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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Guide

Pirate Panic on Gangplank Galleon, shown in original SNES graphics.

SNES · 1995 · 6 guides & references

Key characters

Diddy artwork from the original SNES sequel.
Playable returning hero

Diddy Kong

Diddy takes the starring role in the rescue. His cartwheel supports fast movement and ledge-extension jumps, while his forward-held barrel can protect him from an approaching enemy.

Diddy artwork from the original SNES sequel.

Original Dixie artwork with her Rare cap.
Playable gliding partner

Dixie Kong

Dixie's ponytail spin slows a fall and extends horizontal travel. She shares the core climb, swim and throw actions, carrying barrels above her head with her hair.

Original Dixie artwork with her Rare cap.

Wrinkly's original Donkey Kong Country 2 artwork.
Teacher and save service

Wrinkly Kong

Kong Kollege provides gameplay advice and records progress. Her service is part of the original game's world-map routine.

Wrinkly's original Donkey Kong Country 2 artwork.

Kidnapper and final opponent

Kaptain K. Rool

K. Rool adopts a pirate identity and a blunderbuss. Diddy and Dixie pursue him to rescue Donkey Kong, then confront him again through the Lost World route.

Characters

Artwork & pictures

Pirate Panic on Gangplank Galleon, shown in original SNES graphics.
Pirate Panic on Gangplank Galleon, shown in original SNES graphics.
Dixie's debut artwork highlights the ponytail that gives her a glide.
Dixie's debut artwork highlights the ponytail that gives her a glide.
Diddy returns as a lead character in the 1995 rescue adventure.
Diddy returns as a lead character in the 1995 rescue adventure.
Wrinkly runs the game's school and save service.
Wrinkly runs the game's school and save service.

Pictures & sources

Pirate Panic on Gangplank Galleon, shown in original SNES graphics.
Original Dixie artwork with her Rare cap
Dixie's debut artwork highlights the ponytail that gives her a glide.
Diddy artwork from the original SNES sequel
Diddy returns as a lead character in the 1995 rescue adventure.
References