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| '''''Donkey Kong Country''''' is a 2000 [[Game Boy Color]] [[Reissue#Remakes|remake]] of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] [[Donkey Kong Country|game of the same name]]. While its graphics and sounds are downgraded to fit the handheld system's more limited capabilities, several new elements are also added. | | '''''Donkey Kong Country''''' is a 2000 [[Game Boy Color]] [[Reissue#Remakes|remake]] of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] [[Donkey Kong Country|game of the same name]]. While its graphics and sounds are downgraded to fit the handheld system's more limited capabilities, several new elements are also added. It acts as a spiritual successor to the ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' series of [[Game Boy]] games. |
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| {{quote|I'll hunt them down through every part of my island, until I have every banana from my hoard back!!|Donkey Kong}}
| | The game's manual features an abridged version of the story from the original game's manual. During a stormy night, "hero-in-training" [[Diddy Kong]] is overpowered by the [[Kremling]]s, who proceed to trap him in a [[DK Barrel|barrel]], toss him into the jungle, and steal [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[banana hoard]]. In the morning, Donkey Kong is woken up by a smug [[Cranky Kong]], and vows to find Diddy, beat the Kremlings, and reclaim his bananas. |
| [[File:Diddy guarding Banana Hoard DKC GBA intro.png|thumb|left|240px|Diddy guards the banana hoard at the start of the game (GBA version)]]
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| During a stormy night on [[Donkey Kong Island]], Donkey Kong orders [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] to guard his [[banana hoard]] for his "hero training" until midnight. While watching for predators beneath the darkness, Diddy hears noises outside. He nervously asks, "W-w-who goes there?!". An ominous voice tells the other to seal Diddy in a barrel, kick it into the bushes, and steal the bananas. Diddy gets ambushed by [[Kremling]]s, some of which he manages to defeat with his [[Cartwheel Attack]] until being overpowered by [[Klump]]. He seals Diddy in a [[DK Barrel]] and kicks it across the jungle. The Kremlings load the entire banana hoard onto their vehicles and carry them through the jungle, dropping behind trails of bananas. | |
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| The next morning, Donkey Kong wakes up by a loud calling of his name. Realizing that he slept through his watch, Donkey Kong quickly exits his tree house, only to find [[Cranky Kong]] outside. Cranky prompts Donkey Kong to check the [[banana hoard|banana cave]] for a "big surprise". Inside the cave, Donkey Kong finds out that all of his bananas were stolen, with only a few discarded peels lying around. Cranky mocks Donkey Kong for shirking his responsibility, noting that Diddy is also gone. Meanwhile, Donkey Kong is in disbelief over his stolen bananas and rages that the Kremlings stole all of them. Donkey Kong vows to bring payback upon the Kremlings and recover his banana hoard.
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| [[File:DK and Cranky DKC GBA intro.png|thumb|left|240px|Cranky wakes up Donkey Kong to tell him about the stolen bananas]]
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| Cranky breaks the [[fourth wall]] by questioning why the "game idea" involves finding Diddy and rescuing bananas instead of a damsel in distress. Donkey Kong tells how Diddy wishes to be a video game hero like Donkey Kong. Cranky believes neither of them are suitable for being video game heroes, and he goes on to brag about his popularity during [[Donkey Kong (game)|the arcade era]]. Deeming the adventure "ridiculous", Cranky believes Donkey Kong would be lucky to even sell ten copies of the game. Donkey Kong gets mad at Cranky and insists on going on an adventure to save Diddy and recover the stolen bananas. Donkey Kong leaves and follows a trail of bananas along his way. Cranky briefly hesitates, but then follows after Donkey Kong. Cranky mumbles that Donkey Kong may need his help and further mentions that kids do not have respect for their elders anymore.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country Instruction Booklet'', Nintendo, 1994, pages 4-7</ref>
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| In the first level, Donkey Kong releases Diddy Kong, who tags along during the adventure. Together, the [[Kong]]s travel through various areas, including jungles, mines, forests, temples, snowy mountains, caves, and factories. With assistance from [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]], [[Funky Kong|Funky]], and [[Candy Kong]], the two Kongs eventually reach a large pirate ship, the [[Gangplank Galleon]], where they are confronted by the Kremling Krew's leader, King K. Rool. After Donkey Kong and Diddy defeat King K. Rool, Cranky congratulates them and tells them to check the banana hoard. They do so, finding that the bananas have been returned.
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| In the Game Boy Advance remake, the introduction cutscene for starting a new save file is an abridged version of the instruction booklet story. The ending to the remake was altered; after King K. Rool's defeat, Cranky, Funky, and Candy congratulate Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong on their victory. King K. Rool soon recovers, forces them off the ship and sails away, vowing to return.
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| ==Gameplay== | | ==Gameplay== |
| The game introduces the "tag-team" system, where Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong follow each other throughout the levels. The Kong in front is the one currently in play, while the other Kong follows behind. If the Kong in play is injured, he quickly runs off the screen (or falls off the screen in the [[Game Boy Color]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] remakes), and the other takes its place. If this happens, only one Kong is on the screen at a time. If the lone Kong is injured by an enemy, the player loses an [[extra life]] and must restart the level either from the start or from the activated [[Star Barrel|Continue Barrel]]. Any Kong that is missing can be recovered from a [[DK Barrel]]. When either the Kongs are freed from a DK Barrel, he goes behind the Kong in play. The player can press {{button|snes|A}} to switch characters, in which case Donkey Kong high-fives Diddy to switch places with him, or vice versa.
| | Unlike the original game but like the ''Donkey Kong Land'' series, only one Kong appears on screen at a time. If both Kongs are in the group, the one not in play is represented by a DK Barrel icon at the bottom-left corner. By pressing {{button|gbc|Select}}, the player can switch characters, which shows the Kong in play being moved to the DK Barrel icon while the other Kong moves out to appear on-screen. When one Kong in a pair gets hurt, he falls off the screen rather than running away like in the original. The main game only supports single-player, though multiplayer-supporting minigames are present. Otherwise, the basic gameplay is the same as the original. |
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| In the Game Boy Color remake, only one Kong appears on screen at a time, like the ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' games. If both Kongs are in the group, the one not in play is represented by a DK Barrel icon at the bottom-left corner. By pressing {{button|gbc|Select}}, the player can switch characters, which shows the Kong in play being moved to the DK Barrel icon while the other Kong moves out to appear on-screen.
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| ===Abilities===
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| [[File:Orang-utan Gang 5.png|thumb|left|Diddy rides on a steel keg]]
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| The basic moves that Donkey Kong and Diddy can perform include [[jump]]ing, [[Roll Attack|roll]]ing/[[Cartwheel Attack|cartwheel]]ing, climbing, and swimming. The most commonly used basic abilities are the jump and roll moves, both of which allow the Kongs to cross gaps and defeat enemies. The roll and cartwheel act as the same move, but can only be used by Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong respectively. The respective Kong can perform their roll or cartwheel from a ledge to do a longer jump in midair, effective for moving across abysses. Ropes are the only object that the Kongs can climb up or down on, allowing them to reach items or higher areas. Some ropes start moving across a gap when the Kongs cling on it while some others remain stationary. The Kongs can only swim during underwater levels.
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| Aside from the rolling attack, the Kongs also have some different abilities. Diddy is faster and more agile than Donkey Kong, but he is not as strong, which makes it harder for him to defeat [[Army]]s, [[Krusha]]s, and [[Klump]]s. Donkey Kong is stronger and slower than Diddy and can perform a unique move, the [[Hand Slap]]. The move allows Donkey Kong find hidden items or objects in the ground or on treetops, but it can also be used to defeat enemies.
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| Another difference between the two Kongs is how they pick up and throw barrels. When Diddy picks up a barrel, he holds in front of him, protecting himself from enemies in the way. Donkey Kong holds a barrel over his head, which leaves him vulnerable to enemies in the front. Donkey Kong can throw barrels slightly farther than Diddy, allowing him to hit an enemy from a distance. When the barrel hits into an enemy, it breaks. If the Kongs throw a [[Iron Barrel|steel keg]] against a wall, they can jump on the barrel and balance on it as it rolls along.
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| |The Game Boy Advance version has two mode select screens: player selection (top) and a gameplay selection between the main game and two exclusive modes (bottom).
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| When selecting a new file, the player can choose either single player or multiplayer; once the player selects a mode, they cannot change it unless they delete it and start a new one. In multiplayer, the first player controls Donkey Kong while the second player controls Diddy Kong. In multiplayer, if either Kong is hit, the other player must press a button to take over with their Kong (in the Game Boy Advance version, the other player must press {{button|GBA|select}}, as instructed on the screen). The game keeps a score for both players, to keep track of how many levels they have completed.
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| |Two players compete to finish the most levels. The first player's Kong duo are normal, while the second player's Kongs are both yellow. The mode does not appear in the Game Boy Advance version.
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| |Two players cooperatively take turns playing through the levels. The first player controls Donkey Kong, while the second player controls Diddy. Players can change turns by switching the Kongs or by losing their Kong.
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| | ==Bonus games== |
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| | The remake features two bonus games, which can be played single-player or two-player. |
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| | A shooting game where the players need to hit Kremlings with [[coconut]]s. |
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| | A fishing minigame where players compete to catch fish while avoiding reeling in garbage. They can also use the fish to try sinking each other's boats. |
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