Knights of Valour 3 / Sanguo Zhan Ji 3 (V104, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan)

Knights of Valour 3 is a team-based fighting game released in 2011 by IGS, known for its Huatong license. This installment in the long-running Knights of Valour series allows up to four players to engage in dynamic battles across varied stages. As one of several selectable characters, players execute attacks and special moves to deplete opponents' health bars while managing their own defensive capabilities. The game features a 2.5D perspective, blending side-scrolling action with elements of three-dimensional space for added depth during combat encounters. Gameplay focuses on strategic positioning and skillful execution of character abilities. Players can chain together combos, utilize aerial maneuvers, and employ unique team interactions to gain an advantage over their opponents. Knights of Valour 3 builds upon the foundations established by earlier games in the series, continuing a lineage that began in 1999 with the original Knights of Valour. Published originally in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, this title represents one entry within IGS’s PGM2 cartridge format. It is part of an expansive franchise which includes titles such as Knights of Valour Superheroes and Knights of Valour 2 - New Legend, demonstrating a continuous evolution of the series' core mechanics over more than a decade.