Game Boy Advance

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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!

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.

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.

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.