KONG RANK: Which Donkey Kong Country is the Best?

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  • In honor of King K Rool being invited to Smash Bros Ultimate, I've decided to replay every game in the Donkey Kong Country series, and rank the games from worst to best.
    Tell me what series to rank next!
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  • @lalocompi
    @lalocompi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    DKC3, underrated as usual. All in all, DKC is an amazing series.

    • @user-dj2sz8qn1w
      @user-dj2sz8qn1w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Omg it's not overrated. Diddy > DK and the baby is basically a return of DK 😆

    • @i_marcus_quintus
      @i_marcus_quintus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@user-dj2sz8qn1w Kiddy is the second most nimble character in the series.

    • @DevilBlackDeath
      @DevilBlackDeath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It is underrated as it's technically better than DKC1 (and a bit worse than DKC2) but what killed it is its vibe. It's clear all the way through it was some sort of side project for Rare (which was at the time working on what later became Banjo-Kazooie) and not as much time was devoted to giving it its very own unique identity.
      It's still definitely worth playing today, just not as much of a must-play as DKC1 and DKC2.

    • @DevilBlackDeath
      @DevilBlackDeath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@user-dj2sz8qn1w Honestly the game would likely have fared better if they just put DK. With the 3 existing playable characters, Dixxie/Donkey was the only combo that hadn't been playable yet.

    • @mysteriousgamer8941
      @mysteriousgamer8941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      dkc has always been a top 10 series for me dawg. only reason it's not hailed as one universally by most gamers or the media is cuz it always got overshadowed in popularity by others.
      but i truly believe it's a top 10 series, up there wit other giants like mgs, zelda, resident evil, mario, final fantasy, team ico, chrono, soulsborne, tlou, gow, megaman, uncharted, doom, half-life etc.

  • @danielhackett1581
    @danielhackett1581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    That 'Aquatic ambience' is a masterpiece.

  • @MarioSonicDKPokeFAN
    @MarioSonicDKPokeFAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    DKC 2 will ALWAYS be my top choice! And as far as music goes, I loved DKC 2's music for 2 decades. But Tropical Freeze's soundtrack usurped that top favorite for me. The music is incredible!!!

  • @MarcoLopez-sl5qz
    @MarcoLopez-sl5qz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I've played the original DKC trilogy back in the 90s, I remember the frustration caused by the saving system it was terrifying, lots of rehearsals, but at the same time I saw it as part to the games' challenges, never really complained about it, I was more focused on doing things better until I could achieve the goal. I've finished all of them including the lost worlds of DKC2 and 3. One of the best video game experiences I can remember. Happy this trilogy is coming to the Switch.

    • @111matt
      @111matt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      probably still coming eh.. the switch is god awful

    • @EricEustace
      @EricEustace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@111matt lol they're on the switch now.

  • @c.kiousis3663
    @c.kiousis3663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    DKC 2 is my favourite game of all time. The level design, characters, humour, atmosphere, controls, secrets, boss fights, collectibles, animal buddies, soundtrack and environment designs are absolute perfection. DKC is a series with many great games but 2 is out of this world. From the ultra-hype intro screen to the silent, almost surreal secret ending, this is an unforgettable classic journey.

    • @HL-fv7rp
      @HL-fv7rp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes!

  • @Jenny-jn1cx
    @Jenny-jn1cx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Dk2 is my ultimate the soundtrack is my childhood :)

    • @azathoth594
      @azathoth594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was born in the era of the Wii but my dad introduced me to the dkc trilogy for the snes and as soon as we got to number 2, I fell in love with the music and my most favorite is forest interlude

    • @machoonunu968
      @machoonunu968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's my personal favorite video game of all time

    • @DidoInFlames
      @DidoInFlames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The music is beautiful

  • @Chillywilly8818
    @Chillywilly8818 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Donkey Kong 3's world always reminded me of summer camp in American TV shows or movies like camp krusty or the one in Adam's family values

    • @NIKMOE
      @NIKMOE  5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is a perfect description. They should have titled it "The Kongs Go To Camp!"

    • @bodoor8172
      @bodoor8172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DKC 3 was indeed a fun game, but if you ask me they failed to make a better game than DKC 2, when you compare DKC 2 to DKC 1 you see a lot of improvement. DKC 2 is in all aspects a better game than the first game, it is also (my opinion) a better game than DKC 3, so I have to agree with the comment above mine, DKC 3 was fun but its in the shadow of DKC 2 which is hands down the best of the three games.

    • @Chillywilly8818
      @Chillywilly8818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bodoor8172 i see where ur coming from...

  • @dingousoop64
    @dingousoop64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Hey DKC 3 had some bangers too like "Rockface Rumble" for example

    • @DMaster81
      @DMaster81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I think it’s just the game as a whole isn’t as memorable so it doesn’t conjure those nostalgic feels. Cause I listen to the songs and yeah they’re good but I had forgotten them. The 1 you mentioned, the swim level music and the tree top music were all great yet I had forgotten them unlike music from the 1st two games

    • @cazreacts2000
      @cazreacts2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Dry Boi No. It is not.

    • @cazreacts2000
      @cazreacts2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Dry Boi Well it is just opinion

    • @cazreacts2000
      @cazreacts2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Dry Boi No its really not have you even 100% DKC3?

  • @mattbelcher7135
    @mattbelcher7135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Rare is an amazing team that pushed the DK series. But I like how Retro also does DK. Cause they seem like such big fans of the og DK games, but in the case of Tropical freeze you can tell a lot of care went into making it the best DK game ever.

  • @FroztiProductions
    @FroztiProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    David Wise is truly one of my heroes for his work in dkc2. Just incredible pieces.
    I would personally put dkc1 in front of returns but this list is fair.

  • @Dousch
    @Dousch ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My family was so busy with the first one, by the time we were done, DKC3 was coming out, so I grew up with 1 and 3. Today I played 2 for the first time, just amazing.

  • @Ray_2112
    @Ray_2112 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I actually agree with your ranking completely, though 1+2 are for me intercheangable. DKC2 is my favourite game of all time together with "Ocarina Of Time", but "Tropical Freeze" was so fantastic and of course has a lot less technical limitations than DKC2, so it's so much more alltogether and imo the best 2D platformer ever right now.
    They kinda both are my number 1, DKC2 my personal nostalgic one and Tropical Freeze my more objective one. ;) But I love all 5 of those games. DKC1 was my very first video game back then and I played all games several times and completed all...though I won't recommend Tropical Freeze Hard Mode for 200%...that was just brutal!^^

    • @cazreacts2000
      @cazreacts2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah I think tropical freeze is best.

    • @cazreacts2000
      @cazreacts2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Edwin V I think they already have made the best but they could still do slightly better.

  • @theunpopulargamingchannel2116
    @theunpopulargamingchannel2116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Returns was my favorite. Mostly because it was the first I ever played, but it also had an amazing set of villains, the Tiki Tak Tribe. Personally, I think those guys were the best. They hypnotized the bosses to fight you! How cool is that? And one of my favorite parts was punching the various Tiki Tak Tribe members into the distance. Just like the other games, it introduces new enemies and mechanics as you progress. That's all I have to say.

    • @tronicgo8873
      @tronicgo8873 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Kremlings after reading this
      comment : *bruh* 🐊

    • @lucasdellamaggiore
      @lucasdellamaggiore ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tronicgo8873 Snowmads: *bruh* ❄️

    • @tronicgo8873
      @tronicgo8873 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lucasdellamaggiore I forgot what's a snowmad 💀

    • @lucasdellamaggiore
      @lucasdellamaggiore ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tronicgo8873 The enemies from Tropical Freeze

    • @tronicgo8873
      @tronicgo8873 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lucasdellamaggiore ok dk bro

  • @theprogamerz2895
    @theprogamerz2895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It amazes me how amazing the background art for any of the DKs especially the 2 newer ones. I cant think of anything good enough to compare it to it is just so quality and nicely made

  • @DarkestKnight502
    @DarkestKnight502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Why is is everyone hating on Donkey Kong Country 3? That was my favorite of the series

    • @c.kiousis3663
      @c.kiousis3663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I don't see many people hating on that, i like it and I replay it every once in a while but I find it a bit too gimmicky and generally weird with a subdued soundtrack (it's not bad, I just don't dig it) and eerie color pallets. Also, the mountainside theme was better executed in other games, like world 2 of tropical freeze. And the character designs are usually weird too, like the Zinger replacements and the all-over-the-place Kremling designs. Still, it plays well, it sounds and looks well and it is worth at least a playthrough.

    • @in4mus85
      @in4mus85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's a big downgrade to part 2

    • @RetroLiminal99444
      @RetroLiminal99444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I didn’t like it but I respect your opinion

    • @Matrafasio
      @Matrafasio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i only played land 3 as a kid and i liked it

    • @DMaster81
      @DMaster81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For me I think it kinda got played out. Had they brought Donkey and Diddy back it might’ve been more well received but Kiddy was uninteresting at best and the whole kidnapping of Donkey was already used.

  • @wertydeluxe1405
    @wertydeluxe1405 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    While 2 is a great game among fans, tropical freeze is often considered the best platformer of all time

  • @rainehappy7097
    @rainehappy7097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Here is the thing about saving your game in DKC. Candy Kong saves it and it's optional. As long as you are able to reach Candy before dying, you're good. In DKC 2, games are saved by Wrinkley Kong via those coins you collect. So there is a fee to save your game. What sucks is that whenever you continue a game save, all your coins are gone as well as the extra lives you collected. Also just like Candy Kong, you can backtrack to save whenever you want. Funky Kong costs coins too in DKC 2.

  • @TheHarvbinger
    @TheHarvbinger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    5. DKC 1 - It's not bad, just quite basic compared to what followed. It was a big deal for how it looked, not how it played.
    4. DKC 3: DKDT - Not everything works, with some godawful gimmick levels in particular, but its best elements are the series at its best.
    3. DKCR - Returns plays it a bit too safe but it's like 80-90% platforming perfection. Some parts of it kind of suck though, esp late rocket stages.
    2. DKC 2: DKQ - Genuine contender for the title of best SNES platformer alongside Mario World, Super Castlevania IV and the Megaman X series.
    1. DKC: TF - Fixes every issue Returns had, and couples it with the most inventive and genuinely delightful level design in the history of the genre. I don't just think it's the best Country game, I think Tropical Freeze is the best 2D platformer, period.

    • @qwertygutierrez1293
      @qwertygutierrez1293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I fully agree with your list

    • @AvertAT
      @AvertAT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Literally every single thought you have us shared with me

    • @lukerne9260
      @lukerne9260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would switch DKC3 with Returns. Maybe even Tropical Freeze.

  • @somethingidk7355
    @somethingidk7355 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice to see that you have returned. I love videos like this. Retrospectives are very interesting to me.

  • @liquidgeorge
    @liquidgeorge ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ll argue until the day I die that DKC3 is the best in the series. It’s a masterpiece! It just came out at such an awkward time when people were enamoured with 3D graphics (especially SM64).

  • @nahomgirma5095
    @nahomgirma5095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don't know what I think is the best in the series. DKC 2, DKC 3, Returns, Tropical Freeze. Every single one of them are legendary classics that will always be known as some of the greatest video games of all time, in any gaming generation.

    • @legrandliseurtri7495
      @legrandliseurtri7495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The fact that you excluded DKC1 makes me happy.

    • @nahomgirma5095
      @nahomgirma5095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@legrandliseurtri7495 Because?

  • @grant4991
    @grant4991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is such a well made video. Nice work!

  • @Mark_Bayer
    @Mark_Bayer ปีที่แล้ว +4

    DKC 3 is honestly maybe the best one, especially if you find all the secrets, such a fun and underrated game

  • @nesstertheunlikely1726
    @nesstertheunlikely1726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Good video, I just had one question. Why do you say that one of the justifications for putting DKC 1 so low is because of its save function when DKC 2 has arguably a worse save system? In DKC 2, you need to buy the saves with banana coins, which means potentially not being able to save the game without going back for more and risking a game over.

    • @logang631
      @logang631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      NessterTheUnlikely ^^ this. The original needs to be higher on the list. Otherwise good

    • @NIKMOE
      @NIKMOE  5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Great point. It really came down to the order of the levels for me. DKC has "three packs" of difficult levels earlier in the game (in my opinion). In DKC2, it feels like these "three packs" of hard levels come later in the game.
      It's a great point you made though. I could definitely see DKC being higher on the list as a result.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @DabDabGoose
      @DabDabGoose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The coins actually help though, because as soon as you get a funky flights you can go back to the past world save and come back, so the save points are quite easy to get to.

    • @zemaculate
      @zemaculate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Neither one of these are bad save systems, just because they don't hold your hand

    • @shyguy85
      @shyguy85 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zemaculate nah, they suck balls. If I have to go somewhere I shouldn't be punished for turning off the game before finding a save point.

  • @guedesbrawl
    @guedesbrawl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I find the comment on difficulty for DCKR very odd. It's very much in line with DKC2 and 3 in difficulty, and DKC1 only tops it because of the save system and some BS in later levels that screws you over if you are diddy.
    I also like how DKC3's much better level design and the memorable gimmicks were overshadowed by soundtrack. Or how you fault that game for re-used backgrounds and the past games did the exact same thing.

    • @isleling5191
      @isleling5191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah he gone a couple of things wrong in this video

    • @NickNick-xv6wv
      @NickNick-xv6wv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DKC 1 is easier than DKC 2

    • @user-dj2sz8qn1w
      @user-dj2sz8qn1w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No way. I completed the modern DK games on 3ds and Wii and while I do love them they're definitely too easy.

    • @isleling5191
      @isleling5191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-dj2sz8qn1w not really... DKCR and DKTF have their share of diffcalt levels especially hard mode and the secret levels

    • @NickNick-xv6wv
      @NickNick-xv6wv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@isleling5191 Specific levels doesn't make a game hard

  • @Elfilinfan
    @Elfilinfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I'm so glad we have dkc1 and 2 on the Nintendo switch

    • @randomguyinstripclub6953
      @randomguyinstripclub6953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      3 is now on switch too

    • @nikkinik4188
      @nikkinik4188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah but can we get the 2 new ones to play on the old skool format? Super nintendo?

  • @cameronshoobert5718
    @cameronshoobert5718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    DKC2 is literally in my top 3 video games of all time and nothing will ever compare to it as it's my childhood, but I would still put 1 and 3 above the newer ones, you just can't beat the Rare vibe

  • @socialjusticewarrior2316
    @socialjusticewarrior2316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    the music Aquatic Ambience in DKC1 is the most beautiful music ive ever heard in a video game.

  • @zooppooz9625
    @zooppooz9625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Tropical freeze is a platformer masterpiece

  • @light1star
    @light1star 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoy your content the botw endings was my starting point (yesterday) and I am now a dedicated subscriber now and forever more...thank you for loving games and helping some of us express a bit of why we play to everyone who may wonder what the fuss is about lol.
    Great stuff

  • @DemonDethchase
    @DemonDethchase 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    We've had pirates, fantastic!
    We've had vikings, amazing!
    We need samurai next! Shogun K.Rool. You know it makes sense
    Also as good as Tropical Freeze is I feel it suffers from the same problem as Returns did, the lack of a constant sprint. Bring that back for the next one with the samurai theme

    • @WaltCo
      @WaltCo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I say we do a prehistoric Kong next. I wanna ride a T-Rex

    • @pantheman2842
      @pantheman2842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We also had tribesmen who were slavers, and science too!

    • @youtubealt243
      @youtubealt243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good idea but with the new smash bros rep I don’t even think King K Rool needs a new persona if he got featured in another game. For the first game he could just be himself, although his Krew could be a mix of pirates and military

    • @Elfilinfan
      @Elfilinfan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought you said shotgun k.rool

    • @linkthepig4219
      @linkthepig4219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WaltCo
      OMG YES
      Rhino- Triceratops
      Swordfish- Ichthyosaurus
      Ostrich- Raptor
      Frog- Dodo

  • @VictoryReviews
    @VictoryReviews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is an EXCELLENT analysis of the series you are so underrated

  • @AdamMcDermott
    @AdamMcDermott 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this. Always a delight seeing a new video from you.

    • @NIKMOE
      @NIKMOE  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!

  • @Clips_36
    @Clips_36 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    DKC2 is the reason I want a snes classic and mod it

    • @c.kiousis3663
      @c.kiousis3663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I bought a 3ds and turned it into a retro-machine through the eshop games, and DKC 2 was one of the reasons I did it. I mean, it is on Switch too, but I don't feel I own it there, the "free" Games feel more like a rental.

  • @MrXalloc
    @MrXalloc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video! Good analysis of every single game. I nodded very often to your arguments. I'm totally fine with your ranking. Maybe I would put DKCTF on 1 because of the good level design and challenge. But that is really a tough decision. At the end of the Video where you reach DKC2 I got goosebumps, especially with Stickerbrush Symphony playing. The first three games in the series are very nostalgic for me 😌

  • @Apeman_king_of_apes
    @Apeman_king_of_apes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I do wanna point out real quick. In the original game, it was called "Bramble Blast" and not Stickerbush. Also there is no R. Sticker bush not brush. Still super good and amazing games

  • @aozf05
    @aozf05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I only played the DS port of Returns but imo what made it great was the challenges. Trying to complete the time trials and get all the items meant achieving a certain flow with the mechanics and the stage layouts which you won't get if you just play it to beat the levels

  • @JacobAlford95
    @JacobAlford95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Are you on Patreon? I love your work, very comprehensive

    • @HIVETIME
      @HIVETIME 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sonic the Artist it is a website where people can setup an account to make extra content or get content early for a small fee :)

  • @richardhembree9784
    @richardhembree9784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love all of the games. I grew up with DKC2 as my absolute favorite game of all time, but having played the newer titles, I have to admit I enjoy the gameplay and level design in the later two games than the rest of the series. In terms of music, DKC2 would be my number 1, but in terms of gameplay and fun level design:
    5. Donkey Kong Country
    4: Donkey Kong Country 3
    3: Donkey Kong Country 2
    2: Donkey Kong Country Returns (Handy Hazards is a masterpiece in creative level design)
    1: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

  • @gardevoirtrainer4526
    @gardevoirtrainer4526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Tropical freeze is my favorite. Country 1 is my second favorite. Me and my cousins would play the original when we were kids.

  • @bradtraq1
    @bradtraq1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a fantastic video, thanks.

  • @k.o.d752
    @k.o.d752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1.- DKC Returns
    2.- DKC 2
    3.- DKC Tropical Freeze
    4.- DKC 1
    5.- DKC 3

  • @TheJadeFist
    @TheJadeFist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DKC2 is better than the other 2 SNES games for one key reason, speed and mobility. Diddy is faster but Dixxie isn't a punishment like playing Donkey or Kiddie and her own additional form of mobility via helicopter hair kinda made her stand out and was fun and actually useful through the entire game. Donkey could jump on like 1 or 2 enemy types that didn't couldn't, but it hardly made a difference and he was always the inferior choice. Same with Kiddie in DKC3, like I bet alot of people played the game didn't even know he could skip on water, all twice that it is ever used for specific bonuses, I didn't know he could do that until looking up how to get a few things.
    DKC1 and DKC3 just feel like there is a dead weight character, that slows you down and doesn't offer anything to make up for it. The 50% teams weren't enough to make those games bad, and I can forgive DKC1 for being something new, but by DKC3, they should have learned no one liked playing the big slow character if they could help it, having different characters that had different abilities might have been more interesting if they were taken advantage of more in the level design, something to incentivize the player to pick Kiddie or Donkey.

  • @corrinflakes9659
    @corrinflakes9659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know what you're talking about between Tropical Freeze and Returns's difficulty curves. I had a much harder time on the very first level of Returns the first time as opposed to Tropical Freeze's.

  • @Killroy889
    @Killroy889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would have to say:
    5. Dkc3
    4. DK Freeze
    3. DkC returns
    2. DKC
    1.DKC 2.
    The best music, the best looking/interesting levels, and my favorite bosses. Plus Diddy and Dixie were an awesome character combo.

  • @ChitChat
    @ChitChat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember DK2 having a much heavier theme throughout the game compared to DK1 which was much more fun and light hearted. Maybe that's why I put DK1 slightly above DK2. But agree with your points.
    Plus emulator save states makes DK1 tolerable.

  • @lfc_szn4274
    @lfc_szn4274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Returns was actually my favourite because it was the DK game I grew up with.

    • @maureenrussell7829
      @maureenrussell7829 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funky Kong and Flame Runner, I like your stile

    • @lfc_szn4274
      @lfc_szn4274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maureen Russell lol ty

  • @naifassaf196
    @naifassaf196 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Welcome back.Been missing your videos in my life man

    • @noahhorwitz1018
      @noahhorwitz1018 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Naif Assaf agreed

    • @NIKMOE
      @NIKMOE  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's good to be back. Thank you for the positive messages and motivation!

  • @ojman6548
    @ojman6548 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    5. DKC 3
    4. Returns
    3. DKC
    2. Tropical Freeze
    1. DKC 2
    DKC 2 and Tropical Freeze are just about equal.

    • @memojaimes408
      @memojaimes408 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dink Me although DK TF is for 2 players while DKC 2 is for one

    • @tbone8358
      @tbone8358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      can't take list seriously since it has DKC3 at the bottom

    • @icelevelsenjoyer
      @icelevelsenjoyer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tbone8358 You know they're insane when they put DKC3 below DKC1 💀

  • @makangwei
    @makangwei 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is actually because of the controls why I never played Returns. So because of this I'm only going to rank all the other DKC games based on my triple criteria: Controls, Difficulty Level, and Music.
    4. DKC - Great Music but too easy
    3. DKC 3 - Difficult with bad music
    2. DKC 2 - Difficult with best music
    1. Tropical Freeze - Extremely difficult with great music.

    • @fabiovercelli4962
      @fabiovercelli4962 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Fwuffycodbunny mha like a dream?The controls of the Wii remote are so annoying and make the game's experience frustrating in my opinion (Sorry for my bad english I'm Italian)

  • @perk9505
    @perk9505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi just found your channel and I love it

    • @NIKMOE
      @NIKMOE  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Welcome :)

  • @seanchernov7178
    @seanchernov7178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ya the music of the 2 first ones is great. And I saying this as a someone who never played them yet but only the new games

  • @BiIlDipperIy
    @BiIlDipperIy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DKC1 will always remind me of being at my grandparents house, in the spare bedroom, just playing this and super Mario. Just hearing that first jungle song..
    I'm happy I had cool grandparents that kept an SNES around for us kids to play, and experience these classics. I'm sure a lot of people my age (25) haven't played any of those games.
    Pretty sure I have a SNES and DKC laying around somewhere too. Might have to dust it off and try to beat this game, finally lol.

  • @TristanDumantay
    @TristanDumantay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The movement in dkc2 felt so fluid and fast. Just climbing with diddy was so satisfying. The when I played 3 it felt a little slower

  • @lukebisping1417
    @lukebisping1417 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    NIKMOE~ Your love for video games is Awe Inspiring~

    • @NIKMOE
      @NIKMOE  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks dude!

  • @tacitgaming3693
    @tacitgaming3693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dkc2 was my first game on gba...still my favorite game...until this day i still playing it

  • @krinkles147
    @krinkles147 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    5. 1
    4. 3
    3. 2
    2. returns
    1. tropical freeze

  • @coelophysisstudios465
    @coelophysisstudios465 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I dunno about anyone else but I’d love to see a new dkc game themed more like the second featuring stuff like the kremlins and cloaks and maybe the return of king k rule

  • @chrisnewton2325
    @chrisnewton2325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You ranked these game spot on

  • @nwj2468
    @nwj2468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd rank them dk2, dk1, and dk3. It's hard to give a fair ranking to donkey kong country 3 because I didn't own it growing up. I knew it existed but I never actually played it until my early 20's. The other two games have a more realistic and natural feel to them, and the 3rd game is a lot like the newer versions. The first two had far better music which draws me into the game. I still find myself playing each of them a few times per year.

  • @eldambis
    @eldambis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DKC3 have good music too: Treetop Tumble, Nuts and Volt, Rockface Rumble and my favourite: Water world.
    I know they're less iconic than DKC and DKC2, but its music is underrated and I love the danger and drama from this soundtrack.

  • @EMPujols
    @EMPujols 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work man.

  • @Paggathovenaar
    @Paggathovenaar ปีที่แล้ว

    Im gonna play all the old dkc games on the switch starting today! Loved dkc returns and freeze🥰🥰

  • @matthewrocaalt4752
    @matthewrocaalt4752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1st place: Donkey kong country 1
    2nd place:Donkey Kong country 2
    3rd place: Donkey Kong tropical freeze
    4th place: Donkey Kong Returns
    5th place: Donkey Kong 3

  • @Nick-up5wv
    @Nick-up5wv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video and I agree MOSTLY with your rank and reasonings, but a couple of things. Although DKC 3 is often overlooked I believe DK Land and DK 64 get looked over more. I would've liked to either see 3 get nixed from the list in favor of the first DK Land/DK64 game OR I might've taken off DK Returns. Although it's your top 5 list I feel you could've done a few honorable mentions or maybe do a second video. Also I think you said DKC Returns added the "new skill" of Donkey's ground slam, but that move has been around since the FIRST DKC and Land and made a move in the FIRST SMASH game and its MANY successful sequels. Oh and I know you mentioned Bramble Scramble as being difficult with Zen music, but MANY TH-camrs do that. I think you should mention it has quite possibly one of the hardest levels in video game history: Red Hot Ride. Anyway I hope you don't think I'm being critical, because I really did enjoy your video, these were just some issues I had with it.

  • @bruhmay7217
    @bruhmay7217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    returns is my all time fave

  • @uutente5311
    @uutente5311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For me donkey kong country returns is the Best kong game;
    The grafic is cool and the lore is fantastic;
    I love the villains and how they be defeated;
    I love it more than tropical freeze, ok the grafic is more better than returns but the lore isn't good for me.

  • @stonerdemon
    @stonerdemon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got a Wii and some games, DKC Returns among them. I'm having a blast.

  • @moviemaniac1838
    @moviemaniac1838 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good list I agree 100% Man I have so many great memories being a kid playing donkey Kong country 1 & 2

  • @JoshieMadhatt
    @JoshieMadhatt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Unfortunately I have never played the 3D DKC games but of the original 3 DKC 2 was my favorite by far

  • @born0fkokiri
    @born0fkokiri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video btw! Now my question to you is, who is your favorite Kong in the entire franchise? In other words, what are your top 5 favorite KONGS?

  • @gsc76
    @gsc76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 is my favorite game of all time. I remember when 3 came out, I was 15 and I just clubs that get into that one. Glad to know it wasn’t just me.

  • @sebastiansarre2436
    @sebastiansarre2436 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the tune playing at the end and the beginning of the video?? Those trumpets damn

  • @richardknowlson6319
    @richardknowlson6319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In my opinion, dkc2 is the best game in the series. The level variety, the music and the layout are all amazing. Love the game. My favourite SNES platform game without doubt. Dkc2 rules. But all the games are good in they're own ways.

  • @viniciusdesouza2765
    @viniciusdesouza2765 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You deserve much more success

  • @TheHaremReviewer
    @TheHaremReviewer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played DKC1 and 2 recently and 2's save points just make it so much worse for me. I know DKC1 had this problem too but in 2 you have to spend banana medals to save each time in a world after your first save there. I dont know why it couldnt work like Funky where you pay him 2 coins the first time and then its free every time after. This small thing just makes me enjoy 1, Returns and TF more than it since I still dont have DKC3 yet. Like I said 1 was irritating with this towards the later worlds but 2 is notably even more challenging earlier on which makes the problem worse
    1. Tropical freeze
    2. Returns
    3. DKC 1
    4. DKC 2
    5. Most likely 3 when I get to it
    All games are great and not much different in terms of quality

  • @DanielAyy
    @DanielAyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you tried the GBA versions of the DKC trilogy? All of them lets you save whenever you want and adds some nice extra content

    • @Victory-in-YAHUSHA
      @Victory-in-YAHUSHA 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I definitely like DKC1 for GBA more than the original. Extra content makes for more replay value.

  • @usaskjock
    @usaskjock 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done!
    Did surprise me that he didn’t include DK64

  • @EternalNeko56
    @EternalNeko56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My ranking:
    5. Donkey kong country tropical freeze
    4. Donkey kong country
    3. Donkey kong country 2 Diddy kong's quest
    2. Donkey kong country 3 double trouble
    1. Donkey kong country returns

  • @killmii8473
    @killmii8473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My rankings 3 1 2 freeze returns (returns and freeze often swap places)

  • @DJSinisterMetal
    @DJSinisterMetal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What in the world is that modern version of the DKC theme? I love it. Is it from the DKCR games?

  • @jhonsmyth7810
    @jhonsmyth7810 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My list in case anyone cares : dkcr

  • @humamoyous
    @humamoyous ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My rank
    5-dkc3
    4-dkc1
    3-dkc2
    2-dkctf
    1-dkcr

  • @mussim2919
    @mussim2919 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to let this out of my chest! Donkey Kong 2 is my favorite Donkey Kong game and I love Diddy Kong Racing N64! Stickerbush Symphony is my favorite theme song! Thanks!

  • @demarcomendes
    @demarcomendes ปีที่แล้ว

    Returns is my favorite but I love them all.

  • @Darian-mk1bw
    @Darian-mk1bw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't choose a favorite haha. I really love the retro studios games though. They did soooo good! Dkc3 was the first one I remember playing on my gba sp

  • @Finngrinder
    @Finngrinder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also DKC 3: literally the 2nd best DK game of all time

  • @paulusquagmire3637
    @paulusquagmire3637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    DKC3 is my favorite of all time, love it

  • @CreamerOfTheDairySquad
    @CreamerOfTheDairySquad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is exactly how I would rank them. dkc2 is near perfection

  • @wozthescott2804
    @wozthescott2804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I agree with this list. DKC2 isn’t just my favorite DKC game but one of my favorite games ever.

  • @BeastNolan
    @BeastNolan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DKC 2 is one of the best games ever made!
    For sure a top 5 in the entire SNES library.

  • @leethompson-kolar6333
    @leethompson-kolar6333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would the list look like if you included every version/remake of the DKC games? Or the Land games for that matter?

  • @2NDxDementionX322
    @2NDxDementionX322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never noticed the sonic shoes in the Crank's Video Game Heroes screen before.

  • @Shackwe
    @Shackwe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite is the Donkey kong contry wii

  • @archiewebb9154
    @archiewebb9154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 DK Country 1
    4 DK Country Tropical Freeze
    3 DK Country 2
    2 DK Country 3
    1 DK Country Returns

    • @archiewebb9154
      @archiewebb9154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      After 2 years I have entirely changed my opinion
      5) Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
      4) Donkey Kong Country
      3) Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kongs Double Trouble
      2) Donkey Kong Country Returns
      1) Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

  • @ssk5643
    @ssk5643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My ranking: (Excluding DKCR since I've never played it.)
    4. DKC
    3. DKC3
    2. DKC2
    1. DKCTF
    I think tropical freeze is the best game in the series for a variety of reasons.
    - I believe that the level of variety in level themes and atmosphere in DKC2 is surpassed by DKCTF.
    - Tropical Freeze has the best soundtrack in my opinion if not the best video game soundtrack ever. It really shows what David wise can do without the sound limitations of the snes hardware.
    - I love the challenge that the game presents, this is actually a very tough platform.
    - Although Diddy is practically useless due to Dixie kong, I love the variety of play styles you can go with depending on your goal. Dixie is useful for casual play, Cranky is useful for time trials and Funky is useful for newcomers.
    - The game's variety in mechanics is incredible. Each level throws something new at you, explores that mechanic to it's full potential, and then pulls out a new one before the game gets redundant.
    - The amount of hidden collectables and secret/extra levels is immense and can keep you playing the game for a long time.
    - The visuals are stunning and each level is extremely detailed. Take cannon canyon with the penguin enemies going about their day in the background.
    - And finally, I love how each level feels cinematic. There are awesome encounters, Epic music, and challenging quick paced gameplay segments that almost feel like a grand 3D adventure game rather than a 2D platformer.
    I enjoy all of the DKC games but Tropical Freeze is definitely my favorite!

  • @SuperMSL
    @SuperMSL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the first time I've heard someone call Returns too easy. I honestly find both of Retro's games way harder than the SNES trilogy. I mostly agree with this list, just swap 2 and Tropical Freeze around.

    • @georgecheliotis418
      @georgecheliotis418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've just recently been replaying dkc 1 and 2 on the switch, and if I didn't have the switch save features, I feel like 1 and 2 feel significantly harder than returns and tropical freeze. Particularly dkc 1. I don't understand how I used to progress on that game when I was a kid, I died so many times at certain areas.

    • @chessmaster9638
      @chessmaster9638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​​@@georgecheliotis418 I played Donkey Kong country without savestates and complete it in 8 hours. It was in my opinion easier than Returns but harder than tropical. Tough game!

  • @in4mus85
    @in4mus85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Without watching the video it's gotta be PART 2!!!!

  • @arman757
    @arman757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Second thought after watching, yeah I forgot how awesome 2 was, 2 was definitely the best. I think 3 was second best though. Never played the 2 newer games

    • @tbone8358
      @tbone8358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3 and 2 are both the best I agree with you. 3 is underrated for no good reason. People say "bad music"... Where? The game has amazing soundtrack. People say, bad levels ... these are among the best levels in the series and very diverse too. People say "I hate Kiddy Kong"... okay, that's not really a reason to call a game bad.

    • @GHDiddyKong
      @GHDiddyKong 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If u love dkc u will love returns. Tropical freeze is one of the best plataform games ever

    • @in4mus85
      @in4mus85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tbone8358 they're all valid reasons you just don't accept them lol

  • @guillermoplatero9766
    @guillermoplatero9766 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Number 2 is by far the best and the music is incredible. I would just listen to the soundtrack when I was a kid.