Maybe I'd consider buying if Nintendo announced a sequel or some similar projects or something, but it's too much of a hassle to keep some goofy peripheral around otherwise. It annoys me enough that I have a pair of Samba maracas collecting dust (but I'm still too stubborn to get rid of). Nintendo has a terrible track record when it comes to supporting their goofball add-ons and with Cube development slowly winding down I am almost sure I'd be left out in the cold.
Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat is the Best Platformer (this generation)
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border said:
But does it really matter if the bongos come free with the game? I mean honestly, you're stretching for a reason not to buy. You have Konga, Jungle Beat, and Konga 2. Konga 3 was announced in Japan, so I'm sure it will find it's way here. 3 games that can be used with free Kongas.
It's not so much the cost as much as the bongos would just be another piece of useless crap in a house that is already packed full of useless crap. My interest in the rhythm/music games is virtually nil since the song selections are generally lame (and ithe interesting stuff isn't even by the original artist).
I might get suckered into a purchase if Blockbuster doesn't carry Jungle Beat, but that's about it.
I might get suckered into a purchase if Blockbuster doesn't carry Jungle Beat, but that's about it.
Thanks for the impressions and pic Oli, keep them coming (is that fur-shading I see?). I like how they have a blow up of DK on the side showing all of his actions while playing through the game. The graphics and animation are great from what I've seen from the videos on IGN. It would be so cool if NOA included a Donkey Konga segment in the game where you can bongo along to the music in this game. I hope there is a multiplayer mode too...
Or recognize its rapidly approaching obsolescence and don't get it in the first place!Socreges said:
As for why I keep all manner of other crap, well, it's hard to just throw stuff out. You hope that it might increase in value, or at least you tell yourself you'll ebay it sooner or later. I'm definitely trying to reduce the amount of clutter in my life at the moment though...
Ninja Scooter
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King of Kings? ARe they trying to say that Donkey Kong is jesus?
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BuddyChrist83 said:
you straight out LYING homeboy!
Purchasing it sans drums would be silly. My plan would be to rent the game, buy a set of drums, then return the drums at the end of the rental period.
Net cost is then $7 for 10-14 days now that Blockbuster nixed their late fees. If I can beat it as quickly as BuddyChrist (less than 3 hours) then that should leave me enough spare time to run through it 3-4 times. I wouldn't say I'm really the type to beat a game over and over though...
Net cost is then $7 for 10-14 days now that Blockbuster nixed their late fees. If I can beat it as quickly as BuddyChrist (less than 3 hours) then that should leave me enough spare time to run through it 3-4 times. I wouldn't say I'm really the type to beat a game over and over though...
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border said:
You're not taking into consideration the fact that your hands get absolutely destroyed from the constant clapping, though. I could only play it for about 3 hours total the night that I got it, and even then I was trading off levels with a friend. The pain becomes unbearable. It may be the most physically ass-kicking (non-rhythm) game since Mario Party 1!
There are four basic variations, but I don't want to spoil them. Plus I'm lazy. They play pretty much like you'd imagine the boss fights to be, with lots of running and jumping and clapping. The Punch-Out types are the only ones that take you out of the sidescrolling element for the entire fight.Ironclad_Ninja said:
bobbyconover
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Oli:
So unless you've gotten all of those, you haven't unlocked it all!
I've heard there's a platinum medal on each level.
So unless you've gotten all of those, you haven't unlocked it all!
ImNotLikeThem
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what
?? ill be damned if i can get it even on the first level. admitedly ive been wrapped up in VJ2 lately and havent played DK:JB as much as i could be, but still... anyone know if you unlock anything else
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score do you have to get for platinum
with all platinums
Pedigree Chum
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Raw64life said:
Same here, I was hyped for this the first time I saw the punch-out like fight in the promo vid around E3 time.
ImNotLikeThem
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Odama, the feudal japanese military pinball game.Louis said:In a dutch mag this month was a interview ( well sort off ) and the director of the game said there was another game with the Konga controls in development and it has nothing to do with the DK franchise ( and it isn't Odama) .
Nm, beat the part I was stuck at.
I do agree with Olimario though, this game is the essence of the great platformers of old. It has something that's just missing from platformers these days IMO. The game feels like the ultimate mix of Sonic 2 (speed and always moving forward doing crazy stuff) and the depth of Super Mario World (combos, hidden secrets). My only complaint is that my hands HURT after like 20 mins of playing and some of the bosses are hand-destroying.
Definitely 9ish out of 10 and it'll be a strong contender for GC GoTY 2005.
I do agree with Olimario though, this game is the essence of the great platformers of old. It has something that's just missing from platformers these days IMO. The game feels like the ultimate mix of Sonic 2 (speed and always moving forward doing crazy stuff) and the depth of Super Mario World (combos, hidden secrets). My only complaint is that my hands HURT after like 20 mins of playing and some of the bosses are hand-destroying.
Definitely 9ish out of 10 and it'll be a strong contender for GC GoTY 2005.