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Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Appreciation: Bongos Vs. New Play Control
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Wow. This ranks very highly in my list of threads I never knew I always wanted.
This game also ranks very highly in my top Gamecube games of all time. Seriously, the bongo controls made this game great. Fuck the 'should have used the Gamecube controller' zealots.
Super stylish, rad music, and one of the best gameplay mechanics ever conceived in a platformer. The combo system and medals seriously kicked up the replay value of this game 10-fold. Also, the one-on-one boss battles were fantastic, and made Donkey Kong a total badass. The variety in gameplay makes the pacing of this game so fantastic. Each stage offers something different.
Seriously, if you haven't played it and you have completionist compulsions, give it a shot. It's a top class game.
This game also ranks very highly in my top Gamecube games of all time. Seriously, the bongo controls made this game great. Fuck the 'should have used the Gamecube controller' zealots.
Super stylish, rad music, and one of the best gameplay mechanics ever conceived in a platformer. The combo system and medals seriously kicked up the replay value of this game 10-fold. Also, the one-on-one boss battles were fantastic, and made Donkey Kong a total badass. The variety in gameplay makes the pacing of this game so fantastic. Each stage offers something different.
Seriously, if you haven't played it and you have completionist compulsions, give it a shot. It's a top class game.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
One of my favorite GameCube games, it was so fresh. I remember playing it for hours the day I got it and my hands hurt like hell after. Great game.
IrishNinja
Member
you can still get the bongos for a decent price if you look around though, right?
this isn't as bad as my recent dilemma with wanting Samba de Amigo on DC maracas (first party, apparently) vs the Wii version
this isn't as bad as my recent dilemma with wanting Samba de Amigo on DC maracas (first party, apparently) vs the Wii version
The Gamecube version is easily my second-favorite Nintendo-published game on that system, and it's really not that far behind Metroid Prime at that. Absolutely brilliant level design and gameplay mechanics, and even though they reused the crap out of the boss archetypes, it never stopped being awesome to get a successful parry in on one of them and just wail on them.
Bongos all the way. Without that tactile sense of rhythm the game is just a kinda above average but pleasant platformer. The bongos push it over the edge though
Disagree. DKCR has way better platforming and its boss fights stay engaging (only the punchout style Kongs are really any fun in DKJB imo)
The highs in DKJB are higher for sure tho. Dat Suspended in Air Jello level
Disagree. DKCR has way better platforming and its boss fights stay engaging (only the punchout style Kongs are really any fun in DKJB imo)
The highs in DKJB are higher for sure tho. Dat Suspended in Air Jello level
Incitemaybe
Member
One of my favorite games ever as well! I never tried the wiimote setup........and I kinda don't want to, the bongos were part of how the game felt.
DICKS AHOY
Banned
Couldn't stand what little I played of the Wii version due to the lack of bongos, even if I appreciated some of the added flourishes it got compared to the other NPC-ports. Bongos are literally what makes this game and its unique combo-platforming system so great.
Feel the game itself is sorta overrated (when talking to other Nintendo fans; well aware on the whole it bombed both times it was released) though; incredibly short, really easy to platinum every level the first time through and even in comparison to Rare's questionable character design EAD Tokyo was mostly awful at creating memorable new DK characters. Definitely lays a solid foundation for a more 'Returns' style sequel though which hopefully wouldn't feel as bare bones as its predecessor (probably due to its development being squished between Sunshine and Galaxy).
I'd rank it just behind DKC2 and Returns.
Feel the game itself is sorta overrated (when talking to other Nintendo fans; well aware on the whole it bombed both times it was released) though; incredibly short, really easy to platinum every level the first time through and even in comparison to Rare's questionable character design EAD Tokyo was mostly awful at creating memorable new DK characters. Definitely lays a solid foundation for a more 'Returns' style sequel though which hopefully wouldn't feel as bare bones as its predecessor (probably due to its development being squished between Sunshine and Galaxy).
I'd rank it just behind DKC2 and Returns.
KillerTravis
Banned
This was one of the first games of Tokyo EAD right? They have been making great games for a while now...
... but no, I have to disagree with this.
... but no, I have to disagree with this.
I could not stand the New Play Control version. I tried it a couple times and was so disappointed in the experience I sold it on Amazon.
I loved the original, beyond the awesome gameplay, for being a Donkey Kong platformer without the horrible Rare universe characters. A+ would buy again.
I loved the original, beyond the awesome gameplay, for being a Donkey Kong platformer without the horrible Rare universe characters. A+ would buy again.
CaptainSlow
Member
Bongos version hands down. Can we all agree that the bongos were the greatest gaming peripheral ever?
IrishNinja
Member
what ya'll know 'bout Mike Tyson's Jungle Beat
To everyone who appreciates the brilliant combo system in this game and wants to play another game which uses something similar:
http://whatareyouwait.info/
^^^
Runman: Race Around The World! It's a freeware game by Tom Sennet and Matt Thorson. The combo system isn't exactly the same (it's based on maintaining speed instead of not touching the ground) but it's a seriously fantastic freeware game. PLAAAAAAY IIIIIIT.
http://whatareyouwait.info/
^^^
Runman: Race Around The World! It's a freeware game by Tom Sennet and Matt Thorson. The combo system isn't exactly the same (it's based on maintaining speed instead of not touching the ground) but it's a seriously fantastic freeware game. PLAAAAAAY IIIIIIT.
Vampirolol
Member
Bongos, but New Play Control surprised me. It was awesome... so many combos!
SinCityAssassin
Member
A Jungle Beat Wii U game wouldve been great.
Krappadizzle
Member
I had the bongos when it released. Worked wayyyyy better than I was expecting and was pretty fun.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
I loved this game but it was frustrating because I kept messing up giant combos.
Taco_Human
Member
I also bought this launch day. It was great, seeing this images reminded me how tough it was to perfect each level and all the hidden tips inside the game.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I've only played the original, so I can't imagine Wiimotes replacing bongos. Awesome game!