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Review of Kamen Rider V3 on PlayStation

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Sep 2001
Cover image of Kamen Rider V3 on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 14 Sep 2001
Genre: Action / Adventure
Developer: Masaru Igami
Publisher: Toei Company

Introduction

Kamen Rider V3 is like sushi that got lost in a buffet of Western-style fast food - it's extraordinary, but you have to sift through a lot of fries before you get to the Tangy Miso Magic. Plunge into a world of cyborgs and bad guys that were perhaps conceived during a marathon of caffeine and bad anime. Are you ready to hop on your V3 Hurricane and kick some serious Destron butt? Let's roll!

Gameplay

Gird your loins as you engage in side-scrolling combats reminiscent of nostalgia-drenched days gone by. Players will rush through pixelated streets, dodging villains, saving innocents, and kicking foes with enough torque to make the Energizer Bunny look like he's standing still. Each encounter throws you into hectic battles against a menagerie of Destron cyborgs, where you execute stylish kung-fu moves that would make Bruce Lee salute. Kamen Rider V3 utilizes power-ups, special abilities, and some occasionally head-scratching items that might remind one of their high-school science projects gone awry. Master the art of Henshin and unleash V3's special moves, because saving Japan is only a button mash away!

Graphics

Graphically, Kamen Rider V3 lavishly presents its retro-style charm. Think classic Japanese art meets pixelated powers - the overall aesthetics have a quaint quality that feels welcoming yet radiant enough to engage both longtime fans and newcomers. Characters pop with bright colors and bold designs, each villain a kaleidoscope of bizarre awesomeness. Is it a Detective from the 60s? Nope, just another member of Destron! The environments are filled with enough destructible elements to make you feel like a truly powerful hero... until you remember you're still just a guy in tights.

Conclusion

Kamen Rider V3 wraps you in a warm blanket of nostalgia, augmented by gameplay that feels fresh enough to keep you entertained for a good while. Sure, it might not redefine action gaming or make you rethink the boundaries of storytelling, but it captures the hearts of those who long for hero tales sprinkled with absurdity. Is it groundbreaking? Not necessarily. Is it fun? Absolutely! So find a comfortable seat, prep that V3 harness, and kick your way through a wild arcade experience that encapsulates the spirit of a beloved franchise while adding that sweet vintage flavor. Play on, you mighty Rider!

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