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Both Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Chronicle and Nintendo's SNES release chart (https://web.archive.org/web/20110614155658/http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/snes_games.pdf) state that the North American release was in December.
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'''''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''''' is the second ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' game for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]. It is the sequel of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and stars [[Diddy Kong]], as he and his partner, [[Dixie Kong]], make their way through [[Crocodile Isle]] to save [[Donkey Kong]] from the [[Kremling Krew]]. | '''''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''''' is the second ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' game for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]. It is the sequel of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and stars [[Diddy Kong]], as he and his partner, [[Dixie Kong]], make their way through [[Crocodile Isle]] to save [[Donkey Kong]] from the [[Kremling Krew]]. | ||
In 2004, a remake of the game was made for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It features several differences, including the addition of photographs and extra [[DK Coin]]s. It also just refers to the game as '''''Donkey Kong Country 2''''' by omitting ''Diddy's Kong Quest''. Later in 2007, the game was released on the [[Virtual Console]] to play on the [[Wii]] system. This release was delisted for unknown reasons until it was re-released again in Europe and Australia on October 30, 2014. It was also released on the [[Wii U]] Virtual Console in Europe and Australia in late October 2014, and in the US and Canada in late February 2015. On handhelds, it was released exclusively for the [[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS]] Virtual Console in 2016. | In 2004, a remake of the game was made for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It features several differences, including the addition of photographs and extra [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s. It also just refers to the game as '''''Donkey Kong Country 2''''' by omitting ''Diddy's Kong Quest''. Later in 2007, the game was released on the [[Virtual Console]] to play on the [[Wii]] system. This release was delisted for unknown reasons until it was re-released again in Europe and Australia on October 30, 2014. It was also released on the [[Wii U]] Virtual Console in Europe and Australia in late October 2014, and in the US and Canada in late February 2015. On handhelds, it was released exclusively for the [[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS]] Virtual Console in 2016. | ||
''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' is the sixth best-selling Super Nintendo Entertainment System game, with its [[Donkey Kong Country|predecessor]] being the third. The game has a [[Game Boy]] pseudo-sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', that was released one year after the original. | ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' is the sixth best-selling Super Nintendo Entertainment System game, with its [[Donkey Kong Country|predecessor]] being the third. The game has a [[Game Boy]] pseudo-sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', that was released one year after the original. | ||
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| align="center" |[[File:DK Coin sprite.png]] | | align="center" |[[File:DK Coin sprite.png]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[DK Coin]]s | |style="text-align:center"|[[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s | ||
| | |Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins are huge coins hidden by Cranky Kong in all of the game levels. There are 40 to collect. After beating [[King K. Rool|Kaptain K. Rool]], Cranky tallies up the number of them collected and ranks Diddy accordingly as a part of Cranky's “Video Game Hero” contest. Because of the various side-quests and minigames added in the Game Boy Advance port, the number of them has increased from 40 to 68. | ||
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| align="center" |[[File:Banana Coin.png]] | | align="center" |[[File:Banana Coin.png]] | ||
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| align="center" |[[File:Photograph DKC2GBA sprite.png]] | | align="center" |[[File:Photograph DKC2GBA sprite.png]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[Photograph]]s<br>(GBA version) | |style="text-align:center"|[[Photograph]]s<br>(GBA version) | ||
|Photographs are used to fill Wrinkly’s Scrapbook, exclusively in the Game Boy Advance remake. They are obtained by fighting certain enemies who have a camera icon floating above their head. Other photographs can be collected looking in hidden areas or by winning special minigames with some of the Kongs, such as [[Funky Kong]]. After filling up an entire page of photographs, Wrinkly Kong gives the player a [[DK Coin]]. | |Photographs are used to fill Wrinkly’s Scrapbook, exclusively in the Game Boy Advance remake. They are obtained by fighting certain enemies who have a camera icon floating above their head. Other photographs can be collected looking in hidden areas or by winning special minigames with some of the Kongs, such as [[Funky Kong]]. After filling up an entire page of photographs, Wrinkly Kong gives the player a [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]. | ||
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| align="center"|[[File:Letter K.png]][[File:Letter O.png]]<br>[[File:Letter N.png]][[File:Letter G.png]] | | align="center"|[[File:Letter K.png]][[File:Letter O.png]]<br>[[File:Letter N.png]][[File:Letter G.png]] | ||
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| align="center" |[[File:End of Level Target.png|50px]] | | align="center" |[[File:End of Level Target.png|50px]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[End of Level Target]] | |style="text-align:center"|[[End of Level Target]] | ||
|One of these levers appears at the end of every level. If hit hard enough, the apes receive a prize, usually [[Banana]]s, [[Banana|Banana Bunch]]es, [[Banana Coin]]s, or an [[Extra Life Balloon]]. The letter G or a [[DK Coin]] can be found here as well, although rarely. Usually there are barrels nearby that the Kongs can use to shoot onto the pad. | |One of these levers appears at the end of every level. If hit hard enough, the apes receive a prize, usually [[Banana]]s, [[Banana|Banana Bunch]]es, [[Banana Coin]]s, or an [[Extra Life Balloon]]. The letter G or a [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]] can be found here as well, although rarely. Usually there are barrels nearby that the Kongs can use to shoot onto the pad. | ||
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===Animal Friends=== | ===Animal Friends=== | ||
[[Animal Friends]] are partners in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series. They help the Kongs find [[Bonus Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin]]s, [[Banana Coin]]s, and other special items in the game with their special abilities. They often appear in levels, and the Kongs can sometimes turn into the buddy or ride on it. The heroes must be careful when riding on the animal though, as they run away when hit by an enemy, very similar to [[Yoshi]] in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Most of the buddies from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' return in ''Diddy's Kong Quest'', but a few new ones also appear in the game as well, making a total of nine Animal Friends. Below is a list of each Animal Friend, and a brief description on them. | [[Animal Friends]] are partners in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series. They help the Kongs find [[Bonus Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s, [[Banana Coin]]s, and other special items in the game with their special abilities. They often appear in levels, and the Kongs can sometimes turn into the buddy or ride on it. The heroes must be careful when riding on the animal though, as they run away when hit by an enemy, very similar to [[Yoshi]] in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Most of the buddies from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' return in ''Diddy's Kong Quest'', but a few new ones also appear in the game as well, making a total of nine Animal Friends. Below is a list of each Animal Friend, and a brief description on them. | ||
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[[File:Cranky's Video Game Heroes DKC2 GBA.png|thumb|Cranky's Video Game Heroes in the Game Boy Advance version.]] | [[File:Cranky's Video Game Heroes DKC2 GBA.png|thumb|Cranky's Video Game Heroes in the Game Boy Advance version.]] | ||
*[[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]] are in a different order. Instead of [[Yoshi]] being second, and [[Link]] being third, Link is second, and Yoshi is third. The background in Cranky's Video Game Heroes is also different than the original's, having more of a tropical theme. The "No Hopers" trash can, Sonic's shoes, and Earthworm Jim's ray gun are removed. | *[[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]] are in a different order. Instead of [[Yoshi]] being second, and [[Link]] being third, Link is second, and Yoshi is third. The background in Cranky's Video Game Heroes is also different than the original's, having more of a tropical theme. The "No Hopers" trash can, Sonic's shoes, and Earthworm Jim's ray gun are removed. | ||
*There are 68 [[DK | *There are 68 [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s, as opposed to the original, which has 40. | ||
*The [[Super Nintendo]] controller is no longer present at K. Rool Duel. | *The [[Super Nintendo]] controller is no longer present at K. Rool Duel. | ||
*The ending is slightly different. In the original, Donkey Kong punches K. Rool through the roof of the Flying Krock, while in the remake, he punches him through the window instead. | *The ending is slightly different. In the original, Donkey Kong punches K. Rool through the roof of the Flying Krock, while in the remake, he punches him through the window instead. | ||
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*''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' - Some graphics, notably for Diddy Kong and several items and objects, are reused from this game. The reason the Kongs do not swap the banana hoard for Donkey Kong is because they had just tried hard to get them back in this game. Also a stuffed Winky is found in the game. Additionally, Cranky states that ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' will never be as good as ''Donkey Kong Country'', and then says that it was "rubbish". The sound effect Steel Barrels play can be heard in Mining Melancholy, and when Kleever is hit by a cannonball. [[Steel Keg]]s cameo in the "ship hold" level type's scenery. | *''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' - Some graphics, notably for Diddy Kong and several items and objects, are reused from this game. The reason the Kongs do not swap the banana hoard for Donkey Kong is because they had just tried hard to get them back in this game. Also a stuffed Winky is found in the game. Additionally, Cranky states that ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' will never be as good as ''Donkey Kong Country'', and then says that it was "rubbish". The sound effect Steel Barrels play can be heard in Mining Melancholy, and when Kleever is hit by a cannonball. [[Steel Keg]]s cameo in the "ship hold" level type's scenery. | ||
*''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' - The remake references the original, as when the monkeys defeat [[Kerozene]] Cranky says "I bet you didn't expect that!", as Kerozene did not appear in the original; also K. Rool says "You didn't think it would be so easy did you?" as Kerozene appears. | *''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' - The remake references the original, as when the monkeys defeat [[Kerozene]] Cranky says "I bet you didn't expect that!", as Kerozene did not appear in the original; also K. Rool says "You didn't think it would be so easy did you?" as Kerozene appears. | ||
*Mainstream ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' - Mario makes an appearance as a video game hero as first place or second place depending on DK | *Mainstream ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' - Mario makes an appearance as a video game hero as first place or second place depending on [[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]s obtained. | ||
*''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'' - Yoshi appears as a video game hero in second or third place in the SNES Version and third place or ranked out in the GBA Version depending on | *''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'' - Yoshi appears as a video game hero in second or third place in the SNES Version and third place or ranked out in the GBA Version depending on Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins. | ||
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' - The instruction manual's description of the [[Plus and Minus Barrels|Minus Barrel]] jokingly states that it will send the player to the [[Minus World]]. | *''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' - The instruction manual's description of the [[Plus and Minus Barrels|Minus Barrel]] jokingly states that it will send the player to the [[Minus World]]. | ||
*''The Legend of Zelda'' series - At [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]], Link can be seen in third place. | *''The Legend of Zelda'' series - At [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]], Link can be seen in third place. | ||