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They say hindsight is 20/20...This game wasn't as great as I remembered.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: March 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

What's sad is that this game seemed like a huge achievement back in '94. Maybe I was too young to realize it back then. Maybe it was lack of experience. I thought this game rocked when it first came out, and unfortunately I'm no longer sure why.

To me, it seems this is a fairly average platformer wrapped up in a beautiful package. The graphics were novel and unique at the time, but I guess now I just think they're awkward and weird looking. My main beef with the game is the control and the frustrating level design. The mine cart stages and the ones where you have to fire yourself from barrel to barrel...somehow I beat this when I was 6. I can't fathom how I did that now.

Another minor problem is that the bosses are all pretty easy. Four hits usually does the trick.
I don't recommend re-playing this oldie. Unlike Sonic and Mario World, this one may be better left as a childhood memory.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

#1 SNES Game Ever!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

#1 best, hit me if ya disagree. Love the mine ride origional!"

Fun? 5* = because of all of the fun.

Overall? 4* = cuz of all of the fun, the greatness, and dot dot dot...the only reason that it was 4 not 5 is the graphics were not in 'the upper echelon of the best usage of the system' (like donkey kong country 2 and 3 but with better game but worse graphics usage).

Killer-killer game, y'alls.

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.

A classic game -- one of the best ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: June 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Before this game came out in the 90's I remember seeing a video about it. I knew I had to have it, and bought it immediately upon release. The graphics were absolutely stunning, and are even pretty good by today's standards. The storyline was great and the characters instant classics. And so when I got my Wii one of the first things I did was download this game--one of the best I've ever played in over 20 years of gaming.

Needless to say this excellent game has stood the test of time. It is side-scrolling--pre 3-D--but that is one of the game's strengths in my opinion. There are some incredibly difficult levels (the mine cars are very tough), but the game is not impossible to beat and provides just enough challenge to really absorb you in it. Control is fairly simple but another plus--you don't need a whole slew of button combos to master this game, just some dexterity and practice.

I would recommend this game either on the Super NES or as a virtual game for the Wii. Whereas some older games are good just for their nostalgia factor, DK Country is certainly one that can be played and enjoyed even 13 or so years after it's original release.

The Best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

One of the reasons I bought super Nintendo 2 years ago was for Donkey Kong, When came out I've remembered been stuck at the "mine cart" level for couple of days, but later on I've beaten the game without losing a life. This is the best Donkey Kong they ever made, second and third was okay but the main character which is DK was not playable on them. But anyway, I still play all of then among 2 dozen of others Super Nintendo games.

I love donkey kong.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game was in my recommendation list because I rated super mario RPG legend of the seven stars a 5 stars. I also have this game I bought it for $5.99 + tax like new at the rhino video game store. The graphics were very good and I love the music in this game they sounded pretty groovy in these levels. VULTURE CULTURE/OIL DRUM ALLEY/POISON POND. I like the music in those levels. Well I don't have too much to say about donkey kong country but if you own a super NES then you must have this game it brings back the memories of the 90's when super NES was a big hit. I recommend this game to anyone who owns a super NES which now and days it's hard to find.

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