Donkey Kong Country: Changes from SNES to GBA
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My 11th Anniversary TH-cam upload.
It has been over a year since my last one and this is the second video ever to not be a Mario/Zelda related version differences video (I'm excluding the Star Fox performance difference video back in September).
This one had quite a history as I did some research as early as late 2016 but it turned out to be a more challenging project than expected. Jump forward to December 2017, I decided to give it a proper go.
Important timestamps
(00:00:26) Power on & File Select
Yep, a slow-paced segment but you get to see the impact from 1994 to 2003
(00:03:36) Graphics
This segment focuses on colour palette changes and tweaks to animation loops. SNES Rambi Idle animation loop is very long.
(00:09:20) Sound effects
I usually ignore this segment when making these videos but nearly every sound effect was replaced with something new.
(00:22:01) Game mechanics, bug fixes and revisions
The SNES version of DKC 1 is pretty infamous for having an unviable speedrun version for Virtual Console/SNES Mini because it used version 1.2 (boo). Some of the changes made to the GBA release are quite hilarious.
(01:03:19) GBA exclusive content
Out of the 3 GBA DKC games, I still think this one is the best for the quality of the extra content. DK Attack mode was actually pretty good.
(01:09:14) Level design
Note: All of the SNES footage was taken from the US versions, none from the Japanese SFC versions. The GBA release is 99% based on the US version as it does not use the extra DK barrels seen the Japanese SFC version.
(01:37:26) Boss battles and endings.
This is the only entry out of the three to have notable tweaks to boss fights.
#GreenalinkChanges - เกม
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I love how no one mentions the minor details in the GBA levels that weren't in the SNES original (lizards and frogs in jungle levels; bats, rats and spiders in the caves and mines; etc.)
I saw these BG elements too, but good point. I barely noticed anytime i played.
The GBA version is best viewed on a GBA SP - the backlight really does help. I’ll still prefer the SNES version for its more atmospheric sound and graphics though.
7:02 DK not in front of the kids
People bashing the GBA port just because of the worse graphics don't understand the purpose of a portable port, I share many of the same complaints but I can appreciate how playable it still is in portable form
It's just the old curse of Nintendo commissioning remakes for their portable systems instead of home console ones.
Fantastic video, I appreciate all the effort that went into comparing these so much
Yeah, the GBA was made for people who didn't have an SNES back in the old days when the GBA came out.
I thought the GBA DKC's were horrible, but when I played them on a portable screen (Nintendo DS in this case) the game was beautiful
the only thing i cant play properly is DKC3 because they changed the whole game soundtrack
I miss being able to blind myself with Squawks
Hearing Donkey Kong with a clearly human voice at like 16:50 scared this shit out of me
Lol ps4 ad xD
Mayo Chan, it's actually at 16:52.
It’s from DK 64
Grant Kirkhopes voice specifically
Oh man, this is a LONG video. Really impressive, can't imagine how much time this took to research and edit. Awesome work man
I've been waiting for this video for a long time... and what a ride it was!
You put so much effort to gather all little details between the games, even far enough to level design differences.
This is why I love your channel! No other channel on the internet would do such a in-depth comparison for ANY game!
Can't wait for a DKC2 video. I don't care if it takes months or years, as long it's as good as all your other videos. (And of course, it will be, because you rock!)
It always astounds me that the SNES-to-GBA ports were of such bizarre quality. Over the years people were able to restore colors and remove voices from the GBA Mario games to make them more like the SNES versions so you can enjoy the new content, but _gawd_ what happened with the ports here? Sure, the sound takes a hit in all of these, but it's like nearly everything about the original versions was compromised with the DKC ports.
I love how the giant banana has the Nintendo logo on it. Really goes to show how Nintendo ruled the world.
this is basically a movie and i can't wait to watch it
Was it just me, or was the Advanced version 5 times harder than the SNES?
@@MusuemBucket The snes version is more guilty of that, for example...
GBA poison pond is actually playable, whilst the snes version is basically not.
Also, i find the GBA to have better camera.
It's harder because the controls were sliggtly more slippery than the SNES version
I also would like to see Changes from SNES to GBC of this game.
EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING.
Seriously, it would be easier to point out what's been kept and scrunched down for the GBC. Whole new map, whole new levels, entire new sound tracks (even the one that seems to be Gangplank Galleon goes off to do its own thing). I can also definitely say that the mechanics are different, having hit a difficulty curve from completing Country and then tackling Land only to find a whole new game with DK and Diddy.
@@neoqwerty The levels may different, but i think the game looks very similar...🤔
I think the SNES version is by far superior on almost anything. The only reason to grab de GBA version of all DKC games is the extra content. Just like it was many years later with WII and 3DS DK country returns versions. I will try to grab all the versions if possible. I just realized that ALMOST all the DK games haved an upgraded version (DKC trilogy on SNES, then in GBA ; DK Jungle Beat on GC then on WII; DKC Returns on WIi, then on 3DS; Finally DKC Tropical Freeze on WiiU, then on Switch... the only games never upgraded, as far I know, were DK 64 and the rest of spin offs (DK Barrel Blast on wii, DK King of Swing on GBA and the DK Konga series on GC)
Very well put together video.
Aw hell yeah, I’ve been waiting for the next installment of this for a while now :D
Everyone here bashing the GBA version, and it's still my favorite one. Of course, the SNES version is superior technically, but the GBA got the extra content and charm I personally like.
That like saying uncut version Funimation much better than edited version like 4Kids
@@peepsg no it isn't
@@iamsick_gaming you know sometimes you comparing dub and uncut dub or comparing Japanese original could be different usually, but I usually prefer 4Kids dub because voice actors I known. And mostly of all people prefer SNES over GBA because GBA sucks, but I can’t say that due to hardware limitations at least it tried to be the best like SNES
22:36 Dude, Donkey Dong's got them moves.
So essentially the only things better on the GBA are Rambys sounds and K.Rool's color palette. :D
15:40 Need this cause everytime I re fill the water dispenser I take the old jug, yeet it into the basement and shout *C O N K*
So that DKC Tropical Freeze is getting a re-release for Nintendo Switch in a few months time.
You better get that game, even if you have the Wii U version.
Greenalink yeah it has funky kong
Exactly
Unfortunately, I don’t own Wii U within all these year. Still have my GC and Wii.
Can you do some comparison videos of the other 2 DK country games?
0:05 exuse me but when does Donkey kong punch Diddy in head ib the original game
SNES Credits sequence.
Man, I love these videos. And I didn't even know this GBA port existed lol.
SNES Donkey Kong, hurt: "Ooh." (Despite looking INCREDIBLY pained.)
GBA Donkey Kong, hurt: "OOooH." (Still doesn't match the level of pain portrayed on his face.)
52:36 rockroc 14:00 mini necky 14:09 necky 14:40 15:05
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16:30 16:02
16:44 16:52
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So apparently there’s tons of changes? Now here’s a big question! Is the Game Boy Advance really a portable version of the SNES/Super Famicom but with so many differences?
Donkey Kong
4:44 weird the blue one had an animation on snes and not gba and on this one its the opposite
Yeah, its like they swapped around...😅
Does the GBA Version have the New Funky Mode?
The Cutehog Team does Sonic Forces have good story? That’s what I thought~
@@NathanDarkson984 Daaang.
nice work mate, thx
the gba versions are so close to being the definitive versions of the games - i think the new sound effects are fantastic, the world maps look a lot better, the exclusive content is pretty fun, and (in my opinion) the soundtrack for the gba version of dkc3 is superior. the snes versions look a lot better + have co-op though
Only problem, well, more of a nit pick... A few pre-rendered character sprites look like garbage on GBA. Oh and they butchered the look of certain levels like the level 2 in where it's raining during night fall. All becuase Nintendo chose not to give the GBA a backlit screen untill the release of the AGS 101.
are you going to do Donkey Kong Country 2: Changes from SNES to GBA and Donkey Kong Country 3: Changes from SNES to GBA?
Also amazing video
1:39:50
The major error: Cranky Kong refers to *Queen* B as male.
Well, he is a bit senile.
Why does no one remember the superior gbc port?
I played today and it have better controls, and the music it's really catchy
Problably, because that version is chunky.
Is it even a port at that point? It's a whole different (and fantastic) series.
@@neoqwerty he means DKC for gbc in 2000
What is the new code that forces the AI Kong to respond to the player Kong's action(s) on mobile platforms much sooner?
1:01,1:33 essa música é parecida como a música de "squirrel king(GENESIS)"
I am very irritated by the lack of contractions in the GBA dialogue. It is very distracting. They did not stop doing that in DKC 2 and 3, or for Diddy Kong Racing DS. I do not know why they were so afraid of apostrophes.
You mean the GBA versions of DKC2+3 right?
Of course.
Very good Job and can you also make DKC2 and DKC3 please?
51:02 Eso pasó en el YTPH de Donkey Kong.
Are there plans to do one on DKC3? Love that game.
Part of the games list I will do eventually:, the challenge is that:
* These videos take a long time to make
* There's also DKC 2
* There are also other games I want to cover
* This video took nearly 2 months to produce especially when I have a full-time job.
www.patreon.com/posts/how-much-effort-16744562
Curiously that Cranky's walking animation was created for the original SNES version, but it was unused
Also, inside of Cranky's Cabin at the wall is the Sabrewulf's (another Rare's creation) head
Greenalink, will there be a comparison video for Donkey Kong Country 2 and Donkey Kong Country 3 soon?
miguel Garces
Yes, it is on the list but making a detailed video takes a lot of time and i have a full time job outside of TH-cam. If my patreon was super big, it would be done at a faster pace. At the moment I am focusing on Majora's Mask.
Came here just to hear 15:44
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NYAHAGAHAGAHAGA
Daggum, TWO hours of changes?
Yep, Mario 64 vs Mario 64 DS is over 3 hours.
Well done, gg
GBC: Hey Where the hell am I
I'll play that version an possibly make an comparation video...🤔
Greenalink, Could you make a video about Donkey Kong Country 2, Diddy Kong's Quest, Changes from SNES to GBA, please ?
You should do a changes video on Kirbys adventure vs Kirby nightmare in dream land.
lol at 1:41:02 "there isn't a hitbox a tall" great video tho
I’m just giving my opinion on dkc 1 because the video is so long. The music and sounds in the SNES version have a higher quality but a LOT of the GBA sound effects are just better. Some of the SNES sound effects sound like someone waving construction paper while the music in the GBA version sounds like they had to use 15 potatos to get it running. Overall both versions are pretty good in my eyes but the SNES version is obviously better because it’s on a console. P.S. Whats up with the random speed changes between the versions. Some animations are really fast and others are really slow in one and in the other it’s the opposite.
im still wating a new remake of DKC (Maybe using "Tropical Freeze Engine")
magnus87 how about No?
Or something likewise unreal 4 engine.
Expresso sounds like mini necky
yeah, I got a shantae 1/2 genie hero ad!
Rambi sounds like a skusha
It's the first time I see a GBA port of a game from the snes looking so bad. Or looking bad, period.
Both Earthworm Jim games are much worse. Granted, the best versions are Genesis/Sega CD for 1 and Saturn for 2, but gba versions of those games are so awful it makes Sonic Genesis (gba) look like a masterpiece.
they compromised an awful lot of the game to make up for the GBA's dim screen and it's really unfortunate
Keep in mind that with the GBA's limitations, this was still impressive.
Tho i never got why they made Kritters purple
Am I the only one who thinks the gba version of this game is better than the snes version?
Yes in GBA Version it has a story ("even from dkc2 and 3") while from SNES are nothing
@@khajiitwarrior SNES has the story in the booklet, rare even knew nobody read them, so they added Jokes of Kranky saying that. And booklets ain't easy to come across now
The only thing I dislike is the compressed music.
Winky sounds like a kritter
The SNES colors are better than the GBA colors.
SNES: Dark
GBA: Light
The DKC trilogy shows that the GBA is not the placr for pre rendered games like them. It just looks bad
Which version do you prefer better, SNES original or GBA remake?
Including the sound effects in the GBA version being from DK 64?
DKC1, I prefer the GBA version by a ton.
DKC2, I like both SNES and GBA.
DKC3 I prefer SNES.
Both look good. Completely different systems so it's obvious there would be changes.
@@seanmcbay so what I'm not a graphic guy you're looking at the guy who said mega man and bass gba was better than rockman and forte for snes
GAME BOY COLOUR IS DA BEST WIT DA SNES!!!!
Did it really need to be almost 2 hours long
yes
did you need to make this comment? *No*
I don't like the cartoony visual/sound effects they added in the GBA version.. The Donkey Kong Country series must be realistic, simple, and atmospheric.
I've been disappointed by any Donkey Kong related games since DK64 for the same reason.
Saying things twice
It looks like that to make it look normal on an actual GBA screen with no backlight.
GBC
um the gba is better for me
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For me it goes like this;
DKC1 is best on GBA (mostly because gameplay improvements).
Seriously, I found the SNES version pretty frustrating at times.
I played both GBA and SNES and oh boy I'll take the GBA version any day.
DKC2 is great on both but more on SNES (GBA added some stuff that was a bit unnecessary and made the ending a bit stupid).
It's also the best game in the series IMO.
DKC3 definitely on SNES.
The GBA version has awful minigames and a mediocre new world.
The new soundtrack is amazing but is like, misplaced?
Like Ripsaw Rage having happy music..
Oh and the sound effects sound misplaced too, it's annoying.
It bugs me up when people unfairly bash the GBA version of DKC1
Did they even played it on the real hardware???
I did, and I do think that it's a massive improvement over the original (few minor issues excluded).
Overall it seems way more stable in some of the balancing choices they made. I like the more defined definition of what the bonus rooms are in the GBA version, it leaves you guessing less on what you actually need to do to get over 100% in that version.
While I'm not fond of some of the glitches being removed, I don't hold it against them for polishing the game up as well as they did though. They also gave it a less desolate atmosphere by adding more landmarks and movement in the overworld and putting more wild life in the levels. they also added a lot of content that wasn't in the Snes version which is a great improvement IMO.
NES version still better so far
I dont care what anyone say the GBA version had better music, better funky plane theme, better DK ground slap, better enemy death sounds, candy's dance studio and fishing something to do to take your mind off the hard levels unless your a good ol rage quitter, hell it even has context of the story and tips in game whenever you need it. The only thing SNES has to offer is its Intro and graphics despite it being dark as shit. Other than that there exactly the same game, both play smooth and every level is the same.
"has better music" i'm sorry but you're objectively wrong, i'll give you the others but the music no
Better music?? Better Funky plane music??? You need help dude .
Only better songs are funky theme and gangplank galleon s first section.
Maybe treetop rock
GBA version looks horrible, and it's strange considering that the GBA is supposedly a more powerful console (being that it's 32 bit whereas SNES is 16) perhaps the SNES is more powerful in different factors.
Still it's surprising how bad the GBA port looks, it's awful.
Gbc port was better, and the GBA can display SNES graphics, a SNES emu for gba prooves that.
And can handle 3D graphics like the PS1 and his warping textures, i think they not have the right tools for develop a game at that time, the Nintendo DS is a GBA but more cappable.
What really dissapoint me is the music chip, the GB sounds like a NES but in his way and have a nice quality sounds, but GBA sounds really cheap compared to the GB, and the low Hz don't help just make it worst.
A screen with no light and a lot of colors is really bad
The cartridge space, like the N64 the cartridge space don't help to develop a game because of his limitations
The GBA is indeed more powerful than a snes. Then, what happened here? Simple: Redoing the game from scratch (that means replicating everything, since no source code was found at the time), reducing the sprites size due to the gba screen resolution and finally, washing out the colors due to the original gba model not having a backlight.
@@DespyCL the gbc port is better :v
@@elsheddars3918 Hmm, yes and no. Sure, they remade a whole snes game on a inferioir hardware, but it was kind of a lazy port if you ask me. They reused a lot of music and sound effects from donkey kong land. Im not sure if they reused the same engine, since the physics are very different to the ones from dkl. Still, it's a nice little version.
SNES es mejor, el de GBA me parece muy infantil.
If some one does not pin this I will go Banana's and will expand dong.
And when I mean dong I mean a arm
god it just sounds so much worse in the gba version
Idk one sounds more orchestraic the other sounds more 8 bit. They both have their own charm imo
@@aerialhandslap the atmosphere is ruined in gba, especially the cave levels
(Para mi GBA es mejor) el de SNES me parece más aburrido
GBA tiene mejor banda sonora, pero SNES adora mas a los fans de DKC...
@@IvanFranco120trilha sonora melhor 😂😂😂😂😂 do gba 😂😂😂😂
Snes like
SNES 2D
SNES me parece horrible
SNES me parece horible GBA me parece 3D
The gba looks ugly snes looks 3D
SNES: 2D
GBA: 3D
GBA is so crap, SNES always best, it's harder, has a nicer gameplay and it still has better graphics even though it is 10 years older xD
The GBA is not crap. The game is just rescaled to fit the system.
You don't know how a game looks until you view it on it's original hardware.
Also some of the tracks are better in the Remake. Also the visibility is better than the original. And the save feature was improved.
PS: The sprites were made smaller and brighter to due the GBA 240 by 160p and no backlight.
@@jaywest3734 and SNES is so much better, no dkc game is crap but comparing to the original it is and it just looks shit, not like the SNES version which was a milestone
@@Vhs.dreams Just Play the GBA version on a DS or GBA and you'll get my point about the visuals
I hate this GBA version! That's pure crap
GBA: 3D
I don't like the cartoony visual/sound effects they added in the GBA version.. The Donkey Kong Country series must be realistic, simple, and atmospheric.
I've been disappointed by any Donkey Kong related games since DK64 for the same reason.
Stop...
I do like it. The GBA almost has realistic sound effects that the SNES lacked