Donkey Kong 64 (USA)

What is Donkey Kong 64 (USA)?

Donkey Kong 64 (USA) is a massive 3D platformer and collect-a-thon adventure from Rare, serving as the first Donkey Kong game built from the ground up for a 3D console. The game follows Donkey Kong and his friends as they battle the evil King K. Rool, who has invaded Donkey Kong Island with his robot army. Players explore huge, vibrant worlds across the island to collect Golden Bananas and other items while playing as five different Kong characters, each with their own unique abilities.

Game Features

• Play as Five Different Kongs – Switch between Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Lanky Kong, Tiny Kong, and Chunky Kong, each with special moves and abilities

• Massive 3D Worlds – Explore eight expansive themed levels including jungles, factories, aztec ruins, and a creepy castle

• Hundreds of Collectibles – Gather Golden Bananas, Banana Coins, Blueprints, Crowns, and Fairies across each level

• Character-Specific Weapons – Each Kong has their own projectile weapon like coconut guns, peanut pistols, and grape throwers

• Multiplayer Battles – Compete with friends in four-player deathmatch modes with various weapons and arenas

• Classic Mini-Games – Includes arcade-perfect ports of the original Donkey Kong and Jetpac

• Progressive Unlocking – New areas and abilities become available as you collect more items and progress through the story

How to Play Donkey Kong 64 (USA)?

1. Movement: Use the arrow keys or WASD to move your Kong character around the 3D environments
2. Camera Control: Adjust your view using the mouse or right analog stick equivalent controls
3. Jumping: Press the spacebar to jump. Time your jumps carefully to navigate platforms and avoid enemies
4. Actions: Use the Z key for basic attacks and interacting with objects. Press X for special character-specific actions
5. Switching Kongs: Find character-specific barrels to switch between the five Kong characters, each with unique abilities needed for different puzzles
6. Collect Items: Gather bananas, bananas of your color, and Golden Bananas to progress through each level
7. Use Weapons: Each Kong has a projectile weapon - aim with movement keys and fire with the action button
8. Defeat Enemies: Jump on enemies or use your weapons to defeat them and clear your path
9. Solve Puzzles: Use each Kong's special abilities to solve environmental puzzles and access new areas
10. Bonus Games: Enter cannons and barrels to play mini-games that reward you with collectibles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Golden Bananas are in the game? There are 201 Golden Bananas to collect throughout Donkey Kong 64, which are the primary collectible required to progress and defeat the final boss.

Do I need to collect everything to beat the game? No, you only need 100 Golden Bananas to face the final boss, but collecting all 201 is required for 101% completion and the true ending.

What are the differences between the five Kong characters? Each Kong has unique abilities: Donkey Kong can climb vines and swim fast, Diddy Kong can hover with his jetpack, Lanky Kong can stretch his arms and inflate, Tiny Kong can shrink and fly briefly, and Chunky Kong is super strong and can smash heavy objects.