Azure Striker Gunvolt 3
July 28, 2022
The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!
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"Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is yet another great entry in Inti Creates&s; library of top-notch retro-inspired 2D action games. So, if you enjoy old-school gaming with a modern sense of style and lightning-fast gameplay then definitely give it a go."
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85.0
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90.0
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80.0
"Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is the game that we were expecting and more. It&s;s new ideas and classic elements, makes it the best entry of the series."
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75.0
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65.0
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70.0
"The action is fun and the pixel art is awesome but I still don’t feel as excited about Gunvolt 3 as I would have hoped... Criticisms aside, Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is another entry in a large franchise of titles …"
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50.0
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60.0
"A lack of challenge and some underwhelming PC options can&s;t stop Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 from being one hell of an entertaining action game, provided you like warping through levels without touching the ground."
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78.0
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92.0
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"Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3 manages to close out the trilogy by upping the ante in all the right ways, introducing new mechanics to keep things fresh whilst re-imagining and building upon what made fans love the series in the first …"
Read original review"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."
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75.0
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70.0
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65.0
"Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is arguably the best the series has offered up so far, harbouring fun, tight gameplay that’s at its best when you’re transfixed by a wonderfully kinetic Kirin Arc Chain display on screen."
Read original review"The Gunvolt series was one of the better, and cooler, platformer series in recent history; unfortunately, the most recent games have just been entirely mediocre. Much like the previous Luminous Avenger, all the pieces are there for an absolutely fantastic …"
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85.0
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80.0
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"With a development team known for delivering great experiences, Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is another great game produced by Inti Creates. Featuring a cool story, good character interactions, and fun, easy-to-master gameplay, the game is pure action and, despite being …"
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85.0
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78.0
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"Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is another fantastic entry into this wonderful series, with Inti Creates just upping the ante with every instalment."
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70.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 combines the best ideas in the series into an excellent action title. It&s;s thrilling to go through a stage quickly, especially thanks to the protagonist&s;s smooth and versatile abilities — with some technique, it&s;s possible to …"
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50.0
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45.0
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"Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is a game that wants to evolve the series, but is founded on the flawed principle of trying to fix what wasn’t broken to begin with. For each improvement it makes, there is a new problem …"
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"Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is an excellent example of how to make a competent action platformer gameplay for both newcomers and veterans. Kirin is a fast character and the technical aspects of her moveset allow her to become a machine …"
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60.0
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80.0
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"The third chapter in the Azure Striker Gunvolt series takes few risks with its formula and mostly uses familiar elements that most players will recognize. This does not mean there aren&s;t any new features, and the way the two main …"
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70.0
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65.0
"Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 represents another step forward for Inti Creates and their retro-inspired flavor of jump-and-shoot, slash-and dash action games. Even if the emphasis on story won&s;t land for everyone, the lightning-fast gameplay is filled with lasers, explosions, and …"
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65.0
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"Even with every positive being cancelled out, I still lean on the positive side about Gunvolt 3 overall. It has its rough moments and pain points, but pulling off a perfect combo and just soaring though the air is pure …"
Read original review"I really enjoyed Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. While it doesn’t quite manage to give fans a perfect experience, it’s definitely one of the best in recent history. It’s a game with an ambitious story, gorgeous art and sound design, and …"
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"With its signature visual extravagance and flair, the addition of a new character spices the series up"
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80.0
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85.0
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"It&s;s tough to say whether Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is a clear improvement over its predecessors, but this entry is every bit as action-packed and razor sharp as them. Kirin offers up a refreshing new take on the tried and …"
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"It’s a beautifully put together package, and this isn’t the lackluster ending of a trilogy gone off the rails. This is a tight, enjoyable and absolutely true embodiment of what Inti Creates has been building all these years. For fans, …"
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65.0
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72.0
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84.0
"Overall, I have to say that Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is a great addition to the series, and is easily accessible to both new players and those who have played previous titles. Gameplay and combat is smooth, bosses and stages …"
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68.0
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"As a whole, Gunvolt 3 is a solid entry in the series. The gameplay is challenging but supported by precise controls that, when mastered, will see players flying across the screen clearing out whole waves of enemies. Striving to get …"
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70.0
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"Gunvolt 3 manages to embody the best that Azure Striker has to offer."
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