In the year 200X, the notorious Dr. Wily, having reformed and now working for the forces of good, is working hand in hand with Dr. Light to build a new type of peacekeeping robot. But then a new set of eight Robot Masters escapes the lab to wreak havoc on the world - and only Mega Man can save the day once again!

This time around, Mega Man has a new slide move to work his way through the Robot Masters' domains, along with a new ally in the form of his equally robotic canine companion Rush!

This third instalment of the highly acclaimed action game series once again pits you against exciting levels filled with a wide range of enemies to battle against! But who is the mysterious Proto Man, and why does he seem so interested in you...?