I was always very amused by the "Play as Donkey and Diddy!" -> "Donkey's missing, play as Diddy and Trixie!" -> "Donkey and Diddy are missing, play as Trixy and Baby!" progression.
I was always very amused by the "Play as Donkey and Diddy!" -> "Donkey's missing, play as Diddy and Trixie!" -> "Donkey and Diddy are missing, play as Trixy and Baby!" progression.
It gives the feeling that the Kremlings are learning from their mistakes but not quiiiiiite getting it.
I feel like DKC2 has a very strong central theme (pirates, basically), and it adheres to it pretty well throughout. DKC3 I think is a bit more scattered in terms of theme, although I think it has some pretty consistent visual design elements, which I appreciate.
In terms of gameplay/level design, I thought DKC3 was pretty good, and there was stuff I liked. In terms of collectables, it was interesting to see it as the first draft of later Rare collectathons. I didn't think twice about it as a kid, but as a Sophisticated And Discerning Adult I do feel like it dilutes the game a bit.
Overall, I agree with Chincy's earlier take: It was a good game, but DKC2 is just better and tighter.
(I also have no problem with Kiddy Kong, and I really like that there was a difference between which Kong was team-throwing which Kong, as opposed to DKC2 where it's pretty much the same.)
By the way, whenever I talk about how much I love DKC1-3, I would ask you to keep in mind that I bought a New 3DS XL (SNES edition) - despite owning a regular 3DS since launch day, and by the point of that purchase being entirely over the 3DS - for the single and express purchase of always having a self-contained device that would enable me to (legally) play DKC1-3 no matter how other technology (TV displays, video ports, consoles) changed. I paid $200 so that I could feel secure in the knowledge that no matter what technostorms swept the cyberscape, I could always pop in and bop some Kremlings on the head.
So, you know, my opinions should be consumed with handfuls of salt.
(Technically this isn't entirely honest; I did want the ability to play DKC1-3 whenever, but also the SNES edition of the New 3DS XL really appealed to me. It was the last excuse I needed to justify the purchase.)
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Garlic Breadi'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm aRegistered User, Disagreeableregular
The Vikings were I think a marked improvement. If the bosses werent basically immortal and thus made me hate them Id say they were the best DK villains overall
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I don't think I'll be trying to play and finish the other two, though.
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darunia106J-bob in gamesDeath MountainRegistered Userregular
If you're gonna play one DKC2 is the best one to play.
So you're good.
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Shortytouching the meatIntergalactic Cool CourtRegistered Userregular
sometimes I think I might want to play DKC 2 again
then I wonder if I actually just want to listen to stickerbrush symphony
turns out that's what it always is
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turtleantGunpla Dadis the best.Registered Userregular
I have an oddly distinct memory of renting DCK3 when I was 6 or so and just driving the little boat/hovercraft around on the world map for like 15 minutes.
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Kiddy Kong is an Adult Teen Baby and I hate it
Donkey could have been easily swapped in for Baby Kong and the game would have been 100% more palatable.
Crappy art design, Kiddy literally could have been DK with no changes, No rambi, 4 billion collectibles to get easily the worst ending.
The whole game also just felt off.
The bright, Woodsy look of everything is my favorite of all of them
I just don't love how Kiddy looks
But if you put it into a JRPG, I would play the hell out of it.
do they all just fall into the whole of edutainment, or did anyone ever make a Prince of Egypt-equivalent?
It gives the feeling that the Kremlings are learning from their mistakes but not quiiiiiite getting it.
God I wish I liked playing Vagrant Story.
The setting and story work so well but I HATE the way that game plays.
I definitely think he's a more visually interesting character than Cloud, who is basically just a big yellow point with a big sword
In terms of gameplay/level design, I thought DKC3 was pretty good, and there was stuff I liked. In terms of collectables, it was interesting to see it as the first draft of later Rare collectathons. I didn't think twice about it as a kid, but as a Sophisticated And Discerning Adult I do feel like it dilutes the game a bit.
Overall, I agree with Chincy's earlier take: It was a good game, but DKC2 is just better and tighter.
(I also have no problem with Kiddy Kong, and I really like that there was a difference between which Kong was team-throwing which Kong, as opposed to DKC2 where it's pretty much the same.)
3 changes the art design for everything but the kongs and its really jarring
I didn't really care for the Sonic-ass robo-zingers but most of the other enemies were fine
When they suck it is!
http://www.audioentropy.com/
Also, this game gave us Lemguins, which I think never got the airtime they deserved.
that level is fun now!!
I like cloud's sleeveless turtleneck sweater
also his Low Poly Big Sword
So, you know, my opinions should be consumed with handfuls of salt.
(Technically this isn't entirely honest; I did want the ability to play DKC1-3 whenever, but also the SNES edition of the New 3DS XL really appealed to me. It was the last excuse I needed to justify the purchase.)
Counterpoint: Donkey Kong Country Returns
the tiki enemies were fun?
The Vikings were I think a marked improvement. If the bosses werent basically immortal and thus made me hate them Id say they were the best DK villains overall
DKC2 is a pretty fun video game.
I don't think I'll be trying to play and finish the other two, though.
So you're good.
then I wonder if I actually just want to listen to stickerbrush symphony
turns out that's what it always is
DKC is worth finishing if just for the last boss battle imo.
Going fast feels good, but will also get you killed easily.
I don't know if I'm ever going to replay it, but it was a very good time (with some real bullshit parts)
I need to get back to Super Mario World
Again? Doesn't matter. Goodbye, Dandara.