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Donkey Kong reborn

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

It's hard to rate a game like Donkey Kong Country, which sold chiefly on the novelty of its computer-rendered graphics back in 1994. There's still a solid platforming design underneath the flash, but it's a pretty easy romp compared to Nintendo's Mario titles. This is especially appearant now that the game is over a decade old(!) and the flash no longer holds up as well on the GBA port.

Still Rareware really did an excellent job, and their success here propelled the company to a strong supporting role on the Nintendo 64. Gameplay is on the easy side, but the levels are still a blast to play through. There are lots of varied environments and things to see, with no dull moments in sight. A fitting memorable soundtrack adds to the experience. Plus, Donkey Kong Country revitalized one of Nintendo's dormant characters, taking him from a pixelated barrel-throwing ape to a rendered, barrel-throwing ape with attitude.

Overall there's a great experience here, just one that's a bit on the easy side. The two sequels ramp up the difficulty level considerably, and together the games form a fine trilogy on the SNES.

Masterpiece

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

It's almost 2007, and this game is still my absolute favorite. The music and visuals together create this ambience that hasn't been able to be matched by anyone. It is the funnest game I have ever played, too, and the difficulty level is just frighteningly right. Much like milk is the "perfect food," Donkey Kong Country (for SNES) is the perfect game.

Love it!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is very difficult, but it's sooo much fun to play!

The graphics are the best on SNES, there are plenty of bonus stuff to find and a procent system that gives a lot of replay value.

An SNES Acheivement

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Without a doubt, Donkey Kong Country is one the best SNES games ever made. It's also the best game of the Donkey Kong Country trilogy. The game itself was beyond it's time, introducing 3-D looking graphics that stunned players across the nation and the world. This has to be on Nintendo's list of greatest games. If your thinking about purchasing this game, buy it!!! But be sure to get a good deal. If you happen to own a Wii, then you've got it made. This game is available on the Virtual Console and can be purchased for 800 Points ($8). So be sure to at least try Donkey Kong Country, you're in for quite a treat!!!

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I absolutely love the Donkey Kong Country series. They all have a great soundtrack, wonderful graphics, and are somewhat difficult-but very enertaining. This DKC is great because the two characters really balance each other out (one is more for stregnth, the other speed) and it really sets the standard for the other two. The only con about this game is that I like having to search for the DK coins (like in DKC 2 & 3). It makes the game more challenging and keeps you entertained longer. Other than that, I really enjoy this game, and would recommend this to anyone.

Donkey Kong Country goodness!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This has to be one of my favorite Super Nintendo games of all time. The graphics are excellent for its time; however, they still stand up to todays standards in 2d sidescrolling platformer games. I recommend getting it for the Super Nintendo, Wii Virtual Console, and Game Boy Advance.

This game consists of three game files you can choose to use. Also make sure the game has a game battery that works or you will not be able to save your progress once you access Candy's Save Point located closer to the end of the first world (Kongo Jungle). Futhermore, playing the game with a dead back up battery is no fun especially when you do not feel like playing it anymore for the day; and the next day you turn the Super Nintendo on and the progress that you worked hard for did not save like it should. On the other hand, the music is very catchy making you want to sing it while you are in the levels especially in the first level.

Best video game ever.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The above title is not an exaggeration -- I don't throw the honor around lightly, and I've only ever given it to Zelda: A Link to the Past (also on SNES). The controls are simple and game play is just easy enough to keep me interested, but hard enough to be challenging. This game is especially fun when played cooperatively, with player 2 as Diddy Kong.

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