Bad Game Design - Donkey Kong 64

Donkey Kong 64 is a beloved game by many, myself included when I was younger, but when I played it again recently I realized there are so many things that could have been done better! Let's talk about it in the first ever BAD GAME DESIGN. Enjoy, I put a lot of effort into this one. And please tell me your thoughts on the game in the comments below, I'd love to hear it!

Intro animated by Pop Punk Game Time!

[froakie]

I would LOVE a remake of this game that allows you to press a button on the D pad to switch Kong’s. That literally fixes almost everything about this game

[jangotack]

I love how Chunky whispers "Tiny" when you go to select him

[Magmava]

When you use a dead person for clickbait
smh

[thedinofromdinoshittybeat]

Choose your power
Style
Grace
>A funny face<

[DynastyOSX]

I didn't realize how mixed of a reception this game had until many years later. Say what you want, but this is in my top 20 games of all time. Very fond memories

[JuiceBoxWizard]

"What? DK64 was a masterpiece!"
*Watches Video*
"Fair point."

[elohwssa]

How dare you put chunky in the thumbnail, he’s dead

[sondergamescondensed]

What I really appreciate about this kind of video essay compared to some others I've seen is that what you're showing in the video actually matches what you're talking about at basically all points. It's very appealing and something under-appreciated.

[hugoisaacmartinez]

What I did as a kid to make it easier on the collectables was just sticking to one Kong only until I got all of most of the collectables and THEN I'd switch them, it makes the game more enjoyable to me

[NitroRad]

This is a fantastic video. Not just because you found what didn't work, and why, but you thought of things that COULD work in their place!

[Renoht]

DK64 is among my all-time favorite games. I just can't stand to dislike anything about it, because of how much I played it years ago - the nostalgic memories of endless fun with friends, playing this masterpiece.

But your arguments come from a reasonable and thought-out standpoint. I liked this video because it's well-made and objective. I love everything about DK64, personally, but your criticisms are mind-opening and constructive. In my opinion, some things could easily be overlooked. Quite minor, actually. Nevertheless, great work.

[saya]

DK64 is my GAME! I love it to bits. I had to watch this video. I can agree that the mini-games weren't the best, but I personally think everything else was so fun and unique. The collecting wasn't an issue for me. I liked playing as all of them. Even if they weren't all working together per se, I enjoyed the uniqueness of each Kong. Good video regardless.

[The_Riot]

I'm gonna be honest: When I first clicked on the video I thought it was gonna be some unappreciative guy bashing what is one of my all time favorite games, but as the video wore on I found myself agreeing more and more with the issues and evidence presented. Well done on the video man. You earned this sub.

[eligarcia]

he has a point with the camera angle believe me its hard

[supergamer]

If there WERE uneven amounts of bannanas for each kong, my OCD would be triggered faster than you can say "Tumblr"

[montesguitar]

The actual worst part of the game was when you bought it used. Then putting it into the 64 and finding out that you needed an expansion pack.

[gracefullynadine]

Still, I've often said Rare was the best developer on the N64. When I make a top ten, I always notice a huge chunk all came from Rare. Star Fox, Conker, Banjo, Golden Eye and Perfect Dark are just classics.

[SynthLizard]

I simply got baffled by the levels in general, I had no idea what to do and where to go.

[ImmaFarmerInMalaysia]

Having to use specific kongs for each collectible is actually precisely why I love the game so much. :P

[chrislees]

The worst part of DK 64 is Beaver Bother, change my mind.