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Donkey Kong Country Guide

Jungle Hijinxs, the first stage in the original SNES game.

SNES · 1994 · 9 guides & references

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Key characters

Original Donkey Kong Country promotional artwork.
Playable powerhouse

Donkey Kong

The stronger Kong can jump on some enemies that Diddy cannot defeat that way. His Hand Slap can reveal buried objects. He carries barrels above his head.

Original Donkey Kong Country promotional artwork.

Diddy's original Country-era artwork.
Playable agile partner

Diddy Kong

Diddy's quick movement and cartwheel make him useful for flowing through platforms. He carries a barrel in front of him, but must respect heavier or protected enemies.

Diddy's original Country-era artwork.

Cranky Kong from the original game's artwork.
Hint giver

Cranky Kong

Cranky occupies his cabin on the world map, offering advice while mocking the adventure. His hints encourage players to investigate hidden routes.

Cranky Kong from the original game's artwork.

Candy operates the SNES game's save points.
Save service

Candy Kong

Candy's Save Point records progress. Reaching and using her service matters in the original cartridge game, which does not freely save from every level.

Candy operates the SNES game's save points.

Characters

Artwork & pictures

Jungle Hijinxs, the first stage in the original SNES game.
Jungle Hijinxs, the first stage in the original SNES game.
Rambi’s original Donkey Kong Country SNES sprite.
Rambi introduces the Animal Buddy system and helps uncover weak walls.
Promotional render of Donkey Kong; the game converts rendered models into 2D sprites.
Promotional render of Donkey Kong; the game converts rendered models into 2D sprites.

Pictures & sources

Jungle Hijinxs, the first stage in the original SNES game.
Rambi’s original Donkey Kong Country SNES sprite.
Rambi’s original Donkey Kong Country SNES sprite.
Diddy's original Country-era artwork
Diddy's original Country-era artwork
References