| Atomix |
Alberto Desfassiaux |
88 / 100 |
07-27-2022 |
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is the game that we were expecting and more. It’s new ideas and classic elements, makes it the best entry of the series. |
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| Chalgyr’s Game Room |
Richard York |
9 / 10 |
07-28-2022 |
Overall, I have to say that Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is a great addition to the series, and is easily accessible to both new players and those who have played previous titles. Gameplay and combat is smooth, bosses and stages are interesting, and it’s super fun to collect all the skills and see the cameos from previous titles. While there are a few issues here and there, it isn’t nearly enough to truly take away from the experience. |
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| Checkpoint Gaming |
Ashley Winters |
9 / 10 |
07-31-2022 |
Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3 manages to close out the trilogy by upping the ante in all the right ways, introducing new mechanics to keep things fresh whilst re-imagining and building upon what made fans love the series in the first place. A true work of art that blends a retro aesthetic with today’s capabilities, this feels like the culmination of Inti Creates’ many years of work and has been well worth the wait since its predecessor was released back in 2016. If this is the last GUNVOLT title, then we can at least rest comfortably in the knowledge that the Azure Striker went out with the big blue bang he deserved. |
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| Daily Mirror |
Eugene Sowah |
4 / 5 stars |
07-27-2022 |
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is another fantastic entry into this wonderful series, with Inti Creates just upping the ante with every instalment. |
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| Destructoid |
Chris Carter |
8.5 / 10 |
07-27-2022 |
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won’t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash. |
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| Gamer Escape |
Josh McGrath |
7 / 10 |
07-27-2022 |
Even with every positive being cancelled out, I still lean on the positive side about Gunvolt 3 overall. It has its rough moments and pain points, but pulling off a perfect combo and just soaring though the air is pure joy. And even with the ability to break the game as Gunvolt, players that choose to stick with Kirin will still find this game incredibly rewarding to play. |
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| Hey Poor Player |
Josh Speer |
4.5 / 5 stars |
07-27-2022 |
I really enjoyed Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. While it doesn’t quite manage to give fans a perfect experience, it’s definitely one of the best in recent history. It’s a game with an ambitious story, gorgeous art and sound design, and frenetic and exciting combat. If you’re a fan of the series, you’ll find some especially exciting elements to enjoy. But even if you aren’t, this is a game any fan of the platformer genre needs to own. It’s well worth the price of admission. |
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| Nintendo Life |
Mitch Vogel |
8 / 10 |
07-27-2022 |
It’s tough to say whether Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is a clear improvement over its predecessors, but this entry is every bit as action-packed and razor sharp as them. Kirin offers up a refreshing new take on the tried and tested gameplay, while the tight level designs and focus on the ranking system make this one a highly replayable experience. The only real downsides here are that the gacha system feels awkwardly implemented and the story can be a slog, but both these things are easily ignored when the thrilling gameplay really gets its hooks in you. If you at all enjoyed the previous entries, it goes without saying that you owe it to yourself to pick up Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, but we’d encourage newcomers to give it a shot, too. Action platformers like this don’t come along too often, and we’re pleased to report that Inti Creates clearly hasn’t lost its mojo in this space. |
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| NintendoWorldReport |
Jordan Rudek |
8 / 10 |
07-27-2022 |
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 represents another step forward for Inti Creates and their retro-inspired flavor of jump-and-shoot, slash-and dash action games. Even if the emphasis on story won’t land for everyone, the lightning-fast gameplay is filled with lasers, explosions, and that fun brand of chaos that just seems to hit right. The third Gunvolt entry is an easy recommendation for fans of the series or its spinoffs, and even if the amount of content and challenge aren’t that robust, the visual spectacle certainly helps make up for it. |
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| SpazioGames |
Silvio Mazzitelli |
8.2 / 10 |
08-19-2022 |
Gunvolt 3 manages to embody the best that Azure Striker has to offer. |
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| VGChartz |
Christian Evans |
8 / 10 |
08-18-2022 |
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is arguably the best the series has offered up so far, harbouring fun, tight gameplay that’s at its best when you’re transfixed by a wonderfully kinetic Kirin Arc Chain display on screen. |
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| Video Chums |
A.J. Maciejewski |
8.5 / 10 |
07-28-2022 |
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is yet another great entry in Inti Creates’ library of top-notch retro-inspired 2D action games. So, if you enjoy old-school gaming with a modern sense of style and lightning-fast gameplay then definitely give it a go. |
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| WayTooManyGames |
Oliver Shellding |
8 / 10 |
08-21-2022 |
It’s a beautifully put together package, and this isn’t the lackluster ending of a trilogy gone off the rails. This is a tight, enjoyable and absolutely true embodiment of what Inti Creates has been building all these years. For fans, it’s everything they could want. And for first timers…well, maybe pick up the Cliff’s Notes on what’s happened. It’s a lot, but it’s worth it. |
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