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Nintendo 64 · Platformer / Adventure
Donkey Kong 64
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Platformer, Adventure |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Donkey Kong |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 31 |
Developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo, Donkey Kong 64 arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a platformer. It blends platformer and adventure elements.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Rayman 2: The Great Escape. Among the 34 N64 platformers in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the N64 you can also try Diddy Kong Racing. The series also appears on other systems with Donkey Kong Country (SNES) and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES). Rareware also made GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie and Conker's Bad Fur Day for the N64.
Donkey Kong 64 supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the N64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Donkey Kong 64 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 64 cheats & codes
264 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Zeigt versteckte Areas, Blaues L | 8065CC75 0001 |
|---|---|
| Zeigt versteckte Areas, Rotes Li | 8065CC79 0001 |
| Zeigt versteckte Areas, Gruenes | 8065CC7D 0001 |
| Flasher Kong No... Not That Kind | 80722C5B 0001 |
| Feiner Kong | 80722D99 0001 |
| Kong ein bisschen feiner | 80722DBD 0001 |
Donkey Kong 64 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Donkey Kong 64 FAQ
When did Donkey Kong 64 come out on the N64?
Donkey Kong 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Donkey Kong 64?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo.
Is Donkey Kong 64 multiplayer?
Yes. Donkey Kong 64 supports up to 4 players.
How long does Donkey Kong 64 take to play?
As a platformer, Donkey Kong 64 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Donkey Kong 64 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.