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Donkey Kong 64

Nintendo N64

Release Date: 1999

Action 3D Platformer

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Description

"Donkey Kong 64" is a 3D platformer adventure game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 console. Released in 1999, it is a continuation of the legendary Donkey Kong franchise and the first in the series to feature 3D gameplay. Players control Donkey Kong and his friends — Diddy Kong, Lanky Kong, Tiny Kong, and Chunky Kong — each with unique abilities and styles that are crucial to navigating the varied levels of the game. The primary goal is to recover the golden bananas and other collectibles stolen by King K. Rool, who is threatening to destroy the Kongs' island. As players explore beautifully rendered environments, ranging from lush jungles to eerie factories, they solve puzzles, collect items, and battle formidable foes.

"Donkey Kong 64" introduced several significant innovations to the platform genre, including the extensive use of the Expansion Pak accessory, which was required to play the game, improving graphics with enhanced textures and more dynamic lighting. The game is renowned for its vast array of collectibles, one of the highest in any game at the time, which presented a challenging task for completists. Furthermore, it featured a unique multiplayer mode that allowed players to compete in a variety of minigames like races and arena battles. Critically acclaimed for its ambitious scope and playful design, "Donkey Kong 64" remains a beloved classic, remembered for its catchy soundtrack, humorous characters, and substantial gameplay that provided weeks of entertainment.