Donkey Kong Country Classic Co-op
Super Nintendo · Platformer
Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Donkey Kong |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge is a platformer developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the SNES you can also try Donkey Kong Country, 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 Diddy Kong Racing (N64). Rareware also made Battletoads & Double Dragon, Battletoads in Battlemaniacs and Killer Instinct for the SNES.
Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge 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: Competition Cartridge cheats & codes
69 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Invincible | 1DC2-CAEA |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | C2C6-432C |
| Start With Lives Modifier | XX63-333D |
| Return of Kong | EE66-C27E |
| Both Kongs Return | D76C-327E |
| Bad Buddy Code | DD82-CA8A |
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Classic Co-op
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Classic Co-op
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Donkey Kong Land 2 Classic
Donkey Kong Land III Classic
Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge FAQ
When did Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge come out on the SNES?
Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo.
Is Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge multiplayer?
No. Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge is a single-player game.
How long does Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge take to play?
As a platformer, Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge 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.
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