Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace

Game Details:

This is the third installment in the Star Force series, still starring Geo Stelar and Omega‑Xis, exploring the real world and the Wave World. Battles take place on a 3×5 battlefield, where players move in real time and use battle cards to perform attacks, defenses, or skills. The Noise system is the core: accumulating to 200% can trigger the final form "Black Ace", lasting for three turns and resetting to 0%. Black Ace has auto-lock, hover shoes, and high-speed movement capabilities, suitable for high-speed multi-hit attacks.

The game features over 360+ card types, obtainable through battles and deep exploration. The Black Ace version has more easily obtainable special form cards like Gemini, Cygnus, Wolf, Cancer, and Corvus, suitable for players who prefer speed and combo-based playstyles. There is also a multiplayer battle function, allowing players to exchange cards and compete. Although the storyline is the same as the Red Joker version, the final form and card combinations are slightly different.

The game offers dozens of hours of main story plus rich post-game challenges, allowing players to unlock hidden BOSSes (such as Sirius and Crimson Dragon) and obtain Gold Star rewards, special cover wallpapers, and extreme cards. It generally improves the issues of the previous game, still maintaining the unique battle style of card and real-time operation combined.

Editor's Recommendation:

As the final chapter of the series, "Black Ace" optimizes and enhances the core of Star Force's fusion of battle and strategy. Black Ace is a speed-driven final form, and the auto-lock function and hover shoes make battles more flexible and exciting. The card pack has a rich variety of cards, with high diversity in construction, especially suitable for players who like to build Decks to play combos.

The DS platform's dual-screen panel, card touch control, and the GBA link to unlock material mechanisms make the game more modern. Post-game challenges and hidden elements encourage players to repeatedly explore. The overall storyline has a certain emotional depth, especially the sense of conclusion as the series ends. If you like RPGs that combine card strategy and action, this is undoubtedly a great choice.

Game Guide:

1. Noise System and Black Ace Transformation

• Accumulating Noise to 200% can unlock the Black Ace ultimate form, activated in the Custom Screen using Meteor Server. The form lasts for three turns, during which automatic LOCK‑ON can double the damage of locked attacks, suitable for instant-killing combo enemies.
• After transformation, the noise resets to zero, it is recommended to reserve energy for key Boss battles to open a window of opportunity.

2. Final Form Selection and Card Deck Configuration

• The Black Ace form tends towards fast combos and control, use more multi-hit damage cards such as WideWave, BuzzSaw, and Squall, combined with hover shoes to improve mobility and escape from dangerous terrains.
• Gemini, Wolf, and Corvus are more easily triggered in this version of Noise, it is recommended to build card decks around these cards with chain combo strategies.

3. Card Construction Strategy

• Initially, it is recommended to balance the use of basic cards such as Cannon, Guard, and Recover; gradually add multi-hit cards and status cards in the later stages, such as AreaGrab (grab the enemy), WideSword combo, to enhance output efficiency.
• If pursuing a high rating, you can build a card pack centered on Mega/Navi cards, strive for an S rating, and obtain Giga cards and hidden rewards.

4. Hidden Content and Collection Points

• After completing the main story and obtaining all 5 Golden Stars (such as defeating Sirius, collecting Giga/Mega/Standard cards, etc.) you can challenge the hidden Boss Crimson Dragon, defeating it will grant special wallpapers and extra rewards.
• Achieving a specified rating (such as S rating, full card collection, etc.) can unlock hidden titles and animations, enhancing replay value.

5. Multi-Player Interaction and Card Exchange

• Supports local multiplayer battles for up to 7 players, where you can exchange cards and participate in tower defense-style battle challenges. Through this, you can acquire opponent cards to expand your Deck and enhance future battle flexibility.

6. Tips for Efficient Clearance

• Liberation missions and Boss battles are recommended to be based on high-mobility Navi and combos, speeding up the battle pace.
• Keeping saves and trying multiple versions (such as if you have Red Joker, you can experience the differences between the two final forms) can improve the depth of exploration and the completeness of collection.