Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country is a game that didn’t just pull off one successful underwater level. Every water stage in the game was absolutely incredible and added substantial value to the game. One of the best decisions Donkey Kong Country made was to ditch any use of breathing mechanics. There was no need to choose between battling it out or running full speed ahead in search for air.
It’s a good thing too because levels like Coral Capers had such a fun variety of aquatic villains that it would be a shame to have a race for air stealing any attention away from them. Donkey Kong Country’s underwater stages also provide a nice break for slower paced action in the midst of a game that is constantly sending you through each level on a fast and delightfully chaotic adventure.
