Donkey Kong Land 2
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Donkey Kong Land 2 is a video game developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy. Released in September 1996, it is a sequel to Donkey Kong Land, a predecessor to Donkey Kong Land III, and the handheld follow-up of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Like its predecessor, the game features a yellow cartridge and Super Game Boy special features, giving the game a special banana border when played on a Super Game Boy.
This game is often mistaken as a handheld port of Donkey Kong Country 2, however, this is untrue. Although the two games run on the same engine and have the same areas, the layouts on each of the levels are new. Another difference is that two worlds, Krem Quay and Crocodile Cauldron, are merged into one world: Krem Cauldron. Kleever is the boss of this area, while Kudgel doesn't appear at all in the game. However, the game doesn't differ from its Super Nintendo counterpart as much as its predecessor, Donkey Kong Land, does.
Storyline
Similar to the storyline in Donkey Kong Country 2, Kaptain K. Rool and the Kremling Krew kidnaps Donkey Kong. In exchange for Donkey Kong's safe return, the Kremlings demand the Banana Hoard. However, the Kongs decline this offer, not wanting to give away the hoard, and Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong head out to find the big ape on Crocodile Isle.
Template:Spoiler Avoiding restless bands of enemies, the two heroes travel through several worlds, including the Gangplank Galleon, Krem Cauldron, Krazy Kremland, Gloomy Gulch, and K. Rool's Keep. They fight bosses, such as King Zing, on the way, going through amusement parks and Zinger hives. Eventually, the apes make their way to the top of Crocodile Isle, where they find Donkey Kong tied up in ropes. Before they can rescue him, he is lifted into The Flying Krock. Chasing him into the helicopter, the apes meet the leader of the Kremling Krew, Kaptain K. Rool, and the characters battle. Eventually, Diddy and Dixie knock out the Kremling leader, and Donkey Kong frees himself from his chains. Before Kaptain K. Rool can attack again, the big ape knocks him off the island, sending him into the ocean.
However, even after Donkey Kong is freed, the apes' adventure isn't over. After paying a hefty fine of Kremkoins to Klubba, the way into the Lost World is opened. After completing the world, the mouth of the stone crocodile head opens. Inside, the monkeys meet Kaptain K. Rool again, and the two sides fight a second time. Even with his wide variety of attacks, the Kremling is, again, defeated. Afterwards, the heroes flee from Crocodile Isle, where they, along with Donkey Kong, watch as the Kremling island sinks into the ocean. Template:Endspoiler
Levels
Levels and Bonus Areas | ||||
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Gangplank Galleon | ||||
# | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of Level | |
1 | Pirate Panic | 2 | Ship Deck | |
2 | Mainbrace Mayhem | 1 | Ship Mast | |
3 | Gangplank Galley | 2 | Ship Deck | |
4 | Lockjaw's Locker | 1 | Ship Hold | |
5 | Topsail Trouble | 2 | Ship Mast | |
6 | BOSS LEVEL: Krow's Nest | 0 | Ship Mast | |
Krem Cauldron | ||||
# | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of Level | |
7 | Hothead Hop | 2 | Lava | |
8 | Kannon's Klaim | 1 | Mines | |
9 | Lava Lagoon | 2 | Ship Hold | |
10 | Redhot Ride | 1 | Lava | |
11 | Squawk's Shaft | 2 | Mines | |
12 | Barrel Bayou | 2 | Swamp | |
13 | Glimmer's Galleon | 2 | Ship Hold | |
14 | Krockhead Klamber | 1 | Swamp | |
15 | Rattle Battle | 1 | Ship Deck | |
16 | Slime Climb | 1 | Ship Mast | |
17 | BOSS LEVEL: Kleaver's Kiln | 0 | Lava | |
Krazy Kremland | ||||
# | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of Level | |
18 | Hornet Hole | 1 | Hive | |
19 | Target Terror | 2 | Roller Coaster | |
20 | Bramble Blast | 2 | Brambles | |
21 | Rickety Race | 0 | Roller Coaster | |
22 | Bramble Scramble | 1 | Brambles | |
23 | Mudhole Marsh | 2 | Swamp | |
24 | Rambi Rumble | 2 | Hive | |
25 | BOSS LEVEL: King Zing Sting | 0 | Hive | |
Gloomy Gulch | ||||
# | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of Level | |
26 | Ghostly Grove | 1 | Forest | |
27 | Krazy Koaster | 1 | Roller Coaster | |
28 | Gusty Glade | 2 | Roller Coaster | |
29 | Parrot Chute Panic | 2 | Hive | |
30 | Web Woods | 1 | Forest | |
31 | BOSS LEVEL: Kreepy Krow | 0 | Ship Mast | |
K. Rool's Keep | ||||
# | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of Level | |
32 | Arctic Abyss | 2 | Ice | |
33 | Windy Well | 1 | Mines | |
34 | Dungeon Danger | 2 | Castle | |
35 | Clapper's Cavern | 1 | Ice | |
36 | Chain Link Chamber | 2 | Castle | |
37 | Toxic Tower | 1 | Castle | |
38 | BOSS LEVEL: Stronghold Showdown | 0 | Castle | |
The Flying Krock | ||||
# | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of Level | |
39 | Screech's Sprint | 1 | Brambles | |
40 | BOSS LEVEL: K. Rool Duel | 0 | Castle | |
Lost World | ||||
# | Level | Bonus Areas | Type of Level | |
41 | Jungle Jinx | 1 | Jungle | |
42 | Black Ice Battle | 1 | Ice | |
43 | Fiery Furnace | 1 | Lava | |
44 | Klobber Karnage | 1 | Jungle | |
45 | Animal Antics | 1 | Jungle | |
46 | BOSS LEVEL: Krocodile Kore | 0 | Lava |
Enemies
Normal Enemies
Kremlings
- Kaboing: These Kremlings are usually seen jumping around certain areas in levels. Because of their constant jumping, they can easily jump on any Kongs that aren't careful. The heroes have to jump on them to defeat them.
- Kannon: These large, cannon wielding enemies shoot kannonballs and barrels at the Kongs to attack. They are rather uncommon and can easily be defeated if the heroes jump on their heads or cartwheel into them.
- Klampon: Similar to the Klaptrap and Krimp enemies of the first and third Donkey Kong Land games, these large foes move across small areas, trying to bite the Kongs. They can easily be defeated with a jump, but cartwheeling cannot always defeat them, as attacking from the front can allow them to bite the Kongs.
- Klinger: Klingers are always seen climbing on either ropes or chains. After they reach their highest point on the ropes, they slide down in order to hit the primates. They can be defeated by barrels, and the monkeys can also run into their sides to push them off of ropes.
- Klobber: These common Kremlings hide in barrels throughout many levels. When the apes approach their barrels, they jump out, attempting to push the heroes into a gap. Jumping on them can push them back into their barrels, which can be used to attack some enemies. If the barrel they are in breaks, they are defeated.
- Klomp: Klomps are the basic ground enemies in their game. Being the normal types of Kremling soldiers, they appear in many levels, where they simply walk back and fourth. Both jump on them and cartwheeling into them can beat them.
- Krook: These enemies appear as Kremlings wearing large coats. They have hooks, which they throw at the Kongs when they pass by. If they miss them, however, the hook acts as a boomerang and heads back to the Krook. Krooks can be defeated if the apes jump on them or cartwheel into them.
- Kruncha: These large, muscular Kremlings are much like Krushas and Krumples from other Donkey Kong Land games. They walk back and fourth through areas, and, if touched, go on a rampage. At this point, they move faster and hurt the apes with one touch, until they cool down. They can only be defeated with barrels or by Animal Buddies.
Other Enemies
- Click-Clack: These enemies appear as a small, blue insects. The Kongs are required to jump on them twice to defeat them. When they jump on them once, the Click-Clacks flip over. The apes can pick them up and throw them at other enemies in this state. However, they flip back over if left alone for a while.
- Flitter: These foes are long, blue, dragonfly-like enemies who often appear flying over large pits. They are usually located in areas like this because, when jumped on, the apes bounce in the air and are able to head over to other Flitters in mid-air. The apes only have to jump on them once to defeat them.
- Flotsam: Flotsams are basic underwater enemies. Like Bitesizes and Kocos from the other Donkey Kong Land games, they simply swim around underwater, trying to hit the heroes. Only Enguarde's sharp nose can defeat them.
- Lockjaw: Lockjaws are powerful, shark-like enemies. They swim through underwater areas, and when the Kongs approach, they quickly attack. They can only be defeated by Enguarde, the Kongs' swordfish buddy.
- Mini Necky: These small bird enemies hide in the corner of the screen and swoop down at the Kongs when they are near. If they hit the apes, one of the monkeys are damaged, however, the heroes can jump on them as they swoop down to defeat them.
- Neek: Like Klomps, Neeks are very basic enemies. They are small rats that simply move back and fourth over flat surfaces. Unless the apes are performing a cartwheel attack, touching them on the sides hurts the monkeys. However, a simple jump can easily defeat them.
- Puftup: These underwater foes usually sit in the water and get in the Kongs way, although some of them explode when approached as well, shooting spikes throughout the area. They hurt the monkeys if they are touched, and can therefore only be defeated by Enguarde the Swordfish.
- Shuri: Another species of underwater enemies. These starfish foes spiral as they head towards the monkeys. If they hit the monkeys, the apes takes damage. Like other underwater enemies, Shuris can only be defeated by Enguarde.
- Spiny: These spiky foes travel back and fourth in most levels and hurt the Kongs if touched at all, unless the monkeys cartwheel into their face. Objects, such as barrels, can also be thrown at these foes to defeat them.
- Zinger: These wasps are one of the most commonly-appearing foes in the game. They serve as obstacles that easily get in the Kongs' way. Touching them always hurts the Kongs' unless they are under the effect of an Invincibility Barrel. Only objects thrown at them or Animal Buddy attacks can defeat them.
Bosses
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- Krow: This overgrown Necky is the game's first boss, located at the crow's nest of the Gangplank Galleon. He attacks by throwing eggs at the Kongs. Sometimes, the eggs land on the mast below, and the Kongs are able to run over and pick them up. If they throw the eggs back at Krow, he is eventually defeated, allowing the apes to progress.
- Kleaver: This enemy appears as a large sword that shoots fireballs at the Kongs. Sometimes, it shoots a barrel at them, which they can break to find a kannonball. After he is hit by the kannonball, he chases the apes over a large gap of fire. As the battle progresses, Kleaver's attacks become faster and more powerful, until the enemy is hit by enough kannonballs and perishes.
- King Zing: This large Zinger is fought in a hive. While fighting him, the player controls Squawks, who must shoot the wasp's stinger with his eggs. After being hit a few times, the foe moves much faster and sends out smaller Zingers to attack the parrot. The apes can progress to Gloomy Gulch once he is defeated.
- Kreepy Krow:
- Kaptain K. Rool:
Gallery
Boxart
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The back of the US boxart.
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The Japanese boxart.
Artwork
- DKLboxartImage65.jpg
A scene from the boxart.
Screenshots
- TheTitleScreen65.jpg
The title screen.
- EpicFail65.jpg
The game over screen.
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- DKL2 Pirate Panic65.jpg
Traveling through Pirate Panic.
- Diddydiddydiddy65789.jpg
Diddy near the letter K.
Riding through the roller coaster level, Krazy Koaster.
- Dungeon Danger.PNG
The Kongs in Dungeon Danger.
Glitches
- Main article: Donkey Kong Land 2/Glitches
Beta elements
- Main article: Donkey Kong Land 2/Beta elements
Trivia
- All the levels in the game have same names as those in Donkey Kong Country 2, however, the level layouts are new. The only exceptions are Haunted Hall (replaced with Krazy Koaster) and Castle Crush (replaced with Dungeon Danger).
- The boxart depicts in the background, Glimmer the Anglerfish, even though he doesn't appear in the game. The box art was later used for the title screen in the European Game Boy Advance port of Donkey Kong Country 2.
Game Boy games | |
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Super Mario franchise | Alleyway (1989) • Baseball (1989) • Super Mario Land (1989) • Golf (1989) • Dr. Mario (1990) • Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992) • Donkey Kong (1994) • Mario's Picross (1995) • Picross 2 (1996) |
Donkey Kong franchise | Donkey Kong (1994) • Donkey Kong Land (1995) • Donkey Kong Land 2 (1996) • Donkey Kong Land III (1997) |
Yoshi franchise | Yoshi (1991) • Yoshi's Cookie (1992) • Tetris Attack (1996) |
Wario franchise | Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (1994) • Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman! (1994) • Wario Land II (1998) |
Miscellaneous | Tetris (1989) • The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993) • Game & Watch Gallery (1997) • Game & Watch Gallery 2 (1997) |