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It’s at the bottom of this list, but don’t let that deter you from checking it out! (it’s difficult ranking the Donkey Kong Country series since all the entries are quality) 4. But I enjoy it! The fully navigable world map was a lot of fun, and several levels are just a delight. And level design leans a little too heavily into “gimmicky” rather than “platforming nirvana”. The soundtrack is serviceable, but David Wise’ genius is dearly missed. The “wooded North” motif of the game doesn’t quite stick the landing as much as the pirate theme of DKC 2 does. And you know what? DKC 3 is a fun and charming game.

And that wasn’t a “soft leap” like today’s console transitions-it was a mind-blowing revolution to the world of Mario 64, the likes of which had never (and possibly will never again) been seen! I completely missed out on the release back in 1996, and didn’t play it until more than a decade later when I was on a SNES nostalgia kick. This game had the misfortune of releasing right around the time the N64 did. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie’s Double Trouble So let’s try ranking the Donkey Kong Country series! 5. It’s my third favorite series of all time (behind Zelda and Metroid). Not to mention the atmosphere, charm, whimsy, and creativity is astounding in each entry. All of the games feature a fun Nintendo protagonist and have excellent platforming controls. Oh how I love the Donkey Kong country games! Ever since I played the first game around Christmas 1994, I’ve been hooked.
