Donkey Kong Country cheat codes: 50 lives and music test
Every Donkey Kong Country SNES code, including BARRAL for 50 lives, the music test and bonus-stage practice.
Original 1994 SNES release. This hub does not use the altered Game Boy Color or Game Boy Advance level sets and saving systems.
Where to enter codes
Most codes are entered on the game-select screen with Erase Game highlighted. A sound confirms a correct code.
50 lives: B, A, R, R, A, L
With Erase Game highlighted, press B, A, R, R, A, L. Choose your file and you start with 50 lives.
Music test
With Erase Game highlighted, press Down, A, R, B, Y, Down, A, Y. A music test appears; press Select to change tracks.
Team mode switching
With Erase Game highlighted, press B, A, Down, B, Up, Down, Down, Y. Then start a two-player Team game to switch freely between the Kongs.
Animal bonus practice
During the opening, when Cranky’s gramophone is interrupted by Donkey Kong’s boombox, press Down, Y, Down, Down, Y to play the animal bonus stages.
More Donkey Kong Country quick answers
Where to find every Animal Buddy in Donkey Kong CountryHow to unlock 101% in Donkey Kong CountryEnter BARRAL again each time you return to the game-select screen.
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