Donkey Kong Land 2

Template:Infobox Donkey Kong Land 2 is a video game developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy in 1996. It is a sequel to Donkey Kong Land and a predecessor to Donkey Kong Land III. Like its predecessor, the game features a yellow cartridge and special features for the Super Game Boy. The game has a special banana border when played on a Super Game Boy.

Donkey Kong Land 2 is very similar to its counterpart Super Nintendo title, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, and is often mistaken as a handheld port of it. While it shares the same storyline, areas, and setting, each level received a new layout. Many aspects of Donkey Kong Country 2 were removed or altered for playability on the Game Boy.

The game was eventually re-released on the Nintendo 3DS's Virtual Console in 2014 for Europe, Japan, and Australia, and later in 2015 for North America.

Storyline

The Kongs begin to climb the island.

The story is essentially a retelling of the events in Donkey Kong Country 2 and is the only Donkey Kong Land game to have the same story as its Donkey Kong Country counterpart. Kaptain K. Rool and the Kremling Krew kidnap Donkey Kong and in exchange for Donkey Kong's safe return, the Kremlings demand the Banana Hoard. Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong decline and head on a journey on Crocodile Isle to rescue Donkey Kong.

Avoiding restless bands of enemies, the two heroes travel through several worlds, including the Gangplank Galleon, Krem Cauldron, Krazy Kremland, Gloomy Gulch, and K. Rool's Keep. They fight bosses, such as King Zing, on the way, going through Kremling amusement parks and Zinger hives. Eventually, the Kongs make their way to the top of Crocodile Isle, where they find Donkey Kong tied up in ropes. Before they can rescue him, he is lifted into The Flying Krock. Chasing him into the flying ship, the Kongs meet the leader of the Kremling Krew, Kaptain K. Rool in battle. Eventually, Diddy and Dixie knock out the Kremling leader, and Donkey Kong frees himself from his chains. Before Kaptain K. Rool can attack again, the big ape knocks him out of his ship, sending him into the ocean.

However, even after Donkey Kong is freed, the Kongs' adventure isn't over. After paying a hefty toll of Kremkoins to Klubba, the way into the Kremling's Lost World is revealed. After completing the world, the mouth of the stone crocodile head opens. Inside, Diddy and Dixie meet Kaptain K. Rool again, and the two sides fight a second time. Even with his wide variety of attacks, the Kremling is, again, defeated. Afterwards, the heroes flee from Crocodile Isle, where they, along with Donkey Kong, watch as the Kremling island sinks into the ocean.

Gameplay

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Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong are the main protagonists. The two share basic abilities such as running, jumping, swimming and so forth, and have unique characteristics to set each other apart. Diddy Kong has his signature cartwheel ability and speed advantages, allowing quick maneuvers, but has trouble crossing large abysses. Dixie Kong is not as fast, however can take advantage of her Helicopter Spin to whip enemies, hold Barrels over her head, or slow her descent, allowing her to hover to safety. The player can only control one Kong at a time. They can pick up various Barrels to defeat enemies in the game, utilize floating hooks that can be grabbed to gain height, and climb the various ropes and vines found throughout Crocodile Isle.

In terms of the game's progression, Donkey Kong Land 2 is modeled directly after Donkey Kong Country 2; Each world has a variety of levels that must be beaten to unlock the other ones in the sequence, until the area's boss battle is accessible. After defeating the area boss, the next world is available. This cycle repeats until the end of the game. Within each world, there is a Kong Kollege, where Wrinkly Kong offers to record the game's current progress, and there will be a Funky's Flights, where Funky Kong offers transportation with his Biplane Barrel to get out of the current world and into another one. Within each level, there will be one or two Bonus Levels, accessible from a Bonus Barrel, and a DK Coin. The Bonus Levels need to be completed to amass Kremkoins to be used to access the final area of the game, and DK Coins will help improve Diddy Kong's rank in Cranky's Video Game Heroes. Getting Kremkoins and DK Coins also contribute towards a 100% completion status of the game.

In some levels, Animal Buddy companions can be used to help progress in the stage. Rambi the Rhinoceros returns from Donkey Kong Land, retaining his ability to charge through enemies and obstacles with ease. He can no longer break open bonus areas with his horn due to the implementation of Bonus Barrels to access bonus stages, but he has gained the ability to do a charge. He can ready the charge by holding the "Select" button, and releasing it after he is fully prepared. Enguarde the Swordfish also returns, being the staple underwater animal buddy. He can maneuver underwater easily, defeat aquatic enemies, and can also do a charge thrust similar to Rambi. Rattly the Rattlesnake returns from DK Country 2, and is unchanged; He can jump very high, jump off of all enemies, and can do a charge jump by holding "Select" and releasing. Squawks the Parrot also returns from DKC2 unaltered, where he can freely fly around the levels he's featured in, and attack foes with a nut-spitting attack. Squawks' look-alike Quawks is also usable in his signature level, Parrot Chute Panic. Quawks cannot fly upward or attack foes; It can merely slow its descent. Squitter the Spider is a large arachnid companion that can defeat enemies with a web spit attack, and create web platforms to jump on. Finally, Clapper the Seal is an animal buddy that serves two purposes; After jumping on him, he will either cool off a body of lava, allowing Diddy and Dixie to swim in the cooled water, or freeze a pool of extremely cold water into ice, allowing the heroes to walk across it.

Items and objects

Standard items

Image	Name	Description
	Banana	Floating fruit found in every level. When 100 are collected, the player is granted one extra life.
	Banana Bunch	A bunch of bananas, worth ten bananas. Not as common as regular bananas.
	Banana Coins	Collectable currency to spend at Wrinkly Kong's Kong Kollege or Funky Kong's Funky's Flights.
	Crates	Throwable objects that are useful for defeating enemies or opening passageways.
	DK Coins	Rare, large, golden coins with the "DK" logo on them. There is one in each regular level and are not easy to find. Once all are collected Diddy Kong will become a video game hero.
	K-O-N-G Letters	A set of four letters found in every level. If all four are collected, the player will earn an extra life.
	No Animal Sign	A sign placed in certain levels that prevents taking an Animal Friend beyond that point.
File:DKL2 GB Treasure Chest sprite.png	Treasure Chest	An object that contains an item. They can also be picked up like a Crate.
	Extra Life Balloon	Balloons that grant Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong an extra life when collected.

Barrels

Image	Name	Description
	! Barrels	Special barrels that grant the Kongs invincibility for a short time.
	Animal Barrels	Barrels that transform the Kongs into the indicated Animal Friend.
	Barrels	Standard barrels that can be thrown like Crates, though they will roll on the ground and defeat multiple enemies.
	Barrel Cannons	Barrels that can fire the Kongs in a set direction.
	Bonus Barrels	Special barrels that will transport the Kongs to a Bonus Area.
	DK Barrels	Touching one of these barrels will return a defeated Kong back to the game. If there's no defeated Kong, it functions as a standard barrel.
	Rotatable Barrels	Similar to the Barrel Cannons, though they can be aimed by the player's controls.
	Star Barrels	Barrels that act as level checkpoints.
	TNT Barrels	Rare and explosive barrels.

Levels

Donkey Kong Land 2 mostly features the same levels and worlds from Donkey Kong Country 2. Crocodile Cauldron and Krem Quay were merged into a single world, Krem Cauldron, and its boss is Kleever. Kudgel does not appear in the game. Two levels were replaced with loosely related ones: Haunted Hall with Krazy Koaster, and Castle Crush with Dungeon Danger.

Levels and Bonus Areas
Gangplank Galleon
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
1	Pirate Panic	1	Ship deck	Snakey Chantey
2	Mainbrace Mayhem	1	Ship mast	Lockjaw's Saga
3	Gangplank Galley	1	Ship deck	Lockjaw's Saga
4	Lockjaw's Locker	0	Ship hold	Lockjaw's Saga
5	Topsail Trouble	1	Ship mast	Lockjaw's Saga
6	BOSS LEVEL: Krow's Nest	0	Ship Mast	Crocodile Cacophony
Krem Cauldron
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
7	Hothead Hop	2	Lava	Hot Head Bop
8	Kannon's Klaim	1	Mines	Hot Head Bop
9	Lava Lagoon	2	Ship hold	Lockjaw's Saga
10	Redhot Ride	1	Lava	Hot Head Bop
11	Squawks's Shaft	2	Mines	Hot Head Bop
12	Barrel Bayou	2	Swamp	Bayou Boogie
13	Glimmer's Galleon	2	Ship hold	Lockjaw's Saga
14	Krockhead Klamber	1	Swamp	Bayou Boogie
15	Rattle Battle	1	Ship deck	Lockjaw's Saga
16	Slime Climb	1	Ship mast	Lockjaw's Saga
17	BOSS LEVEL: Kleaver's Kiln	0	Lava	Crocodile Cacophony
Krazy Kremland
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
18	Hornet Hole	1	Hive	Flight Of The Zinger
19	Target Terror	2	Roller coaster	Disco Train
20	Bramble Blast	2	Brambles	Stickerbush Symphony
21	Rickety Race	0	Roller coaster	Disco Train
22	Bramble Scramble	1	Brambles	Stickerbush Symphony
23	Mudhole Marsh	2	Swamp	Bayou Boogie
24	Rambi Rumble	2	Hive	Flight Of The Zinger
25	BOSS LEVEL: King Zing Sting	0	Hive	Crocodile Cacophony
Gloomy Gulch
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
26	Ghostly Grove	1	Forest	Bayou Boogie
27	Krazy Koaster	1	Roller coaster	Disco Train
28	Gusty Glade	2	Forest	Bayou Boogie
29	Parrot Chute Panic	2	Hive	Flight Of The Zinger
30	Web Woods	1	Forest	Bayou Boogie
31	BOSS LEVEL: Kreepy Krow	0	Ship mast	Crocodile Cacophony
K. Rool's Keep
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
32	Arctic Abyss	2	Ice	In a Snow-bound Land
33	Windy Well	1	Mines	Hot Head Bop
34	Dungeon Danger	2	Castle	Krook's March
35	Clapper's Cavern	1	Ice	In a Snow-bound Land
36	Chain Link Chamber	2	Castle	Krook's March
37	Toxic Tower	1	Castle	Krook's March
38	BOSS LEVEL: Stronghold Showdown	0	Castle	False Triumph?
The Flying Krock
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
39	Screech's Sprint	1	Brambles	Stickerbush Symphony Run, Rambi! Run!
40	BOSS LEVEL: K. Rool Duel	0	Castle	Crocodile Cacophony
Lost World
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
41	Jungle Jinx	1	Jungle	Stickerbush Symphony
42	Black Ice Battle	1	Ice	In a Snow-bound Land
43	Fiery Furnace	1	Lava	Hot Head Bop
44	Klobber Karnage	1	Jungle	Stickerbush Symphony
45	Animal Antics	1	Jungle	Stickerbush Symphony
46	BOSS LEVEL: Krocodile Kore	0	Lava	Crocodile Cacophony

Characters

Playable characters

The game features the two playable characters Diddy and Dixie Kong who try to save Donkey Kong from the evil hands of Kaptain K. Rool. Below they are described.

Image	Name	Description
	Diddy Kong	The young gibbon returns in Donkey Kong Land 2 to save Donkey Kong and destroy the Crocodile Isle once again. His light weight makes him faster, but less strong.
	Dixie Kong	Diddy's girlfriend, Dixie, accompanies him in his great adventure. Her Helicopter Spin helps her flying above large and deep canions or pits. Like Diddy, she isn't very strong; because of this, she is fast.

Supporting characters

Heroes can't be left alone. Below are discribed the non-playable characters from the game, which help the two Kongs throughout their adventure.

Image	Name	Description
File:Wrinkly Kong DKL2.PNG	Wrinkly Kong	Just like in Donkey Kong Country 2, this elderly Kong runs the Kong Kollege. She doesn't give tips anymore; instead she saves the player's game, at first for free, and then only by paying her 2 Banana Coins.
File:Funky Kong DKL2.PNG	Funky Kong	This Kong returns with the same role he had in Donkey Kong Country 2, by allowing the Kongs to use his Funky Barrel for only 2 Banana Coins to fly in areas they had been previously. This is the only Donkey Kong Land game that he appears in.
File:Donkey Kong DKL2.PNG	Donkey Kong	The main character of Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Land was kidnapped by Kaptain K. Rool, and Diddy and Dixie go on an adventure to rescue him.

Animal Friends

Below is a table with the Animal Friends that appear in Donkey Kong Land 2.

Image	Name	Description
File:Clapper the Seal DKL2.PNG	Clapper the Seal	The seal buddy returns to cool or freeze down the water, depending on the level he appears in.
File:Enguarde the Swordfish DKL2.PNG	Enguarde the Swordfish	The well known fish buddy is back in action to help the Kongs swim through the dangerous waters of Crocodile Isle.
File:Rambi the Rhinoceros DKL2.PNG	Rambi the Rhino	The powerful animal buddy returns for the fourth time to defeat the Kremlings with his big horn.
File:Rattly the Rattlesnake DKL2.PNG	Rattly the Rattlesnake	The snake makes another jump in this game to help the Kongs reach higher places.
File:Squawks DKL2.png	Squawks the Parrot Quawks	The friendly parrots are helping the Kongs fly through large mines and deep wasp hives. Note: Squawks the Parrot and Quawks share the same sprite. This is because of the monochrome graphics of the limited Game Boy.
File:Squitter the Spider DKL2.PNG	Squitter the Spider	The creepy spider builds his web in Donkey Kong Land 2, spitting webs to kill enemies or to form temporary platforms.

Enemies

Normal enemies

Kremlings

Diddy jumps at a Klomp.

Image	Name	Description	First level appearance	Last level appearance
File:Kaboing DKL2.PNG	Kaboing	These Kremlings are usually seen jumping around certain areas in levels. Because of their constant jumping, they can easily jump on any Kongs that aren't careful. The heroes have to jump on their heads or cartwheel into them to defeat them.	Gangplank Galley	Animal Antics
File:Kannon DKL2.PNG	Kannon	These large, cannon wielding enemies shoot kannonballs and barrels at the Kongs to attack. They are rather uncommon and can easily be defeated if the heroes jump on their heads or cartwheel into them.	Kannon's Klaim	Chain Link Chamber
File:Klampon DKL2.PNG	Klampon	Similar to the Klaptrap and Krimp enemies of the first and third Donkey Kong Land games, these large foes move across small areas, trying to bite the Kongs. They can easily be defeated with a jump, but cartwheeling cannot always defeat them, as attacking from the front can allow them to bite the Kongs.	Hothead Hop	Fiery Furnace
File:Klank DKL2.PNG	Klank	Although Kutlasses don't appear in Donkey Kong Land 2, Klanks do. They ride Roller Coasters and are very uncommon, as they appear in only one level. They can be defeated by jumping on their heads, but if they are hit from the back, they will get a small boost, making for the player harder to win the race against them.	Rickety Race	Rickety Race
File:Klinger DKL2.png	Klinger	Klingers are always seen climbing on either ropes or chains. After they reach their highest point on the ropes, they slide down in order to hit the primates. They can be defeated by barrels, and the monkeys can also run into their sides to push them off of ropes.	Mainbrace Mayhem	Toxic Tower
File:Klobber DKL2.PNG	Klobber	These common Kremlings hide in barrels throughout many levels. When the apes approach their barrels, they jump out, attempting to push the heroes into a gap. Jumping on them can push them back into their barrels, which can be used to attack some enemies. If the barrel they are in breaks, they are defeated.	Pirate Panic	Fiery Furnace
File:Klomp DKL2.png	Klomp	Klomps are the basic ground enemies in the game. Being the normal types of Kremling soldiers, they appear in many levels, where they simply walk back and fourth. Both jump on them and cartwheeling into them can beat them.	Pirate Panic	Web Woods
File:Krochead DKL2.PNG	Krockhead	These Kremlings serve as platforms for the Kongs that prevent them falling in lava or water. They are usually found staying still, but in some levels, they only appear for a short time, then they sink in the water. Krockhead Barrels are necessary sometimes to make these crocodile-like creatures appear at the surface.	Hothead Hop	Fiery Furnace (only in a Bonus Area)
File:Krook DKL2.PNG	Krook	These enemies appear as Kremlings wearing large coats. They have hooks, which they throw at the Kongs when they pass by. If they miss them, however, the hook acts as a boomerang and heads back to the Krook. Krooks can be defeated if the apes jump on them or cartwheel into them.	Squawks's Shaft	Toxic Tower
File:Kruncha DKL2.png	Kruncha	These large, muscular Kremlings are much like Krushas and Krumples from other Donkey Kong Land games. They walk back and fourth through areas, and, if touched, go on a rampage. At this point, they move faster and hurt the apes with one touch, until they cool down. They can only be defeated with barrels or by Animal Friends. Note: Because of the monochrome graphics of the Game Boy, the calm Kruncha and the enraged Kruncha share the same sprite.	Mainbrace Mayhem	Klobber Karnage

Other enemies

Dixie runs at a Neek

Image	Name	Description	First level appearance	Last level appearance
	Click-Clack	These enemies appear as small beetles. The Kongs are required to jump on them twice to defeat them. When they jump on them once, the Click-Clacks flip over. The apes can pick them up and throw them at other enemies in this state. However, they flip back over if left alone for a while.	Mainbrace Mayhem	Gusty Glade
File:Flitter DKL2.PNG	Flitter	These foes are long dragonfly-like enemies who often appear flying over large pits. They are usually located in areas like this because, when jumped on, the apes bounce in the air and are able to head over to other Flitters in mid-air. The apes only have to jump on them once to defeat them.	Topsail Trouble	Animal Antics
	Flotsam	Flotsams are basic underwater enemies. Like Chomps and Kocos from the other Donkey Kong Land games, they simply swim around underwater, trying to hit the heroes. Only Enguarde's sharp nose can defeat them.	Lockjaw's Locker	Arctic Abyss
	Lockjaw	Lockjaws are powerful, shark-like enemies. They swim through underwater areas, and when the Kongs approach, they quickly attack. They can only be defeated by Enguarde, the Kongs' swordfish buddy.	Lockjaw's Locker	Arctic Abyss
File:Mini-Necky DKL2.PNG	Mini-Necky	These small bird enemies hide in the corner of the screen and swoop down at the Kongs when they are near. If they hit the apes, one of the monkeys are damaged, however, the heroes can jump on them as they swoop down to defeat them. Note: In the ending credits, Mini-Neckies are listed as Neckies.	Kannon's Klaim	Kreepy Krow
	Neek	Like Klomps, Neeks are very basic enemies. They are small rats that simply move back and fourth over flat surfaces. Unless the apes are performing a cartwheel attack, touching them on the sides hurts the monkeys. However, a simple jump can easily defeat them.	Pirate Panic	Animal Antics
File:Puftup DKL2.PNG File:Surprised Puftup.PNG	Puftup	These underwater foes usually sit in the water and get in the Kongs way, although some of them explode when approached as well, shooting spikes throughout the area. They hurt the monkeys if they are touched, and can therefore only be defeated by Enguarde the Swordfish.	Lava Lagoon	Arctic Abyss
File:Screech DKL2.PNG	Screech	Possibly Kaptain K. Rool's pet, this evil parrot returns to get revenge against Squawks the Parrot in a race that takes place in the level Screech's Sprint. He cannot be defeated directly, nor can he hurt the parrot buddy. The advantage of Screech is that he can pass without any regard through the Zingers in this level.	Screech's Sprint	Screech's Sprint
	Shuri	Another species of underwater enemies. These starfish foes spiral as they head towards the monkeys. If they hit the monkeys, the apes take damage. Like other underwater enemies, Shuries can only be defeated by Enguarde.	Lockjaw's Locker	Arctic Abyss
File:Spiny DKL2.PNG	Spiny	These spiky foes travel back and fourth in most levels and hurt the Kongs if touched at all, unless the monkeys cartwheel into their face. Objects, such as barrels, can also be thrown at these foes to defeat them.	Hornet Hole	Animal Antics
	Zinger	These wasps are one of the most commonly-appearing foes in the game. They serve as obstacles that easily get in the Kongs' way. Touching them always hurts the Kongs' unless they are under the effect of an Invincibility Barrel. Only objects thrown at them or an Animal Friend attacks can defeat them.	Hornet Hole	Animal Antics

Bosses

Image	Name	Description
	Krow	This overgrown Necky is the game's first boss, located at the crow's nest of the Gangplank Galleon. He attacks by throwing eggs at the Kongs. Sometimes, the eggs land on the mast below, and the Kongs are able to run over and pick them up. If they throw the eggs back at Krow, he is eventually defeated, allowing the apes to progress.
	Kleaver	This enemy appears as a large sword that shoots fireballs at the Kongs. Sometimes, it shoots a barrel at them, which they can break to find a kannonball. After he is hit by the kannonball, he chases the apes over a large gap of fire. As the battle progresses, Kleaver's attacks become faster and more powerful, until the enemy is hit by enough kannonballs and perishes.
	King Zing	This large Zinger is fought in a hive. While fighting him, the player controls Squawks, who must shoot the wasp's stinger with his eggs. After being hit a few times, the foe moves much faster and sends out smaller Zingers to attack the parrot. The apes can progress to Gloomy Gulch once he is defeated.
	Kreepy Krow	This enemy is the ghost of Krow, who is fought in a similar way. After the Kongs avoid several Mini-Neckies summoned by Kreepy Krow, an egg falls to the ground, and it must be used to defeat the ghost. Eventually, Kreepy Krow travels higher up the stage, and the monkeys must chase him by using the hooks and ropes that appear. If they manage to hit him with enough eggs, the bird is defeated once and for all. Note: Krow and Kreepy Krow share the same sprite.
	Kaptain K. Rool	This Kremling enemy is the final boss of the game. He attacks by shooting kannonballs at the Kongs, some of which have spikes on them. He also slides around the small stage in order to hit the Kongs. Sometimes, he shoots barrels at the Kongs, which can be broken to reveal another kannonball. The kannonball can be thrown into his cannon, causing it to backfire and defeat him. However, the crocodile is fought later in the Lost World, where his attacks are much longer. faster, and more deadly, A kannonball must be thrown into his cannon to defeat him once and for all.

Cheat codes

The English version of the game has three cheat codes the player can implement. The codes do not work on the Japanese version. While on the title screen, the player has to hold left or right, and input one of the below combinations. If done correctly, an extra life sound effect will play.

• 50 lives: , , ,
• 40 Banana Coins: , , ,
• 47 Kremkoins: , , , (in order to get 100% completion, the standard Kremkoins must still be collected)

Reception

Reviews
Release	Reviewer, Publication	Score	Comment
Nintendo 3DS	Dave Frear, Nintendo Life	7/10	"With more levels to play through and extra items to collect Donkey Kong Land 2 is certainly a bigger game than its predecessor, however it's not quite as impressive due to being a bit too similar to Diddy's SNES outing. Luckily the varied bunch of levels and enemies ensure that the game is still fun to play through. There's some cracking music, too, and with the amount of content Rare managed to cram into the game there's enough here to keep players occupied for some time."
Aggregators
Compiler		Platform / Score
GameRankings		79.00%

Gallery

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  Diddy Kong artwork

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  Dixie Kong sprite

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  Title screen

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  North American box art

Pre-release and unused content

Main article: List of Donkey Kong Land 2 pre-release and unused content

Staff

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Glitches

Main article: List of Donkey Kong Land 2 glitches

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Name in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ドンキーコングランド Donkī Kongu Rando	Donkey Kong Land

Trivia

• The box art depicts Glimmer the Angler Fish, even though he doesn't appear in the game. Said box art was later used for the title screen in the European Game Boy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country 2.