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Good game but an inferior port

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: October 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you grew up playing the snes version of this game, you will be pulling your hair out as the play control in this game is a lot worse from the original. In one of the lava levels you used to be able to slide under the bees and dunk under them as you floated on a balloon. Not in the GBA version, this may be due to the pad of the GBA itself Im not sure. But to me it still seems they really screwed up on the play control. Also may of the levels will be harder as the screen is a lot smalelr and many time you cant see where you are landing. Its still a good game but expect a lot of frustration with this and other DKC ports following

great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I remember I use to rent this game at blockbusters when it was on SNES this remake on GBA was hard even on SNES too when you go to every level to collect the kremcoins from the bonuses. the map doesn't give you any clue if you already got the kremcoins on the level spots of the map which is very frustrating and confusing. but this game is fun to play I liked the music in these levels mudhole marsh/gloomy glitch (I think that's the name).

HARD!!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is great but I haven't even finished it yet! I've been playing it on and off because of it's difficulty. Otherwise, eveything else is great.

OK

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: August 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is cool, but it;s a bit dull. The levels R hard and the bosses R so neat but i really think it's boring. Dixie's hair looks stupid and Diddy's hat is wierd! You should get a better GBA game like, Teen Titans, Yoshi's Island, or Crash Spyro Superpack.

One of the best classics of the SNES era

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Before anything, I'd like to say that I have been an avid Nintendo fan since watching my brother play before I could even write and since playing Super Mario Bros. for the very first time. Nintendo and it's second party games have never failed to let me down, and Donkey Kong Country 2 was no exception. I'm very happy to see this game ported to the GBA for both a new generation and for the old, and it brings a very heart-warming feeling to see someone younger enjoying it.... But uh, I'll get to the point -- actually reviewing the game.

This game was by far one of the best classics for the SNES, and there is really no major loss here. It boasts one of the best video game soundtracks of all time by David Wise (yup, MIDI can top orchestrated), incredible character and level design, tight controls, and overall excellent gameplay with a nice level of difficulty. The GBA port retains this all almost entirely, hindered only by the limitations of the GBA itself.

First, the music. As I said, the music for the SNES was friggin' amazing, and it is great to hear these songs again. However, since the GBA uses only one speaker and is not as musically capable as the SNES, it's lower quality than the original SNES version... Nothing that hinders the experience at all, though, it's still great music, and head phones can help as well.

The characters and levels are all so well designed, it makes me miss Rare now that it has been sold to Microsoft. The character visuals have been saturated due to GBA screen limitations, but again, it's still the same fluid sprites of 3D models that made DKC look amazing back in the day. The levels have also had their palettes either lightened or saturated, so that they can be easier seen on the lower detail GBA screen. Not too much to worry about however, still the same levels I've come to love.

The controls are as tight as they were back then, and it certainly is a relief playing this game after playing the incredibly loose-controlled New Super Mario Bros... Nothing to worry about in this department.

So, this all shapes together to form a solid port of an unforgettable game, and is definatley a must buy for any GBA owner out there. Any of the alterations made due to GBA limitations are nothing devestating, and the game still retains all that made it teh ownage. 5 out of 5

awesome game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I got this game for Easter last year and I'm hooked! I love practically any video game and this is one of my all time favorites. I still haven't got all the bonus barrels or DK coins but I have defeated all the levels. If you are looking for a new game to play I suggest this one.

An Incredible Adventure on the GBA

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: September 18, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Donkey Kong Country became one of the best selling games on the SNES. When DKC2 first arrived, it was a pretty hard game to come by! It was popular. Of all the DKC games, Diddy's Kong Quest has remained my favorite. I'm happy to see it finally released as a portable, but there are some moments where I can't help but express my disappointment in some ares.

Donkey Kong as been kidnapped by that bloodthirsty pirate, Kaptain K. Rool. It's up to Diddy Kong, with his newfound friend, Dixie Kong to save him, and stop Kaptain K. Rool from stealing all the bananas!

As Diddy and Dixie, you'll travel through the land of DKC2 thwarting your enemies. Each level plays like your basic Mario adventure. The difference is that instead of just jumping on enemies, you can grab barrels, crates, and other things to throw at your enemies. Some enemies, such as bees, you'll have to throw something at them in order to get them out of your way.

Each level also has many bonuses. Every level has anywhere from one to three bonus barrels. Whenever you jump into a bonus barrel you'll be taken to a bonus round where you'll either defeat all the enemies, find the token or collect the stars. Each one presents its own unique challenge. For every fifteen of these bonus coins you find you can play a subsequent level in "The Lost World". There are five lost levels in all, including a boss that will ultimately lead to an alternate ending to the game.

In addition to the games bonus coins, you'll also find "hero" coins. These coins are often referred to as "DK" coins because of the giant "DK" inside. Every level (save for bosses) has a DK coin to unearth. See if you can find all 40, that is a true challenge to the game.

There are eight worlds (if you include the lost world) in DKC2. The game should keep you busy for about four or five hours. The levels aren't very long, and at the end of each level you'll have to hit a target that will give you a bonus. The bonus is random, but you can usually time it right to get the one you want as it cycles through.

Graphically, DKC2 looks very good on the GBA. Not only that but the game sounds really good coming from the one speaker. Although it gets annoying hearing Diddy and Dixie, it's a real treat to hear this kind of sound coming from a handheld.

There are a few problems with the game however. Big ones that really do stick out. As with the first Donkey Kong Country ported to the GBA, if you have a GBA SP (or DS) then you'll find that some parts the backlight makes some things look terrible. Mix that with the GBA's pixel problem and you'll soon find that some levels are near impossible because you can't see clearly. Also, there are moments where you need to land on a platform. The screen is not to scale so you sometimes CAN'T see the platform you're supposed to land on. This is also VERY annoying in one level (Parrot Chute Panic) where you're descending but you can't see what's below you until you actually hit it. The graphics, with the GBA's pixel problem, also don't look all that great. It looks better on the Super Nintendo.

The sound. As I said, it's good, but when compared to its Super Nintendo Counterpart, it's a drag to listen to. It just isn't as good as it used to be. Some tunes just sound a step above "Donkey Kong Land 2" on your old paperweight gameboy.

Also, there in lies the biggest problem. If you already have this on the Super Nintendo, do you really want to buy what is virtually the same game? If your SNES no longer works, that's one thing, but if you already own the SNES version and you still play your SNES, it may not be worth forking over the cash for a game that you could easily find for ten bucks at your used game store. The choice is yours.

The Good:
+Good Graphics
+Good Sound... for the most part
+Classic game
+A good challenge
+Lots of secrets
+Interesting and complex level, not so repetative
+Some of the most fun gameplay you can imagine

The Bad
-The graphics are a little blurry
-Screen isn't to scale
-The sound just isn't as good as it used to be on the SNES
-If your Super Nintendo is still working, is it really worth paying the money for this game? You could easily play it over and over on your Super Nintendo.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: June 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

THIS IS THE BEST GAME EVER!!!!!!!!! I used to love the SNES version so I was dying to play the GBA one. I don't have a GBA, but a friend of mine does, so when I started playing, I was instantly hooked!!!! It has all the graphics and levels of the SNES version, but shrunk down to GBA size!!!!!!!!!! YOU MUST BUY THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DKC2 rocks!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: April 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Any experienced gamer that thinks Donkey Kong Country is awesome is sure to like Donkey Kong Country 2!There are cheat codes for it,(such as Level Select,Music Player and other things)Cool levels,and more!Plus,you can do multiplayer and new bonus games,and Diddy's Dash!What are you waiting for? Get(or rent)your copy of DKC2 today!

Well, im a casulal gamer..........

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: April 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Well, im a casulal gamer and you might not want to listen to me but if you do theres a couple things i have to say.First off the game is great, but not educational. you can go to all sorts of lands and find the "krem coins" and feathers and such, i do think they should charge less money for theese "gameboy" games, but i have grat fun overall.

happy gaming, Ziggy

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