Donkey Konga ( ド ン キ ー コ ン ガ Donkey: Kong ) is a video game for the GameCube with the gorilla Donkey Kong in the lead role, developed by Namco and published by Nintendo . Instead of the usual controllers in the game, a special DK Bongos controller can be used, which resembles two small tom-toms. A conventional controller can also be used, but is not recommended.
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 North American game cover | |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
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| Release dates |
 October 28, 2004 |
| Genre | music game |
| Age ratings | CERO : A -All ages ESRB : OFLC (A) : G - General PEGI : 3 |
| Technical details | |
| Platform | Nintendo GameCube |
| Game engine | Modified Taiko no Tatsujin engine |
| Game modes | single-user , multi-user |
| Carrier | Nintendo GameCube Game Disc |
Donkey Konga was developed by the same team that created the popular Taiko no Tatsujin series of games. The list of songs includes hits such as “Louie Louie”, “We Will Rock You”, “Shining Star”, “Rock Lobster”, and many others. The game also features tracks from the Mario , Legend of Zelda, and other Nintendo series.
Content
Gameplay
The player hits the drums (with one or both hands) and claps his hands (the sound of a clap is detected by a microphone built into the controller) to the beat of the music. Symbols that appear on the screen and swim from right to left indicate what actions the player should perform. Success in the game fills in a line telling how many points you need to earn, and allow you to earn coins, for which you can open various additions in the game, such as new songs, mini-games, or allow you to replace ordinary sounds with others.
At the easiest level of the game, “Monkey,” there are large gaps between the characters and beats correspond to the rhythm in the music. On more difficult levels, “Chimp” and “Gorilla” characters appear more often, often in groups, and the player needs to listen to the music.
In multiplayer mode, up to four players can participate (both in a team game and in duel mode).
Japanese, European and American versions are distinguished by a list of songs. Different versions have a different number of tracks - from 31 to 33 songs.
History
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong stroll along the beach and stumble upon unusual objects that remind them of barrels. Having decided that King K. Rule is involved, they pick them up and show them to Cranky Kong. Cranky explains to them that it is a bongo, and Donkey tries to play them. Diddy also tries to play them. Then, after Donkey claps his hands, the bongos begin to glow. Cranky explains that some forces are hidden inside the drums. Donkey and Diddy continue to play, but they are not doing very well. Cranky advises them to practice. At first they resist the advice, but then they realize that the better they play, the more bananas they can get, and therefore they begin to practice.
Sequels
Two sequels appeared, Donkey Konga 2 and Donkey Konga 3 . Donkey Konga 2 has been released in all regions, but it is not known whether Donkey Konga 3 will be released outside of Japan. The sequels repeat the idea of the original, the changes relate to new songs, mini-games, background pictures and new characters.
Rewards
- 2005 Game Developers Choice Awards
- Game Innovation Spotlights
Donkey Konga won the BAFTA 2005 Games Award in the Children's nomination [1] .
Notes
- ↑ British Academy Video Game Awards - 2005 . BAFTA . Date of treatment July 6, 2019.
Links
- Nintendo Europe (inaccessible link)
- Japanese playlist
- Europe playlist (link not available)
- US playlist
- Japanese trailer