Donkey Kong Country

by GameBoy

Product Features

• It's up to you to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong take back what was stolen by the evil Kremling King K. Rool
• This classic Super NES game has been recreated exactly on the Game Boy Advance, for action-packed gameplay wherever you go
• Switch between the stronger Donkey Kong & the agile Diddy Kong as you battle banana-hungry Kremlings on multiple levels
• Team up with animals like Rambi the Rhino and Expresso the Ostrich to tackle the maddening platform challenges
• All-new multiplayer minigames, a convenient save-anywhere feature, detailed stat screens and collectable character art add to the fun of the classic original

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008URUF
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 10, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,085 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Game Boy Advance

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Your objective is to move a monkey through a maze of jungle, in this clever, fast-paced, but very challenging side-scrolling game. Mine carts, rolling armadillos and thousands of bananas are in the way, and one missed vine can send you back to the start of the level. Fortunately, games can be easily saved; but even still, younger players (5-8) are likely to find even the first levels challenging. Bonus games include Funky's Fishing, where you hook as many fish as you can within a time limit, and Candy's Dance Studio, where you press keys to keep up with a dance step. A two-player mode gives you two monkeys, so if one dies, the second player can keep playing. All things considered, this is a great way to pass time, and if you're up to the challenge you won't be disappointed. Developed for Nintendo by Rareware studios.Copyright © 2001 Children's Software Revue

Product Description

Donkey Kong Country is a classic side-scrolling adventure with arcade-style fun and eye-popping graphics you'll love!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very close to the original, August 8, 2003

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arturo_gtz - See all my reviews

This review is from: Donkey Kong Country (Video Game)

DKC for GBA is the translation of the original from the SNES, with some add-ons.

The game is exactly as the original in the gameplay factor, also the graphics are very close (this game is recommended for GBA SP users, because for the regular GBA, is very hard to watch the details), in the fun factor, you have the same levels of the original, plus two mini-games (the Candy Kong dance studio (á la Dance Dance revolution) and the Funky's fishing zone (very addictive))...

The only flaw to be perfect, are the sound effects... the music is almost as good as the original (this is because the GBA audio limitations) but the SFX are very far from the super NES' DKC, you have only some SFX iddentical to this...

Anyway, if you don't have this game in any of it's flavors (SNES, GB Color), this is a very good choice to begin with.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The perfect portable game., August 19, 2003

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Ben Rowland (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Donkey Kong Country (Video Game)

Since this is one of the all time SNES greats, it is no surprise that "Donkey Kong Country" has made it's way onto the Gameboy Advance. It is perfect for the portable system, and one that pretty much any player can enjoy.

Keeping in the tradition of faithful ports of older games, the GBA version is exactly the same as the original. Everything, from the rubber tires to the enemies, and from the hidden banana hoards to the revolving barrels. Everything is here. Players who blistered their thumbs back in 1994 trying to get through some of the tougher stages will be especially happy about this. The graphics are still very impressive, although they are not as eye-popping on the small screen as they were on the television.

The extras included are a mixed bag. The new save feature (allowing you to save anywhere) and a new high score system is a big plus. So if you need to turn off the system quickly, you can save your progress fast and easy. However, the extra games provided are not very good. For starters, there is a fishing game included where you have a time limit to catch as many fish as you can. It gets old fast. There is also a dancing game with Candy Kong, which is both boring and excruciatingly hard. I have yet to try the multiplayer modes.

All I was looking for was a faithful port of the older game and, in that respect, I got exactly what I wanted. The uninspired extras (especially for such a popular title) do not deter me from recommending it to every GBA owner, but it is a downer for people looking for something a cut above the original.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS GAME, June 10, 2003

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"dman44" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Donkey Kong Country (Video Game)

I was a little skeptical having played Donkey Kong Country for SNES, but I have to tell you that Rare held up to its name. The mini games and multiplayer add that Gameboy feel, while the game itself is almost a direct copy of the original. The graphics aren't as sharp, but the ability to play DKC on the go is awesome, and now you can save in the middle of a level. If you're tired of Mario, DKC won't let you down.

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