0
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 represents another step forward for Inti Creates and their retro-inspired flavor of jump-and-shoot, slash-and dash action games. Even if the emphasis on story won’t land for everyone, the lightning-fast gameplay is filled with lasers, explosions, and that fun brand of chaos that just seems to hit right. The third Gunvolt entry is an easy recommendation for fans of the series or its spinoffs, and even if the amount of content and challenge aren’t that robust, the visual spectacle certainly helps make up for it.
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