Donkey Kong Country TV Commercial 1 for Super Nintendo - SNES - 1994

Donkey Kong Country (1994) Release Dates and Regional Names: North America: November 21, 1994 - Donkey Kong Country Europe: November 24, 1994 - Donkey Kong Country Australia: November 24, 1994 - Donkey Kong Country Japan: November 26, 1994 - Super Donkey Kong Manufacturer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Rare Type: Platform (2D Side-Scrolling) Media: SNES Cartridge Controller: SNES Controller Gameplay and Plot: Donkey Kong Country, released November 21, 1994, in North America for SNES, is a side-scrolling platformer where Donkey and Diddy Kong reclaim their stolen banana hoard from the Kremling Krocodiles led by King K. Rool. Spans 40 levels across 6 worlds: Kongo Jungle, Monkey Mines, Vine Valley, Gorilla Glacier, Kremkroc Industries, Chimp Cavern. Gameplay features jumping between platforms, riding animal buddies like Rambi and Enguarde, barrel cannons, and collecting K-O-N-G letters. Modes include single-player with character switching and two-player co-op. Saves via password system. Key Features: Modes: Single Player, Two-Player Co-op Mechanics: Animal allies, barrel blasting, secret bonuses Levels: 40 in 6 worlds Characters: Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, 5 animal buddies Unique: Pre-rendered sprites, advanced Mode 7 effects Controls: D-pad movement, A/B jump/action Game Length: Main Story: 5-8 hours Completionist: 10-15 hours (all secrets, 101%) Sales Numbers: 9.3 million copies worldwide. Technical Specifications: Media: SNES Cartridge Resolution: 256x224 Save System: Password Audio: Stereo System: SNES Back of the Box Description (North America): Donkey Kong Country! Team up with Donkey and Diddy Kong to battle the evil Kremling horde and rescue the stolen banana stash. Stunning graphics and non-stop platform action in over 40 levels! Additional Details: Mechanics: Character-specific moves, collectible extras Multiplayer: 1-2 players (local co-op) Difficulty: Moderate Development: Rare, ~2 years Localization: English ESRB Rating: K-A (Kids to Adults) Technical Notes: Load Times: None (cartridge-based) Issues: Rare glitches in bonus areas Features: Hidden warp barrels, animal transformations Requirements: SNES console Historical Context: Released November 21, 1994, Donkey Kong Country reinvigorated the SNES during the 16-bit era, leveraging Rare's pre-rendered graphics to compete with emerging 32-bit systems. It sold 9.3 million units, becoming the third best-selling SNES title and a cornerstone of Nintendo's platformer legacy, acclaimed for visuals, music, and replayability. Did You Know? 40 levels with 100+ secrets. Uses custom ACM chip for enhanced graphics. David Wise composed the soundtrack. First major Rare-Nintendo collaboration. Two-player mode allows tag-team play.