Hudson's Adventure Island III
The third NES installment in the Adventure Island series featuring Master Higgins. This entry introduces dinosaur companions that can be ridden and provide special abilities, along with an expanded inventory system for storing items between stages.
Platform
nes
Year
1992
Genre
Platformer
Developer
Hudson Soft
Controls
About This Game
Adventure Island III refines the platforming formula with new gameplay mechanics, including four rideable dinosaurs (Pteranodon, Triceratops, Brontosaurus, and Stegosaurus) that grant unique movement and attack options.
The game features eight distinct worlds with varied environments, from jungles to ice caves, with a password system allowing players to continue their progress.
Notable for its colorful graphics and tight controls, this entry is considered one of the strongest in the NES trilogy, offering more strategic options than previous games while maintaining the series' signature challenge.
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