Donkey Kong 3

Nintendo Entertainment System
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Controls

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PC Keyboard
Game Button
↑
UP
↓
DOWN
←
LEFT
→
RIGHT
Z
A
X
B
A
Y
S
X
Q
L
W
R
Enter
START
Shift
SELECT

Game-specific controls

No verified game-specific inputs or combos are available for this version yet.

Gameplay

The game uses a single-screen, fixed perspective. Stanley moves along the bottom of the greenhouse and fires a pesticide spray upward to repel Donkey Kong and insects climbing the vines. Enemies try to steal flowers and disrupt the defenses, so the player must switch quickly between lanes, manage firing distance, and time shots carefully. Progress is based on survival and score through increasingly aggressive waves.

Characters

Stanley

The gardener protagonist who protects the greenhouse with a pesticide gun.

Donkey Kong

The series mascot who appears as a major threat and obstacle from above.

Strategy

Focus on the insects closest to the flowers instead of chasing Donkey Kong constantly. Positioning matters, because the spray is easier to land at the right distance. Keep escape routes open on both sides and avoid getting trapped at the edges. In later waves, stabilize the defense first, then look for safe openings to pressure Donkey Kong.

Cheats

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Tips and tricks

  • Stay near the middle of the greenhouse so you can react to both sides quickly.
  • Prioritize enemies that are closest to the flowers to prevent damage and loss.
  • Avoid holding the edges for too long, since it makes you easy to overwhelm.

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