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The player controls Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong (each with their own strengths and abilities) as they travel throughout a variety of linear levels in different environments. Gameplay features include the ability to ride [[Animal Friends|a variety of other animal characters]] after freeing them, the ability to pick up and throw [[barrel]]s to defeat enemies and uncover hidden passages, and puzzles involving navigating gauntlets of moving suspended barrels. ''Donkey Kong Country'' also encourages players to find all [[bonus room]]s hidden in the game's levels to get 101% [[completion]], a feature its sequels would greatly expand upon. | The player controls Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong (each with their own strengths and abilities) as they travel throughout a variety of linear levels in different environments. Gameplay features include the ability to ride [[Animal Friends|a variety of other animal characters]] after freeing them, the ability to pick up and throw [[barrel]]s to defeat enemies and uncover hidden passages, and puzzles involving navigating gauntlets of moving suspended barrels. ''Donkey Kong Country'' also encourages players to find all [[bonus room]]s hidden in the game's levels to get 101% [[completion]], a feature its sequels would greatly expand upon. | ||
The game reintroduced the | The game reintroduced the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] (alongside the [[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|1994 Game Boy game]] released a few months prior) after a nearly decade-long hiatus and, in doing, also introduced Donkey Kong's modern design, his supporting cast and enemies, setting, musical motifs, and the gameplay mechanics that most of the following ''Donkey Kong'' games as well as Donkey Kong's appearances in spin-off games in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] that titles would build upon. The game's success spawned multiple sequels and spin-offs, a [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|40-episode 3D animated series]], a [[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|chapter book adaptation]], manga adaptations in both [[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Kodansha's ''Super Mario'' manga]] and ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', and other merchandise. ''Donkey Kong Country'' was notable because of its pre-rendered sprites that were converted from 3D CGI models on {{wp|Silicon Graphics}} workstations<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 32</ref>, inspiring future video games to do the same. The first main game installment in the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]], the title was followed by two sequels: ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', released in 1995; and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', released in 1996. A reboot, ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', was released in 2010 for the [[Wii]] and was followed in 2014 by a direct sequel for the [[Wii U]], ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. | ||
The game was [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|remade]] for the [[Game Boy Color]] in 2000 and was also [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|remade again]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2003. Both [[Reissue#Remakes|remake]]s feature some extra Bonus Games and the ability to save in the overworld. ''Donkey Kong Country'' was ported to the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] in 2006/2007. On November 25, 2012 | The game was [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|remade]] for the [[Game Boy Color]] in 2000 and was also [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|remade again]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2003. Both [[Reissue#Remakes|remake]]s feature some extra Bonus Games and the ability to save in the overworld. ''Donkey Kong Country'' was ported to the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] in 2006/2007. On November 25, 2012, ''Donkey Kong Country'' and its sequels were delisted from the Wii Virtual Console, likely due to {{wp|Xbox Game Studios|Microsoft}}'s desire to renegotiate licensing agreements with Nintendo before re-releasing it,<ref>[http://gimmegimmegames.com/2012/11/nintendo-removing-all-donkey-kong-country-games-from-virtual-console/ Nintendo removing all ''Donkey Kong Country'' games from Virtual Console - Gimme Gimme Games]</ref> but on October 30, 2014, the games were relisted in Europe and Australia. Around the same time, the games were released on the [[Wii U]]'s [[Virtual Console#Wii U|Virtual Console]] in Europe and Australia, in Japan on November 26, 2014, and in the United States and Canada on February 26, 2015. For handhelds, ''Donkey Kong Country'' was ported exclusively to the [[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]]'s [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] in March 2016. It is one of the 21 games included on the [[Classics#Super NES Classic Edition|Super NES Classic Edition]] and was made available on [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on July 15, 2020. | ||
In 1995, a specialized competition variant named ''[[Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge]]'' was manufactured for use in various video game tournaments held throughout 1995. After that, the few existing cartridges were sold in a [[Nintendo Power]] subscriber catalogue, and the carts have since become a collector's item. | In 1995, a specialized competition variant named ''[[Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge]]'' was manufactured for use in various video game tournaments held throughout 1995. After that, the few existing cartridges were sold in a [[Nintendo Power]] subscriber catalogue, and the carts have since become a collector's item. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
{{quote|I'll hunt them down through every part of my island, until I have every banana from my hoard back!!|Donkey Kong}} | {{quote|I'll hunt them down through every part of my island, until I have every banana from my hoard back!!|Donkey Kong}} | ||
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===Modes=== | ===Modes=== | ||
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. The game keeps a score for both players, to keep track of how many levels they have completed. | 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. The game keeps a score for both players, to keep track of how many levels they have completed. | ||
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===The Kongs=== | ===The Kongs=== | ||
There are a few Kongs who help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong along their journey, and they each appear in one of the [[#Supporting location|supporting locations]]. | There are a few Kongs who help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong along their journey, and they each appear in one of the [[#Supporting location|supporting locations]]. | ||
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!colspan=3 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"|Playable | |||
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| | {{content description|dk=yes| | ||
| | |image1=[[File:DK DKC sprite.png]] | ||
| | |name1=[[Donkey Kong]] | ||
|description1=The main character of the game, Donkey Kong is stronger and heavier than his partner, Diddy Kong, and can defeat stronger enemies. He also has his own move, the [[Hand Slap]] which can defeat certain enemies and reveal hidden objects. | |||
|image2=[[File:Diddy DKC sprite.png]] | |||
|name2=[[Diddy Kong]] | |||
|description2=Diddy is the best friend and sidekick of Donkey Kong. While he is not as strong as his partner, Diddy is faster, but his light weight prevents him from being able to defeat more powerful enemies in a single jump. | |||
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!colspan=3 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"|Supporting | |||
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| | |image1=[[File:Candy Kong DKC sprite.png]] | ||
|Funky Kong operates a flight service at [[Funky's Flights]], where he allows Donkey Kong and Diddy to use the [[Jumbo Barrel]] to travel throughout areas of [[Donkey Kong Island]] that they have already visited. | |name1=[[Candy Kong]] | ||
|description1=Candy is the love interest of Donkey Kong. She hosts a different location in each three versions of the game. In the original version, she operates [[Candy's Save Point]], where the Kongs can go to save their game progress. | |||
|image2=[[File:Cranky Kong DKC sprite.png]] | |||
|name2=[[Cranky Kong]] | |||
|description2=Cranky Kong was the original Donkey Kong from the ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade game. He resides at [[Cranky's Cabin]], where he provides various pieces of advice to Donkey Kong and Diddy along their adventure. Cranky regards himself as the greatest video game hero, and does not believe the Kongs can complete their adventure without his assistance. | |||
|image3=[[File:Funky Kong DKC sprite.png]] | |||
|name3=[[Funky Kong]] | |||
|description3=Funky Kong operates a flight service at [[Funky's Flights]], where he allows Donkey Kong and Diddy to use the [[Jumbo Barrel]] to travel throughout areas of [[Donkey Kong Island]] that they have already visited. | |||
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===The Good Guys=== | ===The Good Guys=== | ||
Aside from the supporting Kongs, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are also assisted by [[Animal Friends]] during the game. Each Animal Friend is imprisoned within an [[animal crate]] depicting a silhouette of their face. The Animal Friends only appear in certain levels, and the Kongs cannot take them to other levels. Every Animal Friend has their own unique abilities. | Aside from the supporting Kongs, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are also assisted by [[Animal Friends]] during the game. Each Animal Friend is imprisoned within an [[animal crate]] depicting a silhouette of their face. The Animal Friends only appear in certain levels, and the Kongs cannot take them to other levels. Every Animal Friend has their own unique abilities. | ||
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|image1=[[File:Rambi DKC sprite.png]] | |||
|name1=[[Rambi]] | |||
|description1=Rambi is first found halfway through the first level. He can defeat most enemies by running into them, as well as break entrances to hidden [[bonus room]]s. | |||
|firstlevel1=[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] | |||
|lastlevel1=[[Manic Mincers]] | |||
| | |image2=[[File:Enguarde DKC sprite.png]] | ||
| | |name2=[[Enguarde]] | ||
| | |description2=Enguarde appears in most of the underwater levels. With his sharp bill, Enguarde can defeat most aquatic enemies in his path. | ||
|Rambi is first found halfway through the first level. He can defeat most enemies by running into them, as well as break entrances to hidden [[bonus room]]s. | |firstlevel2=[[Coral Capers]] | ||
| | |lastlevel2=[[Poison Pond]] | ||
| | |image3=[[File:Winky DKC sprite.png]] | ||
| | |name3=[[Winky]] | ||
|description3=Winky has a high jumping ability that allows him to reach higher areas, namely bonus rooms. Winky can defeat most enemies by jumping on them, including [[Zinger]]s. | |||
| | |firstlevel3=[[Winky's Walkway]] | ||
|Enguarde appears in most of the underwater levels. With his sharp bill, Enguarde can defeat most aquatic enemies in his path. | |lastlevel3=[[Rope Bridge Rumble]] | ||
| | |image4=[[File:Expresso DKC sprite.png]] | ||
| | |name4=[[Expresso]] | ||
| | |description4=Expresso has the ability to run fast and to glide across the air, although he cannot attack enemies. Due to his long legs, Expresso is unaffected by Klaptraps moving under his legs. | ||
|firstlevel4=[[Temple Tempest]] | |||
| | |lastlevel4=[[Misty Mine]] | ||
|Winky has a high jumping ability that allows him to reach higher areas, namely bonus rooms. Winky can defeat most enemies by jumping on them, including [[Zinger]]s. | |image5=[[File:Squawks DKC sprite.png]] | ||
| | |name5=[[Squawks]] | ||
| | |description5=Squawks only appears in the level Torchlight Trouble, where he holds a lamp to light the path forward for the Kongs. Squawks is the only Animal Friend that the Kongs cannot ride and the only one without an animal token. Squawks cannot be defeated by any enemy. | ||
| | |firstlevel5=[[Torchlight Trouble]] | ||
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| | }} | ||
|Expresso has the ability to run fast and to glide across the air, although he cannot attack enemies. Due to his long legs, Expresso is unaffected by Klaptraps moving under his legs. | |||
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|Squawks only appears in the level Torchlight Trouble, where he holds a lamp to light the path forward for the Kongs. Squawks is the only Animal Friend that the Kongs cannot ride and the only one without an animal token. Squawks cannot be defeated by any enemy. | |||
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===Enemies=== | ===Enemies=== | ||
Various types of enemies appear throughout the levels, attempting to get into Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong's way. The [[Kremling]]s are the main enemies of the game. | Various types of enemies appear throughout the levels, attempting to get into Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong's way. The [[Kremling]]s are the main enemies of the game. | ||
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!colspan=5 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|'''The Bad Guys''' | !colspan=5 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|'''The Bad Guys''' | ||
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===The Bosses=== | ===The Bosses=== | ||
At the end of every world, the Kongs must fight a boss, each guarding a portion of the stolen bananas. Most of the bosses are a larger version of an enemy. | At the end of every world, the Kongs must fight a boss, each guarding a portion of the stolen bananas. Most of the bosses are a larger version of an enemy. | ||
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==Items== | ==Items== | ||
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==Objects== | ==Objects== | ||
===Mechanisms=== | ===Mechanisms=== | ||
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===Barrels=== | ===Barrels=== | ||
Barrels are the most common object in the game. There are many different types of barrels in the game, each with its own purpose and use. | Barrels are the most common object in the game. There are many different types of barrels in the game, each with its own purpose and use. | ||
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!colspan=5 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|'''Throwable barrels''' | !colspan=5 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|'''Throwable barrels''' | ||
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==Supporting locations== | ==Supporting locations== | ||
During their adventure, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are assisted by three other members of the Kong Family who operate their own location in every world. | During their adventure, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are assisted by three other members of the Kong Family who operate their own location in every world. | ||
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Most levels have [[bonus room]]s in them, two or three on average. They allow the Kongs to collect items and prizes. While it is optional for the Kongs to enter the bonus rooms, entering every bonus room is required for 101% [[Completion|completion]]. Unlike the ''Super Mario'' series, the Kongs are not required to traverse a whole level to reach the end boss. | Most levels have [[bonus room]]s in them, two or three on average. They allow the Kongs to collect items and prizes. While it is optional for the Kongs to enter the bonus rooms, entering every bonus room is required for 101% [[Completion|completion]]. Unlike the ''Super Mario'' series, the Kongs are not required to traverse a whole level to reach the end boss. | ||
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!colspan=5 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|<big>Levels</big> | !colspan=5 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|<big>Levels</big> | ||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The game's soundtrack was released in Japan under the title ''[[Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy]]''<ref>https://vgmdb.net/album/149</ref> | The game's soundtrack was released in Japan under the title ''[[Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy]]''.<ref>https://vgmdb.net/album/149</ref> This album has a total of 28 tracks, including most of the original soundtrack of the game and seven new arrangements by Yoshiyuki Ito. A different album, entitled ''[[DK Jamz]]'', was released in the United States,<ref>https://vgmdb.net/album/15975</ref> Germany<ref>https://vgmdb.net/album/15975</ref> and France.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/Unknown-Artist-La-Bande-Originale-De-Donkey-Kong-Country/release/6927992</ref> The latter features 23 or 25 tracks depending on the version, including some omitted from the Japanese soundtrack. It also features one of the Yoshiyuki Ito covers, although Ito is not credited. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
The lead-up to ''Donkey Kong Country''{{'}}s creation started in the summer of 1993. While visiting [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]] as a part of a globe-travelling journey to find potential quality games in development, Tony Harman of [[Nintendo]] of America saw a [[tech demo]], tentatively called ''Brute Force'',<ref>Shesez (November 21, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWHzilbQ34&t=334s The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary] (5m34s). ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 8, 2023.</ref> showing an animated, computer-rendered boxer fighting a prototypical version of {{fandom|killerinstinct|Orchid}}. Rare was experimenting with 3D animation at the time as they found the then-popular {{wp|digitizing|digitization}} technique too restrictive.<ref name="Nintendo Power">''[[Nintendo Power]]'', Issue 64, September 1994, ''The Making of Donkey Kong Country''</ref> Impressed by the demo, Harman lobbied for Nintendo to collaborate with Rare, and, with the help of {{wp|Genyo Takeda}} and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], managed to convince them. Nintendo approached Rare with the mandate to make a game that would have "better graphics than ''Aladdin''"<ref name="Retrogamer">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160306023207/http://www.nowgamer.com/the-making-of-donkey-kong-country/ The Making Of ''Donkey Kong Country''] (accessed February 20 2012)</ref> (specifically referring to {{wp|Disney's Aladdin (Virgin Games)|the popular 1993 Sega Genesis game}}, which was lauded for its impressive graphics and animation hand-drawn by Disney animators).<ref>Shesez (November 21, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWHzilbQ34&t=1883s The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary] (31m23s). ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 8, 2023.</ref> They recommended that it should star [[Donkey Kong]], as they thought that the character and his universe were less explored than other Nintendo properties and that thus Rare could have greater creative freedom while making the game.<ref name="Nintendo Power"/> | The lead-up to ''Donkey Kong Country''{{'}}s creation started in the summer of 1993. While visiting [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]] as a part of a globe-travelling journey to find potential quality games in development, Tony Harman of [[Nintendo]] of America saw a [[tech demo]], tentatively called ''Brute Force'',<ref>Shesez (November 21, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWHzilbQ34&t=334s The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary] (5m34s). ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 8, 2023.</ref> showing an animated, computer-rendered boxer fighting a prototypical version of {{fandom|killerinstinct|Orchid}}. Rare was experimenting with 3D animation at the time as they found the then-popular {{wp|digitizing|digitization}} technique too restrictive.<ref name="Nintendo Power">''[[Nintendo Power]]'', Issue 64, September 1994, ''The Making of Donkey Kong Country''</ref> Impressed by the demo, Harman lobbied for Nintendo to collaborate with Rare, and, with the help of {{wp|Genyo Takeda}} and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], managed to convince them. Nintendo approached Rare with the mandate to make a game that would have "better graphics than ''Aladdin''"<ref name="Retrogamer">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160306023207/http://www.nowgamer.com/the-making-of-donkey-kong-country/ The Making Of ''Donkey Kong Country''] (accessed February 20 2012)</ref> (specifically referring to {{wp|Disney's Aladdin (Virgin Games)|the popular 1993 Sega Genesis game}}, which was lauded for its impressive graphics and animation hand-drawn by Disney animators).<ref>Shesez (November 21, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWHzilbQ34&t=1883s The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary] (31m23s). ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 8, 2023.</ref> They recommended that it should star [[Donkey Kong]], as they thought that the character and his universe were less explored than other Nintendo properties and that thus Rare could have greater creative freedom while making the game.<ref name="Nintendo Power"/> | ||
A team of 12 people were assembled for the project, which was the most Rare had assigned for a single game at the time. [[Gregg Mayles]] cited ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' as his chief inspiration<ref name="Retrogamer"/> | A team of 12 people were assembled for the project, which was the most Rare had assigned for a single game at the time. [[Gregg Mayles]] cited ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' as his chief inspiration,<ref name="Retrogamer"/> saying that he wanted to imitate its structure while also providing smooth and flowing level designs that skilled players could navigate quickly. A team of developers were sent to the nearby Twycross Zoo to observe the movements of real gorillas, but found that it would not suited to the fast-paced platformer that they wanted to make.<ref name="Retrogamer"/> The team created around fifteen different styles of movement for Donkey Kong, including ones based on rabbits and frogs, before arriving at the current animations, based loosely on the movements of horses.<ref name="Retrogamer"/> The [[Kremling]]s originated from another project Rare was developing at the same time (which, according to Rareware employee Gregg Mayles, was from a canceled adventure game named ''Jonny Blastoff and the Kremling Armada''<ref>Ayden_ (July 5 2017). [http://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/651885/les-coulisses-de-donkey-kong-country-des-gorilles-et-des-hommes.htm Les coulisses de ''Donkey Kong Country'' : Des gorilles et des hommes]. ''Jeuxvidéo.com''. Retrieved July 31, 2017)</ref><ref>Gregg Mayles (@Ghoulyboy). [https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/639226685213265924 Twitter post on September 2, 2015]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved July 31, 2017)</ref>), but were transplanted into the game as Rare found that they were a good fit for ''Donkey Kong Country''{{'}}s aesthetic.<ref name="Nintendo Power"/> The developers also wanted the screen to be as "clutter-free" as possible, which lead to the creation of a "buddy" character so that the player could take more than one hit, inspired by the "big Mario returns to little Mario" system of the ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' games.<ref name="Retrogamer"/> [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] was first considered for the role, but he was changed into [[Diddy Kong|a separate character]] as Nintendo felt Rare's redesign looked too different.<ref name="Retrogamer"/> | ||
When ''Donkey Kong Country'' was demonstrated at Summer {{wp|Consumer Electronics Show|CES}} 94, [[Nintendo of America]] had arranged the press conference to have people assume that the game was running off an early version of the then-upcoming [[Nintendo 64|Ultra 64]] in order to further impress those who would not believe that it was capable of running on a 16-bit console.<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System (UK) Issue #33, page 57. "''Nintendo of America stunned everybody at the 1994 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Chicago when DKC was announced, because no-one could believe it was running off a 16-bit machine. In fact NOA especially arranged the press conference in order to have people assume that they were watching an early demo of Nintendo′s Ultra 64!''"</ref><ref>Shesez (November 21, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWHzilbQ34&t=3827s The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary] (1h03m47s). ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 8, 2023.</ref> | When ''Donkey Kong Country'' was demonstrated at Summer {{wp|Consumer Electronics Show|CES}} 94, [[Nintendo of America]] had arranged the press conference to have people assume that the game was running off an early version of the then-upcoming [[Nintendo 64|Ultra 64]] in order to further impress those who would not believe that it was capable of running on a 16-bit console.<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System (UK) Issue #33, page 57. "''Nintendo of America stunned everybody at the 1994 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Chicago when DKC was announced, because no-one could believe it was running off a 16-bit machine. In fact NOA especially arranged the press conference in order to have people assume that they were watching an early demo of Nintendo′s Ultra 64!''"</ref><ref>Shesez (November 21, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWHzilbQ34&t=3827s The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary] (1h03m47s). ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 8, 2023.</ref> | ||