Donkey Konga (Includes Bongos) (GameCube) (U)

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Product Description

In this musical bonanza, players hit the specially designed bongo controllers in time to a selection of pop, rock, disco, jazz and classical tracks, progressing through the levels to become THE ultimate king or queen of the bongos. This original and unique game from Nintendo allows players to accompany over 30 various pieces of music by hitting the left or right bongo, both bongos together or by clapping in time to the hit tunes. Players see commands appear on the screen and must perform them at the right time to get a good score. To progress to the next track, players must hit all their notes in time. With three different skill levels, even the musically challenged are guaranteed hours of fun. The game includes many different one-player game modes such as Street Performance, Challenge, Battle and Jam sessions, Ape Arcade and DK Town. These all offer players a fun variety of modes from free sessions to mini-games to quick succession challenges. For the music whiz kids out there, players can also earn coins to unlock more difficult song patterns, new bongo sounds and exclusive mini-games. Donkey Konga also has multiplayer modes which offer fun and entertainment for up to four people. By connecting up four DK Bongos, players can now get their friends over for the ultimate party with multiplayer music mayhem! Canned Heat Alright Don't Stop Me Now Lady Marmalade 99 Red Balloons I Want You Back Tubthumping Back For Good September Richard III Cosmic Girl Louie Louie The Loco-Motion All The Small Things Oye Como Va You Can't Hurry Love Dancing In The Street Para Los Rumberos Wild Thing The Impression That I Get Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) Busy Child Hungarian Dance #5 in G Minor Turkish March Super Smash Bros. Melee Opening Donkey Kong Country Theme Rainbow Cruise Super Mario Bros. Theme Legend of Zelda Theme DK Rap Donkey Konga Theme

Review

Nintendo's original video game icon is reborn in Donkey Konga--most unexpectedly--as the modern face of rhythm-action. Donkey Kong is back, and his jungle beat is catchy as hell.

As with all rhythm-action titles, the objective here is simply to keep time with the game's streamed soundtrack. Colourful visual backdrops complement perfectly the selection of pop tunes on offer. Hit the left bongo, hit the right, hit them both--clap your hands, there's a neat sensor device built into the bongo controller--and all the while enjoy non-stop celebration through the life-affirming mediums of cheesy music and eye candy.

But this is not merely a pretty, lightweight game. Donkey Konga is particularly impressive because of the balance evident in its design: play well and you'll be rewarded with new credits which can then be taken to the game's shopping area, where new tracks and even new bongo sound effects can be purchased. And with four controllers, multiplayer modes for as many players can be accessed. This is a videogame musical as pure Nintendo-branded fun. --Jonti Davies