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|developer=[[Rare]] | |developer=[[Rare]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
− | |system=[[Super NES]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Virtual Console | + | |system=[[Super NES]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Virtual Console]], [[Wii U Virtual Console]] |
− | |release='''Super NES'''<br />JP November 21, 1995<br />US December 5, 1995<br />EU December 14, 1995<br />'''Game Boy Advance'''<br />EU June 25, 2004<br />JP July 1, 2004<br />US November 15, 2004<br />''' | + | |release='''Super NES'''<br />JP November 21, 1995<br />US December 5, 1995<br />EU December 14, 1995<br />'''Game Boy Advance'''<br />EU June 25, 2004<br />JP July 1, 2004<br />US November 15, 2004<br />'''Virtual Console'''<br />AU May 18, 2007<br />EU May 18, 2007<br />US May 21, 2007<br />JP October 23, 2007<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />EU October 23, 2014<br />JP November 26, 2014 |
|gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=19 GH Gallery] | |gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=19 GH Gallery] | ||
|rating= ESRB: E | |rating= ESRB: E | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
− | '''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''' is | + | '''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''' is the sequel to the original |
+ | ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', which follows the same platforming style. It is well-known for its challenging gameplay, dark atmosphere and memorable music. This game actually shifts the titular character out of a playable role in favor of featuring his sidekick [[Diddy Kong]] as the protagonist. | ||
=Story= | =Story= | ||
− | [[Donkey Kong]] disappears while relaxing on the beach. When [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]] go to investigate, they find many [[Kremling]] tracks as well as a note from Kaptain [[K. Rool]] demanding their banana horde. Diddy and Dixie go to save Donkey Kong and to prove to [[Cranky Kong]] that they are real video game heroes. This | + | [[Donkey Kong]] disappears while relaxing on the beach. When [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]] go to investigate, they find many [[Kremling]] tracks as well as a note from Kaptain [[K. Rool]] demanding their banana horde. Diddy and Dixie go to save Donkey Kong and to prove to [[Cranky Kong]] that they are real video game heroes. This involves traveling to the Kremling's home at [[Crocodile Island]] and exploring it. |
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
− | This game follows the basic gameplay of the original ''Donkey Kong Country'' | + | This game follows the basic gameplay of the original ''Donkey Kong Country'', but it also amplifies it in a number of ways. A number of the differences come from the difference in protagonists. There is no longer the heavyweight DK, so the game is designed to accommodate the two smaller apes. Dixie also comes with unique abilities, as she can spin her hair like a helicopter to float through the air. |
− | New features include more bonus stages, more diversity in levels, an unlockable Lost World, and the ability to transform into animals | + | New features include more bonus stages, more diversity in levels, an unlockable Lost World, and the ability to transform into animals which sometimes replaces riding the animal buddies. There are also more collectible items: Banana Coins are used as currency for dealing with other Kongs, while Kremcoins are earned through bonus games and used to access areas of the Lost World, and DK Coins are hidden in each level for use in Cranky Kong's hero competition. |
− | As in the previous game, there are a number of NPC locations that serve different services. Cranky Kong has a museum where he | + | As in the previous game, there are a number of NPC locations that serve different services. Cranky Kong has a museum where he gives hints and secrets about the game, [[Wrinkly Kong]] has a school were she can save the player's progress and reveal gameplay tidbits, [[Swanky Kong]] has a trivia show where the player can earn extra lives, [[Funky Kong]] serves the same purpose in the other game in which his Barrelplane airline allows players to travel between available worlds, and [[Klubba]] is the only Kremling NPC, who controls access into the Lost World. |
=Continuity Notes= | =Continuity Notes= | ||
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=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
− | A companion game, called ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', was released for the [[Game Boy]]. ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' was in some ways a low-tech remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', with the main difference being different level designs | + | A companion game, called ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', was released for the [[Game Boy]]. ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' was in some ways a low-tech remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', with the main difference being different level designs. |
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==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
A sequel called ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]'' was released for the [[Super NES]], and it followed this game's precedent of shuffling the main character around. | A sequel called ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]'' was released for the [[Super NES]], and it followed this game's precedent of shuffling the main character around. | ||
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+ | ==Ports and Remakes== | ||
+ | *In 2004, this game was rereleased for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. This game added new minigames for each NPCs as well as new collectible items (gold feathers for Cranky's new minigame involving [[Expresso]] and photos to fill an in-game scrapbook) and a new boss. There is also an extra mode called Diddy's Dash, where the player can control Diddy in trying to beat levels in record time. | ||
+ | *In 2007, this game was available for the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]], and in 2014 it was released for the [[Wii U Virtual Console]]. | ||
=See Also= | =See Also= |