Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Classic Co-op
Super Nintendo · Platformer
Donkey Kong Country
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 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 30 |
Developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo, Donkey Kong Country arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as a platformer.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Super Metroid and EarthBound. Among the 140 SNES platformers in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the SNES you can also try Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge. 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 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 SNES'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
108 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Invincible | 1DCC-CA7A |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | C2C1-4A9C |
| Start With Lives Modifier | XX68-C34D |
| Return Of Kong | EE65-C37E |
| Both Kongs Return | D76B-337E |
| Bad Buddy Code | DD8B-C28A |
Donkey Kong Country walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Donkey Kong Country.
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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 FAQ
When did Donkey Kong Country come out on the SNES?
Donkey Kong Country was released for the Super Nintendo in 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.