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"RoboCop 3" for the Sega Game Gear is an action-packed video game based on the 1993 film of the same name, where players step into the metallic shoes of Alex Murphy, aka RoboCop, the cybernetically enhanced Detroit police officer. The game is a side-scrolling shooter where players navigate through various levels, each teeming with enemies and obstacles. The objective is to advance through these stages, defeating foes using RoboCop's trusty sidearm and a range of additional weapons that can be collected along the way. Each level culminates in a more challenging confrontation with a boss character, requiring the player to dodge complex patterns of attacks and exploit the boss’s weaknesses to progress.

Developed by Eden Entertainment and published by Flying Edge, "RoboCop 3" for the Game Gear is notable for its attempt to adapt a console and arcade experience to a portable format. This adaptation includes downscaled graphics that still manage to capture the gritty aesthetic of the film and a simplified control scheme suitable for the Game Gear’s limited button layout. Unique to this version of the game, unlike its counterparts on other platforms, is an exclusive emphasis on side-scrolling shooter mechanics, diverging from the first-person segments seen in versions like that for the Commodore 64 and Super Nintendo. This made "RoboCop 3" accessible yet challenging, offering a distinct take on the franchise for handheld gaming enthusiasts.

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