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[Neiteio]

Nah, 1-K is one of my favourite levels. I love levels where you can combo bouncing on enemies smoothly and timing things just right. I didnt find it hard at all to be honest but thats what the new items are for (=

Yeah, I love 1-K. It takes me somewhere around 10-20 attempts to beat it each time I play, but even failed runs perfectly scratch my itch for platforming. 1-K is probably my most revisited stage.

Did anyone else catch the new Zelda reference in Cranky's Shop?

http://youtu.be/TbpVmCVjyWE

Ha, awesome reference. Also, I didn't realize he says different things if you linger over an item and wait (several different things, in fact, before falling asleep in his chair!), and I didn't pick up on how the background seen outside the window changes with each world. Neat!

*amazing impressions of new levels*

Excellent impressions! Oh man, I want Monster to take a crack at a full-blown DKCR2 now. Perhaps Retro could lend them a hand here and there, supplying a small contingent of artists/designers to aid in development. But it would seem Monster is plenty capable on the level design front.

Between this game's re-release (which I'm sure will sell well, on top of how well the Wii original already sold) and Nintendo's strong marketing of it (including a man in a DK suit at various zoos!), I hope Nintendo sees sequel potential for the Country series, capitalizing on the renewed goodwill for the franchise.

 

[Solid SOAP]

Is it 100% confirmed that Monster made the levels, or that Retro helped them at all, or even made them?

 

[eternalb]

Ha, awesome reference. Also, I didn't realize he says different things if you linger over an item and wait (several different things, in fact, before falling asleep in his chair!), and I didn't pick up on how the background seen outside the window changes with each world. Neat!

Yeah, I totally didn't catch any of those things too. The attention to detail is insane

 

[Currygan]

I just now unlocked it. Holy. Crap. This is no joke.

edit: oh man, I'm hilariously bad at this, olol

seriously, this is some Lost levels shit right there


but I cant stop trying. I think I've actually made it towards the end, i saw a barrel!

 

[campfireweekend]

seriously, this is some Lost levels shit right there


but I cant stop trying. I think I've actually made it towards the end, i saw a barrel!

I died so many times right before reaching that barrel.

 

[Ein Bear]

Is there any reason to save up coins, or had I might as well spend them all on lives? I've been holding off buying anything except for level keys so far, just in case.

 

[Animal]

When in the 3DS menu with the cursor on this game, you can blow into the mic to make Donkey Kong go around faster.

 

[DonMigs85]

When in the 3DS menu with the cursor on this game, you can blow into the mic to make Donkey Kong go around faster.

Actually nearly all 3DS games and apps have a spinning logo thing that you can blow

 

[Currygan]

Is there any reason to save up coins, or had I might as well spend them all on lives? I've been holding off buying anything except for level keys so far, just in case.

buy those extra hearts. You'll need em

 

[Animal]

Actually nearly all 3DS games and apps have a spinning logo thing that you can blow

Sorry i'm new at this 3DS thing.

 

[Nocturnowl]

Is there any reason to save up coins, or had I might as well spend them all on lives? I've been holding off buying anything except for level keys so far, just in case.

You'll be buried in coins by the end of the game so go nuts with them, bouncing off multiple enemies in a row leads to more coins so it's easy to rack them up.

 

[DonMigs85]

Between this game's re-release (which I'm sure will sell well, on top of how well the Wii original already sold) and Nintendo's strong marketing of it (including a man in a DK suit at various zoos!), I hope Nintendo sees sequel potential for the Country series, capitalizing on the renewed goodwill for the franchise.

Yeah that was cute

 

[Majine]

I hope Retro Studios gets another shot at DKCR2, but at the same time I want them to do a new Metroid. Hnngh.

 

[Bauer24]

Did not realise this was available on the 3DS, is there a minecart level in this game?

 

[jokkir]

How does this game compare to DKC2? I'm thinking of getting it

 

[DonMigs85]

Did not realise this was available on the 3DS, is there a minecart level in this game?

Yes several, and even a barrel rocket

 

[Duster]

Sorry i'm new at this 3DS thing.

I'm not new and had no idea you could do that, then again it took me a while to realise where the microphone was.

 

[eggwolio]

Yes several, and even a barrel rocket

That level was an awesome surprise.

Is there any way to maim, kill, disable, or baconify that smarmy effing pig who constantly reminds me that I'm bad at the game?

 

[ASIS]

Anyone playing this game as single player cannot say they have experienced DKCR. This game is made of co-op.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I hope Retro Studios gets another shot at DKCR2, but at the same time I want them to do a new Metroid. Hnngh.

Forget Starfox, Metroid X Donkey Kong.

 

[Nocturnowl]

How does this game compare to DKC2? I'm thinking of getting it

Almost as good as DKC2, arguably better. Note that DKC2 is my favourite platformer of all time, to be mentioned in the same breath as it is the highest of praise.

That level was an awesome surprise.

Is there any way to maim, kill, disable, or baconify that smarmy effing pig who constantly reminds me that I'm bad at the game?

No, you will suffer the spectacled swine every time you fall to another frustration induced death, you will lower in on the balloon while he taunts you with his start button prompt and in turn you will become more enraged and die some more, it's a vicious cycle.

Anyone playing this game as single player cannot say they have experienced DKCR. This game is made of co-op.

The co-op pretty much demands that both players be good at the game, I remember this game getting some flak for its co-op back on the Wii version but clearly they've never done stages like platform panic and switcheroo in co-op, once you do that successfully you feel like the king of kong.
Flawed in execution but fun with someone who knows what they're doing, not sure if this version improves it in any way.

 

[Sendou]

I bought this and oh my it's a big file! I have to buy a new and bigger SD card before downloading it. I could have deleted games but it if really deletes saves too then I'm not as eager to do so.

 

[Vampirolol]

I hope Retro Studios gets another shot at DKCR2, but at the same time I want them to do a new Metroid. Hnngh.

Maybe this game is a training for Monster Games and DKCR2 will be their next project.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Is it 100% confirmed that Monster made the levels, or that Retro helped them at all, or even made them?

Pretty sure it was said that Monster handled everything in this game, though I'm sure they went back to Nintendo and Retro for suggestions and feedback.

How does this game compare to DKC2? I'm thinking of getting it

It's pretty different but it's a still a great DKC game.

 

[Skilletor]

Sigh. Why can't I use the face buttons to roll with the dpad?

Game is great, but developers need to stop forcing me to use their control schemes. :/

 

[Ein Bear]

buy those extra hearts. You'll need em

You'll be buried in coins by the end of the game so go nuts with them, bouncing off multiple enemies in a row leads to more coins so it's easy to rack them up.

Awesome, cheers guys! Just didn't want to get to the end and discover each level in the last world costing 1000 coins to unlock or something

 

[AntMurda]

Pretty sure it was said that Monster handled everything in this game, though I'm sure they went back to Nintendo and Retro for suggestions and feedback.

LOL. "Who" said that. The credits show Monster Games and as usual Nintendo SPD. Obviously Retro handed over assets and such.

 

[NEO0MJ]

LOL. "Who" said that. The credits show Monster Games and as usual Nintendo SPD. Obviously Retro handed over assets and such.

I meant the porting, not the actual development of the game. I don't think any other team was mentioned in any announcement before release. I don't have this game so I can't see the credits.

 

[Currygan]

aaaand 1-K done. Felt good man

played all the way through world 2, and now it's 2-K time


just tried it

 

[mohsinkhan]

Hey gaf I just bought a 3ds Xl here is my friend code 2852-7663-1556. Don't know where else to post this but feel free to add me.

 

[eggwolio]

I can't get through the raining cannonballs at the end of Cannonball Cluster. I'm seriously considering starting over on easy mode. I've died probably forty times here.

Hey gaf I just bought a 3ds Xl here is my friend code 2852-7663-1556. Don't know where else to post this but feel free to add me.

Have you picked up Luigi's Mansion yet? In the OT for that one, there is a whole list where GAFfers post their friend codes for multiplayer. Hope you're ready to receive lots of swapnotes!

 

[Vampirolol]

I can't get through the raining cannonballs at the end of Cannonball Cluster. I'm seriously considering starting over on easy mode. I've died probably forty times here.

I'm enjoying easy mode. It's my "second" race in this game, I deserve that heart!

 

[eggwolio]

I'm enjoying easy mode. It's my "second" race in this game, I deserve that heart!

I finally beat it. Then I noticed I missed two puzzle pieces and will have to go back. Crap.

 

[DonMigs85]

So there's really no bonus diorama or other reward for beating the game on Classic is there?

 

[Chet Rippo]

aaaand 1-K done. Felt good man

played all the way through world 2, and now it's 2-K time


just tried it

You haven't seen anything yet.

 

[Tnetennba]

Alright, I forgot how much the barrel rocket level in world 7 makes me want to tear my own face off.

You are my nemesis barrel, I shall not rest until you are splinters.

I'm not new and had no idea you could do that, then again it took me a while to realise where the microphone was.

I've had the console for a year and a half and only worked out a couple of days ago why some icons would spin around sometimes. I did not feel clever.

 

[MarcoZombieCannon]

I just beat world 8, I'm pretty sure the super guide popped up in every level. I WANNA DO IT MYSELF, DAMMIT. This is probably my favorite platformer of all time now, and better than the other DKCs, in my own ranking.

Now to beat the K levels!

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

aaaand 1-K done. Felt good man

played all the way through world 2, and now it's 2-K time


just tried it

Some are easily harder than that but trust me, over time you will be able to breeze through most of them as you have to replay them over and over again and eventually become one with them.

 

[branny]

Sigh. Why can't I use the face buttons to roll with the dpad?

Game is great, but developers need to stop forcing me to use their control schemes. :/

Complete button customization capability should've been an industry standard by now, if even just to help accommodate disabled players.

I actually was just playing some Kirby Super Star Ultra earlier today and totally forgot how poorly the controls were handled in that game.

 

[Tuck]

Maybe this game is a training for Monster Games and DKCR2 will be their next project.

Hopefully. I'm glad Retro made this game but I'd much rather them move back to 3D action adventures.

 

[Hale-XF11]

Completed 2-K, but still can't complete 1-K. My hands are so sore right now, gonna have to take a break for a bit.

 

[Currygan]

Some are easily harder than that but trust me, over time you will be able to breeze through most of them as you have to replay them over and over again and eventually become one with them.

yeah I just found that after wasting 32 lives on 1-K, I could basically do it blindfold. Those banana coins are going to come in handy

You haven't seen anything yet.

well fuck me then! I'm gonna rip the 3DS to pieces before I finish this game, i know it

 

[Hispanicguy]

Just a reminder:

This game is on sale for $29.99 starting today (lasting the whole week) at K-Mart.

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/ProductD...ogId=10104&partNumber=018W006222990001P&mv=sl

I unlocked (and beat) 1-K earlier today....I loved it. Cannot wait to see the later levels!

 

[The Xtortionist]

well fuck me then! I'm gonna rip the 3DS to pieces before I finish this game, i know it

No Currygan, you're going to beat this fucker and feel like a supreme badass when you're done.

 

[Veal]

This is a game that makes me wish the Circle Pad Pro was supported in the OS rather than per game. The CPP's shoulder buttons would be a god send in this game.

 

[Neiteio]

100% completed (as in all puzzle pieces and all KONG letters) up through World 5 now. The level with the wave of spiders was MADNESS for collecting letters.

Time for the Cliffs!

 

[Draconian]

After reading the last page, I decided to take a break before playing 1-K. I guess I should buy some balloons before I go back to try it lol

 

[brinstar]

apparently the 'K' in 1-K stands for KILL DONKEY KONG

jeez...

 

[campfireweekend]

After reading the last page, I decided to take a break before playing 1-K. I guess I should buy some balloons before I go back to try it lol

You really don't need to buy any balloons. The way the enemies are placed, for every time you die, you'll have already earned another life. So theoretically, you can keep playing infinitely until you win. Good luck!

 

[Currygan]

No Currygan, you're going to beat this fucker and feel like a supreme badass when you're done.

thanks man, needed that pat on the back!

but seriously, this game is so amazing I would never break my 3DS before finishing it