I played the 3rd a while ago but never completed it because of its insane difficulty (by the time I quit, I had about 60 deaths). I managed to come close to beating level 3, but I found it just too much to handle.
However, maybe I should try again, see how far I can get before ragequitting.

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I found Level 3, and I think I'll give it a try, but with 4 hearts and a sad wooden sword I don't know how well it'll go.
You stand very little chance there with your current equipment. From what I recall, there were plenty of Darknuts everywhere, including a room of 8 with shooting statues (That room holds a very helpful item for later on). Try to bring as many bombs as you can and when you are in non-shutter rooms or otherwise don't have to kill all of the enemies to proceed, kill all but one enemy (bubbles don't count as a last enemy here) because then they won't respawn later. Especially helpful on the overworld when you have to deal with the Lynels on Death Mountain.