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US Mall 1 - Donkey Kong Country 3
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List Price: $34.99
Our Price: $41.99
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Manufacturer: Nintendo
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Amazon Maximum Age: 20
Amazon Minimum Age: 60
Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Video Game
Brand: Nintendo
EAN: 0045496735852
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
Feature: Play as Kiddy Kong or Dixie Kong and use unique abilities like the water skip and helicopter spin to go ape on the bad guys
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Nintendo
Manufacturer: Nintendo
Model: 73585
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: 2005-11-07
Studio: Nintendo
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Play as Kiddy Kong or Dixie Kong and use unique abilities like the water skip and helicopter spin to go ape on the bad guys
Explore the brand new game world of Pacifica - from its deepest drain pipes to the tallest treetops
Play all-new mini-games to earn money and items -- from boat racing to Swanky's Dash
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Wish it would have been better
Comment: I liked this game boy game, but not nearly as much as DKC or DKC2. The game was fun but towards the end, it is almost impossible to win because you have to get EVERY SINGLE COIN to get to the last world. There is no plot, and it is really confusing to get to some of the levels. You definately have to know what you are doing to get to them..... (if you are lucky). It took me a VERY LONG time to figure it all out. It was definately a let-down compared to DKC and DKC2. I wish they would have made it better.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It's okay but...
Comment: ...The Super NES Version is better.
Gameplay 2/5-/- It's a little more complicated. not much more to say
Music 3/5-/- They took out the original stuff [that got a 2 disc soundtrack] and put new stuff in. It's okay and all but, the other stuff is better.
Graphics 3/50-/- We all know that Gameboy graphics aren't as good as the SNES, but they did they're best.
Overall 3/5-/- eh, I don't like it that much.
Customer Rating:
Summary: here is how to beat squirts showdown
Comment: okay what you do is when he goes inside the water hold r and l at the same time. then push b to shoot it out . you got to pour water on his eyes. thats how you pass him
ps. you owe me 5$
Customer Rating:
Summary: someone help
Comment: this game was awesome until i got to the boss: squirts showdown. i cant figure out how to suck up water on this level. the elephant tries when i hold b but it wont let me suck any water. someone please post a review with help!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Vindication
Comment: I have read the 5 reviews on this installment of the almost-classic SNES game, "Dixie Kong's Double Trouble," and the reviews are kind of discouraging. That's why I want to vindicate the reason this game came with its flaws.
The Game Boy Advance has almost miraculously resurrected Super Nintendo games like Final Fantasy and Super Mario. The ubiquitous flaw with the transfer is the audio, and the usual tweaks in the storyline. Well, I for one would appreciate the fact that new features are added...they somewhat endeavor to make up for the loss in audio capabilities and graphics. One can only do so much on the GBA. I read the review of this game on gamespot, and that's what I'll base this review on.
The music was no rehashed from the SNES to the GBA because the latter has very limited space for the soundtracks. While some tracks from the previous game, including the Frosty Frolics and the Hot Pursuit tracks (remember the song in the race levels? that tune was fantastic). And unfortunately many of the tracks are replayed on too many occasions, whereas the original SNES had a track for everything it seemed. But some of the songs are a lot better on occasion, and I personally enjoyed the background of the songs where birds tweet and the breeze blows (it is so convincingly realistic, especially in the Enchanted River levels, where two tracks are listenable--that's pretty cool, no?) Now that I tired the music factor out, I'll list the pros and cons of this version of the game.
Strengths:
Pacifica is a nice addition to the game, although most would think it's just made to make you busy looking for bonus barrels and DK Coins. Highlights are the pier level (which is at night), the sunken tree level, and the water level.
Funky's bonus games are actually a bit of a challenge, especially if you have thick fingers like me, and have to shoot down 10 Kremlings before you reach the limit line and possible destruction in a crash. The tune for these bonus games is a fun one. The first bonus level was, in my opinion, the hardest.
The replacement of the tracks is not all for the worse. The Stilt Village tune is much better now, and is not at all "toddler-like." The Water World track is one I look forward since it's a rehashed version of "Aquatic Ambiance" (DKC). Waterfall levels are fun to play and have a great melody to accompany the fast-paced action of the Tracker and Rocket Barrels.
The difficulty of the levels is considerably higher now because of the GBA's limitations (or are they perhaps intentional?) and some of Dixie and Kiddy's quirks. While the SNES version may have been passed without ever losing a life, the GBA version is not as merciful. You know what I mean when you play the Lost World.
Weaknesses:
What ever happened to the original Swanky's Sideshow? I loved knocking down each and every Croc target just so Cranky would chase me out of the tent and get a few goodies. I don't particularly like the tunnel bonus because it's easy once you get the hang of it.
Boss tracks suck, with the exception of Arich's and the new boss. Speaking of bosses, note how difficult it is to fight Squirt now, although the GBA version makes it possible to get sprayed with water without falling off the stage (nifty if you ask me). I loathe the fact the the Brothers Bear and the Banana Queen stages have the most annoying song in the entire game. The Mama Bird tune was catchy, and they never should have removed it, or the Rockface Rumble (the cliff) song, because a lot of us don't like country music.
Overall, however, this game is more than worth getting, because the SNES is vulnerable and fragile and whatnot, and GBA is quite handy and reliable. To those who have it, treasure it. To those who wish to purchase it but have doubt, don't worry--I had doubts too. But you won't be disappointed in the long run. Just kick the Snowman boss's butt and revel in the snowfight, which I did.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Wish it would have been better
Comment: I liked this game boy game, but not nearly as much as DKC or DKC2. The game was fun but towards the end, it is almost impossible to win because you have to get EVERY SINGLE COIN to get to the last world. There is no plot, and it is really confusing to get to some of the levels. You definately have to know what you are doing to get to them..... (if you are lucky). It took me a VERY LONG time to figure it all out. It was definately a let-down compared to DKC and DKC2. I wish they would have made it better.
Customer Rating:
Summary: It's okay but...
Comment: ...The Super NES Version is better.
Gameplay 2/5-/- It's a little more complicated. not much more to say
Music 3/5-/- They took out the original stuff [that got a 2 disc soundtrack] and put new stuff in. It's okay and all but, the other stuff is better.
Graphics 3/50-/- We all know that Gameboy graphics aren't as good as the SNES, but they did they're best.
Overall 3/5-/- eh, I don't like it that much.
Customer Rating:
Summary: here is how to beat squirts showdown
Comment: okay what you do is when he goes inside the water hold r and l at the same time. then push b to shoot it out . you got to pour water on his eyes. thats how you pass him
ps. you owe me 5$
Customer Rating:
Summary: someone help
Comment: this game was awesome until i got to the boss: squirts showdown. i cant figure out how to suck up water on this level. the elephant tries when i hold b but it wont let me suck any water. someone please post a review with help!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Vindication
Comment: I have read the 5 reviews on this installment of the almost-classic SNES game, "Dixie Kong's Double Trouble," and the reviews are kind of discouraging. That's why I want to vindicate the reason this game came with its flaws.
The Game Boy Advance has almost miraculously resurrected Super Nintendo games like Final Fantasy and Super Mario. The ubiquitous flaw with the transfer is the audio, and the usual tweaks in the storyline. Well, I for one would appreciate the fact that new features are added...they somewhat endeavor to make up for the loss in audio capabilities and graphics. One can only do so much on the GBA. I read the review of this game on gamespot, and that's what I'll base this review on.
The music was no rehashed from the SNES to the GBA because the latter has very limited space for the soundtracks. While some tracks from the previous game, including the Frosty Frolics and the Hot Pursuit tracks (remember the song in the race levels? that tune was fantastic). And unfortunately many of the tracks are replayed on too many occasions, whereas the original SNES had a track for everything it seemed. But some of the songs are a lot better on occasion, and I personally enjoyed the background of the songs where birds tweet and the breeze blows (it is so convincingly realistic, especially in the Enchanted River levels, where two tracks are listenable--that's pretty cool, no?) Now that I tired the music factor out, I'll list the pros and cons of this version of the game.
Strengths:
Pacifica is a nice addition to the game, although most would think it's just made to make you busy looking for bonus barrels and DK Coins. Highlights are the pier level (which is at night), the sunken tree level, and the water level.
Funky's bonus games are actually a bit of a challenge, especially if you have thick fingers like me, and have to shoot down 10 Kremlings before you reach the limit line and possible destruction in a crash. The tune for these bonus games is a fun one. The first bonus level was, in my opinion, the hardest.
The replacement of the tracks is not all for the worse. The Stilt Village tune is much better now, and is not at all "toddler-like." The Water World track is one I look forward since it's a rehashed version of "Aquatic Ambiance" (DKC). Waterfall levels are fun to play and have a great melody to accompany the fast-paced action of the Tracker and Rocket Barrels.
The difficulty of the levels is considerably higher now because of the GBA's limitations (or are they perhaps intentional?) and some of Dixie and Kiddy's quirks. While the SNES version may have been passed without ever losing a life, the GBA version is not as merciful. You know what I mean when you play the Lost World.
Weaknesses:
What ever happened to the original Swanky's Sideshow? I loved knocking down each and every Croc target just so Cranky would chase me out of the tent and get a few goodies. I don't particularly like the tunnel bonus because it's easy once you get the hang of it.
Boss tracks suck, with the exception of Arich's and the new boss. Speaking of bosses, note how difficult it is to fight Squirt now, although the GBA version makes it possible to get sprayed with water without falling off the stage (nifty if you ask me). I loathe the fact the the Brothers Bear and the Banana Queen stages have the most annoying song in the entire game. The Mama Bird tune was catchy, and they never should have removed it, or the Rockface Rumble (the cliff) song, because a lot of us don't like country music.
Overall, however, this game is more than worth getting, because the SNES is vulnerable and fragile and whatnot, and GBA is quite handy and reliable. To those who have it, treasure it. To those who wish to purchase it but have doubt, don't worry--I had doubts too. But you won't be disappointed in the long run. Just kick the Snowman boss's butt and revel in the snowfight, which I did.
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