Donkey Kong Country

This section of the guide focuses on Part 3 of Donkey Kong Country Returns, detailing various aspects of the game. It includes full information on game controls, a list of items, enemy descriptions, and locations of collectibles. The walkthrough aims to provide players with the necessary information to progress through the game, including strategies for overcoming challenges and finding hidden secrets.

Controls:

Walk

Tilt the control stick slightly (press the D+pad) left or right to walk slowly.

Run

Tilt the control stick all the way (hold 1, then press the D+pad) left or right, and your Kong will run.

Jump

Press A (2). The longer you hold it down, the further you will jump.

Bounce

Press A (2) shortly before landing on bouncy objects like tires and enemies for extra height.

Crouch

Tilt the control stick (press the D+pad) down to crouch and avoid hazards.

Grab

Press and hold Z or B (1) near an object to grab it, then release to toss it.

Cling

Press and hold Z or B (1), then jump onto a climbable surface or vine. Use the control stick (D+pad) to move and jump off or drop.

Ground-Pound

Shake the controller continuously while stationary to pound the ground.

Blow

Shake the controller continuously while crouching to blow air, useful against fire enemies or for uncovering secrets.

Roll

Shake the Wii remote while walking or running to roll or cartwheel.

Roll-Jump

Jump while rolling, even in midair, for a second jump to reach items or cross gaps.

Team up (Multiplayer only)

When the Kongs are close to each other.

This section details the various control schemes and item types available in Donkey Kong Country Returns.

Multiplayer Controls:

1. Team Up: Press Z or B (hold up, then press 1) to have Diddy ride on Donkey's back.
2. Revive: If defeated, press A (1) to drop a DK barrel. Your partner must touch it to revive you. Shake the controller to move the barrel closer.
3. Separate: Player 2 can press Z or B (hold down, then press 1) to get off Donkey's back and regain full control of Diddy.

Diddy Kong Specifics (Multiplayer):

1. Jetpack: Hold A (2) in midair to use Diddy's jetpack for small gaps. Player 2 controls this when separated; Player 1 controls it when teamed up.
2. Peanut Popguns: Shake Player 2's controller continuously to make Diddy shoot peanuts. This can be done while teamed up or separated and is added to the ground-pound when separated.
3. Team Roll: While teamed up, shake Player 1's controller continuously to perform a continuous roll.

Riding Rambi:

1. Mount: Jump on Rambi.
2. Dismount: Press Z or B (hold down, then press 1).
3. Movement: Walk, run, and jump normally. Rambi is invulnerable except to bottomless pits and fire. Diddy's jetpack can provide extra air distance.
4. Charge: Hold left or right while continuously shaking the controller for a quick charge.
5. Ground-pound: Shake the controller while not moving left or right. Rambi cannot crouch or blow air; dismount to perform these actions.

Other Special Controls:

1. Barrel Cannon: Press A (2) to fire in the direction the barrel is pointing.
2. Mine Cart: Jump and crouch normally. Cart speed is fixed.
3. Rocket Barrel: Repeatedly tap A (2) to blast off. Hold A (2) to ascend, release to descend. Use the control stick to move left and right when ascending.

Pickups:

• Banana: Collect 100 for an extra life.
• Banana Bunch: Worth 5 bananas.
• Giant Banana Bunch: Worth 20 bananas.
• Life Balloon: Grants an extra life. Also awarded for bouncing off 8+ enemies in a row.
• Banana Coin: Currency used at Cranky's shop. Awarded for bouncing off 3-7 enemies in a row.
• Heart: Restores one heart. Let a hurting partner grab it.

Important Items:

• Puzzle Piece: Collect all per stage (5, 7, or 9) to unlock music or artwork. Must finish the stage for credit.
• KONG Letter: Collect all four (K, O, N, G) in order for a star medal upon stage completion. Collect all star medals in a world to unlock a secret stage.
• Orb: Found at the end of secret stages. Collect all eight to secure the Golden Temple.

Purchasable Items (Cranky's Shop):

• Life Balloon: Buy individually (3 coins), in a pack of 3 (7 coins), or a pack of 7 (15 coins).
• Squawks: Costs 15 banana coins per stage. Squawks alerts you to nearby puzzle pieces.
• Heart Boost: Costs 10 banana coins per stage. Increases max hearts to three for the stage.
• Banana Juice: Costs 10 banana coins per stage. Grants temporary invincibility with ten extra hearts and a golden appearance. Instant-defeat hazards still apply.

This section details various items and enemies found throughout Donkey Kong Country Returns.

Items:

• Banana Juice: Costs 20 coins, provides one use, and expires at the end of the level or when all extra hearts are lost. Does not restore hearts upon revival.
• Map Key: Unlocks a locked path in the current world. Costs 20 banana coins and is required for 100% completion in each world.
• Barrel: Can be grabbed and thrown at enemies to defeat them.
• DK Barrel: Breaks open to release your partner if defeated. Restores full health to both Kongs.
• Exit Barrel: Marks the end of most levels. Jumping into it provides a prize: banana bunch, banana coin, life balloon, or DK icon. The DK icon can yield up to 15 extra lives with good timing and luck.
• Barrel Cannon: Floating barrels that fire the Kongs in a specific direction. Those with skulls explode after one use.
• Blast Barrel (Auto-fire Barrel): Similar to Barrel Cannons but automatically fire the Kongs. Those with skulls explode after one use.
• Mine Cart: Kongs ride these, which move automatically. They come in smaller (standing) and larger (jumping with Kongs) varieties.
• Rocket Barrel: Used for aerial navigation. If moving right, only up/down steering is possible. If moving up, left/right steering is also possible. Requires dodging obstacles.
• Rambi Crate: Contains Rambi. Ground-pounding it releases Rambi, who can break objects with his logo.
• Bouncy Platform: Objects like tires and mushrooms that provide extra height when jumped on, aiding access to hard-to-reach areas.
• Climbable Surface: Surfaces on walls or ceilings that can be grabbed and traversed, used for crossing gaps or climbing.
• Vine: Similar to climbable surfaces but swing back and forth, allowing jumps in either direction.
• Windmill: Spinning objects that can yield items or create platforms when blown on.
• Flowers: Various plants and objects like treasure chests that react to ground-pounding or being blown on, potentially yielding items.

Enemies:

• Tiki Goon: Basic enemy that walks back and forth. Defeated with a jump or roll attack.
• Tiki Doom: Larger version of Tiki Goon. Requires up to three jump attacks or one roll attack. Can yield a banana coin.
• Tiki Buzz: Flying tiki with simple flight patterns. Can be used as a bouncing platform. Flaming versions exist.
• Tiki Tork: Gigantic Tiki Buzz. Withstands three hits to the head. Flies in simple patterns.
• Tiki Torch: Ground-based tiki engulfed in red flame. Blow on it to extinguish the flame, then attack.
• Tiki Bomber: Tiki covered in blue fire. Periodically shoots fireballs. Defeated like Tiki Torches.
• Tiki Tank: Resilient tiki with a stone crown. Defeated with thrown items, ground-pounds, or Rambi. Can be used as a springboard.
• Tiki Boing: Bouncy tiki that jumps on platforms.
• Tiki Zing: Round tiki with spinning blades. Almost indestructible and should be avoided.