Donkey Kong Country (USA) (Rev A)

What is Donkey Kong Country (USA) (Rev A)?

Donkey Kong Country (USA) (Rev A) is a landmark SNES platformer that represented a technical revolution when it was first released. It was the first game to use a 32-megabit cartridge on the system, allowing for stunning pre-rendered 3D graphics that were unprecedented at the time. The game stars Donkey Kong and his nimble nephew, Diddy Kong, as they embark on a perilous adventure to reclaim their stolen banana hoard from the villainous Kremling Krew, led by the dastardly King K. Rool. This critically acclaimed title spawned a beloved series and remains a defining platforming experience of its era.

Game Features

• Stunning Pre-Rendered Graphics: Experience a visually revolutionary world where characters and environments were modeled in 3D and then rendered into sprites, creating a uniquely vibrant and detailed look.

• Dynamic Animal Buddies: Discover and ride a variety of animal companions, each granting unique abilities. Rambi the Rhino can charge through enemies, Enguarde the Swordfish lets you stab foes underwater, and Expresso the Ostrich can glide over large gaps.

• Two-Player Teamwork: Switch seamlessly between the two main characters, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. Donkey is stronger and can defeat larger enemies, while Diddy is faster and more agile.

• Explore Diverse Worlds: Battle your way through over 40 levels across multiple themed worlds, including jungles, mines, forests, icy mountains, and ancient temples.

• Secret Bonuses and Collectibles: Hunt for hidden bonus rooms, collectible "KONG" letters, and balloon-based extra lives scattered strategically throughout each level.

How to Play Donkey Kong Country (USA) (Rev A)?

The primary goal is to guide Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong through each level, defeating enemies and avoiding hazards, to reach the goal at the end. Here is how to control the action:

1. Use the Arrow Keys or WASD to move your character left and right and to climb on vines and ropes.
2. Press the Z Key to jump. A running jump will cover a greater distance.
3. While in the air near a barrel, press the Z Key to grab onto it. Press the key again to throw it at enemies or targets.
4. Press the X Key to perform a roll attack or a ground slap (depending on which Kong you are playing as). This is your primary method of defeating most ground-based enemies.
5. Collect bananas for points and find golden animal tokens to enter bonus stages. Locate all four K-O-N-G letters in a level to earn an extra life.
6. If you are playing with a friend in two-player mode, you will take turns controlling the Kongs after one loses a life or completes a level.
7. Be mindful of the enemy types and use your roll attack or throw barrels to defeat them. Contact with most enemies will cause you to lose your current Kong.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong? Donkey Kong is stronger and can defeat certain larger enemies with a single ground slap, but he is slower and has a less floaty jump. Diddy Kong is faster, more agile, and has a smoother, more controllable jump, making him better for precision platforming.

What happens when I get hit by an enemy? If you get hit while controlling both Kongs (one is on your back), you will lose the Kong that was on your back, and you will continue the level with the remaining one. If you get hit while controlling just one Kong, you will lose a life.

Where can I find all the K-O-N-G letters? The K-O-N-G letters are cleverly hidden throughout each level, often requiring you to explore off the main path, find secret areas, or complete specific challenges. Some are in plain sight but are difficult to reach, while others are inside hidden bonus barrels or require the help of an animal buddy. Finding them all in a world is a key part of achieving 100% completion.