Sunset Shore

Sunset Shore is the fourth level of Donkey Kong Country Returns, and is found in the Jungle. It is also the first silhouette level in this game. It is an optional level; the player needs to buy a Map Key from Cranky Kong's Shop to unlock the path to it. Sunset Shore is one of the most popular levels of the game, as it appeared in many of the advertisements and previews. The level even has its own jazzy soundtrack named after itself.

Level Overview


This level takes place on the shoreline (hence the name), with a stunning yellow/red sunset in the horizon. All of the objects on the shore where the level takes place are simply silhouettes, including the enemies and Donkey Kong.

The difficulty is low compared to other levels, most likely to get the player to focus on the art, and get used to controlling Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in a world of silhouettes. The enemies include simple Frogoons and Tiki Goons, however Mimics are also thrown in. Mimics disguise themselves as bushes, and can be hard to distinguish due to the silhouette effects. Also in the level are breakable sections which lead to bonuses, boardwalks, and a relaxing soundtrack to accompany it.

Enemies

 * Mimic:
 * Frogoon:
 * Hopgoon:
 * Tiki Goon:

Items



 * Barrels:
 * DK Barrels: 2
 * Banana Coins: 16
 * Hearts: 4
 * K-O-N-G Letters:
 * K: A short walk from the start of the level, the "K" can be found silhouetted under a breakable platform.
 * O: On the first wooden bridge section, pound the platforms above to straighten them, jump on top, and use to grab the "O".
 * N: The heroes must use a Tiki Goon to gain height and reach the "N" above a tree that can be found beyond the second DK Barrel in the level. Note that if the duo take the underground shortcut, they must backtrack to get the "N".
 * G: When Donkey and Diddy come across the second wooden bridge, they must go down to a breakable part of the floor to find the "G" hidden in a similar fashion to the "K".
 * Puzzle Pieces:
 * 1: Simply go left at the start of the level and it will be among some Banana Bunches.
 * 2: After the checkpoint and the DK Barrel, climb up some stone steps and wait for them to give out. This will reveal a secret area which holds the piece and several bananas.
 * 3: Must be won by finishing a bonus room found in an alcove to the lower right of the banana circle.
 * 4: In the second wooden bridge section, ground pound the first two platforms and jump up them to find the piece above.
 * 5: Near the end of the level, use the stone pillar to get on top of the stone dragon and go all the way to the right to find the last piece tucked away in a hidden area that must be jumped into.