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'''''Donkey Konga 2''''' is a ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' video game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It is the sequel to ''[[Donkey Konga]]'' and the second title of the | '''''Donkey Konga 2''''' is a ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' video game for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It is the sequel to ''[[Donkey Konga]]'' and the second title of the [[Donkey Konga (series)|''Donkey Konga'' series]]. It also has a sequel that was released only in Japan, ''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]''. ''Donkey Konga 2'' was released in Japan in 2004 and in 2005 overseas. | ||
Like the other ''Donkey Konga'' titles, ''Donkey Konga 2'' utilizes the [[Nintendo GameCube#DK Bongos|DK Bongos]] peripheral, but retains its compatibility with the [[Nintendo GameCube#Nintendo GameCube Controller|GameCube Controller]]. | Like the other ''Donkey Konga'' titles, ''Donkey Konga 2'' utilizes the [[Nintendo GameCube#DK Bongos|DK Bongos]] peripheral, but it retains its compatibility with the [[Nintendo GameCube#Nintendo GameCube Controller|GameCube Controller]]. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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===Modes=== | ===Modes=== | ||
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Despite having the same function, each sound set is at a different price. Every sound set has three sound effects based on its title, and they each correspond with clapping and the left and right bongos. | Despite having the same function, each sound set is at a different price. Every sound set has three sound effects based on its title, and they each correspond with clapping and the left and right bongos. | ||
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Each song has a purchasable Gorilla Arrangement, which is peforming the song on expert difficulty. Like with Bongos-A-Go-Go, each item is individually priced even though the general purpose is the same. | Each song has a purchasable Gorilla Arrangement, which is peforming the song on expert difficulty. Like with Bongos-A-Go-Go, each item is individually priced even though the general purpose is the same. | ||
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==List of songs== | ==List of songs== | ||
There are a little over 30 songs featured in the game. Like its predecessor, ''Donkey Konga 2'' features a different set of songs per regional version | There are a little over 30 songs featured in the game. Like its predecessor, ''Donkey Konga 2'' features a different set of songs per regional version. | ||
===Japanese=== | ===Japanese=== | ||
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*''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' - The score dashboard of Battle mode has a banner based on the temple levels, with a [[Gnawty]] holding a torch. | *''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' - The score dashboard of Battle mode has a banner based on the temple levels, with a [[Gnawty]] holding a torch. | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' - In both the ''Donkey Kong Country'' and ''Donkey Konga'' franchises, Dixie appears in the second installment but does not appear in the first game. In Freestyle Zone, most of the character artwork that displays on-screen originates from this game, which includes the Kongs, [[Animal Friend]]s, and enemies. | *''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' - In both the ''Donkey Kong Country'' and ''Donkey Konga'' franchises, Dixie appears in the second installment but does not appear in the first game. In Freestyle Zone, most of the character artwork that displays on-screen originates from this game, which includes the Kongs, [[Animal Friend]]s, and enemies. | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' - Artwork of a few [[Brothers Bear]] | *''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' - Artwork of a few [[Brothers Bear]] and a [[Banana Bird]] appear in Freestyle Zone. [[Kiddy Kong]] and Banana Bird are one of the selectable badges after the player makes a top score on performing a song. [[Swanky Kong]] and [[Wrinkly Kong]]'s badges and Freestyle Zone artwork are from their appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country 3''. | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' - [[Banana Fairy|Banana Fairies]] reappear in the Street Performance mode, and a [[Banana Camera Film]] is the scoreboard banner in Street Performance and Challenge. In Freestyle Zone, a sound effect of either one of the five [[Kong]]s winning a [[Bonus Barrel]] mini-game plays after hitting a certain number of beats. | *''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' - [[Banana Fairy|Banana Fairies]] reappear in the Street Performance mode, and a [[Banana Camera Film]] is the scoreboard banner in Street Performance and Challenge. In Freestyle Zone, a sound effect of either one of the five [[Kong]]s winning a [[Bonus Barrel]] mini-game plays after hitting a certain number of beats. | ||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' - The track "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Jungle Japes|Super Donkey Kong Theme]]" in the Japanese release and the tracks "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Green Greens|Green Greens]]", "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Mute City|Mute City Theme]]", "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Pokémon Stadium|Pokémon Main Theme]]", and "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Super Mario Bros. 3|Super Mario Bros. 3 Theme]]" in the European release are from this game. | *''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' - The track "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Jungle Japes|Super Donkey Kong Theme]]" in the Japanese release and the tracks "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Green Greens|Green Greens]]", "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Mute City|Mute City Theme]]", "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Pokémon Stadium|Pokémon Main Theme]]", and "[[smashwiki:Music (SSBM)#Super Mario Bros. 3|Super Mario Bros. 3 Theme]]" in the European release are from this game. | ||
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''Donkey Konga 2'' received mixed to positive reviews from gaming outlets. Critics generally praised the responsive and intuitive mechanics and the multiplayer modes, but criticized the odd western track lists, the poor quality of many of the cover songs and the general lack of addition to the formula. | ''Donkey Konga 2'' received mixed to positive reviews from gaming outlets. Critics generally praised the responsive and intuitive mechanics and the multiplayer modes, but criticized the odd western track lists, the poor quality of many of the cover songs and the general lack of addition to the formula. | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=ドンキーコンガ | |Jap=ドンキーコンガ{{hover|2| ツー}} ヒットソングパレード | ||
|JapR=Donkī Konga Tsū Hitto Songu Parēdo | |JapR=Donkī Konga Tsū Hitto Songu Parēdo | ||
|JapM=Donkey Konga 2: Hit Song Parade | |JapM=Donkey Konga 2: Hit Song Parade | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*''Donkey Konga 2'' is the only game of the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]], including the whole [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], to have a T rating, not including the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' titles, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. | *''Donkey Konga 2'' is the only game of the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]], including the whole [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], to have a T rating, not including the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' titles, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||