Donkey Kong Land

DONKEY KONG LAND

Today, let's start in on the Donkey Kong handheld games with Donkey Kong Land. Now, the first three handhelds, the Land series, are an odd case as they seem almost like simplified remakes of the Country games, with the same protagonists, basic plot, and assets. Donkey Kong Land kinda tries to be a separate story, with Cranky begrudging Donkey and Diddy their success and daring them that they couldn't do the same thing in a handheld format, but from there, there's not even much difference in plot. However, they are mostly different games, with different levels to play through, so I don't think they quite count as remakes.

Donkey Kong Land features Donkey and Diddy as our main characters, acting more or less the same as they did in the first country game, with Rambi and Expresso returning as our Animal Buddies (no Enguarde or Winky, I guess). King K. Rool returns as the villain, with his boss battle playing out more or less the same. Kritters, Klaptraps, and Krushas all return as our resident Kremlings, with Gnawties, Armies, Neckies, and Zingers all returning as well. A few new enemies include: snakes called Slippas; Hogwash the Flying Pig, who shoots projectiles; and Gloops, Fangfish, Nemos, Chomps, Flappers, and Clambos, all various types of fish and aquatic life who live in the waters. Three bosses appear in the game, these being Wild Sting, a stingray who can flap around in the air, Giant Clam, a giant clam who teleports and spits pearls at you, and Hard Hat, a mole who digs around and throws his helmet at you.

The stages tend to be a bit of a random mix of themes, though they are separated into four distinct worlds. These are: Gangplank Galleon Ahoy, a pirate ship-themed world; Kremlantis, an underwater-themed world; Monkey Mountains & Chimpanzee Clouds, a snow/sky-themed world; and Big Ape City, a city-themed world. As for items, it's pretty much everything from the first game.

Let's see what we've got!

Characters:
Donkey Kong: everything from Country
Diddy Kong: everything from Country
King K. Rool: throw crown, charge
Kritter: walk forward
Krusha: walk forward

Assist Trophies:
Klaptrap
Rambi
Expresso

Bosses:
Wild Sting
Giant Clam
Hard Hat

Stages:
Gangplank Galleon Ahoy
Kremlantis
Monkey Mountains & Chimpanzee Clouds
Big Ape City

Thanks for reading! Come back tomorrow for Donkey Kong Land 2!