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{{Infobox | title= DK King of Swing | {{Infobox | title=DK King of Swing | ||
|image = [[Image:dkkos.jpg|250px]] | |image=[[Image:dkkos.jpg|250px]] | ||
|developer = [[Paon]] | |developer=[[Paon]] | ||
|publisher = [[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|designer = | |designer= | ||
|engine = | |engine= | ||
|released = {{releasedate|Europe|February 4, 2005|Australia|March 17, 2005|Japan|May 19, 2005|USA|September 19, 2005 <ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/dkkos TMK: Release date info], retrieved 9-20-2008</ref>}} | |released={{releasedate|Europe|February 4, 2005|Australia|March 17, 2005|Japan|May 19, 2005|USA|September 19, 2005 <ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/dkkos TMK: Release date info], retrieved 9-20-2008</ref>}} | ||
|genre = Puzzle | |genre=Puzzle | ||
|modes = Single Player - Multiplayer | |modes=Single Player - Multiplayer | ||
|ratings = [[ESRB]]: [[Image:ESRB_E.png|12px]] Everyone | |ratings=[[ESRB]]: [[Image:ESRB_E.png|12px]] Everyone | ||
|platforms = [[Game Boy Advance]] | |platforms=[[Game Boy Advance]] | ||
|media = | |media= | ||
|requirements = | |requirements= | ||
|input = | |input= | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''DK: King of Swing''''' is a puzzle game starring [[Donkey Kong]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. Its gameplay is similar to the [[NES]] game ''[[wikipedia: Clu Clu Land|Clu Clu Land]]'', but has been re-formatted in certain aspects to provide more of an adventure game feel. In this game, [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Diddy Kong]] must quest across five worlds to win back the Jungle Jam medals that King K. Rool has stolen and scattered across the levels. The game is the first [[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]] game developed by [[Paon]] for [[Nintendo]], the sequel, made by the same company, is ''[[DK Jungle Climber]]''. | '''''DK: King of Swing''''' is a puzzle game starring [[Donkey Kong]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. Its gameplay is similar to the [[NES]] game ''[[wikipedia:Clu Clu Land|Clu Clu Land]]'', but has been re-formatted in certain aspects to provide more of an adventure game feel. In this game, [[Donkey Kong]], and [[Diddy Kong]] must quest across five worlds to win back the Jungle Jam medals that King K. Rool has stolen and scattered across the levels. The game is the first [[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]] game developed by [[Paon]] for [[Nintendo]], the sequel, made by the same company, is ''[[DK Jungle Climber]]''. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
The game takes place during the [[Jungle Jam Tournament]], where a huge festival held on [[Donkey Kong Island]] occurs. During the tournament, [[DK Coin | The game takes place during the [[Jungle Jam Tournament]], where a huge festival held on [[Donkey Kong Island]] occurs. During the tournament, medals (which are actually [[DK Coin]]s) are handed out as prizes to participants in contents like breaking barrels and jumping pegs, the winner being crowned the hero of the jungle. [[King K. Rool]], however, attempts the traditional raining on the Kong's parade and steals all the medals before the tournament commences, proclaiming himself the jungle hero. Naturally, [[Donkey Kong]] pursues the [[Kremling]] leader to get the medals back and restore peace to Donkey Kong Island. | ||
==Game modes== | ==Game modes== | ||
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*'''Single [[Jungle Jam Tournament]]''': There are a total of twelve events that can be played in this mode. The player can choose between [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]] or [[Funky Kong]], and the CPU uses the others. The first accessible events are: [[Climbing Race|Climbing Race 1, Climbing Race 2]], [[Obstacle Race|Obstable Race 1]] and [[Attack Battle|Attack Battle 1]]. | *'''Single [[Jungle Jam Tournament]]''': There are a total of twelve events that can be played in this mode. The player can choose between [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]] or [[Funky Kong]], and the CPU uses the others. The first accessible events are: [[Climbing Race|Climbing Race 1, Climbing Race 2]], [[Obstacle Race|Obstable Race 1]] and [[Attack Battle|Attack Battle 1]]. | ||
*'''Multiplayer [[Jungle Jam Tournament]]''': The same as above, but in multiplayer with four players using the GBA Link cable. | *'''Multiplayer [[Jungle Jam Tournament]]''': The same as above, but in multiplayer with four players using the GBA Link cable. | ||
*'''Extras''': It features Cranky's Lectures (the tutorial from the beginning of the game), a Time Attack Mode, and Diddy Mode, which allows | *'''Extras''': It features Cranky's Lectures (the tutorial from the beginning of the game), a Time Attack Mode, and Diddy Mode, which allows the player to use Diddy Kong in the place of Donkey Kong during the Adventure mode. | ||
===Diddy Mode Differences=== | |||
*The tutorial stage is no longer present. | |||
*Each of the stages have less bananas than they did in the original mode. | |||
*Crystal Coconuts were removed, and as a result, Bonus Barrels and the bonus stages they led to are no longer present. | |||
*Diddy is slightly faster and jumps slightly higher than Donkey Kong. | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
As mentioned earlier, the gameplay is very similar to the NES game Clu Clu | As mentioned earlier, the gameplay is very similar to the NES game ''Clu Clu Land'', and mainly consists of swinging across boards of pegs. However, in this game the player must climb, swing, and even shoot their way to reach the top, all the while collecting the [[DK Coins|medals]]. The player cannot face the boss without beating each level; once all levels have been completed, the player may face the boss at the designated boss stage. After the boss is beaten, the player may continue to the next world. | ||
If the player chooses to collect each [[Crystal Coconut]], hidden items concealed inside crates, boxes, nooks and crannies, or even inside enemies, [[Wrinkly Kong]] is unlocked as a player in the single player Jungle Jam Tournament. There are | If the player chooses to collect each [[Crystal Coconut]], hidden items concealed inside crates, boxes, nooks and crannies, or even inside enemies, [[Wrinkly Kong]] is unlocked as a player in the single player Jungle Jam Tournament. There are twenty Crystal Coconuts in all. | ||
==Controls== | ===Controls=== | ||
The controls are made to be simple: "L" swings Donkey Kong left, "R" swings Donkey Kong right. If the "L" button is held down, DK will swing on a fixed spot from left to right, and vice versa for the "R" button. If the button is lightly tapped, Donkey will go flying of in whatever direction he is pointing. To get a better aim, DK must swing about until he is facing the right way. | The controls are made to be simple: "L" swings Donkey Kong left, "R" swings Donkey Kong right. If the "L" button is held down, DK will swing on a fixed spot from left to right, and vice versa for the "R" button. If the button is lightly tapped, Donkey will go flying of in whatever direction he is pointing. To get a better aim, DK must swing about until he is facing the right way. | ||
When on the ground, DK can walk about quite quickly using the "L" and "R" buttons; when they are tapped simultaneously he will lift off from the ground in a flying leap. | When on the ground, DK can walk about quite quickly using the "L" and "R" buttons; when they are tapped simultaneously he will lift off from the ground in a flying leap. | ||
Donkey Kong can also Attack by holding down both the "L" and "R" buttons at once. DK will clutch the pegs, and slowly start to glow red; once he is totally glowing, the buttons should be released and DK will go flying off into an aerial attack. | |||
Finally, DK can either Charge using the "B" Button (uses ten bananas; restores one health unit) or Go Bananas using the "A" Button (uses twenty bananas; makes DK invincible and able to leap great heights). | Finally, DK can either Charge using the "B" Button (uses ten bananas; restores one health unit) or Go Bananas using the "A" Button (uses twenty bananas; makes DK invincible and able to leap great heights). | ||
==Playable Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
[[ | ===Playable Characters=== | ||
[[Image:DK-KoS_Characters.jpg|thumb|240px|The first four playable characters.]] | |||
;Starters | |||
*[[Donkey Kong]] | *[[Donkey Kong]] | ||
*[[Diddy Kong]] | *[[Diddy Kong]] | ||
*[[Dixie Kong]] | *[[Dixie Kong]] | ||
*[[Funky Kong]] | *[[Funky Kong]] | ||
;Unlockables | |||
*[[Kritter|Kremling]] (A [[Kritter]]) | *[[Kritter|Kremling]] (A [[Kritter]]) | ||
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] | *[[Wrinkly Kong]] | ||
*[[King K. Rool]] | *[[King K. Rool]] | ||
*[[Bubbles (Clu Clu Land)|Bubbles]] | *[[Bubbles (Clu Clu Land)|Bubbles]] | ||
===Bosses=== | |||
*[[Congazuma]] | |||
*[[Fire Necky]] | |||
*[[Davy Bones]] | |||
*[[Sassy Squatch]] | |||
*King K. Rool | |||
==Worlds== | ==Worlds== | ||
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**[[King K. Rool (level)|King K. Rool]] | **[[King K. Rool (level)|King K. Rool]] | ||
==Quotes== | |||
{{main|List of Quotes in DK: King of Swing}} | |||
== Quotes == | |||
==Official Artwork== | ==Official Artwork== | ||
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Image:DKswingkritter.jpg|<center>[[Kremling]] ([[Kritter]]) | Image:DKswingkritter.jpg|<center>[[Kremling]] ([[Kritter]]) | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 19:33, August 11, 2009
Template:Infobox DK: King of Swing is a puzzle game starring Donkey Kong for the Game Boy Advance. Its gameplay is similar to the NES game Clu Clu Land, but has been re-formatted in certain aspects to provide more of an adventure game feel. In this game, Donkey Kong, and Diddy Kong must quest across five worlds to win back the Jungle Jam medals that King K. Rool has stolen and scattered across the levels. The game is the first Donkey Kong game developed by Paon for Nintendo, the sequel, made by the same company, is DK Jungle Climber.
Story
The game takes place during the Jungle Jam Tournament, where a huge festival held on Donkey Kong Island occurs. During the tournament, medals (which are actually DK Coins) are handed out as prizes to participants in contents like breaking barrels and jumping pegs, the winner being crowned the hero of the jungle. King K. Rool, however, attempts the traditional raining on the Kong's parade and steals all the medals before the tournament commences, proclaiming himself the jungle hero. Naturally, Donkey Kong pursues the Kremling leader to get the medals back and restore peace to Donkey Kong Island.
Game modes
- Adventure: The main mode of the game.
- Single Jungle Jam Tournament: There are a total of twelve events that can be played in this mode. The player can choose between Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong or Funky Kong, and the CPU uses the others. The first accessible events are: Climbing Race 1, Climbing Race 2, Obstable Race 1 and Attack Battle 1.
- Multiplayer Jungle Jam Tournament: The same as above, but in multiplayer with four players using the GBA Link cable.
- Extras: It features Cranky's Lectures (the tutorial from the beginning of the game), a Time Attack Mode, and Diddy Mode, which allows the player to use Diddy Kong in the place of Donkey Kong during the Adventure mode.
Diddy Mode Differences
- The tutorial stage is no longer present.
- Each of the stages have less bananas than they did in the original mode.
- Crystal Coconuts were removed, and as a result, Bonus Barrels and the bonus stages they led to are no longer present.
- Diddy is slightly faster and jumps slightly higher than Donkey Kong.
Gameplay
As mentioned earlier, the gameplay is very similar to the NES game Clu Clu Land, and mainly consists of swinging across boards of pegs. However, in this game the player must climb, swing, and even shoot their way to reach the top, all the while collecting the medals. The player cannot face the boss without beating each level; once all levels have been completed, the player may face the boss at the designated boss stage. After the boss is beaten, the player may continue to the next world.
If the player chooses to collect each Crystal Coconut, hidden items concealed inside crates, boxes, nooks and crannies, or even inside enemies, Wrinkly Kong is unlocked as a player in the single player Jungle Jam Tournament. There are twenty Crystal Coconuts in all.
Controls
The controls are made to be simple: "L" swings Donkey Kong left, "R" swings Donkey Kong right. If the "L" button is held down, DK will swing on a fixed spot from left to right, and vice versa for the "R" button. If the button is lightly tapped, Donkey will go flying of in whatever direction he is pointing. To get a better aim, DK must swing about until he is facing the right way.
When on the ground, DK can walk about quite quickly using the "L" and "R" buttons; when they are tapped simultaneously he will lift off from the ground in a flying leap.
Donkey Kong can also Attack by holding down both the "L" and "R" buttons at once. DK will clutch the pegs, and slowly start to glow red; once he is totally glowing, the buttons should be released and DK will go flying off into an aerial attack.
Finally, DK can either Charge using the "B" Button (uses ten bananas; restores one health unit) or Go Bananas using the "A" Button (uses twenty bananas; makes DK invincible and able to leap great heights).
Characters
Playable Characters
File:DK-KoS Characters.jpg
The first four playable characters.
- Starters
- Unlockables
Bosses
- Congazuma
- Fire Necky
- Davy Bones
- Sassy Squatch
- King K. Rool
Worlds
Quotes
- Main article: List of Quotes in DK: King of Swing
Official Artwork
- DonkeyswingoKonga.jpg
- Diddy2.jpg
- Dixie7.jpg
- Funkya.jpg
- WrinklyGhost.jpg
- KingSwingK.Rool.jpg
- Crankya.jpg
- Candy Kongkingofswing.jpg
References
