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Donkey Kong 3

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First release
Jul 04, 1984
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Platform, Shooter · Action
Platforms
Wii, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Family Computer

The NES port of Donkey Kong 3 is the most re-released version, being part of the e-Reader ports and of the Virtual Consoles.

Also known as DK3, Arcade Classics: Donkey Kong 3, Arcade Classics Series: The Original! Donkey Kong 3

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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
Family Computer
Jul 04, 1984
Nintendo Entertainment System
Jun 1986
Nintendo Entertainment System
Sep 15, 1987
All 13 release dates
Wii
Jul 14, 2008
Wii
Jul 23, 2008
Wii
Jan 09, 2009
Nintendo 3DS
Mar 27, 2013
Wii U
Sep 26, 2013
Wii U
Oct 24, 2013
Wii U
Nov 06, 2013
Nintendo 3DS
Dec 05, 2013
Nintendo 3DS
Dec 12, 2013
Nintendo 3DS
Jul 06, 2016
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
donkey kong, virtual console, nintendo switch online, retroachievements, wii virtual console
… All 9, cranky kong, nintendo 3ds virtual console, wii u virtual console, fan translation - portuguese
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IGDB · recorded 13 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 13 Oct 2026