Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

The graphics look slightly more detailed, if that's even possible, and the explosions are noticeably better. When Diddy completes a stage, he does a rapper impression that made me laugh out loud. If you enjoyed the original Donkey Kong Country, you'll flip over this excellent follow-up.

Playing as Diddy and Dixie Kong you must battle your way through the varied lands ahead of you. You can switch between the two primates at any time, Diddy is a little faster but Dixie is the better character to play due to her slow-falling technique which comes in usual often. Together you can do a team-up attack too which adds a added bit of depth to the game.

Easily the best SNES game this year, Diddy's Kong-Quest is one we suggest you give a try. This game will make a monkey out of the most-experienced players.

If you enjoyed DKC1 and are craving some more of that Rareware goodness, than DKC2 is just what you're looking for. DKC2 is packed with tons more new enemies, features, and collectibles to satisfy you with, and it is very easy to pick up without having played the original. Once again, DKC2 is another visual and audio masterpiece from Rare filled with challenging and entertaining gameplay.

While DKC2 for GBA doesn't quite meet it's SNES counterpart in terms of visuals and audio, at the end of the day it doesn't matter. Why? Because ten years on, DKC2 is still one of the most enjoyable and memorable gaming experiences you'll ever have, presenting pure platforming goodness from top to bottom, surpassing the original DKC (and pretty much every 2D platformer that has succeeded it) in almost every way imaginable. If you've got the original, you'll no doubt know what it's all about, and if you're new to DKC2, needless to say, it's a must-own. Bring on DKC3!

Diddy's back - and he's got a girlfriend! This game is even better than the original DKC! This title is more fun than a barrel of monkeys! Yow!!!

En definitiva si te gustan los plataformas, se trata de un imprescindible del sistema, otro de los juegos que hicieron crecer la leyenda de Rare, aunque aún quedaría por llegar la mejor entrega de todas DKC 3, el tercer cartucho de la serie de 32 megas, al igual que sus predecesores, aunque es otra historia y deberá ser contada en otro momento.

Reléguant presque son précurseur au titre de jeu sans grand intérêt, Donkey Kong Country II : Diddy's Kong Quest illumine complètement la Super Nintendo de son aura. Beau, long, complexe, fun et possédant une bande-son mémorable, ce titre se classe définitivement parmi les meilleurs jeux de plates-formes.

Reléguant presque son précurseur au titre de jeu sans grand intérêt, Donkey Kong Country II : Diddy's Kong Quest illumine complètement la Super Nintendo de son aura. Beau, long, complexe, fun et possédant une bande-son mémorable, ce titre se classe définitivement parmi les meilleurs jeux de plates-formes.

In overall fun, DKC 2 is winner. Not only is it an all around great platformer, but the quality that Rare put into it makes it a real classic. The only thing that keeps this game from recieving a perfect score is that it shares so much with DKC. For players looking for something completely different from the original, you're not going to find it here.

I thought this game was longer, harder and more enjoyable than the fantastic original. If you haven't gotten totally jaded on platformers, I don't even have to tell you to watch out for this game. This is unless you haven't finished Yoshi's Island.

If you love action-platformer games then Donkey Kong Country 2 is a no-brainer. There is a strong chance that you've already played the remake/ port on GBA so you may already know how it plays. Consequently, it's easy to recommend spending cash on this to anyone who enjoys the genre. Who doesn't love blasting out of barrels and collecting bananas?

If you love action-platformer games then Donkey Kong Country 2 is a no-brainer. There is a strong chance that you've already played it on the SNES or GBA so you'd know how similarly it plays to the original. Consequently, it's easy to recommend spending the 800 Wii points to anyone who has enjoyed the original classic by Rareware. Who doesn't love blasting from barrels and collecting bananas? Surely no normal person.

So while I know that there are always plenty of GBA games being released and that most of them are new concepts, I still think that you should give this 10 year old port a try, especially if you haven't played the original. It's fun, fast, challenging and it offers lots of replayability as well as the possibility to play with a friend. Definitely worth the purchase as it will make a nice addition to your portable collection.

Okay, die Grafik ist vielleicht nicht gerade die beste, aber das wird Jump&Run-Kenner und -Könner angesichts des Gameplays bestimmt wenig jucken. Wer bislang noch keine Bekanntschaft mit Familie Kong gemacht hat, sollte das unbedingt nachholen. Ich persönlich zocke das Spiel allerdings lieber alleine, da es einfach irgendwann nervt, wenn man einige Passagen ständig wiederholen muss, nur weil der Teamkollege mal wieder nicht aufgepasst hat.

DKC2 demonstrates what sequels should be all about. The game not only carried over the same look and feel of the original, but it also adding a new character and more challenging levels. The graphics are on par with the first release, while game depth and originality have skyrocketed. Keeping the same pirate theme throughout the levels while making each diverse and unique deserves commendation. DKC2 will undoubtedly to be the hottest 16-Bit title holiday season.

Incroyable de voir comment un jeu qui a presque dix ans d'âge parvient à se hisser sur la plus haute marche des jeux de plates-formes actuels sur GBA. Quand on voit avec quelle maîtrise Rare est parvenu à imaginer un titre aussi inventif et fabuleux à jouer, on comprend mieux pourquoi DKC 2 s'avère toujours aussi efficace aujourd'hui. Avec la tonne de mini-jeux inédits rajoutés pour cet opus GBA, les néophytes comme les nostalgiques se doivent de foncer se procurer ce hit.

Despite the company’s acquisition by rival Microsoft, Nintendo still allowed Rare to handle the GBA conversion of its 16-bit classic Donkey Kong Country 2. As you might suspect, Rare seems to have managed this task with care and attention to detail, in a title that recalls the gaming magic that the developer made with Nintendo in the past.

While DKC2 doesn't look or sound as good as the SNES version -- and let's face it, it'll always be compared to the original version -- it certainly comes close. The addition of multiple mini-games and more hidden secrets throughout the levels certainly makes up for it not being an exact port. Those who haven't seen the SNES game won't notice the difference, and again, those who have will get more playtime than they did with the SNES version, thanks to the new extras.

Donkey Kong Country 2 on the GBA is an above-average port of an excellent game. Rare had to make sacrifices, but the classic gameplay is as addictive as ever. Owners of the original can probably pass on this port, but it is a must-have for anyone who missed out during the Super Nintendo's heyday.

Donkey Kong Country 2 is a diverse platform game with excellent graphics and sound and an impressive list of bonus features. The game's most defining feature, though, is its sharp degree of difficulty, which may prove frustrating for some younger or less dedicated players. But if you don't mind an honest-to-goodness challenge, you'll want to pick this one up.

Als je na het spelen van DKC2 op de GBA terug kijkt, dan krijg je een beetje een dubbel gevoel. Aan de ene kant behoort het tot de beste 2D platformgames aller tijden met onzettend veel variatie in de levels en ontzettend veel bonus levels en geheimen. Aan de andere kant is het natuurlijk de zoveelste remake van een SNES klassieker... Iedereen die het origineel op de SNES nog niet gespeeld heeft, en platformers leuk vindt om te spelen MOET deze game eens gaan proberen, je zal meteen verliefd worden op de gameplay en de levels. Heb je het origineel al gespeeld dan moet je jezelf even afvragen of het wel de moeite waard is. Ik persoonlijk vond het erg leuk om alle levels weer eens te spelen, maar je zit met een enorm déjà vu gevoel. Overigens wil ik wél dat Nintendo deel 3 ook nog uitbrengt op de GBA, want nu moet ik de serie toch weer compleet hebben.

Even without all the extra trimmings, this is one of the finest SNES ports available for the GBA, well-worth owning if you are a fan of classic platform gaming.

The Nintendo portable market continues to be a comfortable outlet for classic NES and Super NES game designs, and that's really not going to change any time soon. The Donkey Kong Country series is better known for its graphics than its gameplay, but even still the game's level designs offer up more than the "routine." Even a decade after its original release, the sequel offers up good, solid fun on the Game Boy Advance.

Donkey Kong Country 2 is a solid platformer that will elicit nostalgia in some and déjà vu in others. If you haven't had any exposure to the Donkey Kong Country series, this is a fine place to start. The GBA may be the last popular destination for 2D platformers both new and old, so enjoy it while it lasts.

If you have not played DKC2 on SNES, then GBA owners owe it to themselves to pick up a copy of this game. The platform experience is wonderfully balanced and the game's pace is spot on. The bonus games and DK Koins will keep perfectionists busy for quite some time while amateurs will appreciate the not-so-hard but not terribly easy difficulty level. But due to the screen limitations of the GBA SP, the graphics are not as clear as they once were. But instead of offering a straight port, Rare further displays an extra surge of effort by adding new multiplayer mini games. The DKC series displays some of the best gaming that the platform genre has to offer, and this GBA remake has been ported well. It'll be interesting to note what's in store for DKC3.

Donkey Kong Country 2 is a perfect example of gaming at its best, the game is still highly enjoyable even today and if you have never played it before, you know what to do.

A contemporary American poet once said, "two is not a winner and three nobody remembers." Clearly, he wasn't talking about Donkey Kong Country 2, a platformer for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System that simultaneously fills the mighty shoes of its predecessor while also exceeding it in every way. The sequel has more levels, the computer-modeled graphics are more detailed, and there's plenty more for you to see and do. Now, Nintendo is giving Wii owners another chance to enjoy this winner of a platformer by making it available for the Wii's Virtual Console.

Playing DKC 2 is the equivalent of going to a restaurant and only ordering the appetizer. Sure, it's something to eat but you're missing out on the filet Minot by chewing on cheese-covered tacos. In other words, it's a good game for younger kids who would rather have a hot dog than the Chicken Kiev.

But as it stands, it shouldn’t be that surprising since Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest fails to adequately correct any of the issues that faulted its predecessor. The original’s charm and graphical innovation has given way to half-hearted changes in design and mechanics. This certainly isn’t a bad game – it’s quite mediocre – but I’ve never been fond of this sequel. I’ve always disliked this title’s aesthetics as they’ve never appealed to me despite the lengthy amount of time it has spent in my collection. As a youth, I was able to get lost in the ephemeral beauty that that the original Donkey Kong Country provided. The same did not happen here. If I want to play a great SNES platformer, I’ll stick with Mario and Luigi, not Donkey and Diddy, and certainly not Diddy and Dixie.