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The best of the three Donkey Kong Land games.
This game has the improved physics and controls of Donkey Kong Land II but still has more original content that sets it apart from the SNES game, like Donkey Kong Land I.
There isn't much more to say, and most people will find it not worth playing over Country III. But if you want more DKC then this is definitely worth the time.
This game has the improved physics and controls of Donkey Kong Land II but still has more original content that sets it apart from the SNES game, like Donkey Kong Land I.
There isn't much more to say, and most people will find it not worth playing over Country III. But if you want more DKC then this is definitely worth the time.
Unlike the first Donkey Kong Land game, this game has way more in common with Country 2, for better and for worse.
At best, it plays and feels more or less like DKC2, albeit with the colour and screen-size limitations. But it also fails to offer anything new that someone who has already played DKC2 hasn't seen before.
The levels have different layouts, yes. But for the most part they play off the same gimmicks, same level themes and mostly the same music as well.
Worth playing if you're DESPERATE for more DKC2.
At best, it plays and feels more or less like DKC2, albeit with the colour and screen-size limitations. But it also fails to offer anything new that someone who has already played DKC2 hasn't seen before.
The levels have different layouts, yes. But for the most part they play off the same gimmicks, same level themes and mostly the same music as well.
Worth playing if you're DESPERATE for more DKC2.
What might initially seem like a simple port of Donkey Kong Country turns out to be a whole new experience which, while borrowing heavily from the SNES game, still manages to validate it's own existence.
The best thing I can liken this game to is it's own soundtrack, which while being very reminiscent of Donkey Kong Country, has melodies often diverge slightly or entirely from their original versions.
The game looks good for a Gameboy game, and it sounds great too. But the platforming is unfortunately clunky and often results in some frustrating deaths that never entirely feel fair. The screen size can also add some artificial difficulty, though the levels are usually designed around the small screen.
Speaking of level design, I think the game definitely holds up in this regard, save for a few levels in particular. The last world even features a completely original (and very fresh) world theme.
I enjoyed collecting 'KONG' letters to save, I feel like it made them seem more valuable beyond secret-hunting. But there were definitely instances where I either couldn't find or reliably access a KONG letter and had to accept that I couldn't save after completing a given level.
In short, if you're looking for a fun little gameboy platformer, or are just desperate for more DKC, I think it's worth your time so long as you can overlook some funky controls and compromised visuals.
The best thing I can liken this game to is it's own soundtrack, which while being very reminiscent of Donkey Kong Country, has melodies often diverge slightly or entirely from their original versions.
The game looks good for a Gameboy game, and it sounds great too. But the platforming is unfortunately clunky and often results in some frustrating deaths that never entirely feel fair. The screen size can also add some artificial difficulty, though the levels are usually designed around the small screen.
Speaking of level design, I think the game definitely holds up in this regard, save for a few levels in particular. The last world even features a completely original (and very fresh) world theme.
I enjoyed collecting 'KONG' letters to save, I feel like it made them seem more valuable beyond secret-hunting. But there were definitely instances where I either couldn't find or reliably access a KONG letter and had to accept that I couldn't save after completing a given level.
In short, if you're looking for a fun little gameboy platformer, or are just desperate for more DKC, I think it's worth your time so long as you can overlook some funky controls and compromised visuals.