Donkey Kong 64
In Donkey Kong 64, Donkey Kong's friends have been taken by the mischievous King K. Rool and the Kremlings. Donkey Kong needs to get bananas, release his friends, and get back to his easy-breezy life on the island. Players must use their skills on this Nintendo 64 adventure to help DK rescue all his friends.
Who is Donkey Kong?Donkey Kong dates back to 1981. DK is an ape-like character that was first introduced in an arcade game. He started out as a villain pitted against Mario, but DK became one of the good guys when he carved his place in Nintendo history. Donkey Kong is part of the Mario Brothers clan, making DK a major character in over 20 different Nintendo games. Donkey Kong 64 was released for Nintendo 64 in 1999, and it was the first 3D game in the Donkey Kong series.
How do players win Donkey Kong 64?DK is tasked with helping free his kidnapped friends by advancing through themed levels throughout the island. DK must complete puzzles, collect bananas, and navigate throughout the island to rescue his friends from King K. Rool and his Kremlings.
Who are the other characters in Donkey Kong 64?Donkey Kong 64 allows players to add Donkey Kong's rescued friends to his mission as soon as he frees them from King K. Rool. His four friends each have their own special talents to help DK with his mission, and their abilities progress as the game does. They also have their own versions of weapons and different instruments that they play. DK's Donkey Kong's friends include the following:
- Chunky Kong, who can lift rocks
- Tiny Kong, who can crawl through holes
- Diddy Kong, who can fly
- Lanky Kong, who can float
Donkey Kong 64 is compatible with the Nintendo 64 console. Donkey Kong 64 requires the N64 Expansion Pak, which adds memory resources. The game had another release played on the Wii U virtual console.
Is this game the same as Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country?Donkey Kong Country was released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. These games also pit Donkey Kong against King K. Rool. This version takes DK and his cousin on a quest for missing bananas. The sequels include the following:
- Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest
- Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
- Donkey Kong Country Returns
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze