Mega Man 3: 2 Open Source Clones Compared
This repository is a complete disassembly of the NTSC-U ROM that reassembles byte-for-byte into the original game, making it suited to running in any standard NES emulator. Megaman3NESRecomp instead statically recompiles the original 6502 code into native C/x64, adding PC-native conveniences like save states and a turbo toggle, but it requires supplying your own Mega Man 3 (USA) ROM and is an explicit work-in-progress: boss fights, passwords, and special weapons are untested and may softlock, and audio mixing is incomplete.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- NES
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 6y ago
- Stars
- 51
- Contributors
- 2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- —
Availability
- Status
- Semi-playable
- Platforms
- Linux, OSX, Windows
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 5d ago
- Stars
- 5
- Contributors
- 1
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesRequires your own Mega Man 3 (USA) ROM to run.
| Title | Mega Man 3 (NES) Disassembly | Megaman3NESRecomp |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Semi-playable |
| Platforms | NES | Linux, OSX, Windows |
| Play in browser | No | No |
| Mobile | No | No |
| Project health | ||
| Development status | Halted | Active |
| Last updated | 6y ago | 5d ago |
| Stars | 51 | 5 |
| Contributors | 2 | 1 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Requires original assets | — | YesRequires your own Mega Man 3 (USA) ROM to run. |
Known limitations
- gameplay: Boss fights, passwords, and special weapons are untested and may softlock.
- audio: Audio is basic with APU register writes captured but full audio mixing is work-in-progress.
- graphics: Visual elements may have minor glitches or missing sprites in some areas.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Mega Man 3 clones on this page open source?
Yes — every clone catalogued here is an open-source project. Availability, license, and development-status details for each one are listed in the comparison table above.
Do I need to own the original Mega Man 3 to play these clones?
Megaman3NESRecomp requires original game assets to play.
Which Mega Man 3 clone is the most actively maintained?
Megaman3NESRecomp is currently under active development, based on recent commit activity. See the "Development status" row above for every clone's current status.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to Mega Man 3.