Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
Several series on the SNES Classic Edition got multiple entries, but one was sorely overlooked: Donkey Kong. While Donkey Kong Country, one of the SNES’ best games, got a much deserved nod, its sequel is nowhere to be seen, and that’s a shame. The first game was great, yes, but the second game really cracked open the mechanics to create something truly memorable and, dare I say, better.
The core of Donkey Kong Country 2 was very much like its predecessor, with pseudo-3D visuals, tight platforming in levels that used different mechanics (such as mine carts and swimming), and animal friends that you could ride as you bonked enemies on the head and collected bananas. However, the addition of new animal friends such as a Spider, a Seal, and a Rattlesnake. Diddy maintained his higher agility that fans may remember from the first game, but Dixie’s twirling hair added a new dimension to platforming and general navigation, mixing things up. Oh, and when you got multiplayer rolling, you were in for one seriously good time.
We’re grateful that we’re getting any of the Country games, but skipping over the second entry definitely leaves a sore spot in our hearts.
