Akihiko vs Cannons 3

Eight levels, six lives per level, and a whole army of cannon robots trying to knock you off every ledge. Akihiko vs Cannons 3 is a short, tough 2D action game where one bad jump can cost you a life.

You guide Akihiko through side-scrolling stages full of robots that fire rapid bullets across the screen. Your best tool is the double-jump, which lets you hop over gunfire and reach platforms that look too far away.

Along the way you can grab gold, but the real goal is the yellow flag at the end of each level. Every stage gets harder than the last, so the lives you save early matter a lot later.

🎮️ How to play

You move Akihiko with the keyboard and survive by timing your jumps.

• Use the WASD keys or the arrow keys to move.
• Press W or the Up arrow to jump.
• Tap W or the Up arrow twice to double-jump.
• You get six lives in each level, so plan your moves.

Mobile play

The game also runs in mobile browsers. It plays in landscape mode, so turn your phone or tablet sideways before you start.

⚡ Quick summary

• Jump across eight side-scrolling stages packed with cannon robots.
• Dodge fast bullets by timing your double-jump just right.
• Collect gold coins scattered along each route.
• Reach the yellow flag to finish a stage in this platform challenge.
• Manage your six lives carefully, because each level resets the count.
• Face tougher robot layouts as you move through the levels.

⭐ Key features

• Eight handmade levels with rising difficulty.
• Robots that fill the screen with shooting patterns you must read.
• A double-jump that makes tricky gaps possible.
• Gold to collect for players who like a bonus goal.
• Six lives per level for a fair second chance.
• Simple keyboard controls with WASD or arrow keys.

Progress is simple and clear. You clear a stage, the next one opens, and the robots get smarter about where they stand. The bright anime style keeps Akihiko easy to spot even when bullets fly everywhere.

This is a small game with a small scope. The early levels go by fast, while the final ones test your patience and your timing. It won't take hours to beat, but a clean run with few lost lives feels great.

🧠 Tips & tricks

• Watch each cannon fire once before you move past it.
• Save your second jump for correcting a bad first jump.
• Skip gold that sits right in a line of fire.
• Stop on safe platforms to wait for a gap in the bullets.
• Remember robot positions after you lose a life, so the next try goes smoother.

Akihiko is waiting at the first ledge, and the robots are already aiming. Start this short adventure now and see if you can plant your feet at the last yellow flag without running out of lives.

🎥 Video gameplay

Video is currently not available.

📋 Game details

Game title

Akihiko vs Cannons 3

Published

at Tambi Games

Technology

HTML5

Platforms

Desktop Browser, Mobile

Tambi Games editor ratings

⭐⭐⭐ (3.0/5)

❓ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: How many levels are in Akihiko vs Cannons 3:

A: The game has eight levels, and each one is harder than the one before it:

Q: How many lives do I get in each level:

A: You get six lives per level. The count resets when you start a new stage:

Q: How do I double-jump:

A: Tap W or the Up arrow twice. The second jump works in midair, so you can use it to fix a short first jump:

Q: Do I need to collect all the gold to finish a level:

A: No. Reaching the yellow flag is what clears the level, so skip gold that would put you in front of a cannon:

Q: What is the best way to get past the cannon robots:

A: Watch the firing rhythm first, then move during the gap between shots. Rushing forward usually costs a life: