Pop'n music 3

About

Pop'n Music 3 is a rhythm game built around fast-paced button-mashing. Players use a nine-button controller to hit colored icons as they scroll down matching lanes. Timing matters, press the right button at the right moment to score points. The game adds a new challenge with Hyper mode, which strings together three songs at increased difficulty. Split-screen lets two players take turns or compete on the same machine. The tracklist is a major draw, packing 53 songs total. Twenty-nine are brand new while 24 return from earlier entries in the series. Arcade players in 1999 could expect a mix of familiar beats and fresh tracks. The straightforward controls and split-second timing keep things tight, with no fluff beyond the music and challenges.