The Gaming Historian – Donkey Kong 3

Posted by norm on Friday, October 21, 2011 · 23 Comments

After two successful arcade games in the Donkey Kong series, Nintendo decided to change up the formula by releasing Donkey Kong 3, a game much different than it’s predecessors. The Gaming Historian takes a look at this mostly forgotten game.

Joaquinator

Thank you for doing this video, I wish that this game was more well known and loved, because while it’s different from the Donkey Kong and Jr., it’s a lot of fun and a very addictive arcade game.
http://profiles.google.com/schimo Remy Kamermans

i must agree , i somehow always enjoyed dk3 also more then the other 2 games.
Anonymous

i wanted to see the lost footage of lance and derek

http://twitter.com/itobandito Lance Cortez

as did I hehe

Anonymous

I liked DK3. It was different and fun. I only played the NES version.

Another fine video, Norm!
Basicrounds

Didn’t Tanaka also compose Animal Crossing? And K.K. was based off Tanaka. I think.

Das_64

you’re thinking of Kazumi Totaka

Vfx3

I remember in the later levels my thumbs would get really tired. Then I ‘d use the NES MAX then it was fun again.
Anonymous

It’s like how a lot of people hate Zelda 2. People fear change.

http://www.facebook.com/kawaiineru Amber Short

I think it’s because change isn’t always for the best. Like some say, “Don’t fix wait ain’t broke.” :3

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=753651998 Paco Merino

Great vid, thanks hystorian!
VGAlright

i love donkey kong 3!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Austin-Kelly-Mackert/100000790359124 Austin Kelly Mackert

I agree, Donkey Kong 3 is quite the enjoyable game. The arcade game especially gets chaotic very quickly and can provide that good old-fashioned arcade rush for those looking for it.
Gimmygoepnopepopz

I just want to put you in a headlock and make you cry like a little girl.

That being said, I enjoy your videos they are informative.
John Delia

Great review man! Give some love to Stanley. I want to see a 3DS Stanley game.
http://www.facebook.com/kawaiineru Amber Short

You know what’s funny? I never even played these Donkey Kong games. v.v I only played the one on the SNES (Donkey Kong Country) and Gameboy. (I forgot the name on that one >.>)

I think Nintendo should bring back Stanley. They did with Pit for Kid Icarus. He wasn’t even well known. xD I love these flashbacks. Makes me wish I was born earlier. Great video none the less.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5ERCW4XLVQQPHZZ2EJO73LLBIY Brooks M

Don’t Remember, but looks like a hoot. MAME should do.. thanks for the recommend.
Everster

Donkey Kong 3 was also made into a multiplayer G&W.
Gamerkillington

I love your series. Thanks for making it. I love learning about video games.
http://twitter.com/FullerxspectruM Isaiah Fuller

Did he not have a PVR, or capture device in the beginning? Like, for the Wii?
DraculaAlucard1

I find it weird that Donkeykong was the 1st named character, but mario is Nintendo’s money whore.
xchintubular

Nice touch by using Phoenix’s “Too Young” song to accompany Stanley’s dancing
Doalwa

It’s on…on like…Donkey Kong!!!

The Gaming Historian – Donkey Kong 3

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