Donkey Konga 2
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Developed_By:
Namco
Published_By:
Nintendo
Released On:
01 Jul 2004
The sequel to Donkey Konga 2 preserves the original gameplay and adds some new features. Supporting the Gamecube's DK Bongos input device, you have to hit one drum, the other, both or clap when the cursor passes the corresponding icon, to match the rhythm. You score points when the timing is right.
Familiar characters from the Donkey Kong series make an appearance and there are 25 new songs of different genres, from J-pop to dance and hip-hop. The main drumming mode is limited to two players, but up to four players can play together in the mini-games. In the street performance mode, you earn coins that can be exchanged at the shopping mall for expert music, new sound sets, and mini-games. In the other modes, you can go freestyle, match a set performance score to play all the game's songs in one sitting or battle against an opponent in regular games or drum roll contests.
There are two versions of Donkey Konga 2 , one with the DK Bongos included and a low-priced version without the device, released on 2005-06-03.
UPC-A:
045496393755 (Italy)
UPC-A:
045496393762 (Europe)
UPC-A:
045496393786 (France)
UPC-A:
045496962746 (United Kingdom)
ASIN:
B0009J2P6Y (Germany)
Nintendo Media PN:
DL-DOL-GY2P-EUR (United Kingdom)
Part #:
DOL-GY2P-NOE (Europe)
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Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-4 Players
Save Game Methods:
Auto-save, External Storage
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
DK Bongos, Gamepad
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Co-Op
Video Modes Supported:
Progressive Scan (480p), PAL 50Hz, PAL 60Hz
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This rhythm game follows Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Dixie Kong as they embark on a musical world tour. Players use special bongo controllers to hit drums and clap in time with the music, helping the Kongs achieve fame and fortune.
Story
Story
One day, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong got into an awful fight because their bongo practice was going terribly. Dixie chimed in, saying, "I've been listening to you two play for a while, and you stink!"
Cranky Kong gave them a gruff stare and said, "What you two need is to start playing in front of an audience! Why not take your show on the road and have a little adventure?"
"An adventure, huh? Sounds cool to me!" "Hey, DK! Grab your bongos! We're going on a trip!" And that was that. DK and Diddy packed up their bongos, and even Dixie came along, and the trio set off on their world tour!
DK Bongos
This game is a snap to pick up. All you have to do is hit the drums and clap your hands to the music.
DK Bongos Precautions
Be careful when playing with the DK Bongos:
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Do not strike the bongos too hard. You might hurt your hand or arm or damage your bongos.
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Play the bongos only with your hands. If you use drumsticks or some other hard object, you might damage your DK Bongos.
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When you're playing Donkey Konga, please be thoughtful of those around you. Do not drum too loud or too late at night.
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Please read the DK Bongos instruction booklet when using the DK Bongos.
Characters
DIDDY KONG
DK's longtime pal. He wants to flex his musical muscles and grab some fame and fortune along the way!
DONKEY KONG
The lovable leader of the DK Krew. This time around, he's relying on his sense of rhythm rather than his simian strength to get him to the top.
DIXIE KONG
Diddy's girlfriend. Shh... Don't tell anyone, but she's been practicing the DK Bongos in secret.
CRANKY KONG
The wisest old ape on all of DK Island. He knows all there is to know about the DK Bongos.
Controls
Drum on both barrels at the same time
Simultaneous left and right drum beats
Press and hold both barrels
Return to previous screen
Left drum head
Left drum beat
Right drum head
Right drum beat
Clap Sensor
Clap
START/PAUSE (DK Bongos)
Pause game
Left drum (Menu Controls)
Scroll menu down
Right drum (Menu Controls)
Scroll menu up
L Button
Clap
R Button
Clap
Z Button
Clap
A Button
Right drum beat
Y Button
Left drum beat
X Button
Left drum beat
B Button
Left drum beat
C Stick
Left drum beat
START/PAUSE (NINTENDO GAMECUBE CONTROLLER)
Pause the game
Control Stick (Menu screen controls)
Scroll through menu options
+ Control Pad (Menu screen controls)
Scroll through menu options
A Button (Menu screen controls)
Select an option
START/PAUSE (Menu screen controls)
Select an option
B Button (Menu screen controls)
Return to previous screen
How to Play
How to Use the DK Bongos
If it's your first time, get set for a crash course in drumming! If you're a seasoned pro, a little refresher course never hurt anyone!
Drumming to the Beat
Once a song starts, music notes begin scrolling across the screen from right to left. Hit the notes when they overlap the transparent target ring on the left side of the screen. The better your timing, the more points and coins you'll earn.
Be right on time for a "Great" performance. As the notes pass over the target ring, you'll either drum or clap. If you nail the timing, you'll see a "Great" appear.
If you're close, but not quite perfect, you'll get an "OK" on-screen. If your timing is really off, you'll get a "Bad." If you totally miss the timing on a note, you won't see anything on-screen, but in the final score, you'll see a "Miss" for each note you missed.
Timing
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Left Control Stick or + Control Pad
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Any combination of left and
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Both right notes at the same time
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Right A, B, X, & Y Button or C Stick
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Clap L, R, or Z Button
Note Reading: 101
The different types of notes tell you which part of the DK Bongos to hit and how to hit them. For all drum and clap rolls, continue drumming or clapping for as long as the roll is in the target ring.
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Hit the left drum
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Hit the right drum
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Left drum roll
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Right drum roll
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Hit both drums together
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Left and right drum roll
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Clap
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Clap roll
Street Performance / Monkey Target Ring
Play notes as they pass through the target ring. The better your timing, the better the result.
There are three timing marks: Great, OK, and Bad.
Notes
Notes move from right to left. Hit the notes when they're in the target ring.
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For, you can hit both drums together, or you can alternate between the two.
Combos
If you hit consecutive notes with either Great or OK timing, you've made a combo! The longer you can sustain a combo in a song, the more points you score.
If you hit a note with bad timing or miss a note altogether, that combo is over. Rolls are not included in combos.
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Player 1
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Combo Count
How to Play
Put the Donkey Konga 2 Game Disc into the Nintendo GameCube and insert a memory card into slot A. Close the Disc cover and press the POWER Button.
Before Starting a Game
In order to save your progress, you'll need to insert a Memory Card with 5 free blocks into Slot A. Even though you can play without creating a save file, your scores and results will not be saved unless you do.
About Saving
Donkey Konga 2 saves automatically at the end of each song or minigame. In order to save, you must have a Memory Card with at least 5 free blocks inserted into Slot A. You can have only one Donkey Konga 2 save file per Memory Card.
Please refer to the Nintendo GameCube instruction booklet for information on formatting Memory Cards and managing files. Please do not turn the power off or pull the Memory Card out while saving. This could damage the Nintendo GameCube or the Memory Card.
Selecting Modes
Press START/PAUSE on the title screen to bring up the mode-select screen. Press on the left or right bongo to scroll through the modes, and press START/PAUSE to make your selection.
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Street Performance (1 to 2 players, Pages 18-19): This is the main game, where you perform songs and earn coins.
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Challenge (1 to 2 players, Pages 20-21): Test your skills in this mode, and see how many songs you can clear in a row!
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Concert (1 to 4 players, Pages 24-25): In Share mode, grab a buddy and share one set of DK Bongos—you and your friend have to play together in perfect synch! In Quartet mode, grab three friends and form an all-bongo superband. If you don't have enough players, the computer will play the spare parts.
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Music Lab (1 to 4 players, Pages 26-28): Come here to play minigames like Rhythm Keeper and Barrel Race.
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Freestyle Zone (1 to 4 players, Pages 29): Drum to your heart's content in this freeform jam session!
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Shopping Mall (Pages 30): Spend the coins you've earned here to buy sound sets and music.
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Electric Hut (Pages 31): Adjust the settings for the DK Bongos, GameCube Controller, and game sound.
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Hall of Records (Pages 31): Check out your high scores and read Dixie's Notes.
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