K3

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K3
View of K3
Map in the original version
The world map of K3 in Donkey Kong Country 3 for the Game Boy Advance.
In the Game Boy Advance version
GameDonkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Number of levels5
World progression
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! worlds
“I've been up here for weeks getting ready for my attempt to conquer K3.”
—Blizzard,Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

K3 is a snowy, frigid mountain recognized as the fifthworld inDonkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Like most mountains in high altitude, K3 is covered in snow and ice and constantly wracked by blizzards and snowstorms. Because of the setting, most areas, including the boss level, take place in the snow. Due to the slipperyice, sledding is used as a means of traveling through K3: there is one level where theKongs use aToboggan and a later level featuringLemguins, which move by sliding on their bellies. K3 also has rocky cliffs and crevices, some of which theKongs have to go up. A large waterfall runs through K3, appearing to be flowing into the mainNorthern Kremisphere map. Right next to the waterfall peak is another factory that theKremlings have relocated to followingKAOS's defeat inMekanos.[1]

Aside from levels, K3 has some unique areas. Thesecret cave of K3 is Glacial Grotto, which is located to the left of Blizzard's Basecamp. TheBrother Bear of K3 isBlizzard, who resides inBlizzard's Basecamp, where he asksDixie andKiddy Kong to deliver apresent toBlue.

K3's name comes from eitherK2, the second highest mountain onEarth, or Broad Peak, the twelfth highest mountain formerly known as "K-3". Either way, such a namesake may have been chosen because it begins with a "K," similarly toKremling names.

Levels[edit]

  • Krevice Kreepers The first level, Krevice Kreepers takes place in a cliffside area, where Dixie and Kiddy must climb from both vertical and horizontal ropes on their way to the top. The main enemy of Krevice Kreepers are the large number of Klasps appearing throughout.

    Krevice Kreepers
    The first level, Krevice Kreepers takes place in a cliffside area, where Dixie and Kiddy must climb from both vertical and horizontalropes on their way to the top. The main enemy of Krevice Kreepers are the large number ofKlasps appearing throughout.

  • Tearaway Toboggan The second level, Tearaway Toboggan takes place in a snow-covered area that the Kongs must have to make their way through in a toboggan.

    Tearaway Toboggan
    The second level, Tearaway Toboggan takes place in a snow-covered area that theKongs must have to make their way through in atoboggan.

  • Barrel Drop Bounce The third level, Barrel Drop Bounce takes place at a waterfall, which the Kongs can get to the top of by jumping from tumbling barrels sliding down the waterfall.

    Barrel Drop Bounce
    The third level, Barrel Drop Bounce takes place at a waterfall, which the Kongs can get to the top of by jumping fromtumbling barrels sliding down the waterfall.

  • Krack Shot Kroc The fourth level, Krack Shot Kroc takes place in a factory, and most of requires the Kongs to be transformed into Squitter while avoiding the fireballs shot by Kroc along the way.

    Krack Shot Kroc
    The fourth level, Krack Shot Kroc takes place in a factory, and most of requires the Kongs to be transformed intoSquitter while avoiding the fireballs shot byKroc along the way.

  • Lemguin Lunge The fifth level, Lemguin Lunge takes place in a snowy area, though the main obstacle is Lemguins, which indefinitely spawn out of holes while attempting to slide into the Kongs.

    Lemguin Lunge
    The fifth level, Lemguin Lunge takes place in a snowy area, though the main obstacle isLemguins, which indefinitely spawn out of holes while attempting to slide into the Kongs.

  • Boss level: Bleak's House The boss level, Bleak's House involves fighting a giant snowman named Bleak. It takes place at the northeast corner of the world map, appearing to give off a sinister frowning face.

    Boss level:Bleak's House
    The boss level, Bleak's House involves fighting a giant snowman namedBleak. It takes place at the northeast corner of the world map, appearing to give off a sinister frowning face.

Profiles[edit]

  • Player's Guide:The frozen wastes of K3 never see any season except winter. It's tough for hairy toes to maintain a steady footing on the ice, especially when you have to jump over sliding Lemguins or dodge the polar projectiles hurled by a sinister snowman.[2]
  • Nintendo Power vol. 89:Winter always has an icy grip on the slick summit of K3. This is the hunting ground of Bleak the Snowman, the most ruthless righthander to ever chuck a dirty snowball. Watch you step on the slick slopes or you might slide into a bottomless crevasse. And be sure to warm your frozen toes at Blizzard Bear's Base Camp.[3]
  • Nintendo Power vol. 91:Welcome to the steeps and deeps of icy K3, the highest pointed peak in Donkey Kong Country. Few warm-blooded creatures actually brave these winter environs. Be sure to warm your hairy toes at Blizzard Bear's Basecamp. An avalanche wiped out the trail to his cabin, but you might find another route somewhere near Lemguin Lunge.[4]

Gallery[edit]

  • Artwork of the K3 map

    Artwork of the K3 map

  • The K3 map, prior to completing the world

    The K3 map, prior to completing the world

  • A view over K3 from 4koma Gag Battle

    A view over K3 from4koma Gag Battle

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaningNotes
Japanese雪山ゆきやまＫ３[5]
Yukiyama K3		Snow Mountain K3
FrenchK3[?]-
GermanK3[?]-
ItalianK3[?]-
SpanishK3[?]-

References[edit]

  1. ^"KRACK-SHOT KROC After the Kaos debacle at Mekanos, a subsidiary of Kremling Industries relocated to K3. Security is tight at the factory. There’s even talk about a hired gun working there." – Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996).Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 76.
  2. ^Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996).Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 5.
  3. ^October 1996.Nintendo Power Volume 89.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 37.
  4. ^December 1996.Nintendo Power Volume 91.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 59.
  5. ^Super Donkey Kong 3: Nazo no Kremis-tō「クレミス島とうマップ」fold-out
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (SNES) /Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA)
CharactersProtagonistsDixie Kong •Kiddy Kong •Funky Kong •Wrinkly Kong •Swanky Kong •Cranky Kong
PrisonersBanana Birds •Banana Queen •Donkey Kong •Diddy Kong •Candy Konga •Lanky Konga •Tiny Konga •Chunky Konga
Animal FriendsEllie •Enguarde •Parry •Squawks •Squitter •Quawks
Brothers BearBachelora •Baffle •Barnacle •Barter •Bazaar •Bazooka •Benny •Björn •Blizzard •Blue •Blunder •Boomer •Bramble •Brash
BossesBelcha •Arich •Squirt •KAOS •Bleak •Barbos •Kroctopusa •Baron K. Roolenstein
EnemiesBazuka •Bazza •Booty Bird •Bounty Bass •Bristles •Buzz •Gleamin' Bream •Karbine •Killer bees •Klasp •Knik-Knak •Knocka •Kobble •Koco •Koin •Koindozer •Kopter •Krackaa •Kremling (boater)a •Krimp •Kroc •Krumple •Kuchuka •Kuff 'n' Klout •Lemguin •Lurchin •Minkey •Missile shell •Nibbla •Nid •Re-Koil •Skidda •Sneek •Swoopy
ItemsBanana •Banana Bunch •Bowling ball •Bear coin •Bonus Coin •Box of chocolatesa •Cog •DK Coin • Extra-Life Balloon (red ·green ·blue) •Flupperius Petallus Pongus •Green banana •K-O-N-G Letters •Mirror •No.6 wrench •Patch •Present •Rosea •Shell •Ski •Star
ObjectsAnimal Barrel •Animal crate •Auto-Fire Barrel •Barrel •Barrel Shield •Bonus Barrel •Boo Barrel •Booster Barrel •Bubbling cauldron •Chairlift •Crate •DK Barrel •Fuel Drum •Handle •Ignition Barrel •Invincibility Barrel •Level Flag •Metal door •Minea •Propellerpack •Ripsaw •Rock •Rocket •Star Barrel •Steel Barrel •Switch Barrel •TNT Barrel •Toboggan •Tracker Barrel •Trapdoor •Tumbling barrel •Warp Barrel •Waterfall •Wheel
LevelsLake OrangatangaLakeside Limbo •Doorstop Dash •Tidal Trouble •Skidda's Row •Murky Mill •Belcha's Barn
Kremwood ForestBarrel Shield Bust-Up •Riverside Race •Squeals on Wheels •Springin' Spiders •Bobbing Barrel Brawl •Arich's Ambush
Cotton Top CoveBazza's Blockade •Rocket Barrel Ride •Kreeping Klasps •Tracker Barrel Trek •Fish Food Frenzy •Squirt's Showdown
MekanosFire-Ball Frenzy •Demolition Drain-Pipe •Ripsaw Rage •Blazing Bazukas •Low-G Labyrinth •Kaos Karnage
K3Krevice Kreepers •Tearaway Toboggan •Barrel Drop Bounce •Krack Shot Kroc •Lemguin Lunge •Bleak's House
Razor RidgeBuzzer Barrage •Kong-Fused Cliffs •Floodlit Fish •Pot Hole Panic •Ropey Rumpus •Barbos's Barrierb •Kroctopus Krusha
PacificaaDingy Drain-Pipea •Stormy Seasa •Sunken Sprucea •Cliffside Blasta •Ripcurl Reefa •Surf's Upa •Barbos's Barrier
Kaos KoreKonveyor Rope Klash •Creepy Caverns •Lightning Lookout •Koindozer Klamber •Poisonous Pipeline •Kastle Kaos
KrematoaStampede Sprint •Criss Kross Cliffs •Tyrant Twin Tussle •Swoopy Salvo •Rocket Rush •Knautilus
Music"Fanfare" • "Crazy Calypso" • "Northern Kremisphere" • "Hangin' at Funky’s" • "Get Fit A-Go-Go" • "Brothers Bear" • "Sub-Map Shuffle" • "Swanky's Sideshow" • "Cranky’s Showdown" • "Showdown Win" • "Showdown Lose" • "Bonus Time" • "Bonus Win" • "Bonus Lose" • "Stilt Village" • "Mill Fever" • "Jangle Bells" • "Frosty Frolics" • "Treetop Tumble" • "Enchanted Riverbank" • "Hot Pursuit" • "Water World" • "Cascade Capers" • "Nuts and Bolts" • "Pokey Pipes" • "Rockface Rumble" • "Jungle Jitter" • "Cavern Caprice" • "Rocket Run" • "Boss Boogie" • "Crystal Chasm" • "Krematoa Koncerto" • "Big Boss Blues" • "Mama Bird" • "Chase" • "Baddies on Parade" • "Game Over"
MiscellaneousAsk Uncle Tusk •Barrel-Blastapalooza •Cold Crossword Challenge •Donkey Kong Country 3 Challenge •Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Original Soundtrack •Donkey Kong Country Trilogy •Gallery •Glitches •Multimedia •Nintendo Music (soundtrack) •Nsider •Pre-release and unused content •Quotes •Rare - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble •Sound test (GBA) •Staff •Super Donkey Kong 3 (Petit Maze) •Super Donkey Kong 3: Mysterious Kremis Island Original Soundtrack
a Exclusive to the Game Boy Advance version
b Barbos's Barrier was moved to Pacifica in the Game Boy Advance version