Donkey Kong 64 Guide
Original Nintendo 64 title screen (North American release), with the DK TV frame and Press Start prompt.
Nintendo 64 · 1999 · 6 guides & references
Cheats, locations & unlocks
Key characters
Donkey Kong
DK is available from the start and frees Diddy in Jungle Japes. He uses the Coconut Shooter, plays the Bongo Blast, pulls levers with Gorilla Grab, launches with Baboon Blast pads and becomes invulnerable briefly with the Strong Kong barrel.
Donkey Kong with his Coconut Shooter in official Donkey Kong 64 artwork.
Diddy Kong
Diddy is fast and light. His Peanut Popguns, Guitar Gazump, Chimpy Charge, Simian Spring pads and Rocketbarrel Boost jetpack reach high ledges and switches the heavier Kongs cannot.
Diddy Kong in official Donkey Kong 64 artwork.
Lanky Kong
Lanky is rescued in Angry Aztec. He fires the Grape Shooter, plays the Trombone Tremor, walks up slopes on his hands with Orangstand, floats with Baboon Balloon pads and reaches distant targets with his long arms.
Lanky Kong in official Donkey Kong 64 artwork.
Tiny Kong
Tiny is also freed in Angry Aztec. Her Feather Bow, Saxophone Slam, Pony Tail Twirl glide, Mini Monkey barrels and Monkeyport pads let her slip through small holes and teleport between pads.
Tiny Kong in official Donkey Kong 64 artwork.
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