Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
- This article is about the original SNES game. For the Game Boy Advance remake, see Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance).
| Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! | |||||||||||
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| Developer | Rareware | ||||||||||
| Publisher | Nintendo | ||||||||||
| Platform(s) | Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Console (Wii, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS), Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online | ||||||||||
| Release date | SNES: November 18, 1996[1] November 23, 1996[?] November 1996[2] November 1996[3] 1996[4]Virtual Console (Wii): December 24, 2007[?] December 25, 2007[?] December 25, 2007[?] October 21, 2008[?]Virtual Console (Wii U): October 30, 2014[?] October 31, 2014[?] November 26, 2014[?] February 26, 2015[?]Virtual Console (New 3DS): May 9, 2016[?] June 2, 2016[?] June 2, 2016[?] June 3, 2016[?]Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online: December 18, 2020[5] December 18, 2020[6] December 18, 2020[7] December 18, 2020[8] December 18, 2020[9] December 18, 2020[10] | ||||||||||
| Language(s) | English (United States) French (France) German Japanese | ||||||||||
| Genre | Platformer | ||||||||||
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| Mode(s) | 1-2 players | ||||||||||
| Format | Super NES:  Game PakWii:  Digital downloadWii U: Digital downloadNintendo Switch: Digital downloadNintendo 3DS: Digital download | ||||||||||
| Input | Super NES: Wii: Wii U: Nintendo Switch:  Joy-Con (horizontal)Nintendo 3DS:
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| Serial code(s) | SNS-A3CE-USA | ||||||||||
- Everyone
- Three years and older
- All ages
- General
- All ages
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (or simply Donkey Kong Country 3)[11] is the third installment in the Donkey Kong Country series released in November 1996. It was developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is a sequel and direct follow-up to Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, which followed Donkey Kong Country. The game stars Dixie Kong and her toddler cousin, Kiddy Kong, as they travel through Northern Kremisphere on an adventure to find Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong from the villainous Kremling Krew and their new leader, KAOS.
In 2005, a remake of the game was released for Game Boy Advance, and in 2007/2008, the original version was ported to the Wii's Virtual Console. On November 25, 2012, for reasons unknown, Donkey Kong Country 3 and its predecessors were delisted from the Wii Virtual Console,[12] but on October 30, 2014, the games were relisted in Europe and Australia. Around the same time, the games were released for the Wii U's Virtual Console in Europe and Australia, in Japan on November 26, 2014, and in the United States and Canada on February 26, 2015. For handhelds, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! was ported exclusively to the New Nintendo 3DS's Virtual Console in May/June 2016. It was made available on Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online for the Nintendo Switch on December 18, 2020.
A similar game was released for the Game Boy in 1997, Donkey Kong Land III, and it has the same characters and settings.
Story[edit]
Months after the events of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, the Kongs were back at DK Island, still celebrating their victory over the K. Rool and the Kremlings. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong often slung up a hammock, played some music, and drank banana milkshakes while soaking up the sun. Dixie often joined alongside them.
One morning, Dixie found that Diddy was not in his room. This surprised her as it was unusual for Diddy to be up so early. She found a note on a table that read:
- Dear Dixie, Gone exploring the islands with DK, Back tomorrow! --Diddy
Dixie recalled a few other times where Donkey Kong and Diddy had the same plan, and every time the two Kongs would never travel farther than the beach. Dixie went to look for them at the beach, soon realizing that it was too quiet for them to be nearby. As the sun set, Dixie went to bed. The next morning, Dixie checked Diddy's place and found that he had still not returned. She began worrying over what trouble that Donkey Kong and Diddy got into. The entire day passed and the Kongs still did not return. The third morning, Donkey Kong and Diddy had still not returned, so Dixie went to the southern shores of DK Island and swam to the nearest mainland at the Northern Kremisphere, looking for them.
Dixie briefly visits Wrinkly Kong, who confirmed that she saw Donkey Kong and Diddy pass, but Wrinkly did not know where they went. She suggested that Donkey Kong and Diddy visited Funky's Rentals. As Dixie leaves, Wrinkly asks her to search for Banana Birds along the way.
When Dixie visits Funky, he is busy working on an invention, making use of the various unusual items in the shop. Funky explains to Dixie that Kiddy was the only visitor that he had all week. He points across to Kiddy, who is chewing on an old spare tire. Dixie agrees to take Kiddy along with her, and they leave. Funky tells them to look out for any random items which he can make use of, and he also tells them to visit the Brothers Bear for help.1
As they travel through the worlds, Dixie and Kiddy encounter different Kremlings than before. At the end of Mekanos, the Kongs first encounter KAOS, who was believed to be the new leader of the Kremling Krew at the time. Later during their adventure, Dixie and Kiddy encounter KAOS again at Kastle Kaos, which is at the end of Kaos Kore. During the battle, it is revealed that KAOS was a puppet of Baron K. Roolenstein all along. After defeating Baron K. Roolenstein, KAOS breaks down and releases Donkey Kong and Diddy. It is revealed that they were trapped to be used as a power source.
The Kongs eventually discover the lost world, Krematoa, where they meet the local Brother Bear, Boomer. Dixie and Kiddy must recover the five cogs found in each level of Krematoa and return them to Boomer's Bomb Shelter. Boomer inserts them on a machine, which causes the Knautilus to rise from the center lake. Dixie and Kiddy enter it and engage in a second boss fight against Baron K. Roolenstein. The Kongs defeat him again, but Baron K. Roolenstein manages to escape again.
After acquiring every DK Coin, the Kongs return to Funky's Rentals, and he builds the Gyrocopter for them. With the Gyrocopter, the Kongs can access the remaining few secret caves to the last of the Banana Birds. After freeing every Banana Bird, they carry the Kongs up in the sky to the Banana Queen. All of the Banana Birds sing to destroy the evil barrier that imprisoned the Banana Queen. Dixie and Kiddy's adventure ends with the Banana Queen pursuing after Baron K. Roolenstein and dropping a large eggshell on him.
1 - At the very start of the game itself, Dixie goes to Wrinkly's Save Cave. During the start of the game, neither Wrinkly nor Funky mention Donkey Kong and Diddy. During the first interaction with Funky, he does not mention for Dixie to be on the lookout for random items, nor does he mention the Brothers Bear. This information is found in the instruction booklet only.
Gameplay[edit]
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! combines elements from both Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. As a platformer, the objective is for the two playable characters, Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong, to reach the end of every level. Each world has either five or six levels and a boss level at the end. The boss level must be completed to unlock the next world.
The game retains the tag-team system, where two Kongs appear on-screen and follow each other through a level at the same time. Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong are the playable characters, and the Kong in front is the one controlled by the player. If the lead Kong is hit by an enemy or a hazard, they run away, and the player takes control of the other Kong. If the only Kong in play is also hit, they lose an extra life and are returned to the world map, where they can re-enter the level. If a Kong is missing, they can be recovered from a DK Barrel, a few of which appear in every level. The player can press the 
button to switch between Kongs.
Some basic moves shared between Dixie and Kiddy include swimming, jumping, and climbing. The Kongs can jump to defeat enemies or to go over small gaps. Both vertical and horizontal ropes are the objects that the Kongs can climb. Dixie and Kiddy cannot perform either move while swimming. Most enemies can also be defeated if the Kongs roll into them. The Kongs can perform a slightly longer jump by rolling off a ledge and jumping in the air.
Both Dixie and Kiddy have unique abilities which only they can use. Dixie can use her Helicopter Spin to glide in midair until hitting the ground. She can also use the move on the ground to spin into enemies. Kiddy is slower, stronger, and heavier than Dixie. Kiddy can perform a roll instead of spin. Kiddy holds a barrel in front unlike Dixie, who carries a barrel over her head. By doing so, Kiddy can protect himself from an enemy, which gets defeat upon hitting into the barrel. Kiddy can throw barrels farther than Dixie. In some of the levels, Kiddy can perform a Water Skip to bounce on the water surface, often needed for reaching higher areas.
A few of the moves involve both Kongs. The team up move involves Dixie or Kiddy carrying the other Kong on their shoulders, whom they can throw at another enemy or area. The team up works differently depending on which Kong is held. Dixie cannot move fast by carrying Kiddy due to his weight. She can throw Kiddy at a crack in the ground to break it open, allowing them to enter a small area. Dixie can throw Kiddy to a wall and ride onto him to perform a Roll Attack involving both Kongs. Kiddy can carry Dixie around with ease. He can throw Dixie farther, although she is not heavy enough to break parts of the ground. If Kiddy throws Dixie to a higher platform, both Kongs can move up to there.
The game features greatly expanded map gameplay compared to the previous and following Donkey Kong Country installments. Unlike previous games where the world maps consisted entirely of linear paths, Donkey Kong Country 3 allows players to freely move while piloting their vehicle on the overworld or in water section of the world maps. This feature allows players to go off the intended path and explore sections of the map to reveal hidden Secret caves. The player's original vehicle, the Motor Boat can initially only access a limited portion of the overworld but as the player progress and defeat bosses, they will collect items that will upgrade the boat and allow it to reach further sections of the map. The game also features a greater amount of sidequests. The Northern Kremisphere is inhabited by the Brothers Bear, who usually challenge the Kongs to bring them an object or complete some task. Completing the Brothers Bear's errands will reward the Kongs with hints on the game's secrets and items necessary for 103% Completion.
Controls[edit]
| Basic controls | |
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| Action(s) | Controls |
| Walk | 
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| Climb | |
| Swim faster vertically | 
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| Jump | 
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| Swim | |
| Launch from Barrel Cannon | |
| Helicopter Spin (Dixie Kong) | 
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| Roll (Kiddy Kong) | |
| Pick up barrel | |
| Throw Kong when teamed up | |
| Run | + 
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| Throw barrel | Release
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| Throw barrel upwards | Release + 
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| Set down barrel | Release + 
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| Helicopter Spin in midair (Dixie Kong) | Hold in midair
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| Water Skip (Kiddy Kong) | Roll onto water then just before touching water
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| Team up (Both Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong) | 
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| Split up when teamed up | |
| Dismount (while riding Animal Friend) | 
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| Switch Kongs (Both Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong) |
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| Switch players (Two player team) | |
| Pause game | 
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| Action(s) | Controls |
| Lift barrel (Ellie or Quawks) |
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| Draw in barrel (Ellie) | |
| Spit coconut (Squawks) | |
| Stab (Enguarde) | |
| Shoot web (Squitter) | |
| Throw barrel (Ellie or Quawks) | Release
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| Throw barrel upwards (Ellie) | Release +
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| Set down barrel (Ellie) | Release +
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| Suck up water (Ellie) | + / 
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| Shoot water (Ellie) | / 
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| Shoot upwards (Ellie) | + / +
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| Flap (Squawks or Quawks) |
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| Form web platform (Squitter) | → / → / →
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| Aim web platform (Squitter) | + → / + → / + →
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| Swim (Enguarde) |
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| Dash (Enguarde) | Hold , then release
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| World map | |
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| Move |
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| Speed up vehicle |
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| Honk horn |
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| Exit vehicle | /
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| Enter level/area | /
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Characters[edit]
Most of the characters and enemies in the game are shown under Dixie Kong's Photo Album, which appears in the end credits after the Kongs complete Kastle Kaos.
Crucial Kongs[edit]
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Dixie Kong | Dixie is the girlfriend of Diddy and is the main character of the game. Her main attribute is her ponytail, which she can use to glide across the air. |
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Kiddy Kong | Kiddy is the toddler cousin and sidekick of Dixie. He is both stronger and heavier than Dixie, and can throw her to higher areas. |
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Cranky Kong | Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong from the arcade games. Unlike the previous two games, he is not a supporting character but instead rivals Dixie or Kiddy in Swanky's Sideshow. |
 
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Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong | Donkey Kong and Diddy have the same role. During a fishing trip, they get taken and become a power source for KAOS. Dixie and Kiddy go on an adventure to find both of them. |
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Funky Kong | Funky runs a vehicle rental service, Funky's Rentals, where Dixie and Kiddy can lease a vehicle to travel around the main Northern Kremisphere map. At first, the Kongs can only rent the Motor Boat from him, but as they obtain certain items, he uses them to construct more vehicles, allowing Dixie and Kiddy to access more worlds. |
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Swanky Kong | Swanky runs a ball-throwing minigame at Swanky's Sideshow, where the Kongs' opponent is Cranky Kong. |
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Wrinkly Kong | Wrinkly resides in a cave, titled Wrinkly's Save Cave, where she saves the Kongs' adventure progress and provides refuge for the rescued Banana Birds. |
First-Class Friends[edit]
The Animal Friends return to help the Kongs along their journey. There are a few returning Animal Friends, such as Enguarde, Squawks, and Squitter, but a few others, such as Ellie and Parry, make their debut. Every Animal Friend has their own set of abilities.
| Image | Name | Description | First level appearance | Last level appearance |
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Ellie | Ellie the elephant is a new Animal Friend that replaces Rambi from the first two games. Although she is not as strong, Ellie is able to pick up barrels with her trunk and draw them toward her. She can also use her trunk to draw in water and shoot water projectiles at enemies. Ellie is afraid of Sneeks and runs away whenever she sees one. Ellie is used in the boss fight against Squirt. | Lakeside Limbo | Stampede Sprint |
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Enguarde | Enguarde the swordfish returns from the first two Donkey Kong Country games and retains his role and supercharge attack from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Enguarde can defeat most underwater enemies with his pointed bill. He is encountered in most levels with a body of water, even ones that take place on a boardwalk. Enguarde is used in the boss fight against Barbos. | Tidal Trouble | Poisonous Pipeline |
   
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Nibbla | Although usually an enemy, there is a Nibbla in Fish Food Frenzy which somewhat has the role of being an Animal Friend. Nibbla's mood is represented by its color. As Dixie and Kiddy go through the level, they must keep Nibbla fed with Kocos, otherwise it slowly becomes angrier until becoming bright red and biting the lead Kong. | Fish Food Frenzy | |
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Parry | Parry the parallel bird is a small Animal Friend who flies directly above Dixie and Kiddy. It can defeat Booty Birds by flying into them, although any other enemy, especially Buzzes, instantly defeat Parry upon contact with it. If Dixie and Kiddy pass the No Animal Sign with Parry, they earn a large reward, such as a Blue Balloon or a Bonus Barrel. | Squeals on Wheels | Stampede Sprint |
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Squawks | Squawks the parrot can fly the Kongs through a level. Most enemies, including green Buzzes, can be defeated from Squawks's coconuts. Squawks is often required to reach high areas where the Kongs cannot go by themselves. | Springin' Spiders | Swoopy Salvo |
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Quawks | A purple relative of Squawks who cannot spit coconuts, but is able to carry a barrel in its talons. | Low-G Labyrinth | Buzzer Barrage |
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Squitter | Squitter the spider can shoot web projectiles to attack enemies and create temporary web platforms and jump from them to reach hidden areas. Squitter appears in every factory level, and is prominently featured throughout Krack Shot Kroc. | Fire-Ball Frenzy | Tyrant Twin Tussle |
Brothers Bear[edit]
Throughout their adventure, Dixie and Kiddy come across several cabins, each having a Brother Bear. Each world has a Brother Bear, usually no more than one. Most Brothers Bear either are facing an issue, and ask the Kongs for their help, or they help them access a Banana Bird Cave.
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Baffle | This code-breaker resides in Kaos Kore. The Kongs can help him solve a puzzle by giving the mirror to him. The code reveals the location of Kaos Kore's Banana Bird Cave. | Baffle's Code Room |
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Barnacle | Barnacle is a shell collector who lives in Lake Orangatanga. The Kongs can trade him a Shell for his Banana Bird. | Barnacle's Island |
 
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Barter | Barter is a Brother Bear who lives in a swap shop near K3. The Kongs can trade the mirror to him for a No.6 wrench, which Björn needs to repair his chairlifts. | Barter's Swap Shop |
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Bazaar | Bazaar runs a general store to the left of Funky's Rentals. He sells a few items, including a shell and a mirror. | Bazaar's General Store |
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Bazooka | Bazooka is a war veteran who lives in Mekanos. He owns a cannon named Big Bessie, which can be loaded with a bowling ball to blast the Kongs up to a Banana Bird Cave. | Bazooka's Barracks |
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Benny | The twin brother of Björn, Benny runs the chairlifts in Razor Ridge. He allows the Kongs to freely use his chairlifts to cross to the other side of the world. | Benny's Chairlifts |
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Björn | The twin brother of Benny, Björn runs the second set of chairlifts in Razor Ridge. When the Kongs visit Björn, they find that his chairlifts are not operational. With the No.6 wrench, Björn is able to fix his chairlifts, and the Kongs can go up to a Banana Bird Cave. | Björn's Chairlifts |
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Blizzard | Blizzard lives in the snowy mountains of K3. Because he lives far away, Blizzard cannot make it to Blue's birthday party, so he gives a present for the Kongs to deliver to Blue. | Blizzard's Basecamp |
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Blue | Blue lives in a beach house in Cotton Top Cove. He is depressed because nobody came to his birthday party, so when they Kongs arrive to his house with Blizzard's present, he cheers up and unwraps it, only to find a bowling ball. Having no use for it, Blue returns it to Dixie and Kiddy. | Blue's Beach Hut |
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Blunder | Blunder is found in a cabin to the west of the Kremwood Forest. Like Baffle, visiting him is optional, although Blunder provides hints of where Krematoa is located. | Blunder's Booth |
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Boomer | Boomer is found at a bomb shelter in Krematoa. Each time the Kongs pay a certain number of Bonus Coins to Boomer, he detonates a pile of boulders that blocks the path to one of the levels. | Boomer's Bomb Shelter |
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Bramble | Bramble is a botanist found on the main Northern Kremisphere map, near Cotton-Top Cove. He is not happy about the air pollution caused from Mekanos' factories, but after defeating KAOS the first time, the factories are shut down. If the Kongs give Bramble a Flupperius Petallus Pongus, he gives them a Banana Bird. | Bramble's Bungalow |
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Brash | Brash is an athletic jock who lives in Kremwood Forest, and boasts a record of completing Riverside Race in the fastest time. When Dixie and Kiddy beat Brash's time, he becomes furious and starts throwing a tantrum, causing a log to fall into the riverbank and form a bridge to a Banana Bird Cave. | Brash's Cabin |
Other[edit]
| Image | Name | Description |
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Banana Queen | The Banana Queen is the mother of the Banana Birds. She can only be encountered once Dixie and Kiddy earn the Gyrocopter and fly into the clouds, where she was sealed away by Baron K. Roolenstein. Once the Kongs return with every Banana Bird, they sing and free the Banana Queen from her barrier. |
Enemies[edit]
| Kremling Kreeps | ||||
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Bazuka | These Kremlings carry large round bazookas from which they fire barrels. Switch Barrels can change the type of barrels they shoot. In Criss Kross Cliffs, there is a Bazuka who vertically shoots barrels, which Dixie and Kiddy must bounce on to progress up the level. | Blazing Bazukas | Tyrant Twin Tussle |
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Klasp | Klasps are Kremlings who hide in a TNT Barrel while holding on to horizontal ropes. Klasps always move in the direction of the Kongs, and some Klasps are faster than others. | Kreeping Klasps | Criss Kross Cliffs |
  
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Knocka | These Kremlings in green barrels are the successor to Klobbers from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Knockas act the exact same as Klobbers: they try to bump the Kongs into a gap or pit. | Tidal Trouble | Creepy Caverns |
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Kobble | A generic Kremling enemy which is very similar to Kritters from Donkey Kong Country. Kobbles move back and forth in a consistent pattern. Kobbles are one of the weakest enemies, leaving them vulnerable to any attack. | Lakeside Limbo | Kreeping Klasps |
 
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Koin | One of these Kremlings appear in each level, guarding a DK Coin. To defeat Koin and thus obtain the DK Coin, the Kongs must throw a Steel Barrel at a wall behind Koin so that it bounces off and hits Koin in the back, defeating it. Dixie and Kiddy can only obtain a DK Coin from each Koin once. | Lakeside Limbo | Rocket Rush |
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Koindozer | Koindozers are a variant of Koin, although their behavior is completely different and they only appear in Koindozer Klamber, where they are featured. Unlike Koins, Koindozers are not stationary; they chase after the Kongs while holding a shield in front to try and knock them into gaps and other foes, much like Knockas. If the Kongs are above ground, Koindozer lifts up its shield, which they can use as a small platform. | Koindozer Klamber | |
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Kopter | These Kremling enemies are usually seen propelling around mountain areas. Kopters attack by spinning downwards with their blades, trying to hit the Kongs. Kopters cannot be defeated and must be avoided by the Kongs. | Buzzer Barrage | Pot Hole Panic |
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Krimp | Krimps are the game's equivalent to Klaptraps and Klampons from the first two Donkey Kong Country games respectively. Krimps are common enemies who move back and forth through areas, repeatedly opening and closing their jaws. Because of Krimps' sharp teeth, the Kongs cannot walk or roll into them from the front or else they take damage. Besides this, Krimps can be defeated using any other method. | Skidda's Row | Tyrant Twin Tussle |
  
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Kroc | Only one Kroc appears throughout the game, in the level Krack Shot Kroc, where it is the main obstacle. Kroc attacks by shooting fireballs at Squitter, whom the Kongs are transformed into during the entire level. Kroc is never shown physically, although a crosshair on the screen indicates where Kroc targets and is about to shoot fireballs. Like Karbines, because Kroc is in the background, it cannot be defeated. | Krack Shot Kroc | |
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Krumple | These muscular Kremlings replace Krushas and Krunchas from the first two respective Donkey Kong Country games. If either the Kongs touch a Krumple or if Dixie jumps onto its head, it pushes the Kongs out of the way, possibly throwing them into an obstacle. Krumples can only be defeated in three ways: having a barrel thrown at it, being jumped on by Kiddy Kong or a team up, or having an Animal Friend attack it. | Rocket Barrel Ride | Creepy Caverns |
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Kuchuka | Kuchukas are a variant of Knockas that hide in a purple barrel while throwing bombs. Kuchukas can only be defeated by a TNT Barrel, and must usually be avoided. They only appear in one level, Pot Hole Panic. | Pot Hole Panic | |
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Kuff 'n' Klout | Kuff 'n' Klouts are a pair of muscular Kremlings who are only found in Krematoa. They either jump in a leapfrog-like pattern or try to ram into Dixie and Kiddy. Kuff 'n' Klouts can only be defeated from either Squitter's webs or if the Kongs throw a barrel at them. | Stampede Sprint | Tyrant Twin Tussle |
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Re-Koil | Re-Koils are orange Kremlings who bounce on their tail. They can be defeated from most attacks. | Murky Mill | Criss Kross Cliffs |
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Skidda | Skiddas are a purple variant of Kobbles that appear in snow levels. They move back and forth on icy surfaces, including rooftops, causing them to slip. Like Kobbles, Skiddas can be defeated from any attack. | Skidda's Row | Lemguin Lunge |
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Bristles | A spiky hedgehog enemy that appears in many levels. If Dixie or Kiddy touch a Bristles' spikes, they get injured. Because of this, the Kongs can only defeat Bristles by either using a barrel or a frontal roll attack, as doing one from behind injures the Kongs instead. Some Bristles roll, and as such are invulnerable to all non-barrel attacks. | Springin' Spiders | Swoopy Salvo |
  
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Knik-Knak | Knik-Knaks are common beetle-like enemies which are featured in two variations: red and yellow. The red Knik-Knaks are the most common, and are almost always found in midair, usually staying in a single position. The rarer yellow variety are only encountered on the ground. | Tidal Trouble | Criss Kross Cliffs |
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Lemguin | These penguin enemies only appear in the level Lemguin Lunge, where they are featured throughout. Lemguins slide down slopes on their bellies. Their beak protects them from frontal roll attacks, which cause the Kongs to be injured. Lemguins can be defeated from a jump attack. | Lemguin Lunge | |
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Minkey | These are monkey enemies who poke their head out of the sides within hollow trees. Minkeys attack by trying to throw acorns at the Kongs. Along the way, the Kongs can hide behind Barrel Shields, which protect them from the acorns. Minkeys cannot be defeated. | Barrel Shield Bust-Up | |
 
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Nid | Nids are spider-like creatures with a plank of wood on their back. They either jump up and down in place or in an arc formation. The Kongs can stand on a Nid's plank to reach higher areas. Unlike most enemies, Nids cannot hurt the Kongs, although they can sometimes bounce them into Buzzes in the air. Nids have two variations: purple and yellow; the yellow ones hop constantly, but the purple ones only start hopping when the Kongs are on their plank. | Barrel Shield Bust-Up | Springin' Spiders |
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Sneek | These enemies are much like Neeks from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. They walk back and forth through areas and try to hit into the Kongs. Sneeks are featured in the level Squeals on Wheels, where the Kongs defeat them in order to progress. Ellie is afraid of Sneeks, and if she encounters one, Ellie quickly runs away. | Lakeside Limbo | Stampede Sprint |
| Flying Fiends | ||||
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Booty Bird | A pudgy bird enemy that flies in the air during many levels. Some Booty Birds remain in a single position while others move back and forth in a straight line. Most Booty Birds release an item when defeated, such as a Banana Bunch or a K-O-N-G Letter. The Kongs can defeat a Booty Bird by either jumping on it or by using a barrel. Most Animal Friends can also defeat them. | Lakeside Limbo | Swoopy Salvo |
 
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Buzz | Mechanical wasps who serve as the replacement of Zingers and one of the most common enemies in the game. Buzzes either remain in one place or move in a pattern. If a Kong touches a Buzz, they get injured. Buzzes come in both green and red variations; green Buzzes can only be defeated from a barrel or an Animal Friend, while red ones can only be defeated by a TNT Barrel or an Invincibility Barrel. | Doorstop Dash | Rocket Rush |
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Karbine | Owls that wield large, fireball-shooting cannons. Karbines only appear and are featured in the level Fire-Ball Frenzy. Karbines often follow the Kongs when they are in sight, and attempt to shoot fireballs at them. Karbines also shoot in a certain pattern, giving the Kongs a chance to figure out how to dodge them. Karbines are always in the background and therefore cannot be defeated. | Fire-Ball Frenzy | |
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Killer bees | An invincible swarm of aggressive red bees that pursues the Kongs relentlessly. | Riverside Race | |
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Swoopy | Like Bazzas, an unlimited number of Swoopys move from one hole to the next. Swoopys are only found in tree levels, where they swoop through holes to try and attack the Kongs. Dixie and Kiddy can defeat a Swoopy by jumping on it. Sometimes a Swoopy crashes into the side of a tree, allowing the Kongs to use it as a platform. | Springin' Spiders | Swoopy Salvo |
| Aquatic Attackers | ||||
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Bazza | Underwater fish enemies who move between holes in the coral reef in unlimited numbers. | Bazza's Blockade | |
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Bounty Bass | A pudgy fish that is the underwater equivalent to Booty Birds. Bounty Bass can only be defeated by Enguarde, and they release an item when defeated. | Bazza's Blockade | Pot Hole Panic |
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Gleamin' Bream | Gleamin' Breams are a variant of Bounty Basses. They are plump, yellow fish who give off a beam of light around them. Gleamin' Breams are featured throughout and only appear in the level Floodlit Fish. If Enguarde attacks a Gleamin' Bream, it does not get defeated but rather illuminates the dark surrounding area temporarily. | Floodlit Fish | |
 
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Koco | Kocos are literal clownfish and are one of the most common underwater enemies. They have red and green variants, each with slightly different behavior: red Kocos swim around but green Kocos only swim back and forth in place. In most levels, Kocos can only be defeated by Enguarde, but in Fish Food Frenzy, they can also be defeated if eaten by the Nibbla ally. | Tidal Trouble | Poisonous Pipeline |
 
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Lurchin | These sea urchin enemies are found in bodies of water. Lurchins repeatedly open and close their body. To defeat a Lurchin, Enguarde must stab its body while it is exposed. If the Kongs or Enguarde touch a Lurchin's spiky shell, they take damage. | Tidal Trouble | Poisonous Pipeline |
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Missile shell | This underwater enemy only appears in Barbos's Barrier. A missile shell can be defeated by either luring it at the wall or on a Lurchin. | Barbos's Barrier | |
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Nibbla | Besides the Nibbla who is somewhat an Animal Friend, Nibblas appear as enemies in lake and riverside levels. Nibblas are like Snapjaws and Lockjaws from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, as they swim in the water beneath the Kongs and follow them around. If the Kongs land in the same body of water that the Nibbla is in, the fish quickly bites them. Nibblas cannot be defeated. | Bobbing Barrel Brawl | Fish Food Frenzy |
Big Time Bad Guys[edit]
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Belcha | This giant barrel resides inside an old barn at the end of Lake Orangatanga. Belcha has a tendency to burp, hence its name. It attacks by spitting barrels out of its mouth. Inside each barrel is a yellow Knik-Knak, which Dixie or Kiddy must throw into Belcha's mouth so that it burps itself backward. If done enough times, Belcha falls into a pit, although if the Kongs are not quick enough, they fall into a pit instead. | Belcha's Barn |
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Arich | Arich is a large, red spider and the boss of Kremwood Forest. It hangs on a thread of web and has a pattern of bouncing up and down. Arich attacks by spitting venom at Dixie and Kiddy. Either Kong can attack Arich by throwing a barrel at its face. If this is done four times, Arich is defeated. | Arich's Ambush |
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Squirt | Squirt is a large, rocky slug who lives on a waterfall at the end of Cotton-Top Cove. The Kongs are transformed into Ellie during the entire battle. Squirt attacks by spitting water at Ellie to try to knock her off the stage. Ellie can attack Squirt by sucking water from the waterfall and spitting it into Squirt's eyes. If this is done enough times, Squirt is defeated. | Squirt's Showdown |
 
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KAOS | KAOS is fought in a factory at the end of Mekanos. He attacks by exhausting flames to scorch the Kongs. Eventually, KAOS stops and spins blades around him. Dixie and Kiddy can use them as platforms to jump up them and onto KAOS's head. KAOS punches out his robotic arms to try and stop them from reaching his head. After enough hits, KAOS's head floats off his body, and he fights against the Kongs separately. Meanwhile, his head tries to blast the Kongs with a quick laser. | Kaos Karnage |
 
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Bleak | Bleak appears in the snowy mountain, K3, and his battle consists of a snowball fight. His method of attacking is popping up in random areas and throwing snowballs at the Kongs. Later during the battle, Bleak uses his hat to blast giant snowballs out at the Kongs. The Kongs can attack Bleak by throwing snowballs at his amulet. | Bleak's House |
 
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Barbos | Barbos is a giant Lurchin and the boss of Razor Ridge. The Kongs are transformed into Enguarde for the entire battle. Barbos attacks by sending out Lurchins at Enguarde. He must counterattack by stabbing the Lurchin into Barbos's shell, exposing its squished body, which Enguarde must then stab to deliver an attack. Barbos is also capable of firing missile shells at Enguarde and shooting spikes in every direction. | Barbos's Barrier |
 
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KAOS MK. II | KAOS is fought a second time in Kastle Kaos, with different tactics and moves. KAOS no longer uses his blade attack, and he reveals a new head during this battle, which uses a bomb-launcher on the top. Instead of jumping on KAOS's head, Dixie and Kiddy must attack him by using barrels. Both phases go down after a single hit in this battle. | Kastle Kaos |
  
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Baron K. Roolenstein | The game's final boss, Baron K. Roolenstein, is first fought in Kastle Kaos shortly after the Kongs defeat KAOS. Baron K. Roolenstein uses his jetpack to fly around and uses blasts of electricity to attack the Kongs. Dixie and Kiddy must pull a lever on the ceiling to make a barrel appear. They must then throw the barrel at Baron K. Roolenstein's jetpack to attack him. Baron K. Roolenstein is fought again at Krematoa, where he uses a fireball launching cannon and bolts of electricity to attack the Kongs. | Kastle Kaos Knautilus |
Items[edit]
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! is filled with many different collectibles.
| Image | Name | Description |
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Bananas | Bananas are the most commonly found item in the game, and collecting 100 of them gives the Kongs an extra life. Bananas can also help direct the Kongs to their destinations in a level. |
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Banana Bunches | Banana Bunches are similar to normal bananas, however, they are worth ten bananas instead of one and are uncommon. Because of this, collecting the bunches can allow the Kongs to get extra lives much faster. |
  
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Extra-Life Balloons | Extra-Life Balloons are important items in the game. When collected, they give the Kongs extra lives. There are three color variations: red, green, and blue. The Red Balloons give the Kongs one extra life, while the uncommon Green Balloons give them two. The rare Blue Balloons give them three extra lives. |
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DK Coins | These items are found in every level, except for boss levels (not counting Knautilus, since a DK Coin is earned after clearing that level). Each of them are guarded by Koins (except for the Knautilus DK Coin), whom the Kongs must defeat to get the coin. With all the coins, Funky Kong can make a Gyrocopter to take the Kongs to the Banana Queen. |
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Bonus Coin | These items are earned by completing bonuses that are hidden throughout each level of the game, while others are earned by defeating certain bosses. They are vital for accessing the levels in Krematoa. |
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Cogs | Each level in Krematoa gives the player a cog when it is completed. There are five cogs total, which are used to operate a machine inside Boomer's cabin. When each one is given to the bear, the Kong can fight Baron K. Roolenstein in his submarine, Knautilus. |
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Bear coins | These items replace the Banana Bunch Coins from Donkey Kong Country 2. Their main use is paying for items owned by the Brothers Bear and gaining access to Swanky's Sideshow. |
 
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Banana Birds | Banana Birds are very important creatures in the game that must be collected to free the Banana Queen. They are found in secret caves or with characters residing in the Northern Kremisphere. |
   
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K-O-N-G Letters | Just like in the previous titles, collecting these four letters awards the player an extra life. All four can be collected in every level, and they appear in order. |
 
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Green bananas | Green bananas are important types of bananas only found in Bonus Levels. In some of these Bonus Levels, the Kongs have to collect fifteen green bananas in order to win a Bonus Coin. However, the bananas appear and disappear at random, making it tougher to grab the objects. Green bananas are replaced by presents when the "MERRY" cheat is activated. |
 
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Stars | Like green bananas, stars can only be found in Bonus Levels. In many bonuses, stars must be collected to earn the Bonus Coin. They are usually scattered around the special stages' obstacles. Stars are replaced by ornaments when the "MERRY" cheat is activated. |
Trade items[edit]
The game features several items that must be traded between the Brothers Bear in order for the Kongs to collect all of the Banana Birds. They are required to trade if the Kongs want to complete their adventure completely. Note that some items are earned from defeating bosses and do not need to be traded with the bears. Below shows the items and descriptions on them, as well as what the Kongs should do with the objects.
| Image | Name | Description |
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Bowling ball | A gift received by Blue. When Blue is given this gift, he decides he has no use for it and gives it to the Kongs to use. The bowling ball can be used as ammunition for Bazooka's cannon, "Big Bessie," to get to the secret cave of Mekanos. |
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Flower | A specimen of "Flupperius Petallus Pongus," a rare flower wanted greatly by Bramble. After completing Razor Ridge, this item appears near his cabin. The Kongs can take it and give it to the bear in exchange for a Banana Bird. |
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Mirror | This mirror, which was once owned by Cranky Kong's great grandfather, must be bought from Bazaar for fifty bear coins. Once the Kongs have it, they can to give it to Baffle to unscramble his message (which hints towards accessing Kaos Kore's secret cave), or Barter in exchange for a No.6 wrench. They can also take back the mirror from either bear for the other's use. |
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No.6 wrench | The No.6 wrench is given to the Kongs by Barter in exchange for a mirror. It must be given to Björn so he can fix his chairlifts. Once they are fixed, a new secret cave is accessed. |
 
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Patch | The patch is earned after the Kongs defeat Arich in Kremwood Forest. Once obtained, it must be given to Funky Kong as he can make a Hover Craft. |
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Present | A present for Blue. Blue's brother, Blizzard, who is unable to take the gift to him, gives the present for the Kongs to deliver. It contains a bowling ball. |
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Shell | This shell, found at the bottom of Lake Orangatanga, must be bought by Bazaar for five bear coins. Once owned, the Kongs can give it to Barnacle in exchange for a Banana Bird. |
 
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Skis | The pair of skis are earned once both KAOS and Squirt are defeated. They must be given to Funky in order for him to make a Turbo Ski. |
Objects[edit]
Mechanisms[edit]
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Animal crates | Like in the previous titles, these crates contain an Animal Friend. The picture shown on the crate clues the player as to which Animal Friend is in it. They are very similar to Animal Barrels, although they do not actually turn the Kongs into the animal. |
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Big Bessie | An enormous cannon owned by Bazooka, it can launch the Kongs to the Sky-High Secret. |
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Boulders | Boulders block the path through Krematoa, and can only be destroyed with Boomer's explosives. |
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Bubbling cauldrons | Tubs of molten metal found in factory stages. |
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Chairlifts | Two sets of chairlifts are used on the overworld to cross Razor Ridge. |
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Conveyor Belt | A single Conveyor Belt makes up the floor of the Knautilus, and is activated by Baron K. Roolenstein as one of his traps. |
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Cracked planks[13] | Appearing rarely in boardwalk stages, Kiddy can destroy these weak spots in the floor when Dixie throws him. |
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Crate | Crates are very similar to barrels, but they break as soon as making contact with an enemy or the ground. However, they can be quite useful in defeating enemies. A single crate appears in this game, in the level Barrel Drop Bounce. |
   
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Crystals | Four differently colored clusters of crystals are found in each secret cave. The player needs to light them in the order shown when first entering. |
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Electricity[14] | Enormous arcs of electricity used as weapons by Baron K. Roolenstein. |
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Evil barrier | Keeps the Banana Queen imprisoned, and can only be opened by collecting all the Banana Birds. |
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Flame[15] | Burns through a rope in Kong-Fused Cliffs. |
 
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Handles | Levers that can be hung from to trigger an event. |
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Kannon | Returns the Kongs to the world map from Belcha's Barn. |
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Krem Flags | Mark non-beaten levels on the overworld. |
 
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Kroc signs | Designate the beginning and ending points of Kroc's shooting range. |
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Level Flags | Mark a level's finishing point, as well as who cleared it and if all secrets were completed. |
  
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Lifts | Floating wooden platforms that appear primarily in mill stages. |
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Lightning | Appearing in Lightning Look-Out, lightning flashes briefly, signaling where it will appear, then strikes. |
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Metal doors | Mechanical doors that appear in mill stages and must be opened by using another mechanism. |
     
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No Animal Signs | Prevent Animal Buddies from crossing, but may reward the player with an item if the animal reaches the sign. |
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Overhead vent[16] | This vent appears on the ceiling of the Knautilus, activating after his traps run out of energy. By throwing a Steel Barrel into it, the barrel is delivered to the front of the submarine and may land on K. Rool to damage him. |
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Ripsaw | An upwards-moving saw that is the main obstacle in Ripsaw Rage. |
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Ropes | Ropes can be climbed on vertically or horizontally. Some move the Kongs automatically. |
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Shields | Protect against Kroc's fire. |
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Targets | Hitting these in Swanky's Sideshow increases the player's score in the minigame. |
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Toboggans | Sleds that travel on multiple terrains. |
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Trapdoors | Trapdoors appear in mill stages and open when stood upon unless locked. Sometimes they lead to a Bonus Barrel. |
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Turret | A single turret appears as one of Baron K. Roolenstein's weapons aboard the Knautilus, shooting rounds of fireballs from the background. |
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Wheels | Keep doors shut as long as Sneeks walk in them. |
Projectiles[edit]
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Acorns | Projectiles thrown by Minkeys. |
 
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Balls | Thrown at the targets in Swanky's Sideshow. |
 
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Bombs | Small projectiles launched by Kuchukas and KAOS which explode upon landing. |
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Eggs | Projectiles used by Squawks. |
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Fireballs | Projectiles launched from the background by Karbines and K. Rool's turret and from the foreground by Kroc. |
 
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Snowballs | Projectiles thrown from the background by Bleak, as well as at him by the Kongs. |
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Stingers | Quills shot by Barbos. |
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Venom | Small, bouncy balls of toxins spat by Arich. |
 
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Water jets | Projectiles shot by Ellie to defeat enemies after she sucks water in her trunk, and by Squirt to push Ellie away. |
  
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Webs | Squitter can create these as temporary platforms or projectiles. |
Barrels[edit]
Various barrels appear throughout the game. They are the main objects in the Donkey Kong Country series, and they have many different purposes. Below is a list of each barrel and a brief description on them.
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Normal Barrel | The most common barrels of the game, these can be used to defeat enemies and sometimes find hidden Bonus Areas. They can be picked up by Ellie and Quawks, who can then roll them on the ground to hit some enemies. Ellie can also suck the barrels in towards her if the player presses Y. | ||
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DK Barrel | These common barrels returning from the first two games help revive a Kong who has been injured. There are at least two in each level, although some later levels have even more. They are often found at the very beginning of levels and right after the Star Barrel. | ||
  
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Steel Barrel | Steel Barrels previously appeared in the original Donkey Kong Country. Unlike the regular barrels, Steel Barrels do not break if they hit a wall. The Kongs can ride a Steel Barrel if they jump on one as it is rolling. Steel Barrels are required to defeat Koins. | ||
 
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TNT Barrel | TNT Barrels are similar to normal barrels, however, they are explosive. If they are thrown into a sensitive wall, they can blast it away, creating an opening. They can also defeat powerful enemies like red Buzzes, Bazukas, and Kuff 'n' Klout. | ||
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Animal Barrel | These common barrels return from Donkey Kong Country 2, and they have the exact same function. They transform the Kongs into the Animal Friend pictured. The bottom left side of the screen should hold a picture of the Animal Friend, signaling that the helper can take two hits before being defeated. | ||
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Auto-Fire Barrel | These semi-common barrels shoot the Kongs in a particular direction after they jump inside. | ||
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Barrel Cannons | These barrels shoot the Kongs out after they jump inside and the player triggers it to fire. | ||
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Blast Barrel | These Auto-Fire Barrels shoot the Kongs upwards, or forwards if the barrel is turned. They are often found in levels taking place by a waterfall and are commonly needed to jump over Buzzes. | ||
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Bonus Barrel | Two or three of these special barrels appear in every level, except for Rocket Rush, sending the Kongs to Bonus Levels. They are usually well hidden or hard to reach, due to the fact that their reward is so big. The Kongs also break out of these barrels once they exit the bonus. | ||
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Boo Barrel | These barrels are similar to the arrowed Barrel Cannons, except that they disappear and reappear at various occasions. Sometimes, they appear in different positions, so if the Kongs jump in them at the wrong time, they can be shot into an enemy. These barrels only appear in the level Creepy Caverns. | ||
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Booster Barrel | These uncommon barrels shoot out flames from the bottom, which send the Kongs upwards. Once the barrel reaches its highest point, it blasts them out. They commonly appear in levels near waterfalls, and are often seen as access to Bonus Areas. | ||
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Rocket Barrel | This special barrel only appear in the level Rocket Rush, where the Kongs must use this barrel to fly up cliffs infested with Buzzes. It can be controlled by maneuvering left and right. As the Kongs use the exhaust, it depletes fuel and it can be replenished by Fuel Drums. Depletion occurs quicker if the Kongs make contact with the walls. The Kongs can then get out of the Rocket Barrel after they have landed on a landing platform. | ||
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Tracker Barrel | This uncommon barrel appears in only one level, Tracker Barrel Trek. In this level, the Kongs must use the barrels to traverse the falls. Luckily, the barrels follow the Kongs' movements to ensure that they cannot fall. The only danger of these barrels is that they often lead to Buzzes. | ||
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Warp Barrel | These uncommon, invisible barrels hide in every level in the first two worlds. They can warp the Kongs to the end of some levels. All, but two require a team throw to reach, and most of them require Kiddy to throw Dixie. The ones in Springin' Spiders and Barrel Shield Bust-Up can be reached by both Kiddy and Dixie. | ||
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Fuel Drum | These uncommon barrels refill the fuel tank for the Rocket Barrel in Rocket Rush. There are only a few in the whole game, but they can replenish a great amount of fuel for the rocket. | ||
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Ignition Barrel | Only one of this barrel exclusively appears in this level, Rocket Rush. Once the Barrel Rocket hits this barrel, the Rocket Barrel ignites, causing the Kongs to soar upwards, and thus enabling them to finish this level. | ||
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Invincibility Barrel | These uncommon barrels temporarily give the Kongs invincibility and they are often found hidden in hard to reach places. The Kongs can use the effects of the barrel to jump on red Buzzes, Kuff 'n' Klouts, and other invincible enemies. | ||
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Star Barrel | These barrels return from the first two Donkey Kong Country games, doing exactly as before. They appear at the middle of every level, and when hit, sparkle, signaling that a checkpoint has been activated. If both Kongs are lost, or they fall into a pit, the Kongs are returned to the Star Barrel. | ||
  
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Switch Barrel | These rare barrels only appear in three levels: Blazing Bazukas, Criss Kross Cliffs, and Koindozer Klamber. They must be touched to change the type of barrel that the Bazukas fire. Usually, it turns TNT Barrels into normal barrels, although it sometimes turns into Steel Barrels or TNT Barrels instead, which are needed to defeat Koins and red Buzzes. | ||
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Barrel Shield | Barrel Shields are the main gimmick of Barrel Shield Bust-Up, and protect against the nuts thrown by Minkeys. | ||
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Tumbling barrel | Tumbling barrels travel down the falls at Barrel Drop Bounce, where they are used as platforms. | ||
Funky's Rentals' vehicles[edit]
These vehicles can be loaned from Funky Kong to help explore the overworld.
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Motor Boat | The basic vehicle, it can travel over water faster than swimming. |
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Hover Craft | A faster vehicle that can move over rocks, obtainable once the patch is collected. |
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Turbo Ski | An even quicker vehicle that can travel up waterfalls, obtainable once both skis are recovered. |
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Gyrocopter | The final vehicle and only one capable of flight, it can only be obtained by collecting all DK Coins. |
Supporting locations[edit]
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! is filled with various special areas, where the Kongs can meet the other Kongs and Brothers Bear around the island to help out.
| Image | Name | Description |
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Secret caves | Each of these caves contain a Banana Bird. However, the only way to get the bird is to hit a series of crystals in the right order. |
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Brothers Bear cabins | There are several cabins in the game, one for each of the Brothers Bear. In them, the Kongs can talk to the bears and help them complete a trade to earn Banana Birds. |
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Funky's Rentals | This is where the Kongs can rent vehicles made by Funky Kong to travel through the Northern Kremisphere. He allows them to use his Motor Boat at the beginning of the game, but after the Kongs gather up special items for him, he is able to make a Hover Craft, a Turbo Ski, and a Gyrocopter for them to ride in. |
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Swanky's Sideshow | This is where the Kongs can play a special ball tossing Bonus Game against Cranky for a few bear coins. |
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Wrinkly's Save Cave | This area is where the Kongs' game can be saved. One appears in each world, as well as in the overworld. Wrinkly is always found here, and she is either exercising, playing her Nintendo 64, or sleeping. |
Levels[edit]
The game features many levels in which the Kongs must travel through to complete the game. The Kongs have to get to the end of each level, excluding the secret levels in Krematoa, in order to meet Baron K. Roolenstein at Kastle Kaos and rescue Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. Every level, excluding boss stages and Rocket Rush, have at least two or three Bonus Levels in them, which are hidden throughout the levels.
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| Lake Orangatanga | ||||
| # | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of level | Music theme |
| 1 | Lakeside Limbo | 2 | Stilt | Stilt Village |
| 2 | Doorstop Dash | 2 | Mill | Mill Fever |
| 3 | Tidal Trouble | 2 | Stilt | Stilt Village |
| 4 | Skidda's Row | 2 | Snow | Frosty Frolics |
| 5 | Murky Mill | 2 | Mill | Mill Fever |
| 6 | BOSS LEVEL: Belcha's Barn | 0 | Mill | Boss Boogie |
| Kremwood Forest | ||||
| # | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of level | Music theme |
| 7 | Barrel Shield Bust-Up | 2 | Tree | Treetop Tumble |
| 8 | Riverside Race | 2 | Riverbank | Hot Pursuit |
| 9 | Squeals on Wheels | 2 | Mill | Mill Fever |
| 10 | Springin' Spiders | 2 | Tree | Treetop Tumble |
| 11 | Bobbing Barrel Brawl | 2 | Riverbank | Enchanted Riverbank |
| 12 | BOSS LEVEL: Arich's Ambush | 0 | Tree | Boss Boogie |
| Cotton-Top Cove | ||||
| # | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of level | Music theme |
| 13 | Bazza's Blockade | 2 | Coral Cave |
Water World |
| 14 | Rocket Barrel Ride | 2 | Falls | Cascade Capers |
| 15 | Kreeping Klasps | 2 | Stilt | Stilt Village |
| 16 | Tracker Barrel Trek | 2 | Falls | Cascade Capers |
| 17 | Fish Food Frenzy | 2 | Coral Cave |
Water World |
| 18 | BOSS LEVEL: Squirt's Showdown | 0 | Falls | Boss Boogie |
| Mekanos | ||||
| # | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of level | Music theme |
| 19 | Fire-Ball Frenzy | 2 | Machine | Nuts and Bolts |
| 20 | Demolition Drain-Pipe | 2 | Tube | Hot Pursuit |
| 21 | Ripsaw Rage | 2 | Tree | Treetop Tumble |
| 22 | Blazing Bazukas | 2 | Machine | Nuts and Bolts |
| 23 | Low-G Labyrinth | 2 | Tube | Pokey Pipes |
| 24 | BOSS LEVEL: Kaos Karnage | 0 | Machine | Boss Boogie |
| K3 | ||||
| # | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of level | Music theme |
| 25 | Krevice Kreepers | 2 | Cliff | Rockface Rumble |
| 26 | Tearaway Toboggan | 2 | Snow | Hot Pursuit |
| 27 | Barrel Drop Bounce | 2 | Falls | Cascade Capers |
| 28 | Krack-Shot Kroc | 2 | Machine | Nuts and Bolts |
| 29 | Lemguin Lunge | 2 | Snow | Frosty Frolics |
| 30 | BOSS LEVEL: Bleak's House | 0 | Snow | Boss Boogie |
| Razor Ridge | ||||
| # | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of level | Music theme |
| 31 | Buzzer Barrage | 2 | Cave | Cavern Caprice |
| 32 | Kong-Fused Cliffs | 2 | Cliff | Rockface Rumble |
| 33 | Floodlit Fish | 2 | Coral Cave |
Water World |
| 34 | Pot Hole Panic | 2 | Cave | Cavern Caprice |
| 35 | Ropey Rumpus | 2 | Cliff | Rockface Rumble |
| 36 | BOSS LEVEL: Barbos's Barrier | 0 | Coral | Boss Boogie |
| Kaos Kore | ||||
| # | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of level | Music theme |
| 37 | Konveyor Rope Klash | 2 | Jungle | Jungle Jitter |
| 38 | Creepy Caverns | 2 | Cave | Cavern Caprice |
| 39 | Lightning Look-Out | 2 | Riverbank | Enchanted Riverbank |
| 40 | Koindozer Klamber | 2 | Jungle | Jungle Jitter |
| 41 | Poisonous Pipeline | 2 | Tube | Pokey Pipes |
| 42 | BOSS LEVEL: Kastle Kaos | 0 | Kastle Kaos | Big Boss Blues |
| Krematoa | ||||
| # | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of level | Music theme |
| 43 | Stampede Sprint | 3 | Jungle | Hot Pursuit |
| 44 | Criss Kross Cliffs | 2 | Cliff | Rockface Rumble |
| 45 | Tyrant Twin Tussle | 3 | Cave | Cavern Caprice |
| 46 | Swoopy Salvo | 3 | Tree | Treetop Tumble |
| 47 | Rocket Rush | 0 | Cliff | Rocket Run |
| 48 | BOSS LEVEL: Knautilus | 0 | The Knautilus | Big Boss Blues |
Codes[edit]
Players can initiate the code-entering screen by pressing the following sequence at the file selection screen: . Some codes are permanently attached to a file if entered before starting a new game.
- LIVES – Players are given 50 lives. Entering it before starting a new profile will result in players being ranked "Cheatin' Chump" after beating the final boss.
- ASAVE – The game automatically saves after each level. Entering it before starting a new profile will result in players being ranked "Cheatin' Chump" after beating the final boss.
- MERRY – All the bonus levels will have a Christmas theme, turning stars into ornaments and green bananas into presents. Additionally, different bonus level music will play. If entered before starting a new file, the effects will be permanent to that file; if entered before starting an existing file, the effect only lasts until the game is reset.
- COLOR – Dixie and Kiddy Kong's clothing will turn purple and green, respectively. This also affects the Level Flag. Dixie's gum (seen during her idle animation) will turn from pink to purple. Some enemy artwork seen after entering a Bonus Barrel is changed, and the mirror is now green. Dixie Kong's Photo Album and the credits remain unaltered. If entered before starting a new file, the effects will be permanent to that file; if entered before starting an existing file, the effect only lasts until the game is reset.
- MUSIC – Enters Dixie Kong's Music Test, where players can choose any in-game music to listen to.
- WATER – Allows the player to enter the waterfall left of Bazaar's General Store, where there is a secret cave. If the player wins the game, all 85 Bonus Coins will be earned. If entered before starting a new file, the player will always be allowed to enter the waterfall; if entered after starting an existing file, the player can only enter the waterfall until the game is reset.
- ERASE – The record times for completing the game will be reset.[17]
- HARDR – 29 of the 139 DK Barrels will be removed. This code must be entered before starting a new file to work. If the game is fully beaten with this code activated from the start, the player will have a score of 104% instead of the standard 103%.
- TUFST – All the Star Barrels are removed. If entered before starting a new file, almost all the DK Barrels will additionally be removed; the effects will be permanent to that file. If entered before starting an existing file, the effect only lasts until the game is reset. If the game is fully beaten with this code activated from the start, the player will have a score of 105% instead of the standard 103%.
Glitches[edit]
Creepy Caverns glitch[edit]
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 Creepy Caverns glitch - How the glitch works, arbitrarily jumping to the game's anti-piracy screen. | File info 0:10 |
Note: This glitch only occurs in the SNES, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch Online versions. It was fixed in the Game Boy Advance version.
This glitch can be done in Creepy Caverns. To activate this glitch, the player needs to get to the point in the level where Koin is and knock him out then they need to continue onward until the find a Knocka behind two Red Buzzes. Jump down with the Knocka following, then jump on him and carry the Knocka back using Kiddy until a small ditch can be seen next to a Red Buzz and the Boo Barrel next to it. Once the Knocka is dropped into this ditch, it will begin to behave erratically, instantly going back inside of its barrel when it hits the wall on the right in the ditch due to the limited space for the enemy. The player can further interact with this glitched Knocka with the steel keg nearby, which can cause additional glitches, such as arbitrarily jumping to the game's credits or irregularity/anti-piracy screens if the Knocka's limbs touches the steel keg, or cause sprites to disappear due to the Knocka being continously hit by the steel keg.
Quotes[edit]
Baron K. Roolenstein[edit]
- "NOOO! What have you done? My wife's going to kill me! I used all of her best pots and pans to make him... And then you just cast him aside as if he were a stack of empty tins!"
- "WHAT!? How dare you! KAOS was my ticket to world domination... And I'd have gotten away with it, if it weren't for you meddling kids!"
- "Well, you may have roasted my robot, but I'M the master chef around here, and I reckon it's about time your goose was cooked!"
- "What the blazes!? So, YOU'RE the one who's been scuttling my super secret submarine! This is the LAST time you'll spoil my plans! I'm gonna bash you good!"
- "Right!!! Look out, you cheeky monkeys!"
Blue[edit]
- "H-h-hello there, Dixie/Kiddy/Kongs, how are you? My name's Blue, p-p-pleased to meet you."
- "You wouldn't have brought... Oh, I can see you haven't. Never mind."
- "I-I'm afraid you're a little early for the party, Dixie/Kiddy/Kongs. That's if anybody bothers to come at all."
- "I get lots of post you know, but it's all bills - not a single card."
- "What's that red circle on the calendar? Oh - sigh - It's nothing of importance."
References to other games[edit]
- Super Mario 64: Wrinkly Kong can sometimes be seen playing this game, as a rearrangement of Inside the Castle Walls is heard when entering her save cave.
References in later games[edit]
- Donkey Kong 64: The alarm sound effect from Krack-Shot Kroc is reused for Crocodile Isle, the conveyor belts in the Jungle Japes mine when they are set to "low," and in the minigame Krazy Kong Klamour! when the light is on. Kroc from that level also reappears in certain situations. Mill areas are also a part of Fungi Forest.
- Donkey Kong Barrel Blast: Kopter, an enemy from Donkey Kong Country 3, appears as a playable character in this game. A fleet of Rocket Barrels are seen on Cosmic Highway.
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: King K. Rool uses his helicopter pack from Donkey Kong Country 3 in this game as one of his attacks. Baron K. Roolenstein, Ellie, and Kiddy Kong and Dixie Kong in a Hover Craft are spirits.
Development[edit]
For Donkey Kong Country 3, Rareware's management decided to hand the game to a new set of developers. The game's graphics benefited from new compression techniques and advancements done to the ACM process.[18]
Staff[edit]
For the SNES version, David Wise composed the tracks "Dixie Beat", "Crazy Calypso", "Wrinkly's Save Cave", "Get Fit A-Go-Go", "Wrinkly 64", "Brothers Bear", "Bonus Time", "Bonus Win", and "Bonus Lose", while Eveline Novakovic did the rest.[19]
Pre-release and unused content[edit]
- Main article: List of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! pre-release and unused content
There are unused sprites in the game. They are sprites of Kracka (which were eventually used in the Game Boy Advance version) and unused sprites of Kopter (some similar sprites are used in Donkey Kong Land III).
Reception[edit]
The game was placed 23rd in the 100th issue of Nintendo Power's "100 best Nintendo games of all time" in 1997.
| Reviews | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release | Reviewer, Publication | Score | Comment |
| Wii | Marcel van Duyn, Nintendo Life | 9/10 | "Aside from the few new features, DKC3 is pretty much just like the second game. Many people haven't played this one, but if you liked the previous two, you won't be disappointed. One would argue that it's slightly worse than DKC2, but it is still very much worthy of your attention." |
| Wii | Lucas M.Thomas, IGN | 8.5/10 | "Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble holds up very well as a great SNES side-scrolling platformer adventure, even 11 years after its original release. And while its predecessor, Diddy's Kong Quest, is likely a better game overall, DKC3 probably holds more value as a Virtual Console download for the large amount of Nintendo fans who early-adopted with the N64 and therefore missed this final installment in the Country trilogy in its first mid-'90s appearance. If you enjoyed the first two Donkey Kong Country games and never got around to this one, confidently put down 800 Wii Points and give it a download. If you're completely new to the DKC series, start with either the original or DKC2 and see what you think there. Then, if you like what you see, come back here and then confidently put down 800 Wii Points to give DKC3 a download. It's a game that deserves to now be noticed, where once it was overlooked." |
| Aggregators | |||
| Compiler | Platform / Score | ||
| GameRankings | 83.24% | ||
Sales[edit]
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! had fewer sales than the previous two Donkey Kong Country games because it was released at the end of the Super Nintendo's lifespan, and the Nintendo 64 was released the same year. The game was positively received although the soundtrack received a mixed reception.[20]
Nintendo eShop description[edit]
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong have gone missing! As Dixie Kong checks in with the rest of the family, she gets stuck with babysitting duties! But that won't stop her from going on her next adventure!
Play as Dixie Kong or Kiddy Kong solo, against a friend, or with a friend! Take advantage of each of their unique abilities as they throw each other into action in over 40 levels. There are plenty of collectibles—including Bear Coins, which grant access to the services of the Brothers Bear, and Banana Birds, which Wrinkly Kong has a deep fondness for.
You can also call on Funky Kong to build some wild vehicles for you to try to get to places that seem far out of reach. Not to mention there are animal friends to fight at your side! The final showdown takes place in a cliff-top laboratory at the End of the World.
Things could get seriously ugly, so you'd better be ready!
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong
Media[edit]
- For a complete list of media for this subject, see List of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! media.
 Dixie Beat - Main theme | File info 0:30 |
| Stilt Village - Lakeside theme | File info 0:30 |
| Wrinkly's Save Cave - An arrangement of DK Island Swing | File info 0:19 |
| Boss Boogie - Boss theme | File info 0:30 |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スーパードンキーコング Sūpā Donkī Kongu Surī Nazo no Kuremisu Tō |
Super Donkey Kong 3: Mysterious Kremis Islands | |
| French | Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble![?] | - |
Trivia[edit]
- This is the only Donkey Kong Country game not to have a Time Attack mode in any version, despite Riverside Race being the only time attack level of the original Donkey Kong Country trilogy.
- After defeating KAOS for the first time, Dixie and Kiddy use pipes as a short-cut to leave Mekanos, similar to the way pipes are used in the Super Mario Bros. series.
- Even though the lives counter stops at 99, players can collect more than 99 lives. The counter remains at 99 until the player has fewer than 99 lives. This carries over from the previous game.
- By pressing while in a Motor Boat, Hover Craft, or Turbo Ski, the Kongs will honk the vehicle's horn. By holding and then pressing and , the vehicle's honk will honk out a different tune. The Motor Boat honks out "La Cucaracha", the Hover Craft honks out "Gangplank Galleon", and the Turbo Ski honks out the theme of "Hawaii Five-O".
- Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! received two manga based around it: one in the series 4koma Gag Battle, and the other in the series 4koma Manga Kingdom.
References[edit]
- ^ Nintendo E3 1996 Press Kit. Nintendo of America (English). Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Chronicle. Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
- ^ November 1996. Nintendo Magazine System (AU) Issue #44. Page 18.
- ^ Dentifritz. Super Donkey Kong 3 (KR). Scanlines16.com (French). Retrieved June 6, 2024. (Archived via archive.today.)
- ^ Nintendo 公式チャンネル (December 15, 2020). ファミリーコンピュータ & スーパーファミコン Nintendo Switch Online 追加タイトル [2020年12月]. YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Nintendo of America (December 14, 2020). NES & Super NES - December Game Updates - Nintendo Switch Online. YouTube. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ @NintendoEurope (December 18, 2020). "✅#DonkeyKong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble! ✅The Ignition Factor ✅SUPER VALIS IV ✅Tuff E Nuff ✅Nightshade - These #SuperNES and #NES games are available now to #NintendoSwitchOnline members!. X. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ @vooksdotnet (December 18, 2020). These are out now!. X. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Family Computer | Nintendo Switch Online | Nintendo Switch. Nintendo HK (Traditional Chinese). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ NES & Super NES - Nintendo Switch Online. Nintendo Korea (Korean). Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Rarewhere. Rareware. (Archived July 5, 1998, 00:18:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Femmel, Kevin (November 16, 2012). Nintendo removing all Donkey Kong Country games from Virtual Console. Gimme Gimme Games (English). Archived December 6, 2015, 04:44:00 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 19, 23.
- ^ Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 105, 118.
- ^ Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 84.
- ^ Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 118.
- ^ Joy/Skylar 🐦. time for a real little-known DKC3 fact: the ERASE code erases your high scores, even though most websites say it is just for erasing your time on riverside race #SNES #NintendoSwitch. X (English). Retrieved June 5, 2024. (Archived November 4, 2024, 21:59:21 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ Donkey Kong Country 3. Rarewhere (British English). Archived from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Loveday, Leigh. February 06, 2006 edition of Scribes. Rare (British English). Archived from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Provo, Frank (November 14, 2005). Donkey Kong Country 3. GameSpot (American English). Archived April 18, 2006, 08:09:23 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
