As the new year approaches, I felt the need to beat at least one more game before the clock strikes 12 here. I decided to give Donkey Kong Country another playthrough, but with a twist. I played through it using this MSU mod, which not only replaces the song that plays in each stage with a unique remix, but also shuffles the overworld music between multiple overworld remixes. Needless to say, it was a feast to the ears that kept fresh throughout the playthrough.

Speaking of the playthrough, man, the back half of this game is rough. They sure were cooking something when they decided that the player should beat 5 ice world levels before getting the chance to save! DKC isn't an easy romp, but despite that it's still a great time. The graphics look good, the game feels great, and even without the mod the music is stellar. You're missing out of you don't give DKC a shot at least once in your life, even if you don't beat it.

END OF YEAR RAMBLINGS BELOW THIS POINT! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

I wasn't expecting this to be the last game I beat before 2024 but here we are, I guess. At the start of this year, I had only just gotten really into using this site. Since then, I've grown to really like this place. Writing reviews has been a fun way to express myself, and seeing what other people have to say on this site is always a treat. I'm looking forward to writing more stuff in 2024, all while tackling my backlog, getting used to the married life, and taking on whatever other challenges and changes life throws my way. I hope everyone has an exciting 2024 full of fun games and good times!