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|release='''SNES:'''<br>{{release|Japan|November 21, 1995|USA|December 4, 1995<ref>[https://archive.org/details/ElectronicGamingMonthly_201902/Electronic%20Gaming%20Monthly%20Issue%20077a%20%28December%201995%29/page/n285/mode/1up ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' Number 77 store advertisement]</ref>|Europe|December 14, 1995<ref>'' | |release='''SNES:'''<br>{{release|Japan|November 21, 1995|USA|December 4, 1995<ref>[https://archive.org/details/ElectronicGamingMonthly_201902/Electronic%20Gaming%20Monthly%20Issue%20077a%20%28December%201995%29/page/n285/mode/1up ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' Number 77 store advertisement]</ref>|Europe|December 14, 1995<ref>[https://www.polygon.com/game/donkey-kong-country-2-diddy-s-kong-quest/9844 ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']. ''Polygon''. Retrieved May 10, 2023.</ref>}}'''Virtual Console (Wii):'''<br>{{release|Europe|May 16, 2007|Australia|May 16, 2007|USA|May 21, 2007|Japan|October 23, 2007|South Korea|November 25, 2008}}'''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br>{{release|Europe|October 23, 2014|Australia|October 24, 2014|Japan|November 26, 2014|USA|February 26, 2015}}'''Virtual Console (New 3DS):'''<br>{{release|Europe|March 24, 2016|Australia|March 25, 2016|Japan|April 6, 2016<ref>Nintendo. (April 6, 2016). [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/titles/50010000039975 スーパードンキーコング2 ディクシー&ディディー]. ''Nintendo''. Retrieved April 6, 2016.</ref>|USA|April 14, 2016}}'''Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online:'''<br>{{release|Japan|September 23, 2020<ref>Nintendo 公式チャンネル (September 16, 2020). [https://youtu.be/oA805kDEI_g ファミリーコンピュータ & スーパーファミコン Nintendo Switch Online 追加タイトル <nowiki>[2020年9月]</nowiki>]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 16, 2020.</ref>|USA|September 23, 2020<ref>Nintendo (September 16, 2020). [https://youtu.be/OaeBtDePLk0 NES & Super NES - September Game Updates - Nintendo Switch Online]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 16, 2020.</ref>|Europe|September 23, 2020<ref>@NintendoEurope (September 16, 2020). [https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1306148368729726976?s=20 ''"#DonkeyKong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, Mario’s Super Picross plus more #SuperNES and #NES games will arrive on 23/09 for #NintendoSwitchOnline members!"''] ''Twitter''. Retrieved September 16, 2020.</ref>|Australia|September 23, 2020<ref>@NintendoAUNZ (September 19, 2020). [https://twitter.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/1307182633403719682?s=20 ''"#DonkeyKong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, Mario’s Super Picross plus more #SuperNES and #NES games will arrive in the evening on 23/09 for #NintendoSwitchOnline members!"''] ''Twitter''. Retrieved September 19, 2020.</ref>|HK|September 23, 2020<ref>Nintendo. [https://www.nintendo.com.hk/hardware/switch/onlineservice/fc/ Family Computer & Super Famicom - Nintendo Switch Online] ''Nintendo HK''. Retrieved September 24, 2020.</ref>|South Korea|September 23, 2020<ref>Nintendo. [https://www.nintendo.co.kr/switch/onlineservice/fc/ NES & Super NES - Nintendo Switch Online (Shown in Copyrights)] ''Nintendo Korea''. Retrieved September 25, 2020.</ref>}} | ||
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'''''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''''' is a 1995 platform game that was developed by [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It is the second installment in the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]]. It is a sequel and direct follow-up | '''''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''''' is a 1995 platform game that was developed by [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]. It is the second installment in the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]]. It is a sequel and direct follow-up to ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. The subtitle was originally ''Diddy Kong's Quest'',<ref>''Nintendo Power'' #74, page 108.</ref> but it was later changed to ''Diddy's Kong Quest'', the latter two words being a pun on "conquest." The game stars [[Diddy Kong]], as he and his girlfriend, [[Dixie Kong]], make their way through [[Crocodile Isle]] to save [[Donkey Kong]] from the [[Kremling Krew]]. A sequel to ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' was released in 1996, ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' | ||
In 2004, [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|a remake]] of the game was made for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It features several differences, including the addition of [[photograph]]s and extra [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s. It omits the ''Diddy's Kong Quest'' subtitle, thus the game is simply known as '''''Donkey Kong Country 2'''''. | In 2004, [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|a remake]] of the game was made for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It features several differences, including the addition of [[photograph]]s and extra [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s. It omits the ''Diddy's Kong Quest'' subtitle, thus the game is simply known as '''''Donkey Kong Country 2'''''. | ||
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''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' is the sixth-best-selling Super Nintendo Entertainment System game, with its predecessor being the third. A similar [[Game Boy]] title was released a year later, in 1996, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. | ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' is the sixth-best-selling Super Nintendo Entertainment System game, with its predecessor being the third. A similar [[Game Boy]] title was released a year later, in 1996, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
{{ | {{quote|Arrrrgh! This story's even worse than DKC! They're really scraping the bottom of the barrel this time!|Cranky Kong}} | ||
Some time after the events of ''Donkey Kong Country'', [[Donkey Kong]] is relaxing at a beach, sitting on a chair while drinking a banana milkshake. [[Funky Kong]] is busy surfing waves among the seagulls. [[Cranky Kong]] walks up to Donkey Kong and hits him on the head with his cane. He asks Donkey Kong why he is sitting around if he | Some time after the events of ''Donkey Kong Country'', [[Donkey Kong]] is relaxing at a beach, sitting on a chair while drinking a banana milkshake. [[Funky Kong]] is busy surfing waves among the seagulls. [[Cranky Kong]] walks up to Donkey Kong and hits him on the head with his cane. He asks Donkey Kong why he is sitting around if he is a "big star". Donkey Kong replies that even stars need time off. Cranky says that he never took breaks, "[[Donkey Kong (game)|whisking off maidens and throwing barrels seven days a week]]". Donkey Kong tells him to leave him alone and stop pestering him, so Cranky leaves. Donkey Kong then goes to sleep in his chair. | ||
At night, [[Diddy Kong]] and his girlfriend, [[Dixie Kong]], are worried because Donkey Kong has not returned. They go to the beach to investigate, and the [[Kong]]s find many footprints surrounding Donkey Kong's broken chair. They find a note in the chair which reads: | At night, [[Diddy Kong]] and his girlfriend, [[Dixie Kong]], are worried because Donkey Kong has not returned. They go to the beach to investigate, and the [[Kong]]s find many footprints surrounding Donkey Kong's broken chair. They find a note in the chair which reads: | ||
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:''Hah-arrrrh! We have got the big monkey! If you want him back, you scurvy dogs, you'll have to hand over the banana hoard! Kaptain K. Rool'' | :''Hah-arrrrh! We have got the big monkey! If you want him back, you scurvy dogs, you'll have to hand over the banana hoard! Kaptain K. Rool'' | ||
Cranky suggests handing over the banana hoard to K. Rool. Diddy refuses because of how much effort he and Donkey Kong went through to retrieve the [[banana]]s, and that he would be very upset if his bananas were stolen again. Cranky asks if they have any better suggestions, and Diddy and Dixie both say that they want to rescue Donkey Kong themselves. The two get in a brief argument with Cranky, who does not believe Diddy qualifies as a video game hero. | Cranky suggests handing over the banana hoard to K. Rool. Diddy refuses because of how much effort he and Donkey Kong went through to retrieve the [[banana]]s, and that he would be very upset if his bananas were stolen again. Cranky asks if they have any better suggestions, and Diddy and Dixie both say that they want to rescue Donkey Kong themselves. The two get in a brief argument with Cranky, who does not believe Diddy qualifies as a video game hero. After Dixie insist that she will accompany Diddy, the two begin their journey. | ||
The two Kongs travel through [[Crocodile Isle]], the hometown of the [[Kremling]]s. They defeat numerous enemies and collect items on their way. Diddy and Dixie first travel aboard [[Gangplank Galleon (world)|Gangplank Galleon]], a large pirate ship docked at the coast. After completing the world, Diddy and Dixie move on to the volcanic world, [[Crocodile Cauldron]], then the swampy [[Krem Quay]], then the abandoned amusement park [[Krazy Kremland]], and a spooky woods, [[Gloomy Gulch]]. Diddy and Dixie eventually reach the end of the sixth world, [[K. Rool's Keep]], where they find Donkey Kong tied up in a chamber. Just as they celebrate, Donkey Kong is pulled up into K. Rool's personal airship, [[The Flying Krock]]. | The two Kongs travel through [[Crocodile Isle]], the hometown of the [[Kremling]]s. They defeat numerous enemies and collect items on their way. Diddy and Dixie first travel aboard [[Gangplank Galleon (world)|Gangplank Galleon]], a large pirate ship docked at the coast. After completing the world, Diddy and Dixie move on to the volcanic world, [[Crocodile Cauldron]], then the swampy [[Krem Quay]], then the abandoned amusement park [[Krazy Kremland]], and a spooky woods, [[Gloomy Gulch]]. Diddy and Dixie eventually reach the end of the sixth world, [[K. Rool's Keep]], where they find Donkey Kong tied up in a chamber. Just as they celebrate, Donkey Kong is pulled up into K. Rool's personal airship, [[The Flying Krock]]. | ||
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[[File:DKC2 SNES hidden modes.png|thumb|left|256px|The mode selection and its two hidden modes: "Sound Test" and "Cheats"]] | [[File:DKC2 SNES hidden modes.png|thumb|left|256px|The mode selection and its two hidden modes: "Sound Test" and "Cheats"]] | ||
When starting a new file, the player has the option to choose between one or two player modes. The original Super Nintendo version has two hidden modes which can be accessed by pressing Down on the {{button|SNES|Pad}} a number of times. | When starting a new file, the player has the option to choose between one or two player modes. The original Super Nintendo version has two hidden modes which can be accessed by pressing Down on the {{button|SNES|Pad}} a number of times. | ||
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===Kong Klan=== | ===Kong Klan=== | ||
Diddy and Dixie are assisted by four members of the [[Kong Family|Kong Klan]], two of whom return from ''Donkey Kong Country'' and two who debut in the game. | Diddy and Dixie are assisted by four members of the [[Kong Family|Kong Klan]], two of whom return from ''Donkey Kong Country'' and two who debut in the game. | ||
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!colspan=3 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|'''Playable''' | !colspan=3 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|'''Playable''' | ||
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===Animal Buddies=== | ===Animal Buddies=== | ||
[[Animal Friends|Animal Buddies]] are animals who help Diddy and Dixie on their adventure. Each Animal Buddy has its own abilities to help the Kongs find [[Bonus Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s, [[Banana Coin]], and other collectible items. There are a total of seven Animal Buddies, one of which has two variations. Diddy and Dixie can only transform into or ride five of the Animal Buddies. Animal Buddies have a larger role than in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', because many levels cannot be completed without them, and more Bonus Levels can only be accessed by them. Some Animal Buddies can perform a [[super move]], where they build up energy before unleashing a powerful attack. | [[Animal Friends|Animal Buddies]] are animals who help Diddy and Dixie on their adventure. Each Animal Buddy has its own abilities to help the Kongs find [[Bonus Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s, [[Banana Coin]], and other collectible items. There are a total of seven Animal Buddies, one of which has two variations. Diddy and Dixie can only transform into or ride five of the Animal Buddies. Animal Buddies have a larger role than in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', because many levels cannot be completed without them, and more Bonus Levels can only be accessed by them. Some Animal Buddies can perform a [[super move]], where they build up energy before unleashing a powerful attack. | ||
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===Cranky's Video Game Heroes=== | ===Cranky's Video Game Heroes=== | ||
The [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]] ceremony features three cameos of other game protagonists, each with their own amount of [[DK Coin|Hero Coin]]s collected. | The [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]] ceremony features three cameos of other game protagonists, each with their own amount of [[DK Coin|Hero Coin]]s collected. | ||
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{{quote2|How many? I reckon they're just put fancy pictures in here to make it look good. There's only three of these in the game, at most!|Cranky Kong<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, page 31.</ref>}} | {{quote2|How many? I reckon they're just put fancy pictures in here to make it look good. There's only three of these in the game, at most!|Cranky Kong<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, page 31.</ref>}} | ||
The game features a handful of enemies, many of whom are [[Kremling]]s. Most of them first appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', though a few of them return from ''Donkey Kong Country''. | The game features a handful of enemies, many of whom are [[Kremling]]s. Most of them first appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', though a few of them return from ''Donkey Kong Country''. | ||
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!colspan=5 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|'''Lazy Landlubbers''' | !colspan=5 style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"align=center|'''Lazy Landlubbers''' | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:Kannon DKC2 enemy.png]] [[File:DKC2 Kannon vertical.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Kannon DKC2 enemy.png]] [[File:DKC2 Kannon vertical.png]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[Kannon]] | |style="text-align:center"|[[Kannon]] | ||
|Kannons are [[Klump]]s dressed up in pirate gear. They wield a cannon that shoots [[kannonball]]s at the Kongs, though sometimes it shoots out [[barrel]]s, which the Kongs can bounce on to cross large gaps. | |Kannons are [[Klump]]s dressed up in pirate gear. They wield a cannon that shoots [[Cannonball|kannonball]]s at the Kongs, though sometimes it shoots out [[barrel]]s, which the Kongs can bounce on to cross large gaps. | ||
|align="center"|[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Kannon's Klaim]] | |align="center"|[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Kannon's Klaim]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Animal Antics]] | |align="center"|[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Animal Antics]] | ||
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===Barnacled Bosses=== | ===Barnacled Bosses=== | ||
Like ''Donkey Kong Country'', a boss is fought at the end of every world after beating every stage in their respective order. Every boss level has a unique stage, a notable difference from ''Donkey Kong Country'' where every boss stage took place between similar piles of Banana Bunches. Every boss's name in the game begins with 'K'. | Like ''Donkey Kong Country'', a boss is fought at the end of every world after beating every stage in their respective order. Every boss level has a unique stage, a notable difference from ''Donkey Kong Country'' where every boss stage took place between similar piles of Banana Bunches. Every boss's name in the game begins with 'K'. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:DKC2 Kleever arm.png]] [[File:Kleever DKC2.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:DKC2 Kleever arm.png]] [[File:Kleever DKC2.png]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[Kleever]] | |style="text-align:center"|[[Kleever]] | ||
|Kleever is the second boss and is a giant sword who appears at the end of [[Crocodile Cauldron]]. It attacks by swinging itself at Diddy and Dixie, or by launching fireballs from the lava at them. The Kongs can attack Kleever by throwing a [[kannonball]] at it. After being hit by a kannonball, hooks drop from the sky, and the Kongs must move to the other side of the arena. Kleever usually rapidly slashes itself after the Kongs. After taking six hits, Kleever is defeated, as it breaks apart into pieces. | |Kleever is the second boss and is a giant sword who appears at the end of [[Crocodile Cauldron]]. It attacks by swinging itself at Diddy and Dixie, or by launching fireballs from the lava at them. The Kongs can attack Kleever by throwing a [[Cannonball|kannonball]] at it. After being hit by a kannonball, hooks drop from the sky, and the Kongs must move to the other side of the arena. Kleever usually rapidly slashes itself after the Kongs. After taking six hits, Kleever is defeated, as it breaks apart into pieces. | ||
|colspan=2 align="center"|[[Kleever's Kiln]] | |colspan=2 align="center"|[[Kleever's Kiln]] | ||
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{{quote2|I've never seen so much worthless rubbish! I'm surprised they don't give you a special "trash barrel" to haul it all around in!|Cranky Kong<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' manual, page 17</ref>}} | {{quote2|I've never seen so much worthless rubbish! I'm surprised they don't give you a special "trash barrel" to haul it all around in!|Cranky Kong<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' manual, page 17</ref>}} | ||
A variety of items and objects appear throughout the levels, and they each have a unique purpose. | A variety of items and objects appear throughout the levels, and they each have a unique purpose. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:Star DKC3.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Star DKC3.png]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[Star (Donkey Kong | |style="text-align:center"|[[Star (Donkey Kong franchise)|Star]]s | ||
|Appearing in bonus stages, collecting all stars within the time limit earns a Kremkoin. | |Appearing in bonus stages, collecting all stars within the time limit earns a Kremkoin. | ||
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==Objects== | ==Objects== | ||
===Mechanisms=== | ===Mechanisms=== | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:CannonSprite-DKC2.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:CannonSprite-DKC2.png]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[ | |style="text-align:center"|[[Cannon|Kannon]]s | ||
|Kannons fire Diddy and Dixie to a [[Bonus Level]] when a [[Kannonball]] is loaded inside. | |Kannons fire Diddy and Dixie to a [[Bonus Level]] when a [[Cannonball|Kannonball]] is loaded inside. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:Kannonball.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Kannonball.png]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[Kannonball]]s | |style="text-align:center"|[[Cannonball|Kannonball]]s | ||
|Kannonballs are an object that appear in some levels. For reach level it the Kongs must carry it all the way into a nearby [[ | |Kannonballs are an object that appear in some levels. For reach level it the Kongs must carry it all the way into a nearby [[Cannon|kannon]], causing it to glow and fire Diddy and Dixie to a [[Bonus Level]]. Kannonballs appear in some "Destroy Them All!" Bonus Level challenges, as objects which can be thrown at other enemies, and is used during the boss fight against [[Kleever]]. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:NoAnimalSign-Enguarde-DKC2.png]] [[File:NoAnimalSign-Rambi-DKC2.png]] [[File:NoAnimalSign-Rattly-DKC2.png]] [[File:NoAnimalSign-Squawks-DKC2.png]] [[File:NoAnimalSign-Squitter-DKC2.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:NoAnimalSign-Enguarde-DKC2.png]] [[File:NoAnimalSign-Rambi-DKC2.png]] [[File:NoAnimalSign-Rattly-DKC2.png]] [[File:NoAnimalSign-Squawks-DKC2.png]] [[File:NoAnimalSign-Squitter-DKC2.png]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:Rope DKC2 sprite.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:Rope DKC2 sprite.png]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[ | |style="text-align:center"|[[Rope]]s | ||
|Unlike the previous game, ropes may appear both horizontally and vertically (often amongst each other) and take different appearances depending on the location, including normal ropes, giant ''{{wp|typha}}'' plants, vines, and chains. A notable type are the [[Rope ( | |Unlike the previous game, ropes may appear both horizontally and vertically (often amongst each other) and take different appearances depending on the location, including normal ropes, giant ''{{wp|typha}}'' plants, vines, and chains. A notable type are the [[Rope (ghost)|phantom rope]]s who repeatedly vanish and reappear. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:DKC2 Smoke blue.png]] [[File:DKC2 Smoke red.png]] [[File:DKC2 Smoke purple.png]] | |align="center"|[[File:DKC2 Smoke blue.png]] [[File:DKC2 Smoke red.png]] [[File:DKC2 Smoke purple.png]] | ||
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===Barrels=== | ===Barrels=== | ||
[[Barrel]]s are prominent objects throughout the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise. Multiple variants of these objects exist, many which are featured in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. | [[Barrel]]s are prominent objects throughout the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise. Multiple variants of these objects exist, many which are featured in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. | ||
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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== | ||
There are five unique locations which are hosted by a supporting character, and these areas appear in most worlds. | There are five unique locations which are hosted by a supporting character, and these areas appear in most worlds. | ||
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==Cheats== | ==Cheats== | ||
In the original version, when the player starts a new file, they can press Down | In the original version, when the player starts a new file, they can press Down ten times to navigate down to the hidden Cheat Mode option (after five presses, the hidden Music Test will appear). While highlighting the option, the player can press a combination of buttons to enter one of two [[cheat code|cheat]]s: | ||
*One cheat removes all the DK Barrels. It is activated by entering: B, A, Right, Right, A, Left, A, X | *One cheat removes all the DK Barrels. It is activated by entering: B, A, Right, Right, A, Left, A, X | ||
*One cheat causes the Kongs to start with 50 lives. It is activated by entering: Y, A, Select, A, Down, Left, A, Down | *One cheat causes the Kongs to start with 50 lives. It is activated by entering: Y, A, Select, A, Down, Left, A, Down | ||
==Differences in other versions== | ==Differences in other versions== | ||
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==References to other games== | ==References to other games== | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' - Cranky makes a direct reference to this game in the intro by saying, "Whisking off maidens and chucking barrels seven days a week, I was!" | *''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' - Cranky makes a direct reference to this game in the intro by saying, "Whisking off maidens and chucking barrels seven days a week, I was!" | ||
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' - The instruction booklet's description of the [[Plus and Minus Barrels|Minus Barrel]] jokingly states that it will send the player to the [[Minus World]]. | *''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' - The instruction booklet's description of the [[Plus and Minus Barrels|Minus Barrel]] jokingly states that it will send the player to the [[Minus World]]. | ||
*''[[Super Mario ( | *''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise - Mario makes an appearance as a video game hero as first place or second place depending on the number of [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s obtained. Yoshi also appears in second or third place depending on the number of coins obtained. | ||
*''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series - At [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]], Link can be seen in third place or ranked out. | *''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series - At [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]], Link can be seen in third place or ranked out. | ||
*''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' series - Sonic's discarded shoes is seen among the "No Hopers" pile in the original SNES game. | *''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' series - [[Sonic|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'s discarded shoes is seen among the "No Hopers" pile in the original SNES game. | ||
*''{{wp|Killer Instinct (1994 video game)|Killer Instinct}}'' - A ''Killer Instinct'' arcade cabinet and a poster of Chief Thunder can be seen in Cranky's [[Monkey Museum]]. | *''{{wp|Killer Instinct (1994 video game)|Killer Instinct}}'' - A ''Killer Instinct'' arcade cabinet and a poster of Chief Thunder can be seen in Cranky's [[Monkey Museum]]. | ||
*''{{wp|Earthworm Jim}}'' series - Earthworm Jim's discarded blaster is seen among the "No Hopers" pile in the original SNES game. | *''{{wp|Earthworm Jim}}'' series - Earthworm Jim's discarded blaster is seen among the "No Hopers" pile in the original SNES game. | ||
==References in later games== | ==References in later games== | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' - Paintings of Kaptain K. Rool hang in sunken ships in this game. | |||
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*''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' - Funky's Theme in this game is a cover of the theme Funky the Main Monkey. | *''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' - Funky's Theme in this game is a cover of the theme Funky the Main Monkey. | ||
*''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'' - The [[microgame]] [[DK Country]] is based on the game. | *''[[WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase]]'' - The [[microgame]] [[DK Country]] is based on the game. | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' - A bramble level returns, and is named [[Bramble Scramble (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze)|Bramble Scramble]] after the one in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' - | *''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' - In this game, one of King K. Rool's attacks involves him using his blunderbuss and he also wears his pirate hat when using the move. Kaptain K. Rool also appears as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in this game, using his artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. In King K. Rool's announce trailer "The Rivals", Donkey Kong's and Diddy Kong's eyes comically bulge out in horror when they witness King K. Rool knock away [[List_of_fighters_debuting_in_Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl#King_Dedede|King Dedede]] (who had posed as King K. Rool as a prank), referencing their reactions when about to face a boss in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (and to a lesser extent, Donkey Kong's reaction whenever Kaptain K. Rool regains consciousness and starts the next phase of the final boss battle). | ||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' - In this game, one of King K. Rool's attacks involves him using his blunderbuss and he also wears his pirate hat when using the move. Kaptain K. Rool also appears as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in this game, using his artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. In King K. Rool's announce trailer "The Rivals", Donkey Kong's and Diddy Kong's eyes comically bulge out in horror when they witness King K. Rool knock away King Dedede (who had posed as King K. Rool as a prank), referencing their reactions when about to face a boss in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (and to a lesser extent, Donkey Kong's reaction whenever Kaptain K. Rool regains consciousness and starts the next phase of the final boss battle). | |||
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''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' received widespread critical acclaim, considered by critics to be among the best titles on the Wii's Virtual Console. | ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' received widespread critical acclaim, considered by critics to be among the best titles on the Wii's Virtual Console. | ||
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*An arcade game manufacturer named Sunwise made a Japan-only slot machine game based on the Japanese version of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' called ''[[Swanky no Bonus Slot]]'' (which translates to "Swanky's Bonus Slots"). The game would play a music piece while the wheels would spin.<ref>[https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19706599]</ref> | *An arcade game manufacturer named Sunwise made a Japan-only slot machine game based on the Japanese version of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' called ''[[Swanky no Bonus Slot]]'' (which translates to "Swanky's Bonus Slots"). The game would play a music piece while the wheels would spin.<ref>[https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19706599]</ref> | ||
*The North American [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Online|Nintendo Switch Online]] service erroneously states that the game was released on November 20, 1995. | *The North American [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Online|Nintendo Switch Online]] service erroneously states that the game was released on November 20, 1995. | ||
*Audio from a ROM corruption of this game made by mystman12 was used for [https://baldis-basics-in-education-and-learning.fandom.com/wiki/Arts_and_Crafters Arts and Crafters]' static noises in ''[https://baldis-basics-in-education-and-learning.fandom.com/wiki/Baldi%27s_Basics_Classic Baldi's Basics]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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