Summary
One of the greatest side scrolling shooters ever.
The Good
Thunder Force III was one of the greatest and most enjoyable side scrolling shooters released on any of the home console systems. It features unique and brilliantly detailed levels, sharp play, a satisfying weapons system, and huge innovative boss characters.
Strangely, its still superior to Thunder Spirits (SNES) and Thunder Force AC (Arcade) which were based upon it. Both of these translations are inferior to the original Genesis title.
I can still remember reading in EGM about this game when it was in prototype stage and how impressed the editors were with it even then. They just don't make them like they used to.
The Bad
There really wasn't much to complain about with this game. I was still enjoying this one back in 2002. It kept my attention for over a decade.
The Bottom Line
If you like this game several others might interest you for the Genesis such as: Gairares, Elemental Master, and Thunder Force 4. Thunder Force 2 is worth checking out as well.
