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|title = Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
 
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|developer = [[Rareware]]
 
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'''''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''''' (''スーパードンキーコング2 ディクシー&ディディー, Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy'' in Japan<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/donkey-kong-country-2-diddys-kong-quest "Alternate titles" at Mobygames]</ref>) is the sequel to the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo]], and the predecessor to ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]''. It takes place shortly after [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]'s triumph over [[King K. Rool]] in the previous game.
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'''''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''''' (''スーパードンキーコング2 ディクシー&ディディー, Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy'' in Japan<ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/game/donkey-kong-country-2-diddys-kong-quest "Alternate titles" at Mobygames]</ref>) is the sequel to the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo]], and the predecessor to ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''. It takes place shortly after [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]'s triumph over [[King K. Rool]] in the previous game.
   
The game features are improved from ''Donkey Kong Country''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s, with better graphics, more enemies and animal buddies, harder levels and additional depth. Its soundtrack is also widely praised. It was commercially successful selling 4.37 million units.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_video_games List of best selling SNES games]</ref>
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The game features are improved from ''Donkey Kong Country''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s, with better graphics, more enemies and animal buddies, harder stages and additional depth. Its soundtrack is also widely praised. It was commercially successful selling 4.37 million units.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System_video_games List of best selling SNES games]</ref>
   
 
It also had a [[Game Boy]] semi-sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. It was released in 1995 and had [[Diddy Kong]] as the star. A port of the game was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004 and was re-released on the Virtual Console in 2007.
 
It also had a [[Game Boy]] semi-sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. It was released in 1995 and had [[Diddy Kong]] as the star. A port of the game was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004 and was re-released on the Virtual Console in 2007.
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''This is based of the Game Boy Advance remake's intro, which can be viewed here: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HitZ1I9j6g]. However, it should be noted that some elements were tweaked in the remake''.
 
''This is based of the Game Boy Advance remake's intro, which can be viewed here: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HitZ1I9j6g]. However, it should be noted that some elements were tweaked in the remake''.
   
It was a relaxing, sunny day on [[Donkey Kong Island]]. [[Funky Kong|Funky]] is seen surfing and then falling off his board. He asked for [[Donkey Kong]] to join him, but DK simply continues lounging. [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] goes up to him and complains how he never took breaks, "[[Donkey Kong (game)|whisking off maidens and throwing barrels seven days a week]]", but Donkey Kong ignores him, confident that he is a hero and that K. Rool is gone for good. Cranky soon leaves.
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It was a relaxing, sunny day on [[Donkey Kong Island]]. [[Funky Kong|Funky]] is seen surfing and then falling off his board. He asked for [[Donkey Kong]] to join him, but DK simply continues lounging. [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] goes up to him and complains how he never took breaks, "[[Donkey Kong (game)|whisking off maidens and throwing barrels seven days a week]]", but Donkey ignores him, confident that he is a hero and that K. Rool is gone for good. Cranky soon leaves.
   
[[File:MessageKapkrool.png|thumb|left|The Super Nintendo version's note. It was slightly different in the remake.]]Meanwhile, above, [[Kaptain K. Rool]], aboard his vessel, [[The Flying Krock]], commands his minions to invade the island and take Donkey Kong captive so that his next attempt at stealing the [[Donkey Kong Banana Hoard|Banana Hoard]] won't be a failure like [[Donkey Kong Country|last time]]. Donkey Kong, still lounging, did not notice the attack until [[Kutlass]]es ambushed him and took him prisoner. Kaptain K. Rool assures DK that he will never see his precious island or his friends again.
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[[File:MessageKapkrool.png|thumb|left|The Super Nintendo version's note. It was slightly different in the remake.]]Meanwhile, above, [[Kaptain K. Rool]], aboard his vessel, [[The Flying Krock]], commands his minions to invade the island and take Donkey captive so that his next attempt at stealing the [[Donkey Kong's Banana Hoard|Banana Hoard]] won't be a failure like the [[Donkey Kong Country|last]] [[Donkey Kong Land|two times]]. Donkey, still lounging, did not notice the attack until [[Kutlass]]es ambushed him and took him prisoner. Kaptain K. Rool assures DK that he will never see his precious island or his friends again.
   
Back on the island, presumably several minutes later, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]], and Cranky Kong find Donkey Kong missing, along with a note. It reads;
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Back on the island, presumably several minutes later, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]], [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]], and Cranky find Donkey missing, along with a note. It reads;
:''Hah-arrrrgyh! We have got the big monkey! If you want him back, you scurvy dogs, you'll have to hand over the [[Banana Hoard]]! ''
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:''Hah-arrrrgyh! We have got the big monkey! If you want him back, you scurvy dogs, you'll have to hand over the [[Banana Hoard]]!''
 
:-[[Kaptain K. Rool]].
 
:-[[Kaptain K. Rool]].
At this point, [[Wrinkly Kong|Wrinky]], Funky and [[Swanky Kong|Swanky]] come to the scene. Swanky suggests to give up the hoard, but Diddy insists that Donkey Kong would be furious of he [[Donkey Kong Country#Story|lost his bananas again]]. Diddy and Dixie ride to [[Crocodile Isle]] via [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]], and then start their quest.
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At this point, [[Wrinkly Kong|Wrinkly]], Funky and [[Swanky Kong|Swanky]] come to the scene. Cranky suggests to give up the hoard, but Diddy insists that Donkey Kong would be furious if he [[Donkey Kong Country#Story|lost his]] [[Donkey Kong Land|bananas again]]. Diddy and Dixie ride to [[Crocodile Isle]] via [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]], and then start their quest.
   
Diddy's big quest would take him and Dixie all over enemy territory, [[Crocodile Isle]]. Here, they find the [[Gangplank Galleon]] docked lazily onto the shore, abandoned. They would next travel to the lava world of [[Crocodile Cauldron]], the swamps of [[Krem Quay]], the ruined amusement park [[Krazy Kremland]], [[K. Rool's Keep]], and finally, the [[Flying Krock]].
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Diddy's big Kong Quest would take him and Dixie all over enemy territory, [[Crocodile Isle]]. Here, they find the [[Gangplank Galleon]] docked lazily onto the shore, abandoned. They would next travel to the lava world of [[Crocodile Cauldron]], the swamps of [[Krem Quay]], the ruined amusement park [[Krazy Kremland]], [[K. Rool's Keep]], and finally, the [[Flying Krock]].
   
Once the two are done with their first battle with Kaptain K. Rool, Donkey is freed and punches Kaptain out of the Flying Krock and into [[Krem Quay]] where [[Chomps]] can be seen chewing on him. Then, all of the Kongs go off the island and see it sink underwater.
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Once the two are done with their first battle with Kaptain K. Rool, Donkey is freed and punches the Kaptain out of the Flying Krock and into [[Krem Quay]] where [[Chomps]] can be seen chewing on him.
   
Kaptain K. Rool, however, gets his revenge by relocating himself to the [[Lost World]]. All of the [[Kremkoin]]s are needed to be collected to reach him. Once he is defeated a second time, Diddy and Dixie win once again.
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Kaptain K. Rool, however, gets his revenge by relocating himself to the [[Lost World]]. All of the [[Kremkoin]]s are needed to be collected to reach him. Once he is defeated a second time, Diddy and Dixie win once again. Then, all of the Kongs go off the island and see it sink underwater with K. Rool escaping.
   
==Game Overview==
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==Overview==
 
===Gameplay===
 
===Gameplay===
 
[[File:Dixie-Diddy-teamup.png|thumb|150px|The new team-up ability]]
 
[[File:Dixie-Diddy-teamup.png|thumb|150px|The new team-up ability]]
The player controls [[Diddy Kong]], near unchanged from the previous game, (but given some new animations to adapt to new gameplay elements covered below), and a new character [[Dixie Kong]] who replaces Donkey Kong. Diddy retains his cartwheels and agility, however Dixie can whip her ponytail similar to DK's roll, and has a very useful ability; she can use her ponytail like a helicopter and lower her falling speed via her [[Ponytail Whirl]], allowing the Kongs to reach farther areas than before (however [[Expresso the Ostrich|Expresso]] has been removed likely because of this). Dixie and Diddy have a brand new Team-up ability, usable only when both Kongs are in, allowing the Kongs to ride on one another. The Kong on top can be thrown as a weapon or way to get to high areas.
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The player controls [[Diddy Kong]], near unchanged from the previous game, (but given some new animations to adapt to new gameplay elements covered below), and a new character [[Dixie Kong]] who replaces Donkey Kong. Diddy retains his cartwheels and agility making him the faster of the two, can climb and swim faster, jump higher and farther, however Dixie can whip her ponytail similar to DK's roll, hold barrels above her head like DK, and has a very useful ability; she can use her ponytail like a helicopter and lower her falling speed via her [[Ponytail Whirl]], allowing the Kongs to reach farther areas than before (however [[Expresso the Ostrich|Expresso]] has been removed likely because of this). Dixie and Diddy have a new team-up ability, usable only when both Kongs are in, allowing the Kongs to ride on one another. The Kong on top can be thrown as a weapon or way to get to high areas.
   
Levels generally were made less explorable and more straightforward. More ropes and such have been added, and the Kongs can now climb horizontal ropes as well (Diddy has gained new animations for this). Many new types of barrels have been implemented, such as the [[Exclamation Point Barrel]], and most of the barrels from the previous game return as well ([[Vine Barrel]]s, [[Steel Keg]]s, and [[Stop & Go Barrels]] were removed). [[Animal Crate]]s return, though Kongs can now directly transform into animal buddies via [[Animal Barrel]]s. Swimming returns, though acts more like ''Mario'' games, with the ability to get on land and return to water between areas of the level.
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Stages generally were made less explorable and more straightforward. More ropes and such have been added, and the Kongs can now climb horizontal ropes as well (Diddy has gained new animations for this). Many new types of barrels have been implemented, such as the [[Exclamation Point Barrel]], and most of the barrels from the previous game return as well ([[Vine Barrel]]s, [[Steel Keg]]s, and [[Stop & Go Barrels]] were removed). [[Animal Crate]]s return, though Kongs can now directly transform into animal buddies via [[Animal Barrel]]s. Swimming returns, though it acts more like ''Mario'' games, with the ability to get on land and return to water between areas of the level.
   
 
====Items====
 
====Items====
 
{{quote|I've never seen so much worthless rubbish! I'm surprised they don't give you a special "trash barrel" to haul it all around in!|Cranky Kong, ''DKC2'' GBA manual<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2'' manual, "Primate Pick-ups", page 15</ref>}}
 
{{quote|I've never seen so much worthless rubbish! I'm surprised they don't give you a special "trash barrel" to haul it all around in!|Cranky Kong, ''DKC2'' GBA manual<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2'' manual, "Primate Pick-ups", page 15</ref>}}
 
[[File:Chest and Crate.png|thumb|100px|A [[Crate]] and [[Treasure Chest]].]]
 
[[File:Chest and Crate.png|thumb|100px|A [[Crate]] and [[Treasure Chest]].]]
*[[Banana]]s and [[Banana Bunch]]es, as with the previous game, are very common items akin to Mario's coins. Collecting 100 yields a life, with Banana Bunches worth ten regular bananas.
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*[[Banana]]s and Banana Bunches, as with the previous game, are very common items akin to the [[w:c:mario:Coin|coin]]s from the ''Mario'' series. Collecting one hundred yields a life, with Banana Bunches worth ten regular bananas, meaning that ten of these types give an extra life.
 
*The [[No Animal Sign]] has been implemented due to the new way to finish a level. Animal Buddies cannot proceed past this sign, however when they do they are turned into a prize (usually a coin or bananas).
 
*The [[No Animal Sign]] has been implemented due to the new way to finish a level. Animal Buddies cannot proceed past this sign, however when they do they are turned into a prize (usually a coin or bananas).
*The [[ Animal Crate]] holds animal buddies prisoner, which one depends on the symbol of the crate. The returning animal buddies' crates have been slightly redesigned.
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*The [[Animal Crate]] holds [[Animal Buddy]] prisoned inside of the crate. The symbol on the crate tells what Animal Buddy the crate imprisoned. The returning Animal Buddies' crates are slightly redesigned.
*[[K-O-N-G Letters]] return, unchanged, as collecting all four grants a free life.
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*[[K-O-N-G Letters]] return, unchanged, as collecting all four grants a free life. They are slightly small than in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
*The [[Hot Air Balloon]]s are found in Lava-flooded levels. They are used to safely float over Lava.
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*The [[Hot Air Balloon]]s are found in lava-flooded stages. They are used to safely float over lava.
*[[Crate]]s act much like [[Vine Barrel]]s from the previous game, where contact with anything, including the ground.
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*[[Crate]]s act much like [[Vine Barrel]]s from the previous game, where contact with anything, including the ground. It also can defeat many enemies.
 
[[File:BananaCoin DKC2.png|A [[Banana Coin]], which acts as the game's currency.|thumb]]
 
[[File:BananaCoin DKC2.png|A [[Banana Coin]], which acts as the game's currency.|thumb]]
*[[Treasure Chest]]s also act somewhat like barrels, however when thrown on the ground they will bounce and lose momentum. These usually yield prizes when broken.
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*[[Treasure Chest]]s also act somewhat like barrels. When thrown on the ground they bounce and lose momentum. These usually yield prizes when broken.
 
*[[Extra Life Balloon]]s are unchanged, if anything less common due to less bonus games being based entirely on collecting one, and now have Diddy's face on them instead of DK's.
 
*[[Extra Life Balloon]]s are unchanged, if anything less common due to less bonus games being based entirely on collecting one, and now have Diddy's face on them instead of DK's.
*[[DK Coin]]s are huge coins with the DK emblem hidden by [[Cranky Kong]] found in every level. Collecting these are needed to finish the game. At the end of the quest, Cranky will tally the collected number of DK Coins and rank them with other Nintendo characters (Mario, Yoshi, and Link all make cameos) in [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]]. There are 40 in the Super Nintendo version and 62 in the remake, per the new side-quests and minigames.
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*[[DK Coin]]s are huge coins with the DK emblem hidden by [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] found in every level. Collecting these are needed to finish the game. At the end of the quest, Cranky tallies the collected number of DK Coins and ranks them with other Nintendo characters (Mario, Yoshi, and Link all make cameos) in [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]]. There are forty in the Super Nintendo version and sixty two in the Game Boy Advance version, per the new side-quests and minigames.
 
*[[Banana Coin]]s act as the basic currency of the game, required to pay for services done by the rest of the Kong Family in the game.
 
*[[Banana Coin]]s act as the basic currency of the game, required to pay for services done by the rest of the Kong Family in the game.
*The [[Kremkoin]]s are the prize of every bonus game and are used to access [[Lost World]]. It should be noted Lost World's Kremkoins are replaced with DK Coins.
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*[[Kremkoin|The Kremkoins]] are the prize of every bonus game and are used to access [[Lost World]]. It should be noted Lost World's Kremkoins are replaced with DK Coins.
*[[Kannon (item)|Kannon]]s and [[Kannonball]]s are found in some of the levels. Putting the Kannonball inside a Kannon will grant access to a Bonus Area.
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*[[Kannon (item)|Kannons]] and [[Kannonball]]s are found in some of the stages. Putting the Kannonball inside a Kannon grants access to a Bonus Area.
*The [[End of Level Target]] will give a reward if it’s jumped on from far above.
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*The [[End of Stage Target]] gives an award if it is jumped on from far above.
*The Skull Cart has to be ridden in a few levels, replacing [[Mine Cart]]s.
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*The [[Skull Cart]] has to be ridden in a few stages, replacing [[Mine Cart]]s.
*[[Golden Feather]]s are found in the GBA remake's levels.. These items are used to upgrade Expresso II's stats in the [[Expresso Racing]] minigame.
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*[[Golden Feather]]s are found exclusively to the stages in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version. These items are used to upgrade [[Expresso II]]'s stats in the [[Expresso Racing]] minigame.
*[[Photograph]]s are used to fill Wrinkly’s Scrapbook. There are multiple ways of obtaining these items.
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*[[Photograph]]s are used to fill the [[scrapbook]] [[Wrinkly Kong|Wrinkly]] has given Diddy and Dixie to fulfill this task. Both items are exclusive to the [[Game Boy Advance]] version. There are multiple ways of obtaining these items.
   
 
====Barrels====
 
====Barrels====
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*[[DK Barrel]]s return, with no difference between it and the previous game.
 
*[[DK Barrel]]s return, with no difference between it and the previous game.
 
*[[TNT Barrel]]s are rare, powerful barrels full of TNT. They were unchanged from ''Donkey Kong Country''.
 
*[[TNT Barrel]]s are rare, powerful barrels full of TNT. They were unchanged from ''Donkey Kong Country''.
*[[Star Barrel]]s are the game's checkpoints.
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*[[Star Barrel]]s are the game's checkpoints.
 
*[[Barrel Cannon]]s return, with a slightly different design.
 
*[[Barrel Cannon]]s return, with a slightly different design.
 
*[[Invincibility Barrel]]s act much like the "[[w:c:mario:Starman|starman]]" from the ''Mario'' series, granting temporary invincibility.
 
*[[Invincibility Barrel]]s act much like the "[[w:c:mario:Starman|starman]]" from the ''Mario'' series, granting temporary invincibility.
*[[Animal Barrel]]s turn a Kong into the respective animal buddy.
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*[[Animal Barrel]]s turn a Kong into the respective animal buddy.
*[[Bonus Barrel]]s act as teleporters to secret bonus levels. All must be found and entered to get 102% complete in this game.
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*[[Bonus Barrel]]s act as teleporters to secret bonus stages. All must be found and entered to get 102% complete in this game.
 
*[[Krochead Barrel]]s are unique barrels that control how [[Krochead]]s help.
 
*[[Krochead Barrel]]s are unique barrels that control how [[Krochead]]s help.
 
*[[Plus and Minus Barrels]] raise the time limit in the level [[Haunted Hall]] and in [[Rickety Race]] they boost or decrease the kart speed.
 
*[[Plus and Minus Barrels]] raise the time limit in the level [[Haunted Hall]] and in [[Rickety Race]] they boost or decrease the kart speed.
 
*[[Steerable Barrel]]s are key barrels exclusive to the level [[Fiery Furnace]]. As the name suggests, they are movable.
 
*[[Steerable Barrel]]s are key barrels exclusive to the level [[Fiery Furnace]]. As the name suggests, they are movable.
*[[Rotatable Barrel]] are amiable barrels found in few levels.
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*[[Rotatable Barrel]] are amiable barrels found in few stages.
   
 
====Animal Buddies====
 
====Animal Buddies====
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* [[Rattly the Rattlesnake]] acts much like [[Winky the Frog|Winky]], meaning he can jump very high.
 
* [[Rattly the Rattlesnake]] acts much like [[Winky the Frog|Winky]], meaning he can jump very high.
 
* [[Squitter the Spider]] is a very large spider that can shoot webs that defeat enemies or become floating platforms. However, he cannot jump on enemies.
 
* [[Squitter the Spider]] is a very large spider that can shoot webs that defeat enemies or become floating platforms. However, he cannot jump on enemies.
* [[Clapper the Seal]] appears in the levels Lava Lagoon and Clapper's Cavern. When jumping on him, Clapper will breath on the water found in the levels, either cooling it down or freezing it.
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* [[Clapper the Seal]] appears in the stages Lava Lagoon and Clapper's Cavern. When jumping on him, Clapper will breath on the water found in the stages, either cooling it down or freezing it.
 
* [[Glimmer the Anglerfish]] can illuminate dark areas much like Squawks did in the original ''Donkey Kong Country''.
 
* [[Glimmer the Anglerfish]] can illuminate dark areas much like Squawks did in the original ''Donkey Kong Country''.
 
* [[Expresso II]] is an animal buddy only found in the [[Game Boy Advance]]. Expresso II is playable as a part of the Expresso Racing minigame.
 
* [[Expresso II]] is an animal buddy only found in the [[Game Boy Advance]]. Expresso II is playable as a part of the Expresso Racing minigame.
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====Modes====
 
====Modes====
 
[[File:DKC2-GBA-Menu.png|thumb|left|[[Game Boy Advance]] remake's menu]]
 
[[File:DKC2-GBA-Menu.png|thumb|left|[[Game Boy Advance]] remake's menu]]
*'''One player mode''', the exact same as ''DKC''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s; one player controls Diddy and Dixie.
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*'''One player mode''', exactly the same as ''DKC''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s; one player controls Diddy and Dixie.
 
*'''Two player team''', where player one plays as Diddy and player two is Dixie. When player one is defeated, player two takes over.
 
*'''Two player team''', where player one plays as Diddy and player two is Dixie. When player one is defeated, player two takes over.
*'''Two player contest''', where it's a contest for either player 1 (Diddy) or player two (Dixie) to finish the most levels.
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*'''Two player contest''', where it's a contest for either player 1 (Diddy) or player two (Dixie) to finish the most stages.
 
*'''Sound Test''', a secret mode in the SNES version, where the player must repeatedly press down when choosing "one player" or "two player" when starting a new game. Once found, players can scroll through the game's background music themes.
 
*'''Sound Test''', a secret mode in the SNES version, where the player must repeatedly press down when choosing "one player" or "two player" when starting a new game. Once found, players can scroll through the game's background music themes.
 
*'''Cheat Mode''', obtained a similar way to the sound test mode, only by pressing down even more. It allows players to enter a cheat codes to start off the new game.
 
*'''Cheat Mode''', obtained a similar way to the sound test mode, only by pressing down even more. It allows players to enter a cheat codes to start off the new game.
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*'''[[Bag a Bug]]''', where Diddy must catch fireflies and avoid Klubba.
 
*'''[[Bag a Bug]]''', where Diddy must catch fireflies and avoid Klubba.
*'''[[Diddy's Dash]]''', a time trial mode of regular levels.
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*'''[[Diddy's Dash]]''', a time trial mode of regular stages.
 
*'''Funky<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Flights''', a mini-game that allows Kongs to use the gyrocopter to navigate mazes and do tasks for [[DK Coin]]s.
 
*'''Funky<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Flights''', a mini-game that allows Kongs to use the gyrocopter to navigate mazes and do tasks for [[DK Coin]]s.
 
*'''[[Expresso Racing]]''', a mini-game [[Cranky]] runs where Kongs can cash in their Feathers for stats to level up [[Expresso the Ostrich|Expresso]] to race against other Expressos.
 
*'''[[Expresso Racing]]''', a mini-game [[Cranky]] runs where Kongs can cash in their Feathers for stats to level up [[Expresso the Ostrich|Expresso]] to race against other Expressos.
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[[File:FunkyDKC2.jpg|thumb|180px|[[Funky Kong]], with his updated look]]
 
[[File:FunkyDKC2.jpg|thumb|180px|[[Funky Kong]], with his updated look]]
 
*[[Funky Kong]] returns from the original ''Donkey Kong Country'', with his flight service in each world of the game (excluding [[Lost World]]). Though the first use requires payment, each use after is free. In the GBA remake players can summon Funky's gyrocopter anywhere on the world map, so he instead ran a mini-game in the remake.
 
*[[Funky Kong]] returns from the original ''Donkey Kong Country'', with his flight service in each world of the game (excluding [[Lost World]]). Though the first use requires payment, each use after is free. In the GBA remake players can summon Funky's gyrocopter anywhere on the world map, so he instead ran a mini-game in the remake.
*[[Cranky Kong]] also returns, with a new look, more tips and commentary. He gives hints once more, but this time there's the option to choose which hint for the levels in a world, though come at a small fee. Cranky's other major role is the counting of [[DK Coin]]s and running [[Expresso Racing]].
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*[[Cranky Kong]] also returns, with a new look, more tips and commentary. He gives hints once more, but this time there's the option to choose which hint for the stages in a world, though come at a small fee. Cranky's other major role is the counting of [[DK Coin]]s and running [[Expresso Racing]].
 
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] replaces [[Candy Kong]] from the previous game as the one responsible for saving the game. She also gives hints somewhat like Cranky, but are more general and about abilities or animal buddies. She also handles a [[Scrapbook]] in the GBA remake.
 
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] replaces [[Candy Kong]] from the previous game as the one responsible for saving the game. She also gives hints somewhat like Cranky, but are more general and about abilities or animal buddies. She also handles a [[Scrapbook]] in the GBA remake.
 
*[[Swanky Kong]] is another new addition to the family, hosting a game show named after him, [[Swanky's Bonus Bonanza]]. Swanky has no other major roles.
 
*[[Swanky Kong]] is another new addition to the family, hosting a game show named after him, [[Swanky's Bonus Bonanza]]. Swanky has no other major roles.
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*[[Swanky's Bonus Bonanza]] is a gameshow-like minigame where, upon paying enough Banana Coins to [[Swanky Kong]], the duo can answer a series of questions revolving around the game itself and the previous game, for extra lives. [[Candy Kong]] cameos as a host in the GBA version. Once a quiz is done it cannot be played again.
 
*[[Swanky's Bonus Bonanza]] is a gameshow-like minigame where, upon paying enough Banana Coins to [[Swanky Kong]], the duo can answer a series of questions revolving around the game itself and the previous game, for extra lives. [[Candy Kong]] cameos as a host in the GBA version. Once a quiz is done it cannot be played again.
 
*The [[Kong Kollege]] replaces [[Candy's Save Point]], where the Kongs can save their game (in the SNES version), for two banana coins. [[Wrinkly Kong]] can also give hints (for a price), and apparently teaches [[Kremling]]s when the Kongs aren't around.
 
*The [[Kong Kollege]] replaces [[Candy's Save Point]], where the Kongs can save their game (in the SNES version), for two banana coins. [[Wrinkly Kong]] can also give hints (for a price), and apparently teaches [[Kremling]]s when the Kongs aren't around.
*The [[Monkey Museum]] is where [[Cranky Kong]] shares cryptic advices regarding the various levels of the game. It is replaced by [[Cranky's Hut]] in the GBA port. Cranky also hosts the [[Expresso Racing]] mini game in his hut.
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*The [[Monkey Museum]] is where [[Cranky Kong]] shares cryptic advices regarding the various stages of the game. It is replaced by [[Cranky's Hut]] in the GBA port. Cranky also hosts the [[Expresso Racing]] mini game in his hut.
 
*[[Klubba]] guards the entrance of the [[Lost World]] via [[Klubba's Kiosk]]. However, Klubba will let the Kong access the Lost World if he is paid with at least fifteen [[Kremkoin]]s. Klubba also hosts a minigame called [[Bag a Bug]] in the GBA port.
 
*[[Klubba]] guards the entrance of the [[Lost World]] via [[Klubba's Kiosk]]. However, Klubba will let the Kong access the Lost World if he is paid with at least fifteen [[Kremkoin]]s. Klubba also hosts a minigame called [[Bag a Bug]] in the GBA port.
   
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===Bosses===
 
===Bosses===
As with ''Donkey Kong Country'', all bosses are fought at the end of the each world. However, all bosses have a unique stage and not all are simply bigger versions of regular enemies. [[Mr. X]] was to be a boss in the game, but has been scrapped out of the game.
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As with ''Donkey Kong Country'', all bosses are fought at the end of each world. However, all bosses have a unique stage and not all are simply bigger versions of regular enemies. [[Mr. X]] was to be a boss in the game, but has been scrapped out of the game (later confirmed to be the enemy [[Kackle]]).
 
*[[Krow]]
 
*[[Krow]]
 
*[[Kleever]]
 
*[[Kleever]]
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====[[K. Rool's Keep]]====
 
====[[K. Rool's Keep]]====
 
*[[K. Rool's Keep|Arctic Abyss]]
 
*[[K. Rool's Keep|Arctic Abyss]]
*[[K. Rool's Keep|Windy Well]] (SNES version)/[[Castle Crush]] (GBA version)
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*[[K. Rool's Keep|Windy Well]] (Fourth on the Game Boy Advance version)
*[[Castle Crush]] (SNES version)/[[K. Rool's Keep|Clapper's Cavern]] (GBA version)
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*[[Castle Crush]] (Second on the Game Boy Advance version)
*[[K. Rool's Keep|Clapper's Cavern]] (SNES version)/[[K. Rool's Keep|Windy Well]] (GBA version)
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*[[K. Rool's Keep|Clapper's Cavern]] (Third on the Game Boy Advance version)
 
*[[K. Rool's Keep|Chain Link Chamber]]
 
*[[K. Rool's Keep|Chain Link Chamber]]
 
*[[K. Rool's Keep|Toxic Tower]]
 
*[[K. Rool's Keep|Toxic Tower]]
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*[[Animal Antics]]
 
*[[Animal Antics]]
   
==Changes between the SNES and Game Boy advance versions==
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==Changes between the SNES and Game Boy Advance versions==
 
*The game has an intro, based on the manual's description of it.
 
*The game has an intro, based on the manual's description of it.
*[[Target Terror]] and [[Rickety Race]] now take place in the evening, as opposed to nighttime.
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*[[Target Terror]] and [[Rickety Race]] now takes place in the evening, as opposed to nighttime.
 
*The Super Nintendo controller in the background of The Flying Krock was removed.
 
*The Super Nintendo controller in the background of The Flying Krock was removed.
 
*When fighting a Boss after it has been defeated, [[Swanky Kong]] will charge ten Banana Coins and calculate how much time it took to defeat the Boss.
 
*When fighting a Boss after it has been defeated, [[Swanky Kong]] will charge ten Banana Coins and calculate how much time it took to defeat the Boss.
 
*Some of the characters have gained (or lost) sprites.
 
*Some of the characters have gained (or lost) sprites.
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*The following Kong now follows the Kong in the lead more accurately, much like in the previous game's remake. They also no longer "walk" to a higher elevation to follow their jump occasionally. Both Kongs also ride on the animal buddy together.
*The Kongs have new voices clips, most of which were taken from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', and bosses, enemies, and the like have updated sound effects as well.
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*The Kongs have new voice clips, most of which were taken from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', and bosses, enemies, and the like have updated sound effects as well.
 
*The player can now save anywhere on the map.
 
*The player can now save anywhere on the map.
 
*The World's maps have been redesigned.
 
*The World's maps have been redesigned.
 
*The player can travel to a different world for free at any time, as long as Funky Kong was seen at least once.
 
*The player can travel to a different world for free at any time, as long as Funky Kong was seen at least once.
*The death and end-of-level music no longer changes depending on the level, rather as which Kong died.
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*The death and end-of-level music no longer changes depending on the level, rather it depends on which Kong died.
 
*The music “Run! Rambi, Run!” that played when King Zing chases the Kongs in the level [[Rambi Rumble]] was removed, and replaced by the music heard when racing against [[Screech]]. The music can still be heard in the sound test, though.
 
*The music “Run! Rambi, Run!” that played when King Zing chases the Kongs in the level [[Rambi Rumble]] was removed, and replaced by the music heard when racing against [[Screech]]. The music can still be heard in the sound test, though.
 
*A cheat that allowed to obtain all Kremkoins in the first level was removed, but using the code "FREEDOM" on the password input replaces it.
 
*A cheat that allowed to obtain all Kremkoins in the first level was removed, but using the code "FREEDOM" on the password input replaces it.
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*The [[Gangplank Galleon]] has crashed into the right side of Crocodile Isle, rather than being to the left of it. This also happened in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''.
 
*The [[Gangplank Galleon]] has crashed into the right side of Crocodile Isle, rather than being to the left of it. This also happened in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''.
 
*There is a boss at the end of [[K. Rool's Keep]]; [[Kerozene]].
 
*There is a boss at the end of [[K. Rool's Keep]]; [[Kerozene]].
*Overall slightly reduced music quality due to limitations.
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*Overall the music is the same but was remixed due to limitations.
*A [[Golden Feather]] item as been added to each level.
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*A [[Golden Feather]] item has been added to each level.
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*The Kongs are shown escaping [[The Flying Krock]].
*The ending was slightly tweaked; in the original Donkey Kong used an uppercut on K. Rool but instead punches him through the window.
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*The ending was slightly tweaked; in the original, Donkey Kong used an uppercut on K. Rool, but instead, he punches him through the window.
*New mini-games- [[Bag a Bug]], [[Diddy's Dash]], [[Expresso Racing]], Funky's Flights II (now mini-game instead of flight service).
 
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*K. Rool arriving in [[Krocodile Kore]] is shown.
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*Funky Kong drops a bomb on K. Rool as he escapes.
 
*New mini-games - [[Bag a Bug]], [[Diddy's Dash]], [[Expresso Racing]], Funky's Flights II (now a mini-game instead of flight service).
 
*The [[Star Barrel]] in [[Animal Antics]] was moved to the start of the bramble area. The level itself has been made easier (but still difficult).
 
*The [[Star Barrel]] in [[Animal Antics]] was moved to the start of the bramble area. The level itself has been made easier (but still difficult).
 
*To encourage players to play the new minigames, DK Coins are rewarded for beating certain mini-games, raising the number from 40 to 62.
 
*To encourage players to play the new minigames, DK Coins are rewarded for beating certain mini-games, raising the number from 40 to 62.
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==Beta Elements==
 
==Beta Elements==
 
[[File:DKC2-German-beta-title.jpg|thumb|The beta title for ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' as seen in the German strategy guide for the game.]]
 
[[File:DKC2-German-beta-title.jpg|thumb|The beta title for ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' as seen in the German strategy guide for the game.]]
''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' was to have a lot of elements that were later scrapped out of the final version of the game. First being [[Mr. X]] being a beta boss, likely for [[K. Rool's Keep]] as it has no boss. Second being mourning sprites for [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]].
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''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' was to have a lot of elements that were later scrapped out of the final version of the game. The first of these was [[Mr. X]] being a beta enemy (later confirmed to be [[Kackle]]), likely for [[K. Rool's Keep]] as it has no boss (Kerozene was added as the boss of K. Rool's Keep in the Game Boy Advance version), and the second being mourning sprites for [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]].
   
There was also going to be a German option as a language in the American version, but has been likely scrapped, due to time restraints.
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There was also going to be a German option as a language in the American version, but has likely been scrapped, due to time restraints.
   
There were going to be green [[Zinger]]s that were also scrapped from the final release along wow [[Flotsam]]s. Also, there was to be [[Flitter]]s with a purple coloration with blue wings or green wings. Also, there was to be a red and turquoise coloration for the Flitters.
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There were going to be green [[Zinger]]s that were also scrapped from the final release along with [[Flotsam]]s. Also, there was to be [[Flitter]]s with a purple coloration with blue wings or green wings. Also, there was to be a red and turquoise coloration for the Flitters.
   
Also, levels had some changes such as [[Lava Lagoon]] was to notably lack lava, [[Parrot Chute Panic]] was to have [[Squawks the Parrot|Squawks]] in it and [[Web Woods]] lacked fog.
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Also, the stages had some changes such as [[Lava Lagoon]], which was to notably lack lava, [[Parrot Chute Panic]] was to have [[Squawks the Parrot|Squawks]] in it and [[Web Woods]] lacked fog.
   
 
A hacked version of Web Woods was also discovered via hacking.
 
A hacked version of Web Woods was also discovered via hacking.
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
===Boxarts===
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===Boxarts And Logos===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:DKC2.jpg|The [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] North American box art.
 
File:DKC2.jpg|The [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] North American box art.
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File:EuropeanCountry2Advancebox.jpg|The European Game Boy Advance boxart.
 
File:EuropeanCountry2Advancebox.jpg|The European Game Boy Advance boxart.
 
File:JapaneseAdvanceCountry2box.jpg|The Japanese Game Boy Advance boxart.
 
File:JapaneseAdvanceCountry2box.jpg|The Japanese Game Boy Advance boxart.
File:BackboxCountry2Advance.jpg|The North American back boxart for the Game Boy Advance version.
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File:BackboxCountry2Advance.jpg|The North American back boxart for the Game Boy Advance version.
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Donkey Kong Country 2 Diddy's Kong-Quest.png|The full logo
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Donkey Kong Country 2 (Without Subtitle).png|Logo without subtitle
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
===Title Screens and Screenshots===
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===Screenshots===
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:SNESTitleScreenCountry2.png|The title screen for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] version.
 
File:SNESTitleScreenCountry2.png|The title screen for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] version.
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File:PAL-DKC2-GBA-title.png|The European title screen for the Game Boy Advance version.
 
File:PAL-DKC2-GBA-title.png|The European title screen for the Game Boy Advance version.
 
File:JapaneseAdvance2title.png|The Japanese title screen for the Game Boy Advance version.
 
File:JapaneseAdvance2title.png|The Japanese title screen for the Game Boy Advance version.
File:DKC2-German-beta-title.jpg|A beta version for the title (found in German strategy guide)
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File:DKC2 German comic (Title Screen).png|A beta version for the title (found in German strategy guide).
 
File:GameOverCountry2.png|The Game Over screen in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] version.
 
File:GameOverCountry2.png|The Game Over screen in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] version.
 
File:GameOverAdvance2.png|The Game Over screen in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version.
 
File:GameOverAdvance2.png|The Game Over screen in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
===Kongs===
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===Kongs===
<gallery>
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<gallery captionalign="left">
 
File:DiddyDKDixie-DKC2.jpg|[[Donkey Kong]] alongside Diddy and Dixie
 
File:DiddyDKDixie-DKC2.jpg|[[Donkey Kong]] alongside Diddy and Dixie
 
File:Diddy-dkc2.jpg|Diddy's updated look.
 
File:Diddy-dkc2.jpg|Diddy's updated look.
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Wrinkly.jpeg|[[Wrinkly Kong]]
 
Wrinkly.jpeg|[[Wrinkly Kong]]
 
File:SwankyKong-dkc2.jpg|[[Swanky Kong]]
 
File:SwankyKong-dkc2.jpg|[[Swanky Kong]]
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
== Areas ==
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===Areas===
 
<gallery captionalign="left">
 
<gallery captionalign="left">
 
Gangplank art.jpg|Diddy and Dixie swinging across K. Rool's wrecked galleon
 
Gangplank art.jpg|Diddy and Dixie swinging across K. Rool's wrecked galleon
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
==Trivia==
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===Early Concept===
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*The subtitle of the game in North America was originally "Diddy Kong's Quest", but changed to "Diddy's Kong Quest" before release. This could either be a translation issue, a reference to Diddy on a quest to get a Kong (DK), or a play on the word "Conquest".
 
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Early concept of the Kremling Krew for DKC2.jpg|Gregg Mayles early concept of the Kremling Krew<ref>https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/1031066675511263232</ref>
*When the player defeats K. Rool, Cranky tallies their DK Coin total and compares that with the performance of other Nintendo characters. [[Mario]], [[Yoshi]] and [[Link]] make a cameo at that point.
 
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*A few more cameo appearances of non-Nintendo characters' trademark devices are that of [[w:c:sonic:Sonic_the_Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]]'s shoes and [[w:c:earthbound:Earthworm Jim|Earthworm Jim]]'s gun and tights by a trash can with a sign that says "No Hopers." Also, in the [[Monkey Museum]], the player can see a poster of Chief Thunder, a character from the game ''Killer Instinct''.
 
*A Virtual Boy version of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' was in development for a short time, but was never completed due to the system's failure.<REF>[http://www.unseen64.net/2008/05/25/donkey-kong-country-2-virtualboy/ Donkey Kong Country 2 for Virtual Boy]</ref>
 
*The name of every boss in this game begins with the letter "K".
 
*Cranky will occasionally ask if the player had tried "Cranky Kong Country" in this game.
 
*Having a total of seven animal buddies, ''DKC2'' has the most animal buddies in one game of the ''DKC'' series (however with enemies such as [[Ghost Rope]] and [[Krochead]] that can technically help, this number is debatable).
 
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==External links==
 
==External links==
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*[http://dkcfans.com/donkey-kong-country-2-diddys-kong-quest.php DKC Fans]
 
*[http://dkcfans.com/donkey-kong-country-2-diddys-kong-quest.php DKC Fans]
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*[https://www.mobygames.com/game/donkey-kong-country-2-diddys-kong-quest Title at Moby Games]
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*[https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/snes/588283-donkey-kong-country-2-diddys-kong-quest Title at Gamefaqs]
   
 
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
DKC2
Developer(s) Rareware
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Main Development Staff {{{devteam}}}
Platform(s) Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console
Release Date(s) SNES
USA November 20, 1995
Japan November 21, 1995
Europe December 14, 1995

Game Boy Advance
Europe June 25, 2004
Japan July 1, 2004
USA November 15, 2004

Virtual Console
Europe May 16, 2007
USA May 21, 2007
Japan October 23, 2007
South Korea November 25, 2008
Genre(s) Platform
Ratings ESRB K-A: Kids to Adults
Mode(s) Single-player, Two-Players
Media(s) Cartridge
Input(s) 128-megabit cartridge

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (スーパードンキーコング2 ディクシー&ディディー, Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy in Japan[1]) is the sequel to the original Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo, and the predecessor to Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. It takes place shortly after Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong's triumph over King K. Rool in the previous game.

The game features are improved from Donkey Kong Country's, with better graphics, more enemies and animal buddies, harder stages and additional depth. Its soundtrack is also widely praised. It was commercially successful selling 4.37 million units.[2]

It also had a Game Boy semi-sequel, Donkey Kong Land 2. It was released in 1995 and had Diddy Kong as the star. A port of the game was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004 and was re-released on the Virtual Console in 2007.

Plot

This is based of the Game Boy Advance remake's intro, which can be viewed here: [1]. However, it should be noted that some elements were tweaked in the remake.

It was a relaxing, sunny day on Donkey Kong Island. Funky is seen surfing and then falling off his board. He asked for Donkey Kong to join him, but DK simply continues lounging. Cranky goes up to him and complains how he never took breaks, "whisking off maidens and throwing barrels seven days a week", but Donkey ignores him, confident that he is a hero and that K. Rool is gone for good. Cranky soon leaves.

MessageKapkrool

The Super Nintendo version's note. It was slightly different in the remake.

Meanwhile, above, Kaptain K. Rool, aboard his vessel, The Flying Krock, commands his minions to invade the island and take Donkey captive so that his next attempt at stealing the Banana Hoard won't be a failure like the last two times. Donkey, still lounging, did not notice the attack until Kutlasses ambushed him and took him prisoner. Kaptain K. Rool assures DK that he will never see his precious island or his friends again.

Back on the island, presumably several minutes later, Diddy, Dixie, and Cranky find Donkey missing, along with a note. It reads;

Hah-arrrrgyh! We have got the big monkey! If you want him back, you scurvy dogs, you'll have to hand over the Banana Hoard!
-Kaptain K. Rool.

At this point, Wrinkly, Funky and Swanky come to the scene. Cranky suggests to give up the hoard, but Diddy insists that Donkey Kong would be furious if he lost his bananas again. Diddy and Dixie ride to Crocodile Isle via Enguarde, and then start their quest.

Diddy's big Kong Quest would take him and Dixie all over enemy territory, Crocodile Isle. Here, they find the Gangplank Galleon docked lazily onto the shore, abandoned. They would next travel to the lava world of Crocodile Cauldron, the swamps of Krem Quay, the ruined amusement park Krazy Kremland, K. Rool's Keep, and finally, the Flying Krock.

Once the two are done with their first battle with Kaptain K. Rool, Donkey is freed and punches the Kaptain out of the Flying Krock and into Krem Quay where Chomps can be seen chewing on him.

Kaptain K. Rool, however, gets his revenge by relocating himself to the Lost World. All of the Kremkoins are needed to be collected to reach him. Once he is defeated a second time, Diddy and Dixie win once again. Then, all of the Kongs go off the island and see it sink underwater with K. Rool escaping.

Overview

Gameplay

Dixie-Diddy-teamup

The new team-up ability

The player controls Diddy Kong, near unchanged from the previous game, (but given some new animations to adapt to new gameplay elements covered below), and a new character Dixie Kong who replaces Donkey Kong. Diddy retains his cartwheels and agility making him the faster of the two, can climb and swim faster, jump higher and farther, however Dixie can whip her ponytail similar to DK's roll, hold barrels above her head like DK, and has a very useful ability; she can use her ponytail like a helicopter and lower her falling speed via her Ponytail Whirl, allowing the Kongs to reach farther areas than before (however Expresso has been removed likely because of this). Dixie and Diddy have a new team-up ability, usable only when both Kongs are in, allowing the Kongs to ride on one another. The Kong on top can be thrown as a weapon or way to get to high areas.

Stages generally were made less explorable and more straightforward. More ropes and such have been added, and the Kongs can now climb horizontal ropes as well (Diddy has gained new animations for this). Many new types of barrels have been implemented, such as the Exclamation Point Barrel, and most of the barrels from the previous game return as well (Vine Barrels, Steel Kegs, and Stop & Go Barrels were removed). Animal Crates return, though Kongs can now directly transform into animal buddies via Animal Barrels. Swimming returns, though it acts more like Mario games, with the ability to get on land and return to water between areas of the level.

Items

"I've never seen so much worthless rubbish! I'm surprised they don't give you a special "trash barrel" to haul it all around in!"
—Cranky Kong, DKC2 GBA manual[3]
Chest and Crate

A Crate and Treasure Chest.

  • Bananas and Banana Bunches, as with the previous game, are very common items akin to the coins from the Mario series. Collecting one hundred yields a life, with Banana Bunches worth ten regular bananas, meaning that ten of these types give an extra life.
  • The No Animal Sign has been implemented due to the new way to finish a level. Animal Buddies cannot proceed past this sign, however when they do they are turned into a prize (usually a coin or bananas).
  • The Animal Crate holds Animal Buddy prisoned inside of the crate. The symbol on the crate tells what Animal Buddy the crate imprisoned. The returning Animal Buddies' crates are slightly redesigned.
  • K-O-N-G Letters return, unchanged, as collecting all four grants a free life. They are slightly small than in Donkey Kong Country.
  • The Hot Air Balloons are found in lava-flooded stages. They are used to safely float over lava.
  • Crates act much like Vine Barrels from the previous game, where contact with anything, including the ground. It also can defeat many enemies.
BananaCoin DKC2

A Banana Coin, which acts as the game's currency.

  • Treasure Chests also act somewhat like barrels. When thrown on the ground they bounce and lose momentum. These usually yield prizes when broken.
  • Extra Life Balloons are unchanged, if anything less common due to less bonus games being based entirely on collecting one, and now have Diddy's face on them instead of DK's.
  • DK Coins are huge coins with the DK emblem hidden by Cranky found in every level. Collecting these are needed to finish the game. At the end of the quest, Cranky tallies the collected number of DK Coins and ranks them with other Nintendo characters (Mario, Yoshi, and Link all make cameos) in Cranky's Video Game Heroes. There are forty in the Super Nintendo version and sixty two in the Game Boy Advance version, per the new side-quests and minigames.
  • Banana Coins act as the basic currency of the game, required to pay for services done by the rest of the Kong Family in the game.
  • The Kremkoins are the prize of every bonus game and are used to access Lost World. It should be noted Lost World's Kremkoins are replaced with DK Coins.
  • Kannons and Kannonballs are found in some of the stages. Putting the Kannonball inside a Kannon grants access to a Bonus Area.
  • The End of Stage Target gives an award if it is jumped on from far above.
  • The Skull Cart has to be ridden in a few stages, replacing Mine Carts.
  • Golden Feathers are found exclusively to the stages in the Game Boy Advance version. These items are used to upgrade Expresso II's stats in the Expresso Racing minigame.
  • Photographs are used to fill the scrapbook Wrinkly has given Diddy and Dixie to fulfill this task. Both items are exclusive to the Game Boy Advance version. There are multiple ways of obtaining these items.

Barrels

InvincibilityBarrel

The new Invincibility Barrel is a rare but useful barrel.

Animal Buddies

RattlyRattlesnake65

Rattly the Rattlesnake, a new animal buddy

  • Rambi the Rhinoceros returns from Donkey Kong Country, nearly unchanged, also appearing in the first level as he did before. He retains his very strong horn, ramming ability, and now gains a supercharge for his horn, allowing him to charge much faster and break through bonus doors.
  • Enguarde the Swordfish also returns, with no notable changes aside from a supercharge, like Rambi. With his supercharge, he can access underwater bonus areas.
  • Squawks the Parrot have been completely changed from his Donkey Kong Country self. He can be directly controlled and can shoot eggs from his beak. A blue sub-species (conjecturally called Flapper) is found in the level Parrot Chute Panic. Flapper can only descend and cannot spit eggs from his beak.
  • Rattly the Rattlesnake acts much like Winky, meaning he can jump very high.
  • Squitter the Spider is a very large spider that can shoot webs that defeat enemies or become floating platforms. However, he cannot jump on enemies.
  • Clapper the Seal appears in the stages Lava Lagoon and Clapper's Cavern. When jumping on him, Clapper will breath on the water found in the stages, either cooling it down or freezing it.
  • Glimmer the Anglerfish can illuminate dark areas much like Squawks did in the original Donkey Kong Country.
  • Expresso II is an animal buddy only found in the Game Boy Advance. Expresso II is playable as a part of the Expresso Racing minigame.

Modes

DKC2-GBA-Menu

Game Boy Advance remake's menu

  • One player mode, exactly the same as DKC's; one player controls Diddy and Dixie.
  • Two player team, where player one plays as Diddy and player two is Dixie. When player one is defeated, player two takes over.
  • Two player contest, where it's a contest for either player 1 (Diddy) or player two (Dixie) to finish the most stages.
  • Sound Test, a secret mode in the SNES version, where the player must repeatedly press down when choosing "one player" or "two player" when starting a new game. Once found, players can scroll through the game's background music themes.
  • Cheat Mode, obtained a similar way to the sound test mode, only by pressing down even more. It allows players to enter a cheat codes to start off the new game.


The Game Boy Advance version added several mini-games:

  • Bag a Bug, where Diddy must catch fireflies and avoid Klubba.
  • Diddy's Dash, a time trial mode of regular stages.
  • Funky's Flights, a mini-game that allows Kongs to use the gyrocopter to navigate mazes and do tasks for DK Coins.
  • Expresso Racing, a mini-game Cranky runs where Kongs can cash in their Feathers for stats to level up Expresso to race against other Expressos.

Kong Allies

FunkyDKC2

Funky Kong, with his updated look

  • Funky Kong returns from the original Donkey Kong Country, with his flight service in each world of the game (excluding Lost World). Though the first use requires payment, each use after is free. In the GBA remake players can summon Funky's gyrocopter anywhere on the world map, so he instead ran a mini-game in the remake.
  • Cranky Kong also returns, with a new look, more tips and commentary. He gives hints once more, but this time there's the option to choose which hint for the stages in a world, though come at a small fee. Cranky's other major role is the counting of DK Coins and running Expresso Racing.
  • Wrinkly Kong replaces Candy Kong from the previous game as the one responsible for saving the game. She also gives hints somewhat like Cranky, but are more general and about abilities or animal buddies. She also handles a Scrapbook in the GBA remake.
  • Swanky Kong is another new addition to the family, hosting a game show named after him, Swanky's Bonus Bonanza. Swanky has no other major roles.
  • Candy Kong cameos as Swanky's assistant in the GBA remake. Much like Swanky, she has no other major role.

Special Areas

Various spots of Crocodile Isle are hosted by more or less benevolent characters, each of which help the duo in different way. They are:

Enemies

"How many? I reckon they're just put fancy pictures in here to make it look good. There's only three in the game at most!"
—Cranky Kong, DKC2 GBA manual[4]

Diddy and Dixie encounter a diverse cast of enemies all over the island all the Kremling Krew, ranging from regular ship-rat like Neeks to the chasing pirate spirit Kackle. Some of them are return from the previous game, though slightly altered in appearance to fit the pirate theme, as well as tweaked names (except for Zinger).

Kaboing DKC2

Kaboing, a high jumping enemy

Spiny

Spiny

KrowDK2

Krow.

Bosses

As with Donkey Kong Country, all bosses are fought at the end of each world. However, all bosses have a unique stage and not all are simply bigger versions of regular enemies. Mr. X was to be a boss in the game, but has been scrapped out of the game (later confirmed to be the enemy Kackle).

Worlds

Crocisle

The map of Crocodile Isle.

Gangplank Galleon

Crocodile Cauldron

Krem Quay

Krazy Kremland

Gloomy Gulch

K. Rool's Keep

The Flying Krock

Lost World

Changes between the SNES and Game Boy Advance versions

  • The game has an intro, based on the manual's description of it.
  • Target Terror and Rickety Race now takes place in the evening, as opposed to nighttime.
  • The Super Nintendo controller in the background of The Flying Krock was removed.
  • When fighting a Boss after it has been defeated, Swanky Kong will charge ten Banana Coins and calculate how much time it took to defeat the Boss.
  • Some of the characters have gained (or lost) sprites.
  • The following Kong now follows the Kong in the lead more accurately, much like in the previous game's remake. They also no longer "walk" to a higher elevation to follow their jump occasionally. Both Kongs also ride on the animal buddy together.
  • The Kongs have new voice clips, most of which were taken from Donkey Kong 64, and bosses, enemies, and the like have updated sound effects as well.
  • The player can now save anywhere on the map.
  • The World's maps have been redesigned.
  • The player can travel to a different world for free at any time, as long as Funky Kong was seen at least once.
  • The death and end-of-level music no longer changes depending on the level, rather it depends on which Kong died.
  • The music “Run! Rambi, Run!” that played when King Zing chases the Kongs in the level Rambi Rumble was removed, and replaced by the music heard when racing against Screech. The music can still be heard in the sound test, though.
  • A cheat that allowed to obtain all Kremkoins in the first level was removed, but using the code "FREEDOM" on the password input replaces it.
  • The player's lives and Banana Coins are now saved.
  • There is an entirely new main menu, which gives access to the main file selection, Diddy's Dash, and Bonus Games (the new mini-games added).
  • Cranky gives commentary when a boss is defeated, much like the original Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country.
  • Swanky's Bonus Bonanza was redesigned.
  • The Gangplank Galleon has crashed into the right side of Crocodile Isle, rather than being to the left of it. This also happened in Donkey Kong Land 2.
  • There is a boss at the end of K. Rool's Keep; Kerozene.
  • Overall the music is the same but was remixed due to limitations.
  • A Golden Feather item has been added to each level.
  • The Kongs are shown escaping The Flying Krock.
  • The ending was slightly tweaked; in the original, Donkey Kong used an uppercut on K. Rool, but instead, he punches him through the window.
  • K. Rool arriving in Krocodile Kore is shown.
  • Funky Kong drops a bomb on K. Rool as he escapes.
  • New mini-games - Bag a Bug, Diddy's Dash, Expresso Racing, Funky's Flights II (now a mini-game instead of flight service).
  • The Star Barrel in Animal Antics was moved to the start of the bramble area. The level itself has been made easier (but still difficult).
  • To encourage players to play the new minigames, DK Coins are rewarded for beating certain mini-games, raising the number from 40 to 62.

Beta Elements

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The beta title for Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest as seen in the German strategy guide for the game.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest was to have a lot of elements that were later scrapped out of the final version of the game. The first of these was Mr. X being a beta enemy (later confirmed to be Kackle), likely for K. Rool's Keep as it has no boss (Kerozene was added as the boss of K. Rool's Keep in the Game Boy Advance version), and the second being mourning sprites for Diddy and Dixie.

There was also going to be a German option as a language in the American version, but has likely been scrapped, due to time restraints.

There were going to be green Zingers that were also scrapped from the final release along with Flotsams. Also, there was to be Flitters with a purple coloration with blue wings or green wings. Also, there was to be a red and turquoise coloration for the Flitters.

Also, the stages had some changes such as Lava Lagoon, which was to notably lack lava, Parrot Chute Panic was to have Squawks in it and Web Woods lacked fog.

A hacked version of Web Woods was also discovered via hacking.

Gallery

Boxarts And Logos

Screenshots

Kongs

Animal Buddies

Bosses

Areas

Early Concept

References

  1. "Alternate titles" at Mobygames
  2. List of best selling SNES games
  3. Donkey Kong Country 2 manual, "Primate Pick-ups", page 15
  4. Donkey Kong Country 2 manual, page 25
  5. https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/1031066675511263232

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