The Gaming Historian – Donkey Kong 3

Friday, 21 October 2011 11:52 Last Updated on Thursday, 15 March 2012 08:16 Written by Norm 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.

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  • 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! :D

  • 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!!!