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FranchiseDonkey KongSeriesDonkey Kong

Donkey Kong 3

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First release
Oct 31, 1983
Developer
Nintendo R&D1
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Platform, Shooter, Arcade · Action
Platforms
Arcade

Stanley is a bugman. Donkey Kong has taken refuge in his greenhouse and it is now up to Stanley to stop the ape from stirring up any more insects that will soon destroy his flowers. Stanley saves the flowers by spraying bug spray on Donkey Kong.

Also known as Donkey Kong III

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Storyline
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 flowers in revenge. Armed with a Sprayer, Stanley must destroy the bees and chase Donkey Kong away before he eats all five of his flowers.Read more

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 flowers in revenge. Armed with a Sprayer, Stanley must destroy the bees and chase Donkey Kong away before he eats all five of his flowers.

Release dates
Arcade
Oct 31, 1983
Age ratings
ESRB EPEGI 3
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
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Keywords
gravity, death, compilation, high score, climbing
… All 24, anthropomorphism, monkey, countdown timer, animal antagonist, damsel in distress, collectibles, single-screen level, titular antagonist, male antagonist, moving platforms, no dialogue, never-ending, not-so-bad guys, new protagonist in sequel, kidnapping, ape, male protagonist, retroachievements, cranky kong
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IGDB · recorded 13 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 13 Oct 2026