Donkey Kong 3: Difference between revisions

[[Hudson Soft]] developed a semi-sequel to ''Donkey Kong 3'', titled ''[[Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū]]'', featuring new levels and gameplay. ''Donkey Kong 3'' was ported to the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] under the [[Arcade Classics Series]] of games, came out for the [[e-Reader]] as part of Series Three, along with seeing a [[Virtual Console]] release for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Wii U]]. The Japanese and international arcade versions were released under {{wp|Hamster Corporation}}'s ''[[Arcade Archives]]'' brand on the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s [[Nintendo eShop#Nintendo Switch|eShop]] on April 5, 2019.<ref>Brian. (April 2, 2019). [https://nintendoeverything.com/arcade-archives-donkey-kong-3-coming-to-switch-this-week/ Arcade Archives Donkey Kong 3 coming to Switch this week]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.</ref> In addition, an emulation of the NES port exists as an obtainable item in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (GCN)|Animal Crossing]]''.

==Story==

[[Donkey Kong]] breaks into [[Stanley]]'s greenhouse and goes to hang in the rafters where he stirs up nests of bugs, which will destroy Stanley's [[flower (Donkey Kong 3)|flower]]s in revenge. Armed with a [[Sprayer]], Stanley must destroy the [[bee]]s and chase Donkey Kong away before he eats all five of his flowers. If Stanley is defeated, the insects immediately eat him, though this is removed in the NES port.

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==Reception==

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|align="left"|"''It's not a timeless classic like the original Donkey Kong, but the great ape's third outing still has plenty to recommend for retro fans. It's very simple fun, with a unique shooter/platformer gameplay mix that feels different from any other DK to date, and quick play sessions that encourage high-score chasing and honing your skills. It's dated and silly short by modern standards, but for old-school arcade fans not bugged by a challenge - and anyone looking to get in on the ground floor with a forgotten Nintendo character before the inevitable Year of Stanley - Donkey Kong 3 is worth a shake.''"

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===Sales===

According to ''The Ultimate History of Video Games'', the arcade version of ''Donkey Kong 3'' moved 5,000 units in North America, representing a steep decline from the previous installments (which sold 60,000 and 30,000 unit respectively, according to the same book).<ref>[https://archive.org/details/ultimatehistoryo0000kent/page/352/mode/2up?view=theater ''The Ultimate History of Video Games: from Pong to Pokémon and beyond...the story behind the craze that touched our lives and changed the world''. October 2, 2001. Page 352.]</ref> Unlike earlier titles, ''Donkey Kong 3'' never had dedicated cabinets,<!-- There may have been Japan-only dedicated cabinets. --> but was sold only as Nintendo-Pak conversion kits to ''Donkey Kong'', ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', and ''{{wp|Popeye (video game)|Popeye}}'' cabinets. This foreshadowed the [[VS. System]], the [[Nintendo PlayChoice-10]], and the {{wp|Nintendo Super System}}.

==Names in other languages==

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|JapR=Donkī Kongu Surī

|JapM=Donkey Kong 3