![]() ![]() It plays the “lesser version of a console game” trope straight, effectively rehashing Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest. But its creative spark was sadly extinguished for its sequel, 1996’s Donkey Kong Land 2. ![]() It inherits plenty from Country – its protagonists, some baddies and backdrops – yet augments that with new material, leaving it a worthwhile entry within the Donkey Kong canon despite its shortcomings. Rare’s Donkey Kong Land partially follows that example, sitting somewhere between being a direct sequel to and “downport” of Donkey Kong Country. Striving to avoid simply retreading their console counterparts, these side-scrollers often featured distinct stories, settings, and enemies. Countless portable titles of yesteryear have fallen into obscurity, including platformers starring mascots Mario and Sonic.
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