With Donkey Kong and Diddy missing, Dixie Kong heads north to find them and brings along her toddler cousin Kiddy Kong, a big, slow partner who can be thrown, rolled and used as a bridge. Rare's third pre-rendered Country game came out in late 1996, after the Nintendo 64 had launched, and it was a send-off for the 16-bit system's most impressive graphics engine. The setting is the Northern Kremisphere, explored by boat and later by other vehicles from Funky Kong, with the Brothers Bear scattered around the map offering trades and side tasks.
The level gimmicks are more varied than in the earlier games: a sawmill, lightning storms and a climb away from a rising buzzsaw all appear. Each stage hides Bonus Coins and a DK Coin held by a Koin, and the collect-everything side quest leads to the Banana Bird finale. Most of the score was composed by Eveline Fischer, with a few tracks by David Wise, which gives it a different mood from DKC2.
Tips for Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Koin blocks attacks with his shield; throw a Steel Keg so it bounces off the wall behind him to win his DK Coin.
Dixie's ponytail spin slows her fall, so switch to her for long gaps and precise landings.
Have the leading Kong pick up the other and throw them to reach high ledges and items.
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