DK Jungle Climber facts for kids
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| Developer(s) | Paon Nintendo SPD Group No.4 |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Series | Donkey Kong |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS, Virtual Console (Wii U) |
| Release date(s) | Nintendo DS:
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
DK: Jungle Climber is a fun puzzle video game in the popular Donkey Kong series. It was made for the Nintendo DS handheld system and came out in 2007. This game is a follow-up to DK: King of Swing, which was released on the Game Boy Advance in 2005. In DK: Jungle Climber, players guide Donkey Kong and his friends through exciting levels by swinging and climbing.
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What is DK: Jungle Climber?
DK: Jungle Climber is a unique game where you control Donkey Kong using only the shoulder buttons on your Nintendo DS. Instead of running and jumping, Donkey Kong swings from pegs and climbs walls. The goal is to reach the end of each level, often collecting bananas and other items along the way.
How to Play
The main way to move in DK: Jungle Climber is by grabbing onto pegs and swinging.
- You press the L or R button to grab a peg with Donkey Kong's left or right hand.
- Pressing both buttons makes him grab with both hands.
- To swing, you hold one button and release the other, letting him spin around the peg.
- Releasing both buttons at the right time sends him flying!
- This simple control scheme makes the game easy to learn but challenging to master.
Story and Characters
The story begins when Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are on vacation at Sun Sun Island. Suddenly, a giant banana appears in the sky! This banana is actually a space ship piloted by the evil King K. Rool and his new allies, the Kremlings. They plan to use the power of Crystal Bananas to take over the universe. It's up to Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong to stop them!
You mostly play as Donkey Kong, but Diddy Kong often rides on his back.
- Diddy Kong can help out by doing a special move called "Diddy's Dash."
- This move lets Donkey Kong quickly dash forward, which is useful for crossing gaps or attacking enemies.
- Other characters from the Donkey Kong series, like Cranky Kong, also appear to give advice or help out.
Game Modes
DK: Jungle Climber offers several ways to play, keeping the adventure fresh and exciting.
Adventure Mode
This is the main story mode of the game.
- You travel across different islands, each with multiple levels.
- Each island has a unique theme, like a jungle, a volcano, or even space!
- At the end of each island, you'll face a boss battle against King K. Rool or one of his powerful machines.
- Collecting all the Crystal Bananas in a level is a fun challenge for players who want to explore everything.
Challenge Mode
After you finish levels in Adventure Mode, you can try them again in Challenge Mode.
- These challenges often have specific goals, like finishing a level very quickly or collecting a certain number of items.
- It's a great way to test your skills and improve your swinging techniques.
Mini-Games
The game also includes fun mini-games that you can unlock.
- These are short, quick games that offer a break from the main adventure.
- They often involve unique challenges that use the game's swinging mechanics in different ways.
Development and Release
DK: Jungle Climber was developed by Paon and Nintendo SPD Group No.4. It was published by Nintendo. The game was released in Japan and North America in 2007, followed by Europe and Australia later that year. Years later, in 2015, the game was also released on the Virtual Console for the Wii U, allowing more players to enjoy this classic adventure on a newer system.
Reception
The game received generally good reviews from critics. Many praised its unique gameplay, colorful graphics, and fun level design. Players enjoyed how the game used the Nintendo DS's dual screens and simple controls. It was seen as a worthy sequel to DK: King of Swing, offering more levels and challenges.
See also
In Spanish: Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber para niños
