Donkey Kong Country

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Box art for Donkey Kong Country.

Donkey Kong Country is a popular game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and was released in 1994. The game is known for being the first game to use pre-rendered sprites, creating a 3D effect throughout the game.

Story

The game stars Donkey Kong, King K. Rool and his Kremling Krew,. King K. Rool has stolen Donkey Kongs precious Banana Hoard from his home, Donkey Kong Island. With the help of his friend, Diddy Kong, Donkey must chase K. Rool to his ship, the Gangplank Galleon, and get back his bananas.

Gameplay

The game introduces the "tag-team" system. Diddy and Donkey Kong follow each other and each have their own unique abilities. Diddy is faster and more agile than Donkey, however, he's not as strong as Donkey and have difficulty defeating stronger enemy such as Krusha. Donkey Kong is stronger and slower, as well as having his own unique move called Hand Slap. If one of the Kong happened to be hit, he would run away and couldn't be used. A Kong can be "resurrected" by finding a DK Barrel and smashing it. Losing both Kong or falling in a bottomless pit will cause an Extra Life to be lost.

Kong Helpers

During their adventure, Diddy and Donkey are helped by the other members of the Kong clan. They are:

  • Cranky Kong help by randomly giving hint. He also appear to give narration after the defeat of a boss in the Gameboy Advance version.
  • Candy Kong allow the player to save their progress. She also host a dance minigame in the Gameboy Advance version.
  • Funky Kong let the Kong use hsi barrel jet, allowing them to vist world they already completed. He also host a fishing minigame in the Gameboy and Gameboy Advance version.


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