Hardest Donkey Kong Country Levels?
Posted: April 9th, 2015, 2:32 am
(Yes it's the real Blueguy, I added Jr because the site wouldn't let me use my old name.)
Anyway, I've been playing the SNES versions of all three Donkey Kong Country games. While they're a lot of fun, and the graphics/music are obviously amazing, they're also brutal at times.
Which led me to thinking; What are the hardest levels in the original DKC trilogy?
I've got a few in mind...
DKC
Snow Barrel Blast: Try doing this level without the shortcut...
Oil Drum Alley: This one isn't as hard as it is tedious, because you have to time your jumping perfectly so the oil doesn't ignite from under your butt.
DKC 2
Klobber Karnage: Screw Animal Antics. That isn't as hard as Klobber Karnage. You have to be SPOT ON PERFECT with the barrels, otherwise you'll fall into the spike pit.
Animal Antics: Squaks. Brambles. Wind. Need I say more?
DKC 3
Rocket Rush: I hate this level. Hate it, hate it, hate it. I hate everything it stands for, I hate the concept, I hate the fact that there's no checkpoint. I actually don't have that difficult of a time when the rocket shoots upward, but when you start off going down, that's where it gets brutal for me. You have very little margin for error, so 1 or 2 bumps with rocky mountains means you're toast.
Lightning Look-Out: Many people consider this the hardest level in the original trilogy. I find it hard to argue. It's probably one of the most creative in the SNES trilogy, but it's also brutal. You have to be patient while at the same time on your toes, and switching between both strategies can be aggravating, especially when you're getting fried by lightning.
Thoughts? Your picks for toughest DKC levels?
Anyway, I've been playing the SNES versions of all three Donkey Kong Country games. While they're a lot of fun, and the graphics/music are obviously amazing, they're also brutal at times.
Which led me to thinking; What are the hardest levels in the original DKC trilogy?
I've got a few in mind...
DKC
Snow Barrel Blast: Try doing this level without the shortcut...
Oil Drum Alley: This one isn't as hard as it is tedious, because you have to time your jumping perfectly so the oil doesn't ignite from under your butt.
DKC 2
Klobber Karnage: Screw Animal Antics. That isn't as hard as Klobber Karnage. You have to be SPOT ON PERFECT with the barrels, otherwise you'll fall into the spike pit.
Animal Antics: Squaks. Brambles. Wind. Need I say more?
DKC 3
Rocket Rush: I hate this level. Hate it, hate it, hate it. I hate everything it stands for, I hate the concept, I hate the fact that there's no checkpoint. I actually don't have that difficult of a time when the rocket shoots upward, but when you start off going down, that's where it gets brutal for me. You have very little margin for error, so 1 or 2 bumps with rocky mountains means you're toast.
Lightning Look-Out: Many people consider this the hardest level in the original trilogy. I find it hard to argue. It's probably one of the most creative in the SNES trilogy, but it's also brutal. You have to be patient while at the same time on your toes, and switching between both strategies can be aggravating, especially when you're getting fried by lightning.
Thoughts? Your picks for toughest DKC levels?