Donkey Kong Racing: Difference between revisions

Confirmed characters in the game included Donkey Kong, [[Tiny Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Taj the Genie]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] (with an internal render also featuring [[Lanky Kong]] and [[Cranky Kong]]). Rideable creatures seen were Rambi, a gigantic sized Rambi, a small red Rambi, a small Rambi, Enguarde the Swordfish, a purple Enguarde, [[Ellie the Elephant]] and some [[Zinger]]s. Creatures rumored to be rideable include [[Expresso the Ostrich]], a [[Chomps]] shark, a [[Necky]] and an [[Army]]. It is unknown if all the characters from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' were going to reappear in this game, but with the inclusion of Taj, it seemed likely. It is also unknown if any other character from the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' series and the ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' series or ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' would appear.

According to the Spaceworld press release,<ref>[http://cube.ign.com/articles/136/136565p1.html "Donkey Kong Racing Spaceworld 2001: New shots of the CG intro."] (accessed July 19, 2012)</ref> the game would have featured the ability to "upgrade" the animal rides by collecting foods and prizes during the races. Multiplayer for up to four players was planned, as were "real world phenomenas" happening during the races, such as swaying trees and fading sunlight<ref name=NintendoLife />. The player could switch between animals during the races<ref name=NintendoLife /> and it was possible for the rider to fall from its ride, forcing it to run on foot in order to catch up with the animal.<ref name=NintendoLife />