Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Classic Co-op
Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Donkey Kong Country
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 (originally 1994) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Donkey Kong |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Donkey Kong Country is a platformer developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the GBA you can also try DK: King of Swing, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. The series also appears on other systems with Donkey Kong 64 (N64) and Donkey Kong Country (SNES). Rareware also made Banjo-Pilot, Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge and It's Mr. Pants for the GBA.
Donkey Kong Country supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Donkey Kong Country is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Donkey Kong Country cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Transparent | 3300133C
0002 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 33000FC8
0009 |
| 1 Winky = 3 | 33001007
0002 |
| 1 Rambi = 3 | 33001004
0002 |
| 1 Expresso = 3 | 33001005
0002 |
| 1 Enguarde = 3 | 33001006
0002 |
Donkey Kong Country walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Donkey Kong Country FAQ
When did Donkey Kong Country come out on the GBA?
Donkey Kong Country was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003; the original game dates back to 1994.
Who made Donkey Kong Country?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo.
Is Donkey Kong Country multiplayer?
Yes. Donkey Kong Country supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Donkey Kong Country take to play?
As a platformer, Donkey Kong Country typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Donkey Kong Country on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.