Throwback Thursday, A Weekly Classic Game Discussion - Volume 4

In the early to mid 1990's, there was not a bigger franchise in video gaming than Donkey Kong Country. The franchise redefined what it meant to be an action/adventure game. While the first game in the franchise was very innovative for its time, the pinnacle of the DKC Trilogy was Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) - 1995

Synopsis:

Donkey Kong Country 2 takes place directly after the events of Donkey Kong Country, where Donkey and Diddy Kong defeat K Rool. K Rool returns, and abducts Donkey Kong, and it is up to Diddy and Dixie Kong to save the day. Throughout the course of the game, you will acquire your animal buddies such as Rambi, Squawks, etc. to help you throughout your quest. The game features multiple new baddies, features, etc. All in all this is the defining game of the Donkey Kong Country Trilogy!

Gameplay:

DKC 2 takes place as a 2D platformer with 3D modeling. The game features very smooth controls, and allows you to take control of various animal buddies, which are also very smooth controls, and will feature a variety of environments that are challenging, but also immerse you into the game. This game's difficulty varies from level to level, some levels are not challenging at all, other levels will make you cringe at the difficulty.  I have the game on SNES as well as on a SNES Emulator, and the game difficulty is amped up due to the lack of smooth controls on the emulator. Visually this game still holds up really well graphically today, and has probably the most memorable soundtrack of the DKC trilogy.

All in all, this game, is a gem, with tons and tons of replay. The game, while challenging, is very doable to win the main story. However, if you want to 100% this game, you have to complete one of the hardest levels in video gaming history in Animal Antics. This level is ruthless, and you will spend hours beating it! The game is very rewarding, and recommend to all gamers.

Final Rating: 10/10