Mega Man Battle Network 3 White

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jun 24, 2003
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
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  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. 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 keepsI 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.… Expand
  2. Erosiccu
    Jan 26, 2012
    10
    This is the one they got right. The Mega Man Battle Network games were unbelievable because of this one. Everyone who plays this game will love it. The story is loosely connected to the previous games and you do not need to play them to play this installment. The original Battle Network was unrefined and needed work, but the structure of the game we love is there. Battle Network 2 wasThis is the one they got right. The Mega Man Battle Network games were unbelievable because of this one. Everyone who plays this game will love it. The story is loosely connected to the previous games and you do not need to play them to play this installment. The original Battle Network was unrefined and needed work, but the structure of the game we love is there. Battle Network 2 was arguably one of the best of the Battle Network series because it had refined and fixed what the first installment missed. Battle Network 3 was probably the best in the entire series of Battle Network games because it improved on Battle Network 2 and even had a great multiplayer aspect. The Navi Customizer and different "styles" one could create was amazing and allowed for a lot of experimentation and really made you feel like you were customizing your navi! This game also had challenges that were SUPER difficult and deep like collecting the 7 stars for your title screen. In my opinion, this was the best out of every Battle Network game and you MUST play this.… Expand
  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 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 ofBack 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.… Expand
  4. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    I loved this game! Prolly the best game in the series! I put so much hours into this game! Completed almost everything!
  5. 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 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
  6. Allen
    Jan 28, 2006
    10
    This is the damn best Mega Man game I've ever played.
  7. KyleKilltacular
    Oct 2, 2012
    10
    Quite simply one of the greatest handheld games ever. The story is great, the battle system is spectacularly crafted, and collecting has never been more fun/ challenging! This game has risen to the handheld RPG standard that Pokemon has set, and adds in very enjoyable and complex innovations that will have you collecting battle chips for months to come.
  8. HyperKaibitoEX
    May 17, 2016
    10
    Megaman battle network 3 is one of the best games I have ever played and my favourite megaman game. This game make program advance more balanced and less overpowered. I also like the variety of styles that come to you depending on your play style. The gameplay is unique and at the same time very entertaining. Perfect score from me.
  9. Alex
    Aug 1, 2005
    10
    Perrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrfect.
  10. JZ
    Aug 11, 2003
    10
    Allows customization to the greatest rpg on the GBA to date! A must for all rpg gamers!!
  11. LabanC.
    Aug 9, 2003
    10
    This is so far one of the greatest megaman games to date. So is white version.
  12. William
    Aug 10, 2003
    10
    It's the greatest, even the show is one of my favorites.
  13. MegaMan
    Sep 14, 2003
    10
    The best part is challeging your friend to the death.
  14. ProtoMan
    Sep 15, 2003
    10
    White version is awesome! I can't put it away!
  15. Hero2be
    Apr 16, 2004
    10
    It rules Better story line then the first 2 games.
  16. G.I.
    Jun 18, 2004
    10
    This game is great to play.
  17. JonD.
    Jun 4, 2004
    10
    It is the best i love the challenge of fightins bass before alfa and that you can unlock hard mode 4 getting all85 mega chips.
  18. Harrison
    Apr 11, 2005
    10
    I have gotten to were you have to beat alpha and it is cool, fun and filled with action.
  19. JohnnyP.
    May 17, 2005
    10
    This game is awesome! I just can't get to the third preliminary. All ways that I can think of don't work! please HELP ME!!!!
  20. JordanR.
    Jul 22, 2003
    10
    This game has awesome graphics and has good strategy and adventure i loved this game it is number one!!!!!
  21. ZeroNightmare
    Feb 29, 2004
    10
    It rules and i love that you can fight the leader of the undernet serenate and that in blue you can get the dark aura battlechip and in white you get the serenate battlechip.
  22. BenR.
    Jun 29, 2004
    9
    It's the best games ive ever played.
  23. RyanM.
    Apr 14, 2005
    10
    It is the best game ever.
  24. Yoyo
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    I think this game is fantastic!
  25. Watermelon789
    Jul 19, 2011
    8
    Fuse Mega man with the RPG elements with a strong solid story, nice random battles and there you have a most own Mega Man game. It's a nice polished and ( it was) a new genre for the cool hero.
  26. RangerGxi
    May 21, 2012
    9
    This is an excellent game.
    Excellent Music and memorable music. This game will have you glued to the screen of your GBA for hours upon hours. With a great plot that's well thought out and hours of extra content for hardcore players who love the game, this game is my favorite Megaman game. The extra content includes a whole challenging area to explore (I got my ass kicked) and piles of    This is an excellent game.
    Excellent Music and memorable music. This game will have you glued to the screen of your GBA for hours upon hours. With a great plot that's well thought out and hours of extra content for hardcore players who love the game, this game is my favorite Megaman game. The extra content includes a whole challenging area to explore (I got my ass kicked) and piles of power-ups and battle chips to collect. The gameplay mechanics of the Battle network series requires strategy and has heavy replay value because of the various styles you can play, eg Fire Megaman.    … Expand
  27. bonnin40
    Feb 16, 2013
    8
    In my own opinion, the best game in the megaman battle network franchise, this is an amazing rpg, that has a very well built and in depth battle system, awesome gameplay, good music, good graphics, super fun gameplay, and a great story line. i have very fond memories of this game (blue version) and i cant reccomend this game to rpg or megaman fans alike.
  28. PristineOrochi
    Aug 2, 2014
    8
    The Mega Man series has run deep into all of our hearts. The Battle Network series is no different as it plays unlike other Mega Man games on a grid system. This game has not too shabby graphics, is tons of fun and has a decent soundtrack. The only problem with this game is the side missions and all of the backtracking. A lot of the mission you go on don't really have too much to do withThe Mega Man series has run deep into all of our hearts. The Battle Network series is no different as it plays unlike other Mega Man games on a grid system. This game has not too shabby graphics, is tons of fun and has a decent soundtrack. The only problem with this game is the side missions and all of the backtracking. A lot of the mission you go on don't really have too much to do with the actual story. The BEST part about this game is the VERY competitive and amazing multiplayer. The grid system makes for really fun battles with your friends via link cable and all of the variety in styles and different types of chips you can use makes this game awesome.… Expand
  29. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    9
    I though there was a black version. But this game is so fun and all the good positive reviews are right! Some of the parts were meh but the meh parts don't take over the awesome parts!
  30. ShawnEXE
    May 3, 2019
    9
    Music: 4.5/5
    Game Play: 5/5
    Graphics: 4/5
    Story: 4/5
    Time-Value: 5/5
    Overall: 4.5/5

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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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
  1. 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]
  2. Nintendophiles
    95
    It's unlike anything I’ve ever played.
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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.
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