ようこそ (Welcome) to another exciting round of Famicom Fridays, where we spotlight unique and unforgettable titles from the legendary ファミコン (Famicom) library! This week, we’re getting a little weird (and a little buzzy) with ドンキーコング3, the strangest entry in the original Donkey Kong trilogy — and we love it for that reason.
🧯 Not Your Average Mario Game
Wait… where’s マリオ (Mario)?
That’s right — in this quirky installment, Stanley the Bugman (スタンリー) takes center stage! Instead of climbing girders or saving princesses, you're an exterminator defending your greenhouse from a rampaging ドンキーコング (Donkey Kong) and a swarm of nasty bugs. Your weapon? A bug spray cannon that goes PSHHU (as the box art beautifully reminds us).
You’ll need quick reflexes and sharp aim to keep Donkey Kong at bay by pushing him upward with your spray, all while shooting down waves of angry insects trying to steal your flowers. It’s fast-paced, chaotic, and totally unlike the games that came before it.
🎨 Graphics & Design
Released in 1983 (１９８３年), Donkey Kong 3 was originally an arcade game by 任天堂 (Nintendo) before being brought to the Famicom. Its bright visuals, smooth scrolling, and charming character sprites are classic early-Nintendo goodness. The Japanese パッケージアート (package art) is a bold, cartoonish explosion of fun — just look at that expressive Donkey Kong and the goofy bugs flying everywhere!
🧪 Why We Chose It
We picked ドンキーコング3 for this week’s Famicom Fridays because it’s one of those oddball titles that deserves more love. It’s a forgotten gem with a unique concept, creative gameplay, and that unmistakable early-80s Nintendo magic. It may not be the most famous game in the Donkey Kong series, but it's a blast to play and a great reminder of how experimental Nintendo was in the early years.
Also — let’s be honest — spraying Donkey Kong in the face with pesticide while dodging giant bees? That's pure retro chaos.
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