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'''''Donkey Kong 3''''' is the third game in the ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade series. Unlike its predecessors, ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'', it does not feature [[Mario]] | '''''Donkey Kong 3''''' is the third game in the ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade series. Unlike its predecessors, ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'', it does not feature [[Mario]] and instead stars [[Stanley]], having been designed with the [[Game & Watch]] game ''[[Greenhouse]]'' in mind.<ref>[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Interview:The_Illustrated_History_of_Electronic_Games|An interview with Shigeru Miyamoto from ''The Illustrated History of Electronic Games'', transcribed on ZeldaDungeon] ''As for the Donkey Kong 3, because the game was designed with another game called "Green House" for Game & Watch (Nintendo's early 80s handheld game series) in mind, we decided not to use Mario.''</ref> The game's approach is closer to a shoot 'em up rather than a platformer, further distinguishing it from the previous ''Donkey Kong'' games. | ||
[[Hudson Soft]] developed a semi-sequel to ''Donkey Kong 3'', titled ''[[Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū]]'', featuring new levels and gameplay. ''Donkey Kong 3'' was ported to the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] under the [[Arcade Classics Series]] of games, came out for the [[e-Reader]] as part of Series Three, along with seeing a [[Virtual Console]] release for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Wii U]]. The Japanese and international arcade versions were released under {{wp|Hamster Corporation}}'s ''[[Arcade Archives]]'' brand on the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s [[Nintendo eShop#Nintendo Switch|eShop]] on April 5, 2019.<ref>Brian. (April 2, 2019). [https://nintendoeverything.com/arcade-archives-donkey-kong-3-coming-to-switch-this-week/ Arcade Archives Donkey Kong 3 coming to Switch this week]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.</ref> In addition, an emulation of the NES port exists as an obtainable item in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (GCN)|Animal Crossing]]''. | [[Hudson Soft]] developed a semi-sequel to ''Donkey Kong 3'', titled ''[[Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū]]'', featuring new levels and gameplay. ''Donkey Kong 3'' was ported to the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] under the [[Arcade Classics Series]] of games, came out for the [[e-Reader]] as part of Series Three, along with seeing a [[Virtual Console]] release for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and [[Wii U]]. The Japanese and international arcade versions were released under {{wp|Hamster Corporation}}'s ''[[Arcade Archives]]'' brand on the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s [[Nintendo eShop#Nintendo Switch|eShop]] on April 5, 2019.<ref>Brian. (April 2, 2019). [https://nintendoeverything.com/arcade-archives-donkey-kong-3-coming-to-switch-this-week/ Arcade Archives Donkey Kong 3 coming to Switch this week]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved April 3, 2019.</ref> In addition, an emulation of the NES port exists as an obtainable item in ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (GCN)|Animal Crossing]]''. | ||