Donkey Kong Land 2

Template:Infobox Donkey Kong Land 2 is a video game developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy in 1996. It is a sequel to Donkey Kong Land and a predecessor to Donkey Kong Land III. Like its predecessor, the game features a yellow cartridge and special features for the Super Game Boy. The game has a special banana border when played on a Super Game Boy.

Donkey Kong Land 2 is very similar to its counterpart Super Nintendo title, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. While it has the same storyline, areas, and setting, each level received a new layout. The game also stars Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong.

The game was eventually re-released on the Nintendo 3DS's Virtual Console in 2014 for Europe, Japan, and Australia, and later in 2015 for North America.

Story

The Kongs at the first world, Gangplank Galleon, from the Crocodile Isle map

The story is essentially a retelling of the events in Donkey Kong Country 2 and is the only Donkey Kong Land game with the same story as its Donkey Kong Country counterpart. Kaptain K. Rool and the Kremling Krew kidnap Donkey Kong and in exchange for Donkey Kong's safe return, the Kremlings demand the Banana Hoard. Diddy and Dixie decline and head on a journey on Crocodile Isle to rescue Donkey Kong.

Diddy and Dixie travel through several worlds, including the Gangplank Galleon, Krem Cauldron, Krazy Kremland, Gloomy Gulch, and K. Rool's Keep. The Kongs eventually reach Stronghold Showdown at the peak of Crocodile Isle, where they find Donkey Kong tied up in ropes. Before they can rescue him, he is lifted into The Flying Krock. There, the Kongs encounter Kaptain K. Rool. They engage in battle, and the Kongs eventually defeat the Kremling leader, and Donkey Kong frees himself from his chains. Before Kaptain K. Rool can attack again, the big ape knocks him out of his ship, sending him into the ocean.

Even after freeing Donkey Kong, both Diddy and Dixie must pay 47 Kremkoins to Klubba to enter the Lost World. After completing the world, the mouth of the stone crocodile head opens. Diddy and Dixie go inside and battle Kaptain K. Rool again. The Kongs eventually defeat Kaptain K. Rool another time and then flee from Crocodile Isle. From a distance, Diddy, Dixie, and Donkey Kong watch as Crocodile Isle sinks into the ocean.

Gameplay

Dixie runs to a Neek

Diddy and Dixie are the two playable characters, and the player can only control one Kong on screen at a time. Both Kongs share some basic abilities such running, jumping, and swimming, and they are both able to climb ropes and hang from hooks. Diddy is able to perform a cartwheel and is faster than Dixie, although he has trouble traveling across large abysses. The main difference with Dixie is her Helicopter Spin, which allows her to whip enemies and slowly fall or glide in midair. Diddy holds a barrel in front whereas Dixie holds it above herself with her ponytail. If both Kongs are in play, and either Diddy or Dixie is hit by an enemy or hazard, the game automatically switches to the other Kong. If either Kong is missing their partner and gets hit by an enemy or hazard, they lose a life.

The game progression works the same as in other Donkey Kong Country series. Each world has some levels (usually five or six) which the Kongs must complete in order until they reach a world boss at the end. Each regular level has either one or two After defeating the world boss, Diddy and Dixie can access the next world. Every world has a Kong Kollege, where Wrinkly Kong can save the player's progress, and a Funky's Flights, where Funky Kong leases his Biplane Barrel for the Kongs to travel into another world.

There are either one or two Bonus Barrels in every level and a DK Coin. Each Bonus Barrel leads to a Bonus Level, where the Kongs must complete an objective to obtain a Kremkoin. Some Bonus Levels can be accessed if the Kongs carry a kannonball into a kannon. Once the Kongs have collected every Kremkoin, they can access the Lost World. DK Coins help improve Diddy's rank in Video Game Heroes. Kremkoins and DK Coins are both necessary for 100% completion of the game.

Some levels have an Animal Barrel, which transform the Kongs into the pictured Animal Friend. Some Animal Barrels are required to enter while others are hidden from the main path and are optional to enter. As an Animal Friend, the Kongs can often defeat enemies more easily or reach hidden areas and items. In some levels, an Animal Friend is required to use its ability to progress, such as Squawks, who can fly up vertical paths. When an Animal Friend crosses a No Animal Sign, it turns back into the Kongs and an item is rewarded.

Characters

Playable characters

Image	Name	Description
	Diddy Kong	Diddy is the main protagonist of the game. He goes on an adventure with Dixie to rescue Donkey Kong.
	Dixie Kong	Dixie is the girlfriend and sidekick of Diddy. Her Helicopter Spin allows her to glide across pits.

Supporting characters

Image	Name	Description
	Wrinkly Kong	Just like in Donkey Kong Country 2, Wrinkly runs the Kong Kollege. Unlike the previous game, Wrinkly no longer offers advice, but she still saves the player's game. In each world, Wrinkly at first saves the game at no cost, but subsequently prices it at two Banana Bunch Coins.
	Funky Kong	Like Wrinkly, Funky returns with the same role as in Donkey Kong Country 2. He operates Funky's Flights, where the Kongs can pay two Banana Bunch Coins to use the Funky Barrel and travel around the Crocodile Isle map to select a world which they have visited already. It is the only game of the Donkey Kong Land series that Funky appears in.
	Donkey Kong	Donkey Kong was kidnapped by Kaptain K. Rool, who demands the Kongs give the Banana Hoard to him. Diddy and Dixie go on an adventure to rescue Donkey Kong.

Animal Friends

Image	Name	Description
	Clapper the Seal	Depending on which level he is in, Clapper has two different purposes. When Diddy or Dixie jump on Clapper, he can breathe into the lava to cool it into water, or in another level, Clapper can breathe on water to turn it into ice. The effects are temporary in both levels and wear off after a few seconds.
	Enguarde the Swordfish	Enguarde is the staple underwater Animal Friend. He can maneuver underwater easily, defeat aquatic enemies, and perform a superstab to charge quickly underwater.
	Rambi the Rhino	Returning from Donkey Kong Land, Rambi retains his ability to charge through enemies and obstacles. He can no longer break open walls with his horn, but is able to perform a supercharge.
	Rattly the Rattlesnake	Rattly has the ability to jump high. He bounce off most enemies, including Zingers, and perform a superjump if the player holds down and releases it.
	Squawks the Parrot Quawks	Squawks appears in large mines and deep wasp hives. He has the ability to fly around the area and spit nuts to attack enemies. His counterpart, Quawks, is usable in his signature level, Parrot Chute Panic. Quawks cannot fly up or attack foes, and it slowly descends when grabbed onto. Squawks and Quawks have the same sprite because of the Game Boy's monochrome graphics.
	Squitter the Spider	He is a large arachnid companion who can defeat enemies with his web projectiles and can create web platforms to jump on.

Enemies

Kremlings

Image	Name	Description	First level appearance	Last level appearance
	Kaboing	These enemies have two peg legs, making them repeatedly hop up and down as they move around. The Kongs can defeat a Kaboing by either jumping on it or cartwheeling into it.	Gangplank Galley	Animal Antics
	Kannon	These large, cannon-wielding enemies shoot kannonballs and barrels to attack the Kongs. Kannons can be defeated by either a jump attack or a roll attack.	Kannon's Klaim	Chain Link Chamber
	Klampon	Similar to Klaptraps, Klampons repeatedly move their jaws up and down, attempting to bite the Kongs. Diddy or Dixie can defeat a Klampon with a jump attack but They can easily be defeated with a jump or a roll attack from behind.	Hothead Hop	Fiery Furnace
	Klank	Klanks return in Donkey Kong Land 2 even though a similar enemy, Kutlasses, do not. Klanks ride in a Roller Coaster and only appear in one level, where Diddy and Dixie must race by them to the finish. Klanks can be defeated by a jump attack, but if hit from behind, they get a small boost.	Rickety Race	Rickety Race
	Klinger	Klingers repeatedly climb either ropes or chains and then slide down. The Kongs can use a barrel to defeat a Klinger.	Mainbrace Mayhem	Toxic Tower
	Klobber	Klobbers are common enemies who hide in barrels to disguise themselves. When Diddy and Dixie approach a Klobber, it pops out of the barrel, attempting to push the Kongs into an enemy or a pit. Diddy or Dixie can jump on a Klobber to push it back inside its barrel. They can defeat a Klobber picking up the barrel it is inside and throwing it.	Pirate Panic	Fiery Furnace
	Klomp	Klomps are basic Kremling grunts who can be defeated by either a jump attack or a roll attack.	Pirate Panic	Web Woods
	Krockhead	Krockheads are, as their name suggests, crocodile heads that stick out of the lava or water. Diddy and Dixie can use them as platforms to get across. In some levels, Krockheads only appear above water briefly before sinking in the water. The Kongs are sometimes required to use Krockhead Barrels to make them rise to the surface.	Hothead Hop	Fiery Furnace (only in a Bonus Level)
	Krook	When the Kongs encounter a Krook, it throws a hook on its hand. If the Kongs avoid being hit by the hook, it returns to Krook like a boomerang. The Kongs can defeat them by either jumping or rolling into it.	Squawks's Shaft	Toxic Tower
	Kruncha	Krunchas are muscular Kremlings who move back and forth in area. If Diddy or Dixie jump on a Kruncha, it gets enraged and moves back and forth rapidly. It calms down after a few seconds. Krunchas can only be defeated by a barrel or an Animal Friend attacking it. Note: Because of the monochrome graphics of the Game Boy, the calm Kruncha and the enraged Kruncha share the same sprite.	Mainbrace Mayhem	Klobber Karnage

Other enemies

Image	Name	Description	First level appearance	Last level appearance
	Click-Clack	Click-Clacks are large beetles who move along the ground. Diddy or Dixie must jump on them twice to defeat them. When the Kongs first jump on a Click-Clack, it flips over. While the Click-Clack is flipped over, the Kongs can pick it up and throw it at other enemies. If the Kongs do not pick up the flipped over Click-Clack, it gets back up after a few seconds.	Mainbrace Mayhem	Gusty Glade
	Flitter	Flitters are dragonflies who often fly above large pits, often in a group. The Kongs must jump from Flitters to get across a gap. When they jump on a Flitter, it gets defeated.	Topsail Trouble	Animal Antics
	Flotsam	Flotsams are stingray enemies who swim in the water. They can only be defeated by Enguarde's stab attack.	Lockjaw's Locker	Arctic Abyss
	Lockjaw	Lockjaws are piranha enemies. Upon noticing the Kongs, Lockjaw lunges itself at them, attempting to bite them. They can be defeated by Enguarde.	Lockjaw's Locker	Arctic Abyss
	Mini-Necky	These small bird enemies appear in the corner of the screen and swoop as the Kongs approach them. Diddy or Dixie can avoid Mini-Necky by jumping over it. The Kongs can defeat a Mini-Necky by jumping on it. In the ending credits, Mini-Neckies are named Neckies.	Kannon's Klaim	Kreepy Krow
	Neek	Neeks are rats that move back and forth on land. They are one of the most basic enemies aside from Klomps. The Kongs can defeat Neeks by either rolling into them or jumping on them.	Pirate Panic	Animal Antics
	Puftup	Puftups are pufferfish who inflate when the Kongs approach them. Some explode, causing four of its spikes to shoot in each direction. The Kongs must avoid being hit by the spikes. Puftups can only be defeated by Enguarde.	Lava Lagoon	Arctic Abyss
	Screech	Squawks gets in a race against Screech during the level, Screech's Sprint. Screech has no form of attacks unlike other enemies, and cannot be defeated.	Screech's Sprint	Screech's Sprint
	Shuri	Shuri are starfish enemies who spiral as they move toward the Kongs. If Diddy or Dixie get hit by a Shuri, they get injured. Like other underwater enemies, Shuris can only be defeated by Enguarde.	Lockjaw's Locker	Arctic Abyss
	Spiny	Spinys are porcupines that are invulnerable to most attacks due to the quills on their back. If Diddy or Dixie touch a Spiny's quills, they take damage. They can defeat Spiny by rolling into them from the front or by throwing an object at them.	Hornet Hole	Animal Antics
	Zinger	These wasps are one of the most common enemies in the game. Zingers are often in midair but sometimes appear on the ground. The Kongs cannot defeat Zingers by themselves and always take damage if they get in contact with one. Zingers can only be defeated if the Kongs throw an object at them or by an Animal Friend.	Hornet Hole	Animal Antics

Bosses

Image	Name	Description
	Krow	Krow is a large Mini-Necky and the first boss of the game. He is located at the crow's nest of the Gangplank Galleon. Krow attacks by throwing eggs at the Kongs. Sometimes an egg lands on the mast below, and the Kongs can attack Krow by throwing the egg at him. After being hit a number of times, Krow is defeated.
	Kleaver	A large sword encountered at the end of Krem Cauldron, as the second boss of the game. It attacks by shoots fireballs at the Kongs. Sometimes, it shoots a barrel, which the Kongs can break to release a kannonball. The Kongs can attack Kleaver by throwing a kannonball at him. After this, Kleaver chases Diddy and Dixie over a large gap filled with lava. As the battle progresses, Kleaver's attacks become faster and more powerful. After taking enough hits from a kannonball, Kleaver is defeated.
	King Zing	King Zing is the third boss, fought at the end of Krazy Kremland. He is a large Zinger who is fought within a beehive. During the boss battle, the Kongs transform into Squawks, who must spit nuts at King Zing's stinger to attack him. After a few hits, King Zing moves much faster and summons regular Zingers to attack Squawks. After being hit a few more times, King Zing is defeated.
	Kreepy Krow	Kreepy Krow is the ghost of Krow and is encountered at the end of Gloomy Gulch, as the fourth boss. The boss battle is different than the first battle with Krow, but he is attacked the same way. Kreepy Krow sends several Mini-Neckies after the Kongs until an egg falls to the ground. The Kongs must pick it up and throw it at Kreepy Krow to attack him. After being hit, Kreepy Krow travels up higher into the level, and the Kongs must chase him by jumping from hooks and climbing ropes. After four hits, Kreepy Krow is defeated. Note: Krow and Kreepy Krow share the same sprite.
	Kaptain K. Rool	Kaptain K. Rool is the leader of the Kremlings and the final boss of the game. He attacks by shooting kannonballs at the Kongs, some of which are spiked. He also slides between corners in an attempt to hit the Kongs. K. Rool sometimes shoots a barrel at the Kongs, and they must jump on the barrel to reveal another kannonball. The kannonball can then be thrown into Kaptain K. Rool's cannon, causing it to backfire. After enough times, K. Rool is defeated. Kaptain K. Rool is fought again in the Lost World, where his attacks are longer and faster. This time, Kaptain K. Rool is defeated from only kannonball being thrown into his blunderbuss.

Items and objects

Image	Name	Description
	Banana	Floating fruit found in every level. When 100 are collected, the player is granted one extra life.
	Banana Bunch	A bunch of bananas which provide ten bananas to the Kongs when collected. They are less common than regular bananas.
	Banana Coins	Currency that can be spent at the Kong Kollege or Funky's Flights.
	Crates	These are objects that Diddy and Dixie can pick up and throw at enemies.
	DK Coins	These are large, golden coins with the "DK" logo on them. A DK Coin is hidden in every level, and when the Kongs collect every one, Diddy comes in first in the Video Game Heroes contest. DK Coins are required for 100% completion.
	K-O-N-G Letters	A set of four letters found in every level. They usually indicate how far the Kongs are into a level, with the 'K' representing the start and 'G' representing the end. If the Kongs collect all four letters, they earn an extra life.
	No Animal Sign	A sign that appears in every level with an Animal Friend. When an Animal Friend crosses a No Animal Sign, it turns back into the Kongs and leaves an item behind.
File:DKL2 GB Treasure Chest sprite.png	Treasure Chest	Treasure Chests are similar to Crates as they can be picked up and thrown.
	Extra Life Balloon	By collecting an Extra Life Balloon, Diddy and Dixie are rewarded an extra life.

Barrels

Image	Name	Description
	! Barrels	Special barrels that make the Kongs invincible temporarily.
	Animal Barrels	Barrels that transform the Kongs into the Animal Friend who is displayed on the barrel. For example, jumping into an Animal Barrel depicting Rambi's face transforms the Kongs into Rambi.
	Barrels	Barrels can be picked up and thrown like Crates, except barrels roll on the ground and defeat multiple enemies along the way. They break when hitting into a wall.
	Barrel Cannons	A type of barrel with an opening on the top. The Kongs can jump into the opening and blast in the direction the Barrel Cannon is facing.
	Bonus Barrels	Special barrels that will transport the Kongs to a Bonus Level.
	DK Barrels	If a Kong touches a DK Barrel, the other Kong is returned into the game. Unlike the Donkey Kong Country games, all DK Barrels are found in midair. If both Kongs are present, the DK Barrel breaks open but with no effect.
	Rotatable Barrels	Similar to the Barrel Cannons, except the player can control the direction that it aims in.
	Star Barrels	A Star Barrel appears in every level as a checkpoint. By activating it, if the Kongs lose a life, they can continue the level from where the Star Barrel was activated.
	TNT Barrels	Explosive barrels that detonate upon impact with an enemy or the ground.

Levels

Donkey Kong Land 2 features most of the same worlds from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest except Krem Cauldron, which is a fusion of Crocodile Cauldron and Krem Quay. Most of the levels have the same name but their layouts are different. Two levels from Donkey Kong Country 2 were replaced with a loosely related counterpart: Haunted Hall with Krazy Koaster, and Castle Crush with Dungeon Danger. There are 39 levels and 7 boss levels in the game.

Levels and Bonus Areas
Gangplank Galleon
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
1	Pirate Panic	1	Ship deck	Snakey Chantey
2	Mainbrace Mayhem	1	Ship mast	Lockjaw's Saga
3	Gangplank Galley	1	Ship deck	Lockjaw's Saga
4	Lockjaw's Locker	0	Ship hold	Lockjaw's Saga
5	Topsail Trouble	1	Ship mast	Lockjaw's Saga
6	Boss level: Krow's Nest	0	Ship Mast	Crocodile Cacophony
Krem Cauldron
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
7	Hothead Hop	2	Lava	Hot Head Bop
8	Kannon's Klaim	1	Mines	Hot Head Bop
9	Lava Lagoon	2	Ship hold	Lockjaw's Saga
10	Redhot Ride	1	Lava	Hot Head Bop
11	Squawks's Shaft	2	Mines	Hot Head Bop
12	Barrel Bayou	2	Swamp	Bayou Boogie
13	Glimmer's Galleon	2	Ship hold	Lockjaw's Saga
14	Krockhead Klamber	1	Swamp	Bayou Boogie
15	Rattle Battle	1	Ship deck	Lockjaw's Saga
16	Slime Climb	1	Ship mast	Lockjaw's Saga
17	Boss level: Kleaver's Kiln	0	Lava	Crocodile Cacophony
Krazy Kremland
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
18	Hornet Hole	1	Hive	Flight Of The Zinger
19	Target Terror	2	Roller coaster	Disco Train
20	Bramble Blast	2	Brambles	Stickerbush Symphony
21	Rickety Race	0	Roller coaster	Disco Train
22	Bramble Scramble	1	Brambles	Stickerbush Symphony
23	Mudhole Marsh	2	Swamp	Bayou Boogie
24	Rambi Rumble	2	Hive	Flight Of The Zinger
25	Boss level: King Zing Sting	0	Hive	Crocodile Cacophony
Gloomy Gulch
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
26	Ghostly Grove	1	Forest	Bayou Boogie
27	Krazy Koaster	1	Roller coaster	Disco Train
28	Gusty Glade	2	Forest	Bayou Boogie
29	Parrot Chute Panic	2	Hive	Flight Of The Zinger
30	Web Woods	1	Forest	Bayou Boogie
31	Boss level: Kreepy Krow	0	Ship mast	Crocodile Cacophony
K. Rool's Keep
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
32	Arctic Abyss	2	Ice	In a Snow-bound Land
33	Windy Well	1	Mines	Hot Head Bop
34	Dungeon Danger	2	Castle	Krook's March
35	Clapper's Cavern	1	Ice	In a Snow-bound Land
36	Chain Link Chamber	2	Castle	Krook's March
37	Toxic Tower	1	Castle	Krook's March
38	Boss level: Stronghold Showdown	0	Castle	False Triumph?
The Flying Krock
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
39	Screech's Sprint	1	Brambles	Stickerbush Symphony Run, Rambi! Run!
40	Boss level: K. Rool Duel	0	Castle	Crocodile Cacophony
Lost World
#	Level	Bonus Areas	Type of level	Music theme
41	Jungle Jinx	1	Jungle	Stickerbush Symphony
42	Black Ice Battle	1	Ice	In a Snow-bound Land
43	Fiery Furnace	1	Lava	Hot Head Bop
44	Klobber Karnage	1	Jungle	Stickerbush Symphony
45	Animal Antics	1	Jungle	Stickerbush Symphony
46	Boss level: Krocodile Kore	0	Lava	Crocodile Cacophony

Cheat codes

The game has three cheat codes the player can input from the title screen. The cheats do not appear in the Japanese version. While on the title screen, the player must hold either left or right button on the D-Pad and enter a specific combination of buttons. Once they enter a cheat code, an extra life sound effect plays.

• 50 lives: , , ,
• 40 Banana Coins: , , ,
• 47 Kremkoins: , , , (to get 100% completion, the standard Kremkoins must be collected)

Reception

Reviews
Release	Reviewer, Publication	Score	Comment
Nintendo 3DS	Dave Frear, Nintendo Life	7/10	"With more levels to play through and extra items to collect Donkey Kong Land 2 is certainly a bigger game than its predecessor, however it's not quite as impressive due to being a bit too similar to Diddy's SNES outing. Luckily the varied bunch of levels and enemies ensure that the game is still fun to play through. There's some cracking music, too, and with the amount of content Rare managed to cram into the game there's enough here to keep players occupied for some time."
Aggregators
Compiler		Platform / Score
GameRankings		79.00%

Gallery

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  North American box art

Pre-release and unused content

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Staff

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Glitches

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Name in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ドンキーコングランド Donkī Kongu Rando	Donkey Kong Land

Trivia

• The box art depicts Glimmer the Angler Fish, even though he doesn't appear in the game. Said box art was later used for the title screen in the European Game Boy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country 2.