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About Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 continues the high‑speed 2D action series, letting players alternate between the new hero Kirin and series lead Gunvolt. The game blends an expansive near‑future dystopian story with uninterrupted combat thanks to Story Mode+, which keeps dialogue flowing without pausing gameplay.
Players can collect over 150 Image Pulses—summons and equipment drawn from Gunvolt’s memories—to enhance attacks, and earn Kudos points that trigger performances by the virtual pop idol Lumen, swapping the stage music for vocal tracks. Full English and Japanese voice‑overs, plus new and classic songs, round out the experience.
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Switching Between Kirin and Gunvolt
The core mechanic lets you swap on the fly between Kirin, who wields a stylish sword, and Gunvolt, who uses lightning powers. This duality lets players approach each stage with differing combat styles.
Both characters are playable throughout the many stages and bosses, offering varied ways to clear obstacles and defeat enemies.
- Try each character on the same enemy type to see which attacks are most effective.
- Swap when a boss changes its pattern to keep pressure on.
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Story Mode+
Story Mode+ presents the narrative in real‑time, allowing characters to talk and banter without stopping the action. This keeps the story’s development tightly woven with gameplay.
Full English voices are available alongside the original Japanese, ensuring the dialogue is accessible while preserving the original performance.
- Listen to the dialogue during combat to catch story hints.
- Use the uninterrupted flow to maintain momentum in difficult sections.
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Image Pulses Collection
Image Pulses are collectible summons and equipment formed from Gunvolt’s memories. Over 150 varieties can be gathered, each providing different attack options or abilities.
Summoned allies and rivals can attack, grant abilities, and more, expanding tactical options during stages and boss fights.
- Collect a mix of offensive and support Image Pulses to cover different combat scenarios.
- Test summons that grant abilities to complement the character you are currently using.
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Music and Kudos System
The game features seven brand‑new songs from the virtual pop idol Lumen, plus a large selection of classic tracks. Earning Kudos points triggers Lumen to perform a vocal pop song, replacing the stage track.
Higher Kudos scores increase the frequency of performances, adding a dynamic audio layer to battles.
- Aim for high‑scoring combos to raise your Kudos quickly.
- Watch for Lumen’s performance cue to time your most impressive moves.
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Platform Features and Support
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 runs on Windows and includes full controller support, Steam Achievements, Cloud saves, Leaderboards, Trading Cards, and Family Sharing. These features integrate the game with the Steam ecosystem.
Single‑player mode is the only gameplay mode, focusing the experience on personal skill and progression.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep your progress across multiple PCs.
- Use the controller for analog input when performing precise sword or lightning actions.
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