![]() It's hard to believe that the Donkey Kong franchise is 19, nearly 20 years old already. That said, this is still one of the top N64 games. I didn't feel satisfied after finishing the game, because the ending does absolutely nothing to wrap up/further the story (even after the last boss). Instead of fog, enemies and items simply fade into view as you approach them, making it difficult to stand at one end of an area and look around and tell where anything else is. At other points I had no idea where to go next, and did a few levels out of the order you're supposed to. When entering a new level I thought, "here we go again" and had to stop playing a few times because I grew tired of it. It's basically, get something, switch characters, repeat-that's the game. But all that enjoyment is spaced out by nothing but collecting items and bananas. There's little difference between each of the screens in four-player mode and the one-player game. The very last boss battle is quite possibly the most ingenious ever. I especially enjoyed all of the boss battles and multiplayer games. There are moments during the game where this is the best Rare has ever done-bits that tip their hat to Metal Gear Solid, boss battles, ingenious puzzles and minigames, the variety of multiplayer games, the inclusion of jet PAC and the original arcade DK. I have a love/hate relationship with DK64. If you want to collect everything-better set aside at least 40 hours if you're not using a hint book. It'll take you many hours to complete the game, and Mine cart levels are back, but they're fewer in number than DKC (thank Like Frantic Factory where you have to make pinpoint jumps. The camera gets in the way or adjusts itself at some of the most inopportune times in levels Still and perform an attack you won't be able to start moving again until it's done-leading to situations where you're surrounded byĮnemies unable to escape unscathed. The game-with shorter times limit and higher requirements making them harder.Ĭontrol does not seem quite as tight as it should be in a 3D platform game of this type and takes some getting used to. But you play them over and over again through the course of Uninspired-its mini-games will be a lot of fun the first time you play them. Is it really worth it for the payoff? It's not that DK64 is See more Virtual Console games for Wii U.Collect everything and be treated to a "special" ending. We hope you'll enjoy the new features (including off-TV play) that have been added to this title. This classic game is part of the Virtual Console service, which brings you great games created for consoles such as NES™, Super NES™ and Game Boy™ Advance. Play wacky minigames while solo, or duke it out in battle arenas withįriends in a four-player split-screen view. Encounter friendly aid from other KongsĪnd a caged Kremling by the name of K. Through treacherous and puzzling areas while taking advantage of their Climb, swim, and jump with each of the five Kong members Join Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong™, Tiny Kong™, Lanky Kong™, and Chunky Kong™Īs they fight to keep DK Island safe and sound from K. Solo in a quirky adventure or with friends in competitive battle arenas! Choose from five Kong members as you play Hero to rescue his friends, reclaim his Golden Bananas, and save his Kidnaps the Kong family to distract Donkey Kong™. With his mechanical isle stuck off the shores of DK Island, K.
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