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Slickriven wrote:

It's in the list, but I pseudo-mistitled it as Donkey Kong: King of Swing. I'll update it.

SupremeSarna wrote:


Unless I'm mistaken unfortunately nope.

KCPenguins wrote:

Huh, you're right. =[

Renaissance2K wrote:

You also missed Donkey Konga 3 , DK: Jungle Climber , Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast , Donkey Kong Country Returns/3D , and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze . There are some Game & Watch games, too.

It wasn't meant to be an exhaustive list; I cut things off at the Wii which is when things stopped feeling retro. You can still play the later games and still get badges, but I defer to Wikipedia for that list.

I don't have the energy for a "Is retro a genre, an absolute time period, or a relative time period?" debate, but feel free to discuss amongst yourselves.

Game & Watch qualifies, but are they actually completeable, or do you just play the same screen forever?

Renaissance2K wrote:

The Game & Watch Collection games give you a 5 star rating when you hit 1000 points. So that's what I would consider beating it. I think on most G&W titles 999 is the max score it can display before it flips back around to zero.


Don't forget "an aesthetic" as well.

But this is your thread, you get to make the final call, and no one can dispute it.

Finally just rolled credits on Mario VS Donkey Kong (2024).

I definitely think I prefer the GBA version despite the quality of life improvements. The graphics are just too generic "Mario" for me. The original had an almost plastic look, and just, imo, still holds up for what it is.

The Switch version is definitely a lot smoother to control, and the two additional worlds are a great fit and a lot of fun.

That said, the original game is one of my favorite GBA titles. I have fond memories receiving it as a gift 20 years ago. I still have my original copy. The Switch version somehow feels soul-less. I just feel like it lacks the heart of the original.

Also, the removal of Mario's gibberish Italian slurs greatly offends me.

Frank wrote:

I'm really loving Donkey Kong '94, but every time I hit one of those levels that are empty except for the temporary builder blocks, I just can't wrap my head around it.

Renaissance2K wrote:

I think I prefer DK94 to MvD. Almost wish Nintendo had remade that one instead

What am I missing, which title is Donkey Kong '94? @Renaissance2K

That's the Game Boy version.

On top of everything else, the "build it yourself" level I struggled with had a hidden door. Yay.

Making progress again.

Thanks Foxhack

Renaissance2K wrote:

I remember that one. It was a real doozy the first time, if memory serves.

I beat and 100%'d Donkey Kong Land 2 . It's decent.
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It's hard to be passionate about DKL2 since, unlike the other Land games, this one sticks very closely to its superior SNES counterpart. The world map, level names, and general gimmicks are all direct imitations. Though the stages have new level designs, it makes you ask, "why bother?" It's still an enjoyable time, but it doesn't do quite enough to justify its existence in 2024.

SupremeSarna wrote:

Nowadays, you're right. As a kid who was a huge fan of Donkey Kong Country but didn't have a SNES, though, these games were a godsend. I played through all three of them back in the day on my original DMG Game Boy.

Renaissance2K wrote:

Just the other day, I was pondering if such a child existed. It appears you’re living proof that Rare’s GB companion strategy was a worthwhile one! Did you also play DKC for GBC?

No, I didn't. Don't really have a good reason why not, though. I don't think I was a big GBC player by the time it came out. That, and as a 1:1 port, the hardware is just too much of a downgrade from the SNES. The Land titles made the right move in trying to be fraternal twins instead of identical ones.

I debated making that my next DK game this month, though.

Renaissance2K wrote:

Go for it, I say. It's a faithful port with a few fun extras thrown in. There's even a unique stage in the final world: Necky Nutmare.

SupremeSarna wrote:

Alrighty, you twisted my arm.

If anybody wants an easy barrel, one loop of Donkey Kong III takes like two minutes. If you end the first level with the Super Spray (or whatever it's called), you can finish Levels 2 and 3 in seconds since its ability carries over.

I like DK3. It’s weird but amusing. Kinda like DKC3, come to think of it.

Big monkey fall down the hooooooole.

With the exception of a couple of really frustrating levels and a final boss fight that really drove me nuts, this was a blast from beginning to end and a perfect handheld game. I'm still amazed at how well Mario's moves and acrobatics translated to such an old platform.

I got stuck on this during my original Virtual Console playthrough, but after enough training on the moveset (thanks, Mario vs. Donkey Kong), figuring out the levels was in most cases a breeze.

I beat Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong and Dixie Kong . That’s the Japan-exclusive GBC version of Donkey Kong Land III.
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The best DK Land game overall. It’s not as difficult as DKL2 and not as original as DKL1, but it’s also not as unoriginal as DKL2 and clunky as DKL1. It serves as a very nice companion title to DKC3. With a consistent two bonus barrels per stage and entirely new levels, it’s streamlined and fun. There’s also a time attack mode in this one, which is fairly challenging. I recommend it!

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