Donkey Konga 2 is the sequel to the first game, preserving its original gameplay and adding new features. The game supports the DK Bongos input device, requiring you to hit one drum, both drums, or clap when the cursor passes the corresponding icon to match the rhythm and score points.
Familiar characters from the Donkey Kong series make an appearance in this game, accompanied by 25 new songs of different genres, including J-pop, dance, and hip-hop. The main drumming mode is limited to two players, but up to four players can play together in 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.
The gameplay offers various options, including freestyle, matching a set performance score to play all the game's songs in one sitting, or battling against an opponent in regular games or drum roll contests. The Donkey Konga 2 is available on the Gamecube console and was released on 9 May 2005.