Donkey Kong Country (SNES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete

A playthough of Nintendo's 1994 platformer for the Super NES, Donkey Kong Country.

I finish the game with a 101% completion rating.

Donkey Kong Country (or Super Donkey Kong, as it was named in Japan) was a huge eye-opener when it first came out. Nintendo hyped it endlessly in the months leading up to the release, going so far as to send all Nintendo Power subscribers a VHS tape featuring gameplay footage. Like pretty much every other kid with a Super Nintendo, I was super into the entire marketing blitz. And luckily, Santa came through with an awesome haul that Christmas. Between the copies of DKC, Illusion of Gaia, Final Fantasy III, Lethal Enforcers, and Stunt Race FX that I found under the tree on Christmas morning of 1994, I had a whole lot of good gaming to last me well into 1995.

The thing that Nintendo was obviously banking on to sell Donkey Kong Country was the graphics, and they in no way failed to meet and exceed the enormous expectations that had be built up in fans. Execs at the big N had been convinced to let Rare have a shot with one of their hallowed original IPs after seeing some work done with the British developer's new Silicon Graphics workstation, and the results speak for themselves. Rare had done the impossible on the aging 16-bit platform: they managed to produce something that seemed like a true generational leap at the time. And taking into account some of the techniques used in sequencing the music, the sound wasn't far behind the graphics in quality.

It might be difficult to appreciate the impact that Donkey Kong Country had if you don't have any memories of gaming from the time, but the presentation was truly unprecedented. It made a huge dent in Sega's ego (see Vectorman), and it extended the SNES's shelflife considerably. I mean, why go buy a 32X or the upcoming Saturn or Playstation when the system you already had could do this?

The gameplay was great as well, and helped to cement DKC's status as a classic. It's simple - it plays a lot like the Mario games - but the tag team mechanic, the animal friends, and the nonstop supply of bonus stages made it all feel fresh again.

Donkey Kong Country was a well deserved, smashing success and a true testament to the creativity and talent that had earned Rare its reputation as a world-class software development house.

But I'm sure everyone reading this is probably well aware of that. I mean, if you haven't played Donkey Kong Country... well, do you know what a SNES is?

Merry Christmas, everybody!
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No cheats were used during the recording of this video.

[legionbeast]

There are few sounds as pleasing as riding Winky and jumping on a Zinger. That pleasing "BIZZ!" as they go falling to their death is such a treat.

[bunnyhoova]

one of my fav sound designs / music compositions in game, such a variety of sounds that stay with you, and it never got annoying when playing it, sound fx just blended into the music

[yusakug]

Every time I play this or Final Fantasy III (VI in Japan), I remember how it felt getting both games for Christmas that year. What a fantastic experience. Both were basically nothing unlike anything I had played at the time, and were the top of the genre. This, and Christmas of 88 (when I got Mario 2, Zelda 2, Bubble Bobble and Castlevania 2 for the NES) rank as my two favorite Christmas memories. Merry Christmas, everyone!

[pmenn]

DKC was a masterpiece when it was released and still is today!

[LITTLE]

When Donkey Kong got reformed and set the standard of what came after ever since. My favorite DK game ever. I agree with people saying the second DKC is the best, but the first is the most special, because this was so revolutionary and it is the only title where DK himself is protecting his own home with the help of his nephew Diddy Kong. Still own this game. A masterpiece.

[mikefisher]

This game and Uniracers were the first two games with PS1 graphics and this was still on a cartridge💯🎮💙🔥

[greensun]

I made a playtrough yesterday, it has aged very well - looks and sounds amazing! The three DKC parts are still some of the best platformers/jump and runs ever made imo!

[guaguancos.montunodcubop]

Great channel bro. Damn i used to LOVE some DKC. I never had Nintendo so when i got SNES i was so happy. And this was probably my favorite game. The score was so good on this game. Especially in the water levels lol. Thanks for sharing

[jdrs]

I was hellbent on beating Air Fortress NES, to play any other games; That game mesmerized me, and robbed me of my video game childhood. The most difficult game I ever had the pleasure and pain of beating. It took me so many years at the cost of several controllers, 2 NES consoles, time, and money. The game you only beat once in your lifetime, and then enjoy watching other rich kids struggle to beat it on YouTube.
When I first played Donkey Kong Country SNES, as a grown old fart, I was impressed by the graphics, despite it being so old now.

[riotz]

When i was a kid, this game blew my mind, me and my friends playing this for a long time

[hotcheetos]

So glad I subbed, not only are all these games sweet, your good as heck at them, like really good, and pretty smart.. Thanks for the great vids retro love..

[PabloSalgado-to]

my first videogame ever and my favorite game of all time ❤

[videogamephenomhd]

One of the first titles to feature pre-rendered graphics, Silicon Graphics said it all.

[hunterblanchard]

I just love how the Grandpa just breaks the fourth wall repeatedly

[luciebureau]

A absolute classic that i never got the chance to play.
I remember having the VHS of the making of(or something like that).
PS : have an excellent holiday too, NC.

[DjAdam]

49:41 - I remember I had a lot of difficulty with this part when I was a kid. I hated this part so much and I was ready to give up. And by chance, I discovered the secret barrel underneath that pretty much skips all that boring part. It was such a relief, I couldn't believe it!

[JiuliaD]

I'd spend hours playing this lol..thank you for posting ❤

[codyflasche]

Opening To Donkey Kong Country 1995 VHS
Release: Wednesday November 23, 1994
VHS Release: Tuesday April 25, 1995

FBI Warning

“Rayman”
Coming to theaters Everywhere for Fall 1995 From Super Nintendo

“Super Mario World The Movie: Yoshi’s Island”
Coming To Theaters For Fall 1995 From Super Nintendo

“Donkey Kong Country 2”
Coming to Videocassette
For Fall 1995 From Super Nintendo

And Now Our Feature Presentation

Super Nintendo Home Video

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Nintendo

Rare Entertainment

[JoseIsraelAkeBeh-jd]

Mucha nostalgia al escuchar el intro de donkey Kong

[ARsince]

I completed this game already but now im seeing this