《高橋名人之冒險島3》（Hudson’s Adventure Island III）是Hudson Soft於1992年為紅白機（Famicom）推出的動作冒險遊戲，是該系列的第三部作品。保留系列經典遊玩風格的同時，擴展遊戲內容，並對系統和玩法進行改進，提供更豐富的冒險體驗。

主角仍然是高橋名人，他的女友蒂娜（Tina）再次被邪惡的外星人綁架。與前作不同的是，本次冒險不僅僅局限於島嶼，而是擴展到更廣闊的世界，包括火山、沙漠、冰原、洞穴等多樣化場景。必須勇闖重重關卡，利用恐龍夥伴與武器對抗敵人，最終打敗外星人並拯救蒂娜。

在操作方面，繼續延續系列一貫的動作風格。在關卡中奔跑、跳躍、攻擊敵人並躲避陷阱，同時收集食物維持能量條，避免因能量耗盡而死亡。核心玩法更進化，新增與優化以下幾個系統：

1.恐龍夥伴的擴展：

保留2代中深受玩家喜愛的恐龍夥伴系統，並加入更多種類的恐龍。每種恐龍具有不同的能力，例如：

•游泳恐龍：能在水中快速移動，克服水下關卡的挑戰。

•飛行恐龍：可幫助玩家穿越高處或危險地形。

•火焰恐龍與冰凍恐龍：具有對應的特殊攻擊技能，適合應對不同類型的敵人。根據關卡需求靈活選擇恐龍，提升遊戲策略性。

2.非線性地圖探索：關卡設計更加注重探索性，每個關卡中都隱藏著各種秘密路徑與道具，仔細觀察地形並利用恐龍夥伴的能力來揭示隱藏內容。這種設計大幅提升整體的耐玩性與重複遊玩價值。

3.道具與武器的豐富性：除標準的投擲武器如斧頭與火焰，還加入一些特殊道具，能更輕鬆地應對敵人或獲得額外的生命值。例如隱藏的交通工具和能量補充品等，增加更多的變化性。

4存檔系統：有好的存檔機制，在特定地點保存遊戲進度，減少從頭開始的挫敗感，特別是對於高難度關卡。

共有8個主題場景，每個場景由多個關卡組成。舞台不僅設計精細，還引入更多樣化的地形與障礙，例如滑動的冰面、火焰噴射的火山地形以及水下迷宮等。要靈活使用跳躍、攻擊與恐龍夥伴的特殊能力來應對各種挑戰。每個主題場景的最終關卡都有強大的頭目等待挑戰。這些頭目擁有各自的攻擊模式與弱點，觀察其行動規律並採取適當的策略。與前作相比，頭目的設計更加多樣化，挑戰性也有所提升。此外，加入大量隱藏元素，例如隱藏的捷徑、隱藏的恐龍蛋與稀有道具等。在重複遊玩中發現這些秘密，提升遊戲的樂趣。

在發售後廣受好評，被認為是系列中內容最為豐富且系統最為完善的作品。評論家讚揚畫面與音樂上的進步，背景設計更加細膩，色彩搭配明亮，音樂則充滿節奏感與冒險氛圍。難度設計雖然仍然較高，但得益於新增的存檔功能與恐龍夥伴的幫助，使得整體難度更加平衡，吸引更多不同層次的玩家。玩家普遍對恐龍夥伴的多樣性表示肯定，認為這系統增強整體的策略性與趣味性。然而，也有部分玩家批評遊戲的劇情過於簡單，並且關卡重複性略高。但這些小瑕疵並未影響整體口碑。作為紅白機時代的經典動作遊戲，成功延續該系列的輝煌，並成為許多玩家童年的重要回憶。

Hudson's Adventure Island III, released by Hudson Soft in 1992 for the Famicom (NES), is the third installment in the Adventure Island series. While retaining the classic gameplay style of the series, this entry expands the game’s content and introduces refined systems and mechanics, delivering a richer and more immersive adventure experience.

Storyline

The protagonist, Master Takahashi (Takahashi Meijin), embarks on another daring mission after his girlfriend, Tina, is kidnapped once again—this time by evil aliens. Unlike its predecessor, the adventure extends beyond the islands to a more expansive world, featuring diverse environments such as volcanoes, deserts, glaciers, caves, and more. Players must overcome numerous challenges, utilizing dinosaur companions and weapons to defeat enemies, ultimately rescuing Tina and defeating the alien threat.

Gameplay

The game retains the series' hallmark action style, where players run, jump, attack enemies, and avoid traps while collecting food to maintain the energy bar. Depleting the energy bar results in the player’s death. The gameplay is further enhanced with several evolved and optimized systems:

Key System Enhancements

Expanded Dinosaur Companion System
Building on the popular dinosaur mechanics introduced in the second game, Adventure Island III includes more types of dinosaurs, each with unique abilities:

Swimming Dinosaur: Excels in underwater movement, overcoming challenges in water-based stages.

Flying Dinosaur: Assists players in traversing high or hazardous terrains.

Flame Dinosaur and Ice Dinosaur: Possess specialized attack skills, suitable for dealing with specific types of enemies.
Players can strategically choose companions based on the challenges of each stage, adding depth to the gameplay.

Non-linear Map Exploration
Levels now emphasize exploration, with hidden paths and items scattered throughout. Careful observation of the terrain and smart use of dinosaur abilities reveal these secrets, significantly enhancing replayability and player engagement.

Rich Variety of Items and Weapons
In addition to standard throwable weapons like axes and fireballs, the game introduces new tools and power-ups. Hidden vehicles, energy supplements, and extra lives offer players varied means to tackle challenges and ensure survival.

Save System
A robust save feature allows progress to be recorded at specific points, reducing frustration from restarting after failure. This is especially beneficial for tackling high-difficulty levels.

Level Design

The game features eight themed worlds, each comprising multiple levels. The environments are intricately designed and include a wide range of terrains and obstacles, such as slippery ice, volcanic areas with spewing flames, and underwater labyrinths. Players must skillfully combine jumping, attacking, and utilizing dinosaur abilities to navigate these challenges.

Each world culminates in a boss fight, with unique enemies boasting distinctive attack patterns and weaknesses. Observing their behavior and adopting the right strategies are key to success. Compared to previous installments, the bosses are more diverse and present greater challenges.

Hidden Elements

The game includes numerous secrets, such as shortcuts, hidden dinosaur eggs, and rare items, which can be discovered through repeated playthroughs. These hidden features add an extra layer of fun and longevity to the game.

Reception and Legacy

Upon release, Hudson's Adventure Island III was highly praised as the most content-rich and polished entry in the series. Critics lauded its advancements in graphics and music, noting more detailed backgrounds, vibrant color schemes, and rhythmic, adventure-themed soundtracks that enhanced the overall atmosphere.

While the game retained a high level of difficulty, the introduction of the save system and dinosaur companions helped balance the challenge, making it accessible to players of varying skill levels. The diversity of dinosaur companions was widely appreciated, with many players commending the strategic depth and added enjoyment they brought to the gameplay.

However, some players criticized the simplistic storyline and slight repetitiveness in the levels. Despite these minor flaws, the game’s overall reception remained overwhelmingly positive. As a classic of the Famicom era, Hudson's Adventure Island III successfully continued the series’ legacy and remains a cherished part of many players’ childhood memories.