ROR: Donkey Kong Country 3 Dixie Kong's Double Trouble (SNES Vs. GBA) 

yamammiwammi but i still liked DKC3 the least. lol.

The Northern Kremisphere is basically just the Pacific Northwest. All of the environments in the PNW are also in the game: lake, mountains, snow, desert, forests, etc.

yamammiwammi It's themed after natural American territory

I always pictured Europe for some reason. I feel like I read it somewhere. But Canada makes sense.

In layman's terms Canada

It's a distinct possiblity.

dkc3 theme is based on canada

I do think that's one thing DKC1 and DKC3 have over DKC2, a more consistent and structurally sound world. Both 1 and 3 are a lot more natural, DKC2 gets kinda radical with its levels.

TTTTTsd where exactly do each DKC take place or try to take place.i have a feeling that DKC 3 has a canada feel to it

Alex M Well, the setting IS called the Northern Kremisphere. I always got an Alaska vibe... which I guess you could argue is the same as a Canada vibe

DKC3 is based off of Northern USA and Southern Canada

Peruvian Potato or the northern hemisphere

@@jebbryant6522 The Northern Hemisphere can include tropical areas which DKC3 doesn't have any

Peruvian Potato dkc 3 has elephants dude it’s not a 1 for 1

@@PeruvianPotato How strange, I always thought that DKC was based on Western European ecosystems, like the Swiss Alps and the forests and lakes of Germany, Lake Eibsee for example, although it also makes sense that it is based in Northamerica.

Cliff Reeser Yeah, a lot of people have told me that. I didn't think they were so much out of place as they were not a particularly fun sidequest. Thanks for the info, though.

@@ExoParadigmGamer Those boat missions are from a little known NES game called Devils Triangle made by of course Rareware.

figures. the gba soundtrack is obnoxiously loop-heavy

Why, because he sucks so much Quawk?

@@sethkauffman9915 -_-

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Christoman64 It’s the same name but without the S.

@@sethkauffman9915 Clever girl...

The Geek Critique I'd say that Pot Hole Panic and Kaos Kore (besides Buzzer Barrage) is where the game's quality starts to pick up again; unless the player chooses to go for Krematoa.

+The Geek Critique Eh So I now that the third tier has mixed opinions.

The Geek Critique Twas hoping to see you here.

Geek Critique and Exo Paradigm Gamer together? What is this, a crossover episode?

Mangdox

Boondox

Eh. He does the skipping stone thing.

When he bounces over water that's why I prefer Kiddy kong as trickster Kong

I found him clunkier to play as, and hated moving Dixie when he was piggybacking. Missed having the flexibility of both team-ups being the same.

RetroGamer 64 yea but they could have made DK do that?? Lol

I still think he’s an overhated character on his own merits (in fact, I don’t even think there really is such thing as a bad Donkey Kong character except for maybe Cranky because, to say his name speaks for itself would be a massive understatement since he even went as far as to call DK his “lazy grandson” and “crueler than K. Rool”, which is something we are just so glad Jungle Climber, Tropical Freeze and evening Barrel Blast got against by giving him more consistently kind spirit)!

The Side Quest Gamer 100% agreed, sir.

Crafty Bastard I actually always found that funny

I agree... it's just a fucking baby kong... I think those people have problems. Btw, the water bounce-jumping was BADASS.

At least Kiddy was depicted wearing blue jammies instead of a diaper, so that's gotta count for something. ;)

I just don't like his design. It sticks out like a sore thumb.

DKC 3 is awesome. DKC 3, along with DKC 2 and Tropical Freeze, are no question the best games in the series. The gameplay in DKC 3 is better than DKC and just as refined as DKC 2. The levels are very creative and they throw many fun and different ideas to keep things fresh. The side quests with the bears are fun and I, in contrast to this gamer, had a blast completing all of the lost worlds. The gameplay never felt unfair to me and the difficult levels were satisfying to get through. It still perplexes me that some people would go as far as rating this masterpiece last in the DKC series.

User name def checks out lol

+Ed Prins-Stairs Also Elie is underrated. Sure having Rambi missing may be a little disappointing but she certainly beats Ratley any day of the week because she can do more than just jump higher.

Ed Prins-Stairs It's 2nd fav in the trilogy after DKC2

Absolutely. DKC 3, along with DKC 2 and Tropical Freeze, are no question the best games in the series. The gameplay in DKC 3 is better than DKC and just as refined as DKC 2. The levels are very creative and they throw many fun and different ideas to keep things fresh. The side quests with the bears are fun and I, in contrast to this gamer, had a blast completing all of the lost worlds. The gameplay never felt unfair to me and the difficult levels were satisfying to get through. It still perplexes me that some people would go as far as rating this masterpiece last in the DKC series.

@@GatorRay Definitely. I see Ellie as a big plus that brought several new ideas to the DKC series.

I'm really loving these comments. DKC3 is right up there with DKC2, and I've never really heard anyone who doesn't like it effectively articulate why. Usually it's "Kiddy is a baby, and that's dumb," or "the game is gimmicky." In almost every case, the game's "gimmicks" are carefully integrated with the core platforming gameplay, gently introduced, then developed and expanded upon throughout a stage. I don't see gimmicks; I just see a healthy variety of platforming (except maybe Rocket Rush and Poison Pond). And yeah, as someone who loves rhinos and would love a version of DKC3 with Rambi, hating on Ellie for "replacing" him just isn't right. They don't fulfill the same niche at all. Rambi is a high-speed, high-powered tank meant to charge through stages quickly and bust down walls for hidden paths. For one, DKC3 only has a couple collapsible walls, so that cuts down on Rambi's things to do. For another, Ellie doesn't play like that at all, being much more based around using her long-ranged abilities both for combat and navigation (creating stepping stones in water, attacking enemies that are protected by red Buzzes). She also has a unique weakness (Sneeks), which is really clever, since it transforms one of the weakest enemies into a huge barrier to progress, and means you need to come up with more indirect ways to defeat/bypass them from a distance. You even have to account for her buoyancy/water physics to reach a bonus! She's way more puzzle-oriented than Rambi, which isn't necessarily better or worse, but it's not like Rattly, who just took Winky's job and did it better.

+The Ryan Sucks At Video Games Yeah you're probably right Ryan!

I never understood why people think kiddys so ugly he's no worse then the other kongs

Triforce Wizard Yeah.

At least Kiddy is seen wearing a snazzy pair of blue pajamas instead of a diaper, so that design aspect gets a plus for me. ;)

I don't really dislike Kiddy, I just would have preferred DK.

chuy Marquez wat.

​@@subscribetopewdiepie6914I think he means the beginning

MetalBoozyjupiter 64 All K. Rool has rod is disassemble KAOS and get the pots and pans back that way. Problem-a solved.

+Caleb “The Hurricane” Lieurance You're welcome, mister.

No nostalgia needed for DKC 3. DKC 3, along with DKC 2 and Tropical Freeze, are no question the best games in the series. The gameplay in DKC 3 is better than DKC and just as refined as DKC 2. The levels are very creative and they throw many fun and different ideas to keep things fresh. The side quests with the bears are fun and I, in contrast to this gamer, had a blast completing all of the lost worlds. The gameplay never felt unfair to me and the difficult levels were satisfying to get through. It still perplexes me that some people would go as far as rating this masterpiece last in the DKC series.

Whoever voted up this comment thank you. Glad to see I am not alone for liking the end game worlds of K3, Razor Ridge, and Kaos Kore. Oh and Krematoa too. I think that for me was where the game really started to get challenging to match the difficulty of a Donkey Kong Country game.

Absolutely. DKC 3, along with DKC 2 and Tropical Freeze, are no question the best games in the series. The gameplay in DKC 3 is better than DKC and just as refined as DKC 2. The levels are very creative and they throw many fun and different ideas to keep things fresh. The side quests with the bears are fun and I, in contrast to this gamer, had a blast completing all of the lost worlds. The gameplay never felt unfair to me and the difficult levels were satisfying to get through. It still perplexes me that some people would go as far as rating this masterpiece last in the DKC series.

With time, Exo expanded on the attention to detail with his reviews. Going beyond speaking his mind, he focuses on going in depth with constructive criticism while taking into account the opinions of other people in the gaming sphere. This may be why these types of videos take longer to make now, but I'm more than willing to be patient.

I like Stampede Sprint better then Riverside Race.

I love both Stampede Sprint and Riverside Race.

@@jacobschmidt2709 Same.

I actually like Rocket Rush level. It’s not that challenging , it’s has right difficulty.

Stampede Sprint is a solid level. I really don't get Exo's complaints at all. It's basically just a reskinned mine cart/toboggan stage. And there is precisely ONE instance where you don't have to jump to protect Ellie, but do to protect Parry. Otherwise, by avoiding obstacle as Ellie, you'll naturally protect Parry.

That only applies to about three Koins in the entire game. The vast majority give you infinitely respawning kegs to work with. Similar with the bonus levels: there are two times when getting Parry to the "no animal" sign turns him into a bonus level and you only get one shot. For every single other instance in the game, you can try again (there are a few where you may need to travel a couple screens to get back to a bonus, but they generally place you pretty close).

ExoParadigmGamer This video is too fucking long. Jesus. WHY ARE SO LONG, EPG-SAMA?!??!

...and that's with me taking all of your advice on how to shorten the script. I think that I want to start making shorter videos from now on. Maybe more in the twenty minute range.

***** Is it finished and released?

ExoParadigmGamer By the way, I'd like to thank my good buddy +Haedox for providing me with stock footage for a certain end gag. Thanks, mang.

When can you do any more ratchet and clank games

Absolutely. DKC 3, along with DKC 2 and Tropical Freeze, are no question the best games in the series. The gameplay in DKC 3 is better than DKC and just as refined as DKC 2. The levels are very creative and they throw many fun and different ideas to keep things fresh. The side quests with the bears are fun and I, in contrast to this gamer, had a blast completing all of the lost worlds. The gameplay never felt unfair to me and the difficult levels were satisfying to get through. Ellie is no question a plus to the game and adds more diversity to the series. It still perplexes me that some people would go as far as rating this masterpiece last in the DKC series.

I also love how DKC3 experimented. As for people putting DKC3 last, people really exaggerate it's complaints. DKC2 while still great and had it's own things going for it, some of the levels were annoying like Bramble Blast. If I had to rank them... DKC3 > DKCTF > DKC2 > DKCR > DKC1 I love all 5 though.

lolrus555 rumor has it rareware did it as vengeance for Shigeru Miyamoto not liking the first game. He (allegedly) said “Donkey Kong Country is proof people will put up with mediocre gameplay if the art is good”

@@kylecampbell565 except he didn't say it

Superish Star Warriah hence why I put allegedly and rumor

How did you like the end gag, bee tee dubs? 😉

ExoParadigmGamer gud.

I think the original "earrape" started with him.

His name is Parry

Tony TheTGR how exactly is kiddy responsible? His sprite is smaller than DK

What dumb nonsense is this ?

+Caleb Jaaniste (K-leb) Same here. Good to know someone has the same opinions as me. wait... you were talking about the Snes version, right?

No

i love him because how stupid he is

No. I actually kind I like him.

THE SUPREME GENTLEMEN HAHAHA YOUR PROFILE PICTURE

I'd say yes but apparently other people like him too (not me)

Raymond Gallant My colleague ***** mentioned that. That's kind of neat.

+Raymond Gallant At least for Funky Kong.

ew275x Well, Solid Snake isn't in the title, but I get your point.

ExoParadigmGamer Well isn't the solid part referring to Snake and I think it may be a pun on the fact that the games are 3D. Rising doesn't include Solid in the title because he's pretty dead by that point. Still, DK was shooed out by Diddy and Dixie and Solid Snake was shooed out by Big Boss and Raiden. X at least was playable in all Mega man X games even though Zero was way more popular.

He messed up the script

thecomradered 3 is the weakest but still fun

@@williamwhite2568You are delusional if you think DKC 1 was better than 3. DKC 3 is It is a way better than DKC 1. Take those nostalgia glasses off. DKC 3 did everything the first did but much better and the creativity is off the charts. It is a close call between 2 and 3 as the best in the series.

+Jailon Thomas Yeah having the music cutting off for something that's basically just rubbing it in that you died gets kinda annoying in a series known for it's difficulty.

GaminTank I think all of the games feature cheat codes for higher difficulties. DKC1 GBA also features a Hero Mode where you play as a yellow beclothed Diddy Kong attempting to retrieve the banana hoard on your own. I think you unlock it by getting 101%.

@@ExoParadigmGamer i think you get hero mode from getting 90% and choosing the yellow diddy icon

bruce Camargo mine is 2

DrCamargo for me 2 is the best

2 is the best one. But I still enjoy 3; despite it's flaws.

I think thats highly likely now actually. The new donkey kong country game is as big of a secret as metroid prime remastered was on the 8th of februari 2023. Weve also had him in SSB. And its most likely been in development longer than metroid prime 4.

I just hope they bring back some old physics, like the roll counter resetting after a enemy. Being able to jump while falling, and slightly speed up the movement speed.

The Side Quest Gamer Review Show Also a great ride or was😭😭😭

For me it is DKCTF > DKC2 > DKC3 > DKCR > DKC1.

@@Victory-in-YAHUSHA dk64?

@@fausthanos08 It's not a DK COUNTRY game which is why it wasn't mentioned. It's been years since I played it so I would at least rank it between DKCR and DKC1.

@@Victory-in-YAHUSHA it is actually a dkc

@@Victory-in-YAHUSHA if u search donkey kong country (series) on mario wiki, donkey kong 64 will be listed there as well

GRex7777 To be clear, I wasn't directing that comment at you, but to that argument more generally. I get where you're coming from.

lol No I figured. I can be arrogant at times, but I never think someone on youtube is talking about me unless I see them screencap my comment XD (It's never happened XD)

@@GRex7777 so did u get some money yet and try them out?

Nazrat84 What do you mean by "cringing at" what he says

Haedox From a technical standpoint hardware wise, and as much as this comes off as trolley, he tends to be objective wrong when it comes to something sounding better on the GBA. Sure one can argue about preference, but from a technical standpoint, it's an opinionated fact that many GBA soundtracks, especially from ports can't "sound better." Developers have to do their best to sound optimal, but optimal is the farthest the hardware can really go.

Nazrat84 I agree in this instance of SNES>GBA, but you overlook the fact that art, but more specifically music, is more than the sum of its parts. I really like the Donkey Kong Land version of DK Island Swing. It's clearly inferior, but my preference has less to do to bitrate, and more to do to the way in which the music is crafted and presented. Some of the most popular music uses cheap sounding synth, and while I don't care for much of it, it's almost like the 'objective' difference in quality is irrelevant to people's ability to enjoy it. tl;dr - It dun need be all fancy 'n shit to be fun

Poketto I agree. Music is entirely preference. I would be more likely to agree with his views had the GBA's hardware allowed for better quality and midi strings. It's notable with DKC3 especially that the composer was doing his best.

I like the atmospheric tone of the DCK3 soundtrack... A lot of the levels soundtracks on GBA don't really fit the level and take away from the whole vibe. Also I think it's among some of Davids worst work, which is saying a lot considering I really love his work in the other games.

The bonuses in DKC1 are awful to find and pointless to compete; they are certainly worse than in the two games that follow.

Rugal Bernstein You're not alone, that mission protecting DK from being shot as you shoot the enemies was familiar xD

From Super Mario Wiki, I heard that they were actually brothers (and cousins of sisters Dixie and Tiny Kong).

Nice tidbits about Tiny and Chunky. I had no idea. DKC 3, along with DKC 2 and Tropical Freeze, are no question the best games in the series. The gameplay in DKC 3 is better than DKC and just as refined as DKC 2. The levels are very creative and they throw many fun and different ideas to keep things fresh. The side quests with the bears are fun and I, in contrast to this gamer, had a blast completing all of the lost worlds. The gameplay never felt unfair to me and the difficult levels were satisfying to get through. It still perplexes me that some people would go as far as rating this masterpiece last in the DKC series.

***** Can you remind me what problem it was you encountered with Ellie?

ExoParadigmGamer If you jump on a Kopter while on Ellie the controls are completely locked until you land. It isn't really a problem but it is possible to get completely stuck if you're not careful.

***** I'll have to try that for myself.

The Side Quest Gamer And I was right. This and Sonic 2 are by far your best ROR episodes. I am one of those who thinks this game is the weakest in the trilogy, but i do prefer the GBA version. DKC3 is at least a B+ experience.

The Side Quest Gamer What about my Sonic 2 ROR made it so good?

ExoParadigmGamer Because your opinion on Sonic 2 was very unpopular, but you've made a lot of great points that can even make lovers of Sonic 2 understand the misery of your first play through.

Agree mostly, except for the waterfall themes and the coral themes. Both versions of both are excellent.

Laatikkomafia l2p? What’s that

Nice👌