Iron Soldier 3 PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

Iron Soldier 3

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SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperEclipse Software
PublisherVatical Entertainment / Telegames
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesIron Soldier
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Eclipse Software and published by Vatical Entertainment / Telegames, Iron Soldier 3 arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

It is part of the Iron Soldier series. The series also appears on other systems with Iron Soldier (Jaguar) and Iron Soldier 2 (Jaguar).

Iron Soldier 3 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Iron Soldier 3 is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Iron Soldier 3 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Iron Soldier 3 cheats & codes

15 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJC P1D00BDD46 ????
RCJC P2D00BDD68 ????
Timer stoppedD0046352 1080 80046354 0000
Rapid fireD00AB2E4 0000 300AB2E4 0002
All weapons (Press L1 & L2)D00BDD46 FAFF 80032E2C FFFF
PAL2NTSCD001A1A8 0008 D005C132 0071 8005C136 0000

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Iron Soldier 3 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Iron Soldier 3 FAQ

When did Iron Soldier 3 come out on the PS1?

Iron Soldier 3 was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Iron Soldier 3?

It was developed by Eclipse Software and published by Vatical Entertainment / Telegames.

Is Iron Soldier 3 multiplayer?

Yes. Iron Soldier 3 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Iron Soldier 3 take to play?

As a shooter, Iron Soldier 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.

Read more about Iron Soldier 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.

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