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Widely heralded as one of the greatest side-scrolling games of all time, Donkey Kong Country has been perfectly recreated in portable form for Game Boy Advance. It's up to you to help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong recover DK's stolen banana hoard from the evil Kremlings and their minions of mindless lackeys. To do so, you'll have to traverse through six spectacular worlds teeming with trouble. Alternate between the strong (but slow) Donkey Kong and the more agile Diddy Kong as you run, swim, roll and jump your way through beautiful environments with action-packed challenges and secrets galore. At the conclusion of each world, DK and Diddy square off against nasty bosses including easily-angered beavers, bumble bees, vultures and many more. Ultimately, the pair will have to go toe-to-belly with the leader of the Kremling army, King K. Rool. [Nintendo]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 90
Play Magazine
The music in Coral Capers remains every bit as magical as it was the first time around, the new mini games are actually fun, you can now save anywhere, and Cranky's still the coolest ape on the planet. [June 2003, p.56]
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Game Informer
There's a certain intensity of action and sense of urgency that only a 2D platformer can deliver. This game is a great way to rediscover that feeling for yourself. [June 2003, p.118]
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Cheat Code Central
Not only is DKC a triumph graphically, but the audio is simply superb, even through the tiny speakers of the GBA (and GBA SP).
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EuroGamer
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Pocket Games
DKC has staying power. Even at nearly 10-years old, it looks like it was made for the GBA. [Fall 2003, p.44]
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Nintendo Power
Monkeys by the barrel, a five-pack of zoo chums, sprawling levels and lotsa minigames - a trip to the Country still packs in tons of gameplay. [June 2003, p.136]
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Nintendojo
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GameNow
Blasting out of barrels, hopping onto the backs of wild animals, and swinging from vines never gets old. [July 2003, p.52]
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All Game Guide
Despite a distinct lack of impressive new features, Donkey Kong Country is nonetheless an enjoyable platform game offering around 10-15 hours of play (expect to devote even more time to get a 101% completion rate) and generally pleasing visuals and sound even if they aren't up to the level of the Super NES version.
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Electronic Gaming Monthly
Besides the graphics, which still look good, the game has not held up well. [July 2003, p.118]
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