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Donkey Kong 3
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Donkey Kong 3 is a platformer developed by Nintendo and released in 1986. Unlike its predecessors, this entry puts you in control of Stanley the Bugman, who must spray Donkey Kong with a special gun to push him up the jungle vines. Instead of jumping over obstacles, your primary objective is to drive the ape upward using pressurized blasts. The game features colorful, single-screen levels filled with bouncing enemies, barrels, and hazards. Stanley can move left and right while aiming his gun at various angles to hit both enemies and Donkey Kong. The 2-player mode allows alternating turns as you progress through increasingly challenging stages. Each level introduces new enemy patterns and obstacles that require precise timing and strategic positioning to overcome.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Platformer
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.4K)
- Last updated
Donkey Kong 3 Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Donkey Kong 3 on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Donkey Kong 3 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Donkey Kong 3 on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Donkey Kong 3" NES longplay 1986
Donkey Kong 3 Cheat Codes
16 community-curated cheats for Donkey Kong 3. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start With Infinite Lives
SZNKOPVI -
Start With 1 Life
PEEGITLA -
Start With 9 Lives
PEEGITLE -
Reduce The Time For Pros
ZEKKGYEE -
Normal Spray More Powerful
ZAOSZAPA -
Normal Spray Longer
ZLOSLAAA -
Spray Cuts Through Baddies
AASSYPPA -
Normal Bees Explode
AAKVZALL -
Speeding Stanley
TEXKVGLA -
Some Enemies Get Stuck At The Top Of The Screen
POSTITPOITIT -
The Music Is Faster Than Normal
IONYOUIOYYOU -
Invincibility
AVVGELEY
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Fake Infinite Lives
0092:09 -
Infinite Lives
0090:09SLYKOP -
Infinite Time
004E:81SZLKIT -
Score Modifier
0085:00+0086:00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donkey Kong 3 released?
Donkey Kong 3 was released in 1986 for the NES.
Who developed Donkey Kong 3?
Donkey Kong 3 was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Donkey Kong 3 support?
Donkey Kong 3 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Donkey Kong 3?
Donkey Kong 3 is a Platformer game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Donkey Kong 3 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Donkey Kong 3 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Donkey Kong 3 in the browser?
No. Donkey Kong 3 streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Donkey Kong 3?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Donkey Kong 3 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Donkey Kong 3 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Donkey Kong 3. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
