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The game contains more than 100 possible Noise Change transformations, which adds to the depth and diversity of gameplay. In addition, Mega Man Star Force 3 will be available in the Black Ace game variety. Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace is an entirely separate game, with its own 100 unique Noise Change transformation variants.

The Story
In Mega Man Star Force: Red Joker, players travel between the physical world and the digital world via electromagnetic waves that form wave roads. Geo Stelar, the protagonist of the game, can see these wave roads through usage of his unique visualiser tool. Once in the digital world, Geo can merge with the electronic life-form known as Omega-Xis to become Mega Man. And Mega Man's help is definitely needed. The wave roads are being overrun, systems are going out of control and viruses are increasing in aggressiveness due to the mysterious noise, generated by Meteor G, an approaching gigantic asteroid. Something must be done about this threat to both the physical and digital worlds of Mega Man Star Force 3. Fortunately, Mega Man discovers that as dangerous as the noise is, he can also control it using the new Noise Change system to transform into his Red Joker form.

Gameplay
As in the previous games, Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker is a unique blend of action and role-playing game (RPG), combining the high intensity combat that is the hallmark of Mega Man games with Star Force’s strategic battle system. The game's action unfolds in an episodic fashion, with players exploring, collecting items, and defeating enemies to progress the story. When enemies and bosses are defeated players are awarded "battle cards" that enhance and evolve Mega Man’s abilities and attacks.

Black Ace Game Integration
Red Joker is only half of the Mega Man Star Force 3 experience. The story and action are integrated with the game's companion release, also for Nintendo DS, Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace. Red Joker players with friends who own Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace can share unique items and powers back and forth by utilizing the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, thereby enhancing their individual characters and digging deeper into each game.

Key Features

• Game in two coexisting worlds as you explore the real world in human form and transform into Mega Man to maneuver through the virtual "Wave World."
• The main theme is 'Noise' and during battle the Noise Ratio is indicated on the screen. The Noise Ratio increases in different situations. As the Noise Ratio increases there are different effects.
• Cyber battles feature an immersive third person view as players engage enemies in a 3x5 battle grid.
• Cards now stack and are scattered randomly. Only the top card can be used when stacked. Mega-class and Giga-class cards have greater surface areas and are more likely to stack.
• There are more than 100 Mega Man transformations possible by utilizing "Noise Change."
• Each character has their own customizable personal page in the game where Battle Cards and information can be viewed and traded with friends to compare progress.
• Red Joker features the ability to share content wirelessly via a Nintendo Wi-Fi connection with its companion DS game, Mega Man Star Force 3 Black Ace, extending gaming possibilities, as well as adding hours of play time to the title.
• Online multi-cartridge multiplayer support options.