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'''''Rambo III''''' (ランボーIII) is a 1989 overhead run-and-gun for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] by [[Sega]] to tie into the film ''[[wikipedia:Rambo III|Rambo III]]''.
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{{stub}}'''''Rambo III''''' (ランボーIII) is a 1989 overhead run-and-gun for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] by [[Sega]] to tie into the film ''[[wikipedia:Rambo III|Rambo III]]''.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
You play as John Rambo in various overhead shooting environments. {{C}} shoots; hold for rapidfire. You have three of special weapons; select with {{A}} and fire with {{B}}. You can use the knife as much as you want, but the crossbow and bombs can only be used if you have enough arrows/bombs; collecting squares with A on them collects arrows and collecting squares with B on them collects bomb. You can get hurt by your own bombs exploding — watch out! While you can move freely around, the screen will eventually lock you from backtracking. Getting hit three times will game over.
 
You play as John Rambo in various overhead shooting environments. {{C}} shoots; hold for rapidfire. You have three of special weapons; select with {{A}} and fire with {{B}}. You can use the knife as much as you want, but the crossbow and bombs can only be used if you have enough arrows/bombs; collecting squares with A on them collects arrows and collecting squares with B on them collects bomb. You can get hurt by your own bombs exploding — watch out! While you can move freely around, the screen will eventually lock you from backtracking. Getting hit three times will game over.
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===Missions===
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| title=Rescue Secret Agent
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Get to the Arsenal
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| desc=
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Blow Up all the Enemy's Weapons
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| title=Penetrate the Fortress
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Rescue Colonel Trautman
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}}
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==Production credits==
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Though the game does not include a staff roll, two initials can be found in the game's levels. "ASO" can be found in Mission 4, likely referring to [[Hiroshi Aso]]. "Y.S" can be found in Mission 6, though it's unknown who this could be referring to.{{ref|https://tcrf.net/Rambo_III_(Genesis)}}
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
 
{{gallery
 
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|{{galleryPrintAd|BeepMD_JP_1989-09.pdf|bemega|1989-09|2-3}}
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|CG GR 3 Mega Drive advert.jpg|cggr|3|
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|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|ACE UK 37.pdf|ace|37|50-51
 
|ACE UK 37.pdf|ace|37|50-51
 
|CVG UK 107.pdf|cvg|107|122-123
 
|CVG UK 107.pdf|cvg|107|122-123
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|MeanMachinesSega11UK.pdf|mms|11|50-51
 
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{{ratings
 
{{ratings
 
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| bemega_source={{magref|bemega|1990-02|72|printpage=70}}
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| bemega_r_source={{magref|ssmjp|1995-09|87}}
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| ce=88
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| ce_source={{num|8.09|page=12}}
 
| cgtc=87
 
| cgtc=87
| cgtc_source={{num|4|page=34|pdf=CGtC UK 04.pdf}}
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| famitsu=60
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| famitsu_source={{num|88}}, ''[https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=7066]''
 
| joystick=84
 
| joystick=84
| joystick_source={{num|9|page=98|pdf=Joystick FR 009.pdf}}
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| mdag_source={{num|5|page=94}}
 
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| segapro=80
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| segapro_source_1={{num|18|page=66}}
 
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==Technical information==
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===ROM dump status===
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==References==
 
==References==
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Revision as of 15:44, 30 January 2020

For the Sega Master System version, see Rambo III (Master System).

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Rambo III
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Licensor: Carolco
Sound driver: pre-SMPS Z80
Genre: Shoot-'em-Up (JP box), Action (Sega of Japan master list)

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP
¥5,5005,500 G-4010
Sega Mega Drive
US
Sega Mega Drive
EU
Sega Mega Drive
AU
Sega Mega Drive
BR
Sega Mega Drive
KR
GM4007JG

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Rambo III (ランボーIII) is a 1989 overhead run-and-gun for the Sega Mega Drive by Sega to tie into the film Rambo III.

Gameplay

You play as John Rambo in various overhead shooting environments. C shoots; hold for rapidfire. You have three of special weapons; select with A and fire with B. You can use the knife as much as you want, but the crossbow and bombs can only be used if you have enough arrows/bombs; collecting squares with A on them collects arrows and collecting squares with B on them collects bomb. You can get hurt by your own bombs exploding — watch out! While you can move freely around, the screen will eventually lock you from backtracking. Getting hit three times will game over.

Missions

Notavailable.svg

Infiltrate Enemy Lines

Notavailable.svg

Rescue Secret Agent

Notavailable.svg

Get to the Arsenal

Notavailable.svg

Blow Up all the Enemy's Weapons

Notavailable.svg

Penetrate the Fortress

Notavailable.svg

Rescue Colonel Trautman

Production credits

Though the game does not include a staff roll, two initials can be found in the game's levels. "ASO" can be found in Mission 4, likely referring to Hiroshi Aso. "Y.S" can be found in Mission 6, though it's unknown who this could be referring to.[4]

Magazine articles

Main article: Rambo III (Mega Drive)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1989-09: "September 1989" (1989-XX-XX)
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Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1989-09: "September 1989" (1989-XX-XX)
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CG GR 3 Mega Drive advert.jpg
Print advert in Computer Games (GR) #3: "Ioúnios 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
CG GR 3 Mega Drive advert.jpg
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Print advert in ACE (UK) #37: "October 1990" (1990-09-xx)
also published in:
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Print advert in Mean Machines Sega (UK) #11: "September 1993" (1993-07-30)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
60 [6]
54 [7]
88 №8.09, p12
87 [8]
85 [9]
60 №88, [1]
84 [10]
47 №5, p94
74 №9, p21
79 [11]
87 [12]
86 [13]
80 [14]
80 [15]
80 [16]
76 №18, p66
Sega Mega Drive
75
Based on
16 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
60
[17]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
52
[18]
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
60
[19]
Computer Entertainer (US)
83
[20]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
87
[8]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK)
87
[21]
Console XS (UK) PAL
76
[22]
Cool Gamer (RU)
50
[23]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
85
[9]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
65
[24]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 10 (RU)
80
[25]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
80
[26]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
60
[27]
Joystick (FR)
84
[10]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
47
[28]
Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
66
[29]
Mega (UK) PAL
74
[30]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
83
[11]
Mean Machines (UK)
86
[31]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
87
[32]
Pixel (GR)
93
[33]
Power Play (DE)
78
[34]
Raze (UK) PAL
80
[14]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
75
[15]
Sega Pro (UK)
80
[16]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
76
[35]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
54
[7]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
76
[36]
User (GR) NTSC-J
92
[37]
Sega Mega Drive
74
Based on
29 reviews

Rambo III (Mega Drive)

Mega Drive, US
RamboIII MD US Box.jpg
Cover
RamboIII MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
Ramboiii md us manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, EU
RamboIII MD EU Box.jpg
Cover
RamboIII MD EU Cart.jpg
Cart
Mega Drive, JP
RamboIII MD JP Box.jpg
Cover
RAMBOIII MD JP CartTop.jpg
RamboIII MD JP Cart.jpg
Cart
Ramboiii md jp manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, BR
RamboIII MD BR cover.jpg
Cover
RamboIII MD BR Cart.jpg
Cart
Rambo III MD BR Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, KR
RamboIII MD KR Box.jpg
Cover
RamboIII MD KR carttop.jpg
RamboIII MD KR cartback.jpgRamboIII MD KR cart.jpg
Cart
Mega Drive, SE (rental)

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Mega Drive
CRC32 2232f03d
MD5 a5904e2515d2d0a402a83de41bcb4c26
SHA-1 ece53156a43fe14597a44f36a4e65e13cfc6d9d5
256kB 1989-07 Cartridge (US/EU/JP)
Sega Mega Drive
CRC32 4d47a647
MD5 d0140fde92f051cde0b986b854f28e99
SHA-1 e337e618653830f84c77789e81724c5fc69888be
256kB 1989-08 Cartridge (US/EU/JP) Rev A

References

  1. File:ComputerEntertainer_US_Vol.8_09.pdf, page 14
  2. ACE, "October 1990" (UK; 1990-09-xx), page 51
  3. Mean Machines, "November 1990" (UK; 1990-10-29), page 63
  4. The Cutting Room Floor: Rambo III (Genesis)
  5. Computer & Video Games, "October 1990" (UK; 1990-09-16), page 122
  6. Beep! MegaDrive, "February 1990" (JP; 1990-01-08), page 70 (72)
  7. 7.0 7.1 Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87
  8. 8.0 8.1 Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 34
  9. 9.0 9.1 Computer & Video Games, "January 1990" (UK; 1989-12-16), page 123
  10. 10.0 10.1 Joystick, "Octobre 1990" (FR; 1990-xx-xx), page 98
  11. 11.0 11.1 MegaTech, "Xmas 1991" (UK; 1991-12-06), page 42
  12. MegaTech, "Xmas 1991" (UK; 1991-12-06), page 79/80 (79)
  13. Mean Machines, "November 1990" (UK; 1990-10-29), page 60-63 (60)
  14. 14.0 14.1 Raze, "January 1991" (UK; 1990-11-29), page 66
  15. 15.0 15.1 Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 54
  16. 16.0 16.1 Sega Pro, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-20), page 33
  17. 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 184
  18. Aktueller Software Markt, "Januar 1990" (DE; 1989-1x-xx), page 64
  19. Beep! MegaDrive, "February 1990" (JP; 1990-01-08), page 72
  20. Computer Entertainer, "December 1989" (US; 1989-12-18), page 12
  21. The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 49
  22. Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 133
  23. Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 167
  24. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 1990" (US; 19xx-xx-xx), page 16
  25. Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 10, "" (RU; 2003-10-08), page 122
  26. Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 81
  27. Famitsu, "" (JP; 1989-xx-xx), page 1
  28. Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 94
  29. Mega Drive Fan, "March 1990" (JP; 1990-02-08), page 63
  30. Mega, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 21
  31. Mean Machines, "November 1990" (UK; 1990-10-29), page 60
  32. Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 140
  33. Pixel, "Ioúnios 1990" (GR; 1990-xx-xx), page 134
  34. Power Play, "2/90" (DE; 1990-01-25), page 66
  35. Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 66
  36. Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 21
  37. User, "Dekémvrios 1990" (GR; 1990-1x-xx), page 66


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