Donkey Kong 64

7.4 / 10

Release Date

22 November 1999

Platforms

Nintendo 64 • Wii U

Publisher

Nintendo

Developer

Rare

Store Pages

01Overview

Donkey Kong 64 is a 3D platforming adventure in which King K. Rool and his Kremling army threaten DK Island and kidnap members of the Kong family. Donkey Kong sets out to rescue his friends, recover the stolen Golden Bananas and stop K. Rool’s plans. Players explore large interconnected levels filled with platforming challenges, enemies, puzzles, minigames and collectibles. Donkey can eventually free Diddy, Tiny, Lanky and Chunky Kong, with each character using unique abilities, weapons and instruments to reach different areas and complete character-specific challenges. Progression involves switching between the five playable Kongs at designated Tag Barrels and using their individual skills to open new routes or collect items marked for specific characters. Players can purchase new moves and weapon upgrades from other members of the Kong family, while transformations and special abilities provide additional ways to explore each level. Boss battles appear throughout the adventure as the Kongs work toward confronting K. Rool. The game also includes competitive multiplayer battle arenas for up to four players.