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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Rolling Thunder 3
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Rolling Thunder |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Namco, Rolling Thunder 3 arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
It is part of the Rolling Thunder series; on the Genesis you can also try Rolling Thunder 2. The series also appears on other systems with Rolling Thunder (NES). Namco also made Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, Pac-Attack and Splatterhouse 2 for the Genesis.
Rolling Thunder 3 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Rolling Thunder 3 is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Rolling Thunder 3 cheats & codes
69 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Invincible | FF0172:0045 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | FF00DA:0A0A |
| Infinite Pistol Ammo | FF00DE:3939 |
| Infinite Secondary Weapon Ammo | FF00F6:3939 |
Rolling Thunder 3 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Rolling Thunder 3.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Rolling Thunder 3 FAQ
When did Rolling Thunder 3 come out on the Genesis?
Rolling Thunder 3 was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Rolling Thunder 3?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Rolling Thunder 3 multiplayer?
No. Rolling Thunder 3 is a single-player game.
How long does Rolling Thunder 3 take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Rolling Thunder 3 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Rolling Thunder 3 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.