Mega Man Battle Network 3 White

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2003
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Nintendophiles
    95
    It's unlike anything I’ve ever played.
  2. GameNow
    91
    If you can get past the fact that you've played this twice before, you'll love it. [June 2003, p.45]
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  3. Gamer's Pulse
    90
    It has a very good RPG system for those who like that kind of thing, but it also has that twitch reflex element that I loved so much about the other sidescrolling Megaman games.
  5. GameSpot
    85
    If you've never navigated a Battle Network before, the third installment in the sharp collect-and-battle series is a great place to start.
  6. GameSpy
    85
    The best Battle Network yet.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    85
    The conspiracy plotline is great, and the game has a good mix of serious and light-hearted moments. It can be quite engaging at times, and it’s easy to find yourself playing just to find out what happens next.
  8. GMR Magazine
    80
    If "Battle Network 2" was a tasty burrito, Battle Network 3 is a tasty burrito stuffed inside a larger, tastier burrito. [June 2003, p.79]
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  9. Game Informer
    80
    Bereft of any originality, BN 3 plays almost exactly like its predecessors. [June 2003, p.120]
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  10. Pocket Games
    80
    If this is your typeof game, be sure to pick it up. It deepens as you progress, always keeping players wanting more. [Fall 2003, p.48]
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  11. IGN
    79
    But the problem: it's the same RPG game design as the previous two games in the series.
  12. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    75
    If you can get past the deja vu, you'll most likely have a great time with BN3. Let's just hope the next one offers something new. [June 2003, p.133]
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  13. Nintendojo
    70
    The story is great, the character development is great, but the gameplay elements can get a little repetitive. MMBN3 is also the most difficult of the Network games.
  14. Nintendo Power
    70
    Complex, but fun. [July 2003, p.147]
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  15. Play Magazine
    70
    Almost everything about MMBN3 is so similar to previous games in the series, it's hard to tell that you're playing a new game. [May 2003, p.60]
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  16. GamePro
    60
    If you're not a Mega Maniac, there's no point in bothering with this game. [June 2003, p.96]
  17. Cheat Code Central
    50
    If you’ve already played the first two games, there’s not much point in playing this one.
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Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#12 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 70
  3. Negative: 11 out of 70
  1. knicks0320
    Oct 4, 2012
    10
    I have played ALOT of games in my day, but Battle Network 3 is, and will likely forever remain, my favorite handheld game of all time. II have played ALOT of games in my day, but Battle Network 3 is, and will likely forever remain, my favorite handheld game of all time. I cannot count the amount of times I have replayed this 20+ hour game from start to finish. The main story is fantastic and there is tons of other things to do as well. The fantastic hybrid real-time/ strategy battle system draws you in and the story keeps you there.… Full Review »
  2. GameFusion
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. It brings story telling to a level we have never seen before. It has outstanding Rpg elementsThis is my favorite game of all time. It brings story telling to a level we have never seen before. It has outstanding Rpg elements interesting characters. Its very lengthy and has more than enough post game content. Any gamer owes it to themselves to pick this title up… Full Review »
  3. TJD2
    Jun 19, 2012
    10
    Back in the day this was nearly tied with Battle Network 2 as my favorite game of all time! With a rich storyline, lots to discover, and manyBack in the day this was nearly tied with Battle Network 2 as my favorite game of all time! With a rich storyline, lots to discover, and many new innovational systems such as the Navi Customizer, this installment of the BN series certainly didn't wear out the series' welcome. The only downside in my opinion is that you can only keep one style and cannot trade them, whereas in BN2 both of those things were possible. Instead we are granted with the ability to trade navicust programs. Overall, this is a great game. I would be writing this review on the blue version, but for some reason it's not on Metacritic. The Blue version is slightly superior due to extra content such as the Mr. Famous battle and Bowlman.EXE in favor of Mistman.EXE.… Full Review »
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