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'''''Diddy Kong Racing DS''''' is a game for the [[Nintendo DS]]. It is a remake of ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. It is Rare's first game for the DS and uses Wi-Fi.
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'''''Diddy Kong Racing DS''''' is a racing game for the [[Nintendo DS]]. It is both the remake and sequel of ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' for the [[Nintendo 64]] and released on the original game's 10 year anniversary. It is [[Rare|Rare's]] first game for the DS and uses Nintendo Wi-Fi. It's also one of the last games [[Rare]] developed for [[Nintendo]].
   
==Nintendo DS Remake Differences==
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==Nintendo DS Remake/Sequel Differences==
 
Some of the Nintendo DS version of this game's differences include:
 
Some of the Nintendo DS version of this game's differences include:
   
*[[Diddy]] and [[Tiny Kong]]'s design has changed
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*[[Tiny Kong]]'s design has been changed to that of a young adult via her new redesign by Nintendo
   
*[[Tiny Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]] replaced [[Banjo]] and [[Conker]]
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*[[Tiny Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]] replaced [[Banjo]] and [[Conker]] respectively
   
 
*Some Balloons are obtained or moved to different locations
 
*Some Balloons are obtained or moved to different locations
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*[[Taj]] and [[Wizpig]] are now playable as well
 
*[[Taj]] and [[Wizpig]] are now playable as well
   
*The Silver Coin Challenge is taken out and replaced with the Balloon Touch Challenge
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*The Silver Coin Challenge is taken out and replaced with the Balloon Touch Challenge (The Silver Coin Challenge exists as a buyable mode for 20 coins, to unlock DS Exclusive tracks in this mode you MUST get gold on all Balloon Touch Challenges, this includes Adventure 2)
   
 
*You can buy stuff with obtainable coins
 
*You can buy stuff with obtainable coins
   
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*To unlock [[T.T.]] you must do all Adventure 1 Time Trials this includes the vehicles that are not normally used on each track (for example the plane on Ancient Lake), you do NOT need to have Adventure 2 unlocked, and you do NOT need the DS exclusive tracks unlocked
*To unlock [[T.T.]] you must do both Adventure 1 & 2 Time Trials
 
   
*Instead of timing the start boost, you either use your stylus or blow into the microphone
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*Instead of timing the start boost, you either use your stylus or blow into the microphone, (this doesn't apply for Taj's challenges as it's timing based on those)
   
*The keys are different shapes instead of the same gold color
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*The keys have their own distinct features, have different shapes, and different colors instead of the same gold color
   
*There are 4 new unlockable stages
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*There are 4 new unlockable stages based on the ''Donkey Kong'' series:
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**[[Thunder Cove]], [[Meandering Mount]], [[Splashdown Pass]], [[Strangled Shrine]]
   
 
*The colors aren't as bright as in the original
 
*The colors aren't as bright as in the original
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*The opening, credits, and starting Adventure Mode changes setting.
 
*The opening, credits, and starting Adventure Mode changes setting.
   
*Everyones voice actor changed with the exception of T.T.'s
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*The voice actors for all the characters changed with the exception of T.T.'s.
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*In the original game it was possible to race in the car on Everfrost Peak due to the ice not being water, this was changed in the DS version to where the ice is water, and it's no longer possible to race in the car on this track.
== Gameplay ==
 
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
The gameplay remains relatively unchanged from its predecessor, with the exception of the Balloon Touch Challenge.
 
The gameplay remains relatively unchanged from its predecessor, with the exception of the Balloon Touch Challenge.
   
==Characters==
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==Playable Characters==
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===Playable===
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===Default===
*[[Tiptup]]
 
*[[Taj]]
 
*[[Pipsy]]
 
*[[Timber]]
 
 
*[[Diddy Kong]]
 
*[[Diddy Kong]]
 
*[[Dixie Kong]]
 
*[[Dixie Kong]]
 
*[[Tiny Kong]]
 
*[[Tiny Kong]]
*[[Drumstick]]
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*[[Timber]]
 
*[[Krunch]]
 
*[[Krunch]]
 
*[[Tiptup]]
 
*[[Pipsy]]
 
*[[Bumper]]
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===Unlockable===
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*[[Drumstick]]
 
*[[T.T.]]
 
*[[T.T.]]
 
*[[Taj]]
 
*[[Wizpig]]
 
*[[Wizpig]]
*[[Bumper]]
 
 
 
   
 
{{DK Games}}
 
{{DK Games}}
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[[category:Games]]
 
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[[Category:Games]]
 
[[Category:Donkey Kong Games]]
 
[[Category:Donkey Kong Games]]
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[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

Revision as of 13:39, 16 May 2020

Diddy Kong Racing DS
DKRDS
Developer(s) Rare
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Main Development Staff {{{devteam}}}
Platform(s) Nintendo DS
Release Date(s) USA Feburary 5, 2007
Australia April 19, 2007
Europe April 20, 2007
Genre(s) Racing
Ratings ESRB: E
Mode(s) {{{modes}}}
Media(s) {{{media}}}
Input(s) {{{input}}}

Diddy Kong Racing DS is a racing game for the Nintendo DS. It is both the remake and sequel of Diddy Kong Racing for the Nintendo 64 and released on the original game's 10 year anniversary. It is Rare's first game for the DS and uses Nintendo Wi-Fi. It's also one of the last games Rare developed for Nintendo.

Nintendo DS Remake/Sequel Differences

Some of the Nintendo DS version of this game's differences include:

  • Tiny Kong's design has been changed to that of a young adult via her new redesign by Nintendo
  • Some Balloons are obtained or moved to different locations
  • The Silver Coin Challenge is taken out and replaced with the Balloon Touch Challenge (The Silver Coin Challenge exists as a buyable mode for 20 coins, to unlock DS Exclusive tracks in this mode you MUST get gold on all Balloon Touch Challenges, this includes Adventure 2)
  • You can buy stuff with obtainable coins
  • To unlock T.T. you must do all Adventure 1 Time Trials this includes the vehicles that are not normally used on each track (for example the plane on Ancient Lake), you do NOT need to have Adventure 2 unlocked, and you do NOT need the DS exclusive tracks unlocked
  • Instead of timing the start boost, you either use your stylus or blow into the microphone, (this doesn't apply for Taj's challenges as it's timing based on those)
  • The keys have their own distinct features, have different shapes, and different colors instead of the same gold color
  • The colors aren't as bright as in the original
  • The opening, credits, and starting Adventure Mode changes setting.
  • The voice actors for all the characters changed with the exception of T.T.'s.
  • In the original game it was possible to race in the car on Everfrost Peak due to the ice not being water, this was changed in the DS version to where the ice is water, and it's no longer possible to race in the car on this track.

Gameplay

The gameplay remains relatively unchanged from its predecessor, with the exception of the Balloon Touch Challenge.

Playable Characters

Default

Unlockable