A Critical Look At The FORGOTTEN Most "NON Mario" Mario Game- Donkey Kong 3

[@JesusMartinez-rr2ry]

You should especially mention how macabre Stanley's death animation is. If he gets hit by any of the bugs, he would scream in pain, followed by falling to the bottom of the stage. Every bug present on the screen would proceed to head towards Stanley and swarm all over him. After that, the only thing that remains is his bug sprayer, implying that the bugs had ATE Stanley!!!!! What makes this even darker is the tune that accompanies the moment that nothing is left of Stanley (except his bug sprayer) after he gets consumed by the creepy-crawlies, which is one of the darkest things that was heard from an arcade game.

[@Demeech]

He's screaming?

[@realperson9951]

@@Demeech he probably meant stanley would be visibly suffering

[@firestriker3580]

The bugs didn’t eat Stanley dude

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

@@firestriker3580 In the arcade release, they did. Nintendo then thought that would be too dark for the home versions, so it was changed so the sequence was just Stanley keeling over.

[@Hugelag]

I remember reading a comment that said that if Mario is Mickey, then Stanley is Oswald.

[@Demeech]

Great way of putting it

[@firestriker3580]

No

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Oswald is more of Luigi now.

[@patrikbengtsson3883]

​@jthemad2616 Then who is Wario?

[@mediocrity5693]

Maybe when the next mainline Mario game happens, Stanley will appear in some form like Pauline did after not appearing in any games besides the Mario vs donkey Kong series.

[@Demeech]

That would be cool to see

[@bennel3588]

I would like it if that happened. I also hope he joins Mario Party Jamboree. I do not think he will be returning. Someone did tell me that alot of people hated him. I think he is a better character than Pauline.

[@Bubbabyte99]

Donkey Kong 3 is actually my favorite of the OG trilogy. I actually think it's fairly underrated.

[@edwardchocolate8898]

Yeah, I wish Donkey Kong 3 got more love

[@megamix5403]

I'll admit, I never particularly cared for DK3, but this retrospective was fun to watch. I hope we can see Stanley in more games. I mean, if Foreman Spike is making a comeback in the Mario movie, why can't Stanley. Put him in Mario Kart or Mario Maker or something or hell, I'll take an assist trophy in Smash lol

[@Demeech]

I'm shocked he didn't make a cameo in Steam Gardens considering it's a Greenhouse

[@DonkeyBoyVids]

I thought it was just spike, like the guy who throws the spike balls, not foreman spike

[@monocle_mage9273]

@@DonkeyBoyVids It’s foreman spike, as unlikely as it may sound. The voice cast reveal showed a symbol of foreman spike’s head that looked like the head of his nes sprite.

[@DonkeyBoyVids]

@@monocle_mage9273 that's crazy, exciting though. Out of everyone I never would've though they'd bring him back

[@randomduck8679]

I cannot believe you do not care for DK3

[@tiburondrogado7612]

I actually think it would be cool if they brought Stanley back in Odyssey 2,i mean it would be awesome if they acknowledged Mario and Stanley's alleged familial connection,like to see if they are really cousins or not...

[@firestriker3580]

Nope

[@spampharos]

They're not cousins. The thumbnail said cousins because the games are technically related.

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

Everyone knows about Mario and Luigi… Some even know about Stanley… But no one knows Fabricio. He makes pizzas rather than fixing pipes

[@Demeech]

The same people who know about Fabricio know about Mort Jenkins. MAD was an ABSOLUTE trip.

[@leonagamereis]

what game is he from?

[@hiddenthunder1395]

​@@leonagamereis it's a joke from "MAD" cartoon series, it was on Cartoon Network.

[@Rouz102]

I loved this game for a while when I first started using MAME with an arcade stick. Still fun to revisit every now and then.

[@Demeech]

It's a very interesting game to say the least

[@professorparabeetle]

Happy to see that you’re finally streaming Donkey Kong 3. Can we please just have the Newer SMBW review though as well?

[@Demeech]

Of course. I'm trying to get it released by next week

[@professorparabeetle]

@@Demeech Thanks man. Happy to here that it wasn’t forgotten.

[@NitnerockBobarr]

I played Donkey Kong 3 for the fist time when its NES port launched on the NES Online on July 2019 for Nintendo Switch Online members. Prior to this, I was aware of what the game was about. I am a retro gaming enthusiast but, still, I was plesently surprised by how playable and enjoyable this game is. Its controls on NES Online really feel like they are from a modern 2021 indie game and not a 1983 famicom/arcade game. I think it's a remarkable game to play and replay. I am glad someone posted such a great and accurate review of it on KZbin for once, for people to discover it for the first time.

[@Demeech]

It's a very cool game. I'd watch GamingHistorian's video about it too.

[@doglover1299]

Stanley looks like a Mario KZbinr known as SMG4

[@hdofu]

Also have to comment, it's great to see someone give this game a fair chance but also some love with more thorough coverage of its history and related games than I have ever seen anyone else give it.

[@shiruotakuno28]

My headcanon is that Stanley is Pauline's brother and that DK targeted him because Mario and Pauline were on vacation

[@gameguy_64]

Glad to see Donkey Kong 3 getting the love that it rightfully deserves.

[@Embargoman]

If Disney where to release the 2023 Mario movie then Peach or Daisy is Stanley that means Peach or Daisy is transgender.

[@bugradio]

I probably playd this more than any Donkey Kong game in the arcade (and played DK Jr. the most out of the NES ports). Used to play this all the time as a kid at the roller rink in the late 80s. My sister played it too. The last few times I went to my local pinball place, I played this on their multi-game arcade cabinet as a sort of cool-down break after playing a few pinballs, and before playing a few more.

[@crystalwater505]

DK 3 is awesome. I really enjoyed the old sounds, look, the way the bugs looked, etc. It has amazing charm.

[@me-xz8zf]

I'm still so revolted at how the Mario Movie made up a bunch of random relatives for Mario and Luigi and they didn't even have the courtesy to add Stanley the Bugman onto the dinner scene, y'know the one family member that actually comes from the games (and the early ones too). Still have some hope that he can be in the sequel tho.

[@KianBarzi]

Stanley The Bug Man is also a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Let's hope for a Donkey Kong Arcade 1up Cabinet. Also Universal Studios haha.

[@bennel3588]

Even though Stanley the Bug Man came in as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it seems like alot of people still did not give attention to Stanley. Pauline gets more attention. How does she do it?

[@ivomoura6029]

Stanley kinda is a nintendo ip version of smg4

[@dylus7434]

One thing the arcade version had that the NES version didn’t was that the bugs would EAT STANLEY ALIVE! Combined with the death music, that must’ve scared some people.

[@NotArmani30]

Honestly this is my favorite of the trilogy (sorry DK Jr.) so it's nice seeing you review it!

[@Demeech]

My favorite is the first game. I'm not very good at DK Jr.

[@NotArmani30]

@@Demeech I too suck at DK Jr. Classic DK is really good though.

[@DIASTCartoons]

I played DK3 a lot on Mame back in high school. I recently revisited the game when I built a 60 in 1 arcade cabinet last year. I play this game the most out of the DK trilogy.

[@Demeech]

What does your cabinet look like?

[@BlUsKrEEm]

Donkey Kong 3 is in my top 3 favorite arcade games. Its not a common cabinet , and I always get excited when I see it in the wild. It's peek classic Arcade IMHO

[@TheCoolEevee]

My interpretation of the Donkey Kong 3 timeline: Green House (Game & Watch, 1982) Donkey Kong 3 (Arcade/NES, 1983) Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch, 1984 (Immediately after the arcade game)) Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū (PC-6601/PC-8801/Sharp X1, 1984(Immediately after the arcade game AND the G&W))

[@markerikson7423]

now what if they dropped DK and the flowers, expanded on the shooting and enemy variety, and removed the jumping at the cost of verticality we'd get The Bug Butcher

[@atariboy9084]

Picture this, 1981, NYC, downtown Manhattan at the Delancey Street Pizza and Deli at New Roma Pizza. Thats where I first saw Donkey Kong arcade game and it was a blast! This this day when ever I smell any fresh cooked pizza I always think of DK:3

[@Demeech]

Did they actually have a DK3? I've never seen a DK3 cabinet in person.

[@atariboy9084]

@@Demeech Yes living in NYC I saw every arcade that came out and yes I played DK3 a lot in the 80s at the Time Square arcade call Playland kzbin.info/www/bejne/amfagKmLrZytbdk

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

​@@Demeech They had the OG game with Mario. The first one. Cree used to play it there.

[@danielgreen6547]

I've loved Donkey Kong 3 ever since I played it when I was 8.

[@Tailslol]

​ @Demeech it is quite obscure but that game has a sequel of some sort... in mario paint. the worms kinda looks like early goombas.

[@megamix5403]

Hey, it's that guy who was a trophy in Smash Bros. Melee.

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

Yep, along with the classic Nintendo character… DUCKS

[@lonecom685]

Nice timing. I'm currently addicted to DK and this video just popped up! XD

[@Demeech]

Great!

[@RobClooney]

DK3 was one of the games my parents grabbed along with our nes. And I never knew until now that it was possible to kill all of the bugs.

[@atariboy9084]

Fun Fact: They did made a cartoon cameo of Stanley in the Saturday Supercade Donkey Kong ep title 'Greenhouse Gorilla' kzbin.info/www/bejne/apa1ZKWQiryaqdk

[@Demeech]

Very cool

[@mizumi2541]

Donkey Kong 3’s sound design sounds like firsts Kirby’s sound design.

[@ralsei66]

The true story is, donkey kong (now known as cranky kong) did too much trolling and jumpman (marios father) has to now stop him. Change my mind

[@stoopidmansidiot]

youtube thinks this is DKC3 for some reason

[@TheSkullKlownTSK]

I love this game. Once I played it I knew this game needed some more love same with Sky Skipper. Which is also a DK game. I'm happy these games are getting some love. They need it and I'm happy DK3 arcade is getting more and more love too. DK deserves it. I love Mario games but Donkey Kong games to me are more fun and the soundtracks is amazing 😍

[@darkbonnie87fan]

Stanley became SMG4 in the nes version

[@hakai1014]

Stanley is considered to be related to Mario in someway after DK3 Super Mario 64 Classified has an AI named Stanley taking the form of Mario. Coincidence?

[@thebigbean8783]

I knew there was a third donkey kong, but wtf. I've never seen gameplay 🤣 I'm very happy to hear it's good

[@Demeech]

You should check it out!

[@bland9876]

As he shoot em up fan I really enjoyed this one when I played it on switch. It's like a galaga or a Satan's hallow.

[@CaptainCat101]

Donkey Kong is going to die soon. Gorillas have a life span of 40 years

[@Demeech]

I hope the Nintendo Switch goes out first

[@b8conbear330]

@@Demeech so your saying you want a new console?

[@Hamzaro64]

Now bring Stanley back ! Great video

[@Demeech]

Thank you!

[@silverwolf9001]

Stanley the Bugman at least got SOME acknowledgment in Smash Ultimate

[@jordandaluz2129]

In Melee also. I just need to point out the obvious for a little bit.

[@silverwolf9001]

@@jordandaluz2129 LOL oh yeah I forgot

[@gooeydude574]

Stanley could’ve easily made a cameo in New Donk City but he didn’t

[@Demeech]

Or Steam Gardens

[@gooeydude574]

@@Demeech oh yeah that makes more sense. And it just occurred to me that Foreman Spike would’ve fit well in New Donk City

[@desh206]

I actully quite like donkey kong 3,is a nice change to the original and donkey kong junior

[@Demeech]

It's a radical departure, but still very cool!

[@MDE128]

I think Stanley is Mario’s cousin.

[@legoboy7107]

I have that strange HudsonSoft PC version of Donkey Kong 3. It's quite interesting, it's very similar gameplay-wise but removes the platforming part entirely, making it REALLY similar to Galaga.

[@Demeech]

Do you have the actual copy or are playing it like the rest of us? 👀

[@legoboy7107]

@@Demeech Sadly, no, I don't have an actual original copy, I have the recent dumped rom and X1Millenium. Getting an actual copy is basically impossible, they were so rare that some weren't even sure if the game really existed. Just a few years ago it was completely impossible to find even a dump of it, even though you could find SMBSpecial, Punch Ball and Mario Bros. Special easily. It was basically completely lost media until relatively recently.

[@veptimus8164]

everything about this channel is perfect, I love it and I will subscribe forever

[@Demeech]

Thank you! But the narrator is far from perfect.

[@chardawg5911]

Stanley looks like SMG4

[@matane2465]

Even more obscure is Donkey Kong Hockey.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I had that. It was my parents'.

[@Bluestoneklutz357]

I remember playing donkey Kong 3 in my old grandparents tv the weird part was that the tv had the game inside the tv itself, and the controller was the remote controller and you can bet it was the worst controller I had ever played a game with

[@Demeech]

What device was it?

[@Bluestoneklutz357]

@@Demeech it was a literal tv like those old big ones that existed back in the day

[@Bluestoneklutz357]

@@Demeech for reference, search up Sony old tv models, specifically the big gray boxes, it was one of those, it didn’t have anything attached to it like those bootleg plug n plays that always had those 10000000 games in 1 stuff in the market but it was very similar, I remember playing Charlie’s circus, The nes Tank game, dig dug, Galaga, Mappy, Mario bros 1 only and all 3 donkey kongs, Excite bike, ice climbers, Popeye, kung fu master, balloon fight, Contra and Bomber man, hell I’m so lucky I got to experience that and being part of my childhood but god the tv remote controller was infact the worst

[@NachoNinja]

I REALLY liked Donkey Kong 3 and not the other Donkey Kong games. It was one of my favorites. But I also enjoy Pac & Pal more than any Pacman game. So there is that...

[@Bubbabyte99]

Can you post that hack that replaces Stanley with Mario somewhere? I'd love to play it!

[@Demeech]

Yes, but I need to find the rom. I made a prior hack with Mario that isn't as good. That's the only one I found.

[@TheBLUEM64]

I honestly think its better then The original and jr

[@Demeech]

Gaming Historian thinks so too

[@megamix5403]

That Game and Watch DK remix is dope

[@Demeech]

Game & Watch Gallery needs to come back

[@Antiiant_48]

I find it weird how people don't like dk3 but personally dk3 is my favorite out of the trilogy

[@dagoodboy6424]

I love this video. And covering such a niche game. U did a good job talking bout this old gem. Although id thought id say some fun facts bout masqitoes. They are an important part of the food chain and many animals depend on them. Also the babys eat algea keeping waters clean and diverse and some types of larvas only eat other types of other larvas. And they can come in a veriety of colors.

[@appalacha7278]

10:07 donkey Kong looks like fnaf

[@Sipliks-l9g]

Oar oar oar oar oar

[@gameyfirebro9645]

Waluigi's a Brit, and you know it.

[@elmoredneal5382]

This is a pretty good game 😁 I used to play it in the arcades back in the day if I could find it.

[@Sillybeanz]

"I always find it more fun when 2 players are playing together" cough* zelda. What?

[@chriscanul4075]

I always loved Donkey Kong 3! Good video!

[@Demeech]

Thank you!

[@Gxhbro]

This guy has my taste

[@someonecalledrichardthehuman]

Finally somebody admits Donkey Kong 3 la good

[@octodecahedron]

I played it. Before I saw this vid, Didn’t like the gameplay, but it is a more “not my thing” situation than a “bad game” situation.

[@stuffincrust]

DK3 is my favorite of the original arcade games

[@Demeech]

GamingHistorian would agree with you.

[@SokkasCactusjuice]

Is that smg4 omg

[@otaking3582]

Wait, there are seriously Nintendo fans who don't know about this game?

[@Demeech]

Yes

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Danny knew about it as a kid.

[@tails_the_god]

Fix it Felix the bug man and ralph the donkey Kong hehe if we didn't have donkey Kong we wouldn't have wreck it Ralph too

[@Nintentoni]

Uhm actually the blue stage is the first stage, the red stage is the second stage and the yellow stage is the third stage aka the finale

[@ClimbcraftMine739]

Hi,You Already Know About Donkey Kong But Have You Ever Heard Of A Sharp MZ-700 Game Called Donkey Gorilla?

[@Demeech]

I have not

[@ClimbcraftMine739]

@@Demeech Here Is One Of The Gameplay Of Donkey Gorilla: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGatg2uXiaeJhNE

[@ClimbcraftMine739]

@@Demeech Oh And The Reason I Wish You Cover This Take On You're "Trash Or Treasure" Series Is Because Of The Company Who Developed This Game

[@theenderkirby]

Why your intro give me goosebumps like bro is so satasfying to hear this intro

[@Demeech]

Which one? The Year Of Kong or the main intro?

[@theenderkirby]

@@Demeech the main ^^

[@Gaminghj]

sometimes I feel like he says DA B****

[@nathanviamontes1954]

That’s Mario’s cousin

[@M3rtyville]

Any thoughts about Nintendo shutting down Wii U and 3DS eShop next year? No more VC. No more free online. I consider if I should get Mario Advance 4 Mario 3 because it has eReader levels.

[@Demeech]

Video is up

[@Nin10Guy]

Since you're doing reviews of Nintendo's early arcade games, do you think you'll ever review Nintendo's lesser known early arcade games like Sky Skipper or Popeye?

[@Demeech]

Perhaps. Sky Skipper is more likely.

[@sethwarrior9719]

i loved DK3

[@realBowl]

I'll see you tommorow / in 18 hours

[@hdofu]

Stanley

[@azeemsabir12022]

1:12 music name?

[@Demeech]

Mario Forever- Starman Run

[@aidenliveandreloaded2522]

Who else is watching this after they just got back from wawa

[@Demeech]

AVGN

[@AwesomeBrock]

I was able to play Donkey Kong 3 at my local arcade. It’s not that great honestly in my opinion.

[@Demeech]

In a multicade? My Dad said it wasn't good either.

[@AwesomeBrock]

@@Demeech Yeah, it was a multicade that I played on.

[@RyanGoslingmefr2049]

dk3 is the best

[@larryflaco8320]

review dk jr math

[@Demeech]

I have limits *THAT ISN'T ONE OF THEM*

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I'll do it

[@firestriker3580]

Nope the Mario games are the best 2d platformers

[@RhythicManRhythm]

Thousandth like!