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* CruelAndUnusualDeath: Upon Dying, dying, Stanley prompty gets EatenAlive by bugs, leaving only his bug spray intact. Needless to say, this was cut from every single other version of the game for obvious reasons.
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* HappyDance: [[spoiler:Stanley performs a victory dance upon beating DK]]. Though this was cut from the NES version.
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* {{Transplant}}: An obscure fact about Stanley is that he actually originates from an old ''UsefulNotes/GameAndWatch'' game titled ''Greenhouse''.
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''Donkey Kong 3'' is the sequel to ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongJunior'', and the third game in the original ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'' trilogy. It was released for arcade machines in 1983, with it being ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem'' in 1986. Aditionally, the NES version was later ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoWii'' Virtual Console and the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch'' Online service, with the arcade version later being ported to the Switch as well as part of the ''Arcade Archives'' series by ''Hamster''. There also exists an obsure sequel of sorts, developed by Creator/HudsonSoft (known for the early ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' games) titled ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong3TheGreatCounterattack''. ''[=DK3=]'''s ShootEmUp gameplay and absence of Mario [[OddballInTheSeries tend to stick out as a sore thumb]] compared to other games in the series, and thus, the game rarely gets referenced in later ''Donkey Kong'' or ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' media. Nonetheless, the game does have its fans. Stanley the Bugman would go on to appear in the ''WesternAnimation/SaturdaySupercade'' episode 'Greenhouse Gorilla', and as a spirit in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.
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''Donkey Kong 3'' is the sequel to ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongJunior'', and the third game in the original ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'' trilogy. It was released for arcade machines in 1983, with it being ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem'' ''Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem'' in 1986. Aditionally, Additionally, the NES version was later ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoWii'' ''Platform/NintendoWii'' Virtual Console and the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch'' ''Platform/NintendoSwitch'' Online service, with the arcade version later being ported to the Switch as well as part of the ''Arcade Archives'' series by ''Hamster''. There also exists an obsure sequel of sorts, developed by Creator/HudsonSoft (known for the early ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' games) titled ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong3TheGreatCounterattack''. ''[=DK3=]'''s ShootEmUp gameplay and absence of Mario [[OddballInTheSeries tend to stick out as a sore thumb]] compared to other games in the series, and thus, the game rarely gets referenced in later ''Donkey Kong'' or ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' media. Nonetheless, the game does have its fans. Stanley the Bugman would go on to appear in the ''WesternAnimation/SaturdaySupercade'' episode 'Greenhouse Gorilla', and as a spirit in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.
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* OneHitPointWonder: Like Mario in the previous games in the series, Stanley dies in a single hit.
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* OneHitPointWonder: Like Mario and Donkey Kong Jr. in the previous games in the series, Stanley dies in a single hit.
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* CoolGun: Stanley wields a bugspray gun that can easily kill bugs. It can't directly kill Donkey Kong however, as [[CaptainObvious he's obviously not an insect]].
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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: This game has the honor of being one of the few ''Mario'' games to not feature or mention Mario at all; instead, the protagonist is a bug exterminator called Stanley.
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* DivergentCharacterEvolution: In this game, Stanley looks pretty much the same as Mario outside of his lack of a moustache. Later cameo appearances, such as his trophy appearance in the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' series, change his color scheme from blue and red to blue and white in order to differentiate him from Mario.
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''Donkey Kong 3'' is the sequel to ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongJunior'', and the third game in the original ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'' trilogy. It was released for arcade machines in 1983, with it being ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem'' in 1986. Aditionally, the NES version was later ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoWii'' Virtual Console and the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch'' Online service, with the arcade version later being ported to the Switch as well as part of the ''Arcade Archives'' series by ''Hamster''. There also exists an obsure sequel of sorts, developed by Creator/HudsonSoft (known for the early ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' games) titled ''Donkey Kong 3: The Great Counterattack''. ''[=DK3=]'''s ShootEmUp gameplay and absence of Mario [[OddballInTheSeries tend to stick out as a sore thumb]] compared to other games in the series, and thus, the game rarely gets referenced in later ''Donkey Kong'' or ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' media. Nonetheless, the game does have its fans. Stanley the Bugman would go on to appear in the ''WesternAnimation/SaturdaySupercade'' episode 'Greenhouse Gorilla', and as a spirit in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.
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''Donkey Kong 3'' is the sequel to ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongJunior'', and the third game in the original ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'' trilogy. It was released for arcade machines in 1983, with it being ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem'' in 1986. Aditionally, the NES version was later ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoWii'' Virtual Console and the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch'' Online service, with the arcade version later being ported to the Switch as well as part of the ''Arcade Archives'' series by ''Hamster''. There also exists an obsure sequel of sorts, developed by Creator/HudsonSoft (known for the early ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' games) titled ''Donkey Kong 3: The Great Counterattack''.''VideoGame/DonkeyKong3TheGreatCounterattack''. ''[=DK3=]'''s ShootEmUp gameplay and absence of Mario [[OddballInTheSeries tend to stick out as a sore thumb]] compared to other games in the series, and thus, the game rarely gets referenced in later ''Donkey Kong'' or ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' media. Nonetheless, the game does have its fans. Stanley the Bugman would go on to appear in the ''WesternAnimation/SaturdaySupercade'' episode 'Greenhouse Gorilla', and as a spirit in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.
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[[caption-width-right:250:Look out for flying coconuts! Donkey Kong is on the loose!]]
''Donkey Kong 3'' is the sequel to ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongJunior'', and the third game in the original ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'' trilogy. It was released for arcade machines in 1983, with it being ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem'' in 1986. Aditionally, the NES version was later ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoWii'' Virtual Console and the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch'' Online service, with the arcade version later being ported to the Switch as well as part of the ''Arcade Archives'' series by ''Hamster''. There also exists an obsure sequel of sorts, developed by Creator/HudsonSoft (known for the early ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' games) titled ''Donkey Kong 3: The Great Counterattack''. ''[=DK3=]'''s ShootEmUp gameplay and absence of Mario [[OddballInTheSeries tend to stick out as a sore thumb]] compared to other games in the series, and thus, the game rarely gets referenced in later ''Donkey Kong'' or ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' media. Nonetheless, the game does have its fans. Stanley the Bugman would go on to appear in the ''WesternAnimation/SaturdaySupercade'' episode 'Greenhouse Gorilla', and as a spirit in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.
The ExcusePlot is as follows: Donkey Kong breaks into Stanley the Bugman's greenhouse after being freed from capture in ''Donkey Kong Junior''. DK then commands herds of bugs to steal Stanley's flowers, prompting Stanley to grab his bug spray, and shoot DK until he goes offscreen. Gameplay-wise, the game is a ShootEmUp. DK is constantly climbing downward from the two poles he's holding onto, and he goes slightly upwards when you shoot him. You win levels by shooting DK until he's sent offscreen. There are multiple ways you can die: First of all, bugs are constantly flying towards your flowers, which are located at the bottom of the screen. If a bug comes in contact with one of the flowers, it steals it and starts flying upwards. If you shoot the bug in time, your flower is kept, but if the bug reaches the top of the screen, it is stolen. If all your flowers are stolen, you die. Second of all, If you get hit [[OneHitPointWonder once]] by one of the bugs, you also die. And finally, if DK climbs all the way down from his poles, he jumps down and you die.
!!This game contains examples of:
* AdaptationDistillation: The NES version removes several of the game's cutscenes, such as the cutscene of Stanley being eaten by bugs in the GameOver sequence, and the final cutscene where [[spoiler: Donkey Kong falls to the ground upon getting his head smashed into a beehive, followed by Stanley celebrating with a victory dance]].
* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Stanley is depicted with yellow skin in some promotional artwork, which is weird, as he doesn't have yellow skin in any version of the game.
* BeeAfraid: Buzzbees are bees that throw spears and steal your flowers. Beespies are stronger variations of them, which throw four spears upon dying.
* BigBad: Donkey Kong returns as the main antagonist after being a DistressedDude in ''Donkey Kong Junior''.
* {{Bowdlerise}}: In the arcade version, Stanley gets eaten by the bugs upon dying. In the NES version, he just dies.
* CompositeCharacter: Various elements of Stanley's design would later be incorporated into Mario in later games, mainly the physique and round nose.
* CoolGun: Stanley wields a bugspray gun that can easily kill bugs. It can't directly kill Donkey Kong however, as [[CaptainObvious he's obviously not an insect]].
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: Upon Dying, Stanley prompty gets EatenAlive by bugs, leaving only his bug spray intact. Needless to say, this was cut from every single other version of the game for obvious reasons.
* FlatCharacter: Like many other NES protagonists, Stanley lacks any sort of personality. This can also be attributed to Stanley [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome not appearing in any later ''Mario'' or ''Donkey Kong'' games so far]].
* GenreShift: The game is a ShootEmUp, rather than a PlatformGame like the previous two ''Donkey Kong'' games. Needless to say, this did not stick, and later ''Mario'' and ''Donkey Kong'' media would revert to platforming.
* HappyDance: [[spoiler:Stanley performs a victory dance upon beating DK]]. Though this was cut from the NES version.
* InvincibleMinorMinion: Creepies are worms that can't be killed by any means, Though they don't attack, they temporarily stop moving when attacked, which can block your projectiles.
* TheManyDeathsOfYou: You can die from being hit by bugs, having all your flowers stolen and Donkey Kong climbing too far down.
* OneHitPointWonder: Like Mario in the previous games in the series, Stanley dies in a single hit.
* PerpetualFrowner: Stanley never smiles in promotional material, showing how serious he is about DK breaking into his greenhouse.
* PublicDomainSoundtrack: The music that plays in the background of some of the levels is ''Flight of the Bumblebee'' by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Stanley is pretty much Mario without a mustache, right down to the color scheme.
* {{Transplant}}: An obscure fact about Stanley is that he actually originates from an old ''UsefulNotes/GameAndWatch'' game titled ''Greenhouse''.
* TyopOnTheCover: The NES version infamously stated that "Donkey Kong has plenty og cocnuts to hurl at you." on the back of the box art.
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[[caption-width-right:250:Look out for flying coconuts! Donkey Kong is on the loose!]]
''Donkey Kong 3'' is the sequel to ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongJunior'', and the third game in the original ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'' trilogy. It was released for arcade machines in 1983, with it being ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem'' in 1986. Aditionally, the NES version was later ported to the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoWii'' Virtual Console and the ''UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch'' Online service, with the arcade version later being ported to the Switch as well as part of the ''Arcade Archives'' series by ''Hamster''. There also exists an obsure sequel of sorts, developed by Creator/HudsonSoft (known for the early ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' games) titled ''Donkey Kong 3: The Great Counterattack''. ''[=DK3=]'''s ShootEmUp gameplay and absence of Mario [[OddballInTheSeries tend to stick out as a sore thumb]] compared to other games in the series, and thus, the game rarely gets referenced in later ''Donkey Kong'' or ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'' media. Nonetheless, the game does have its fans. Stanley the Bugman would go on to appear in the ''WesternAnimation/SaturdaySupercade'' episode 'Greenhouse Gorilla', and as a spirit in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.
The ExcusePlot is as follows: Donkey Kong breaks into Stanley the Bugman's greenhouse after being freed from capture in ''Donkey Kong Junior''. DK then commands herds of bugs to steal Stanley's flowers, prompting Stanley to grab his bug spray, and shoot DK until he goes offscreen. Gameplay-wise, the game is a ShootEmUp. DK is constantly climbing downward from the two poles he's holding onto, and he goes slightly upwards when you shoot him. You win levels by shooting DK until he's sent offscreen. There are multiple ways you can die: First of all, bugs are constantly flying towards your flowers, which are located at the bottom of the screen. If a bug comes in contact with one of the flowers, it steals it and starts flying upwards. If you shoot the bug in time, your flower is kept, but if the bug reaches the top of the screen, it is stolen. If all your flowers are stolen, you die. Second of all, If you get hit [[OneHitPointWonder once]] by one of the bugs, you also die. And finally, if DK climbs all the way down from his poles, he jumps down and you die.
!!This game contains examples of:
* AdaptationDistillation: The NES version removes several of the game's cutscenes, such as the cutscene of Stanley being eaten by bugs in the GameOver sequence, and the final cutscene where [[spoiler: Donkey Kong falls to the ground upon getting his head smashed into a beehive, followed by Stanley celebrating with a victory dance]].
* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Stanley is depicted with yellow skin in some promotional artwork, which is weird, as he doesn't have yellow skin in any version of the game.
* BeeAfraid: Buzzbees are bees that throw spears and steal your flowers. Beespies are stronger variations of them, which throw four spears upon dying.
* BigBad: Donkey Kong returns as the main antagonist after being a DistressedDude in ''Donkey Kong Junior''.
* {{Bowdlerise}}: In the arcade version, Stanley gets eaten by the bugs upon dying. In the NES version, he just dies.
* CompositeCharacter: Various elements of Stanley's design would later be incorporated into Mario in later games, mainly the physique and round nose.
* CoolGun: Stanley wields a bugspray gun that can easily kill bugs. It can't directly kill Donkey Kong however, as [[CaptainObvious he's obviously not an insect]].
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: Upon Dying, Stanley prompty gets EatenAlive by bugs, leaving only his bug spray intact. Needless to say, this was cut from every single other version of the game for obvious reasons.
* FlatCharacter: Like many other NES protagonists, Stanley lacks any sort of personality. This can also be attributed to Stanley [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome not appearing in any later ''Mario'' or ''Donkey Kong'' games so far]].
* GenreShift: The game is a ShootEmUp, rather than a PlatformGame like the previous two ''Donkey Kong'' games. Needless to say, this did not stick, and later ''Mario'' and ''Donkey Kong'' media would revert to platforming.
* HappyDance: [[spoiler:Stanley performs a victory dance upon beating DK]]. Though this was cut from the NES version.
* InvincibleMinorMinion: Creepies are worms that can't be killed by any means, Though they don't attack, they temporarily stop moving when attacked, which can block your projectiles.
* TheManyDeathsOfYou: You can die from being hit by bugs, having all your flowers stolen and Donkey Kong climbing too far down.
* OneHitPointWonder: Like Mario in the previous games in the series, Stanley dies in a single hit.
* PerpetualFrowner: Stanley never smiles in promotional material, showing how serious he is about DK breaking into his greenhouse.
* PublicDomainSoundtrack: The music that plays in the background of some of the levels is ''Flight of the Bumblebee'' by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Stanley is pretty much Mario without a mustache, right down to the color scheme.
* {{Transplant}}: An obscure fact about Stanley is that he actually originates from an old ''UsefulNotes/GameAndWatch'' game titled ''Greenhouse''.
* TyopOnTheCover: The NES version infamously stated that "Donkey Kong has plenty og cocnuts to hurl at you." on the back of the box art.
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