About

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Rolling Thunder 3 is a sci-fi espionage-themed side-scrolling platformer-shooter developed by <a href="/namco/3010-7420/" data-ref-id="3010-7420">Namco</a> (along with <a href="/now-production-co-ltd/3010-689/" data-ref-id="3010-689">NOWPRO</a>) and published by Namco for the <a href="/genesis/3045-6/" data-ref-id="3045-6">Sega Genesis</a> exclusively in North America on May 19, 1993.</p><p>A console-only sequel to the 1991 game <a href="/rolling-thunder-2/3030-632/" data-ref-id="3030-632">Rolling Thunder 2</a>, Rolling Thunder 3 is set in the same time period and stars "Rolling Thunder" <a href="/spies/3015-1238/" data-ref-id="3015-1238">secret agent</a> "Jay" as he hunts down the GELDRA terrorist organization's second-in-command "Dread".</p><p>While the game removes the game timer and two-player multiplayer, it adds a revamped special weapon system and new vehicle sequences (one in a <a href="/motorcycle/3055-366/" data-ref-id="3055-366">motorcycle</a> and one in a <a href="/watercraft/3055-1479/" data-ref-id="3055-1479">personal watercraft</a>). The game now uses a third button to fire Jay's special weapon which, like the Genesis version of Rolling Thunder 2, can switch based on the door entered. There are 9 special weapons in total, with the game switching to a close-ranged dagger once Jay runs out of ammo for that weapon, and players can choose a weapon to start each stage with.</p><p>Unlike the other two games in the series, Rolling Thunder 3 only received a limited North America release and was only included in one compilation: the Namco Museum Mini Player handheld console.</p>