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{{game infobox | {{game infobox | ||
|image=[[File: DKJungleClimber.jpg|250px]] | |image=[[File: DKJungleClimber.jpg|250px]] | ||
|developer=[[Paon]]<br>[[Nintendo SPD Group No.4]] | |developer=[[Paon DP|Paon]]<br>[[Nintendo SPD Group No.4]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|release='''Nintendo DS:'''<br>{{release|Japan|August 9, 2007|ROC|August 9, 2007|USA|September 10, 2007|Europe|October 12, 2007|Australia|November 1, 2007}}'''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br>{{release|Japan|July 8, 2015|USA|July 23, 2015|Europe|August 6, 2015|Australia|August 7, 2015}} | |release='''Nintendo DS:'''<br>{{release|Japan|August 9, 2007|ROC|August 9, 2007|USA|September 10, 2007|Europe|October 12, 2007|Australia|November 1, 2007}}'''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br>{{release|Japan|July 8, 2015|USA|July 23, 2015|Europe|August 6, 2015|Australia|August 7, 2015}} | ||
|genre=[[Genre#Platform|Platformer]] | |genre=[[Genre#Platform|Platformer]] | ||
|modes=Single-player, Multiplayer, Local Wireless | |modes=Single-player, Multiplayer, Local Wireless | ||
|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E|pegi=3|cero=A|acb=G}} | |ratings={{ratings|esrb=E|pegi=3|cero=A|acb=G|usk=0}} | ||
|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii U]]) | |platforms=[[Nintendo DS]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii U]]) | ||
|media={{media|ds=1}} | |media={{media|ds=1}} | ||
|input={{input|ds=1}} | |input={{input|ds=1}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''DK: Jungle Climber''''', known as '''''Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber''''' in Japan and Europe, is a [[Genre#Platform|platformer]] of the [[DK (series)|''DK'' series]], released for the [[Nintendo DS]] in 2007. It is | '''''DK: Jungle Climber''''', known as '''''Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber''''' in Japan and Europe, is a [[Genre#Platform|platformer]] of the [[DK (series)|''DK'' series]], released for the [[Nintendo DS]] in 2007. It is a sequel to the 2005 [[Game Boy Advance]] game ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', and was developed by [[Paon DP|Paon]] and published by [[Nintendo]]. It was later re-released for the [[Wii U]]'s [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] in Japan and North America in July 2015 and in Europe and Australia in August 2015. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The [[Kong | The [[Kong]] family are on a vacation at [[Sun Sun Island]]. While they are there, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] notices a giant banana on a mountain. [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] requests [[Donkey Kong]] to acquire it, and Diddy joins him. | ||
On top of the mountain, [[King K. Rool]] and the [[Kremling]]s are stealing a [[Crystal Banana]] from an "alien". They plan to conquer the universe with it. A [[Banana | On top of the mountain, [[King K. Rool]] and the [[Kremling]]s are stealing a [[Crystal Banana]] from an "alien". They plan to conquer the universe with it. A [[Banana Ship]] appears, and DK and Diddy battle it. | ||
After the [[Kong]]s destroy the spaceship, a banana alien named [[Xananab]] exits from it. He apologizes for attacking the Kongs, whom he mistook for [[Kremling]]s. Xananab explains how K. Rool stole the Crystal Banana, and the Kongs go on a journey to retrieve it. | After the [[Kong]]s destroy the spaceship, a banana alien named [[Xananab]] exits from it. He apologizes for attacking the Kongs, whom he mistook for [[Kremling]]s. Xananab explains how K. Rool stole the Crystal Banana, and the Kongs go on a journey to retrieve it. | ||
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*[[Cranky Kong]] - provides tutorials and hints to DK and Diddy | *[[Cranky Kong]] - provides tutorials and hints to DK and Diddy | ||
*[[King K. Rool]] - the main antagonist | *[[King K. Rool]] - the main antagonist | ||
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] - | *[[Wrinkly Kong]] - makes a cameo in the intro | ||
*[[Xananab]] - a banana alien whose [[Crystal Banana]] was stolen by K. Rool | *[[Xananab]] - a banana alien whose [[Crystal Banana]] was stolen by K. Rool | ||
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==Bosses== | ==Bosses== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Banana Spaceship DKJC.jpg|[[Banana | Banana Spaceship DKJC.jpg|[[Banana Ship]] | ||
LizardHeadKremling.png|[[ | LizardHeadKremling.png|[[Junklomp]] | ||
Mega AMP Incomplete.png|[[Mega Amp]] (incomplete) | Mega AMP Incomplete.png|[[Mega Amp]] (incomplete) | ||
Dragon Kremling DK Jungle Climber.png|[[ | Dragon Kremling DK Jungle Climber.png|[[Draglinger]] | ||
Mega AMP.png|[[Mega Amp]] (complete) | Mega AMP.png|[[Mega Amp]] (complete) | ||
DKJC - Mega K. Rool.png|[[King K. Rool]], the game's main antagonist. | DKJC - Mega K. Rool.png|[[King K. Rool]], the game's main antagonist. | ||
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===Collectibles=== | ===Collectibles=== | ||
The following items are collectibles, found constantly and consistently throughout levels. | The following items are collectibles, found constantly and consistently throughout levels. | ||
{|class=" | {|class="wikitable dk"style="width:100%;border="4px solid black"background-color:white;" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!width=10%|Image | !width=10%|Image | ||
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===Tools=== | ===Tools=== | ||
The following items are classified as tools - they rarely appear, and when they do, they are usually required for progression and must be used with a partner. | The following items are classified as tools - they rarely appear, and when they do, they are usually required for progression and must be used with a partner. | ||
{|class=" | {|class="wikitable dk"style="width:100%;border="4px solid black"background-color:white;" | ||
|- | |- | ||
!width=10%|Image | !width=10%|Image | ||
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|style="text-align:center"|[[File:Torch.png]] | |style="text-align:center"|[[File:Torch.png]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[Torch]] | |style="text-align:center"|[[Torch (DK: Jungle Climber)|Torch]] | ||
|A small torch with yellow and black stripes, used in [[Chill 'n' Char Island]] to melt ice preventing progress. | |A small torch with yellow and black stripes, used in [[Chill 'n' Char Island]] to melt ice preventing progress. | ||
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*[[Iron Barrel]] - these barrels can only be broken with Diddy's hammer or a TNT Barrel explosion. | *[[Iron Barrel]] - these barrels can only be broken with Diddy's hammer or a TNT Barrel explosion. | ||
*[[Oil barrel]] - fuel for [[Biplane Barrel|Funky's airplane]] | *[[Oil barrel]] - fuel for [[Biplane Barrel|Funky's airplane]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Spinner Barrel]] - similar to Barrel Cannons | ||
*[[TNT Barrel]] - when a rock is thrown at them, these barrels explode. They destroy all obstacles in the blast radius. | *[[TNT Barrel]] - when a rock is thrown at them, these barrels explode. They destroy all obstacles in the blast radius. | ||
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Several minigames appear in this game. There are several single-player, all of which must be unlocked, as well as multi-player games. The single-player games consist of a log jumping game, a banana eating game, a barrel destroying game, and many more. The multi-player games include a barrel racing game and a "race to complete the level first" game. | Several minigames appear in this game. There are several single-player, all of which must be unlocked, as well as multi-player games. The single-player games consist of a log jumping game, a banana eating game, a barrel destroying game, and many more. The multi-player games include a barrel racing game and a "race to complete the level first" game. | ||
[[Bonus | [[Bonus Barrel]]s will also send the player to a minigame named [[Banana Bonanza]], which consists of a banana-catching game, in which Donkey Kong is given a random-sized barrel and must catch as many bananas as the player can. | ||
===List of minigames=== | ===List of minigames=== | ||
*[[Banana Bonanza]] | *[[Banana Bonanza]] | ||
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*[[High-High Island]] | *[[High-High Island]] | ||
**[[Space A Go-Go]] | **[[Space A Go-Go]] | ||
**[[King | **[[King Kruizer IV]] | ||
**[[Little High-High Island]] | **[[Little High-High Island]] | ||
*[[Wormhole]] | *[[Wormhole]] | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
The game received positive reviews and was considered an improvement over ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''. The game was also praised for its fun, practical controls and its vibrant visuals. | The game received positive reviews and was considered an improvement over ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''. The game was also praised for its fun, practical controls and its vibrant visuals. | ||
{|class="wikitable | {|class="wikitable reviews" | ||
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|-style="background-color:#E6E6E6" | |-style="background-color:#E6E6E6" | ||
|Release | |Release | ||
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|"''What was a very good Game Boy Advance title turns out to be an even better Nintendo DS game. The development team stuck to its guns with the original concept and fleshed it out with new levels, new elements, and more stuff to beef up the variety and to toughen things up. The lack of variety is what hurt King of Swing in the long run, and while Jungle Climber shares the same core mechanic that makes the game just a tad repetitive, the designers injected some great ideas into the original to bulk up the fun.''" | |"''What was a very good Game Boy Advance title turns out to be an even better Nintendo DS game. The development team stuck to its guns with the original concept and fleshed it out with new levels, new elements, and more stuff to beef up the variety and to toughen things up. The lack of variety is what hurt King of Swing in the long run, and while Jungle Climber shares the same core mechanic that makes the game just a tad repetitive, the designers injected some great ideas into the original to bulk up the fun.''" | ||
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|colspan=2|Compiler | |colspan=2|Compiler | ||
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==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
{{main|List of DK: Jungle Climber staff}} | {{main|List of DK: Jungle Climber staff}} | ||
==Nintendo eShop description== | |||
<blockquote>''King K. Rool™ is up to no good again, and it’s up to Donkey Kong™ to swing into action. Using a simple control scheme that makes the game fun and easy to play, players of all skill levels can swing and climb to new heights.'' | |||
''Donkey Kong and his friends decide to take a well-earned vacation at the beautiful Sun Sun Island. After enjoying a splash in the ocean, a hungry Donkey Kong and his friends see a massive banana floating atop a mountain. Without hesitation, they race off for the mountaintop, wondering what kind of adventure they'll find!'' | |||
''Play as Donkey Kong, or choose to play as Diddy Kong™ in Adventure mode. Players can look forward to new moves, new items, and a bunch of mini-games that are sure to make them go bananas!''</blockquote> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Funky Kong - DK Jungle Climber.png|[[Funky Kong]] | Funky Kong - DK Jungle Climber.png|[[Funky Kong]] | ||
CrankyDKJUNGLE.jpg|[[Cranky Kong]] | CrankyDKJUNGLE.jpg|[[Cranky Kong]] | ||
Xananab.jpg|[[Xananab]] | Xananab DKJC artwork.jpg|[[Xananab]] | ||
DKJC K.Rool.png|[[King K. Rool]] | DKJC K.Rool.png|[[King K. Rool]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*[http://www.dkjungleclimber.com/ Official Site] | *[http://www.dkjungleclimber.com/ Official Site] | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/abuj/index.html Official Japanese Site] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/abuj/index.html Official Japanese Site] | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_DK_Jungle_Climber.pdf North American manual] | |||
*[https://fs-prod-cdn.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_DonkeyKongJungleClimber_EN.pdf United Kingdom manual] | |||
{{DKJC}} | {{DKJC}} | ||
{{Donkey Kong games}} | {{Donkey Kong games}} | ||
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[[Category:Platforming games]] | [[Category:Platforming games]] | ||
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