User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-05-22

   The game is fun for the whole family. We are really enjoying the challenge. The game is in great shape as promised and works very well.Online buying made it so simple and satisfying. We will be back as customers for more great fun Thank you all...........
   
   User: S. Meyer
   Rating:
   Summary: 3rd Country
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-04-14

   DKC3 was released in 1996, near the end of the SNES's life. It has been regarded as the worst of the three, but in my opinion, it's just as unique as DKC2.
   GRAPHICS: This is probably the best-looking one, as the graphics look spectacular for an SNES game, with crystal clear, almost 3D like sprites and pretty backgrounds.
   MUSIC: The music is another high point, as in all DKC games. A lot of catchy tracks in this one.
   STORY: Not that original, but when was a DK story original? Basically, DK and Diddy get kidnapped, and it's up to Dixie and her little cousin, Kiddie, to rescue them, while uncovering the mystery of KAOS, a robot who is leading the Kremlings.
   GAMEPLAY: It is similar to the others, but there are also a lot of innovations. You get to the areas by boat, and when you beat the bosses you usually get parts for a better boat which allows you to explore the world further. In all the areas, including places around the world, you encounter bears in homes that can help you if you help them, usually. They mostly can be helped by giving them items you acquire. Also around the game. Also hidden in the areas and the world are caves, where you play a minigame where you have to repeat a pattern with your buttons. They get more complicated as they go along. The reward for winning the game is a banana bird, which stays at Wrinkly's. What do they do? You'll find out.
   Here's a further breakdown of the gameplay.
   
   LEVELS: The levels in the game are some of the most innovative in the game, with much variety. For example, one level you are swimming in poisonous water that reverses your Dpad. In another level you have to kill all the mice running on wheels. This doesn't make the game superior, but you have to admit that it has original levels. And the bosses are original as well.
   
   ANIMAL BUDDIES: Besides riding them, you can also get into barrels that allow you to transform into one until you run into a no-animals sign. Many levels require you have to transform into them. They got rid of Rambi and Rattly and replaced them with three new ones. One is Elly, a small elephant who is similar to Rambi. Many people don't like him, but I think he's a good new addition. He can suck water up and shoot it out, as well as suck up barrels and throw them. The other is a different colored Squawks that cannot shoot eggs, but he can grab barrels with his talons and drop them on enemies. The last one is some kind of small bird who follows you from above. He cannot fight and he dies if he touches an enemy, but if you managed to get him to the no animals sign you get a good prize.
   
   BONUS COINS: Bonus rooms make a return, as well as the coins. Like the previous game, they are used to unlock levels in the Lost World.
   
   DK COINS: Now they are carried by an armored enemy called Coin. He doesn't attack, but he tries his best to protect his naked back. To kill him, you have to find a way to throw a steel barrel and hit him in the back. This time, DK coins actually have a use, as well.
   
   SWANKY'S: In 2, Swanky hosted a quiz show, but this time he hosts a carnival game that involves throwing balls at targets. You compete against Cranky for bananas and silver coins, which are used at the general store.
   
   TAG TEAM: In 2, you could throw your partner up or at enemies, and you can do it here as well. But this time, it's slightly different, as while Kiddy can throw Dixie high, Dixie can barely throw Kiddie up in the air, but he can break cracked floors.
   
   Overall this is a great platformer for the SNES, and it kind of makes you sad to know that there will be no fantastic DK games like these anymore since Rare left for Microsoft. Pick it up or get it on an emulator or Virtual Console. The game is also a GBA port, but that version kind of sucks, IMO.
   
   On a side note, why is the cover for the original DKC shown for this game on Amazon?
   
   
   User: Adam Sims
   Rating:
   Summary: A sadly underrated entry in the Donkey Kong SNES trilogy
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

3. Review Date: 2009-02-03

   I played this game about 10 yrs ago and never finished playing it. I bought it on Amazon to finished all the levels everything, Its so much fun, I'm almost done with the game. I love this game.
   
   User: Calin
   Rating:
   Summary: One of the best games ever!
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

4. Review Date: 2009-01-28

   This game is just as fun now as it was when it first came out. It is a great game to play with a friend or even by yourself. This is truly a jewel in my collection of SNES games.
   
   User: Jennifer Arciniega
   Rating:
   Summary: A worth-while purchase
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

5. Review Date: 2008-09-10

   I love all the Donkey Kong games. I have played them all. Im a hardcore gamer and have played all the playstation, x-box, gamecube, sega, & any other console there is. I have played hundreds of games. But the NES Donkey Kong series are my all time favorites. They are fun, challenging, and provide hours of game play for me. They all have so many hidden things to find in them. And each game introduces new player characters. I could go and on about the wonders of this game but i dont have the time because i have to get back to playing it myself......Buy this game, you wont be sorry.
   
   User: Game Queen
   Rating:
   Summary: SNES game
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

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Product Details

1. Side-scrolling action game
2. Run, jump, spin and hop through 48 levels plus tons of bonus levels
3. Play as Dixie Kong or Kiddy Kong on a mission to rescue Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong
4. Introducing two new animal helpers: Ellie the Elephant and Parry the Parallel Bird
5. For 1 or 2 players

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