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Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
Adventure Island 3
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Adventure Island |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Developed by Hudson, Adventure Island 3 arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as a platformer.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 191 NES platformers in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the Adventure Island series; on the NES you can also try Adventure Island II, Hudson's Adventure Island and Adventure Island Classic. The series also appears on other systems with Super Adventure Island (SNES) and Super Adventure Island II (SNES). Hudson also made Bomberman II, Faxanadu and Doraemon for the NES.
Adventure Island 3 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Adventure Island 3 is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Adventure Island 3 cheats & codes
154 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 2 Lives | PESZAALA |
|---|---|
| Start With 7 Lives | TESZAALA |
| Start With 9 Lives | PESZAALE |
| Infinite Lives | SXNLISSE |
| Keep Items After Dying (After 1st Stage) | GXUUGOSO |
| Start With 2 Red Taylors | VTVZZESE |
Adventure Island 3 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Adventure Island 3 FAQ
When did Adventure Island 3 come out on the NES?
Adventure Island 3 was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Adventure Island 3?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Adventure Island 3 multiplayer?
No. Adventure Island 3 is a single-player game.
How long does Adventure Island 3 take to play?
As a platformer, Adventure Island 3 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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