DK: King of Swing

DK: King of Swing
Developer	PAON
Publisher	Nintendo
System	Game Boy Advance, Wii U Virtual Console
Release Date	Game Boy Advance EU February 4, 2005 JP May 19, 2005 US September 19, 2005 Wii U Virtual Console JP November 19, 2014 US November 20, 2014 PAL January 22, 2015
Genre	Adventure / Puzzle
Gallery	GH Gallery
Rating	ESRB: E

DK: King of Swing (known in Japan as Burabura Donkey) is a Donkey Kong game for the Game Boy Advance that features Donkey Kong in a different style of gameplay inspired by the classic NES game Clu Clu Land.

Story

The Kongs are preparing to have a swinging competition to decide who the King of Swing. But before they can, King K. Rool swoops down and snatches the DK coins declaring himself the King of Swing. Not exactly King K. Rool's most cunning plot, but Donkey Kong goes after him to get his coins back.

Gameplay

In this game, Donkey Kong swings around from different pegs using the L and R buttons. He can also hold both buttons down together to charge up and attack his foe. Along the way Donkey Kong collects bananas (the limit being 300 at a time). By pressing B he can fill one of his hearts for ten bananas. Alternatively he can press A which makes him invincible and gives him a speed boost as well.

The game features a short story mode of five four-level worlds, each one with a boss to defeat. Donkey Kong will find himself swinging around in frozen wastelands, under the sea, and in the middle of a deadly tornado. Classic Donkey Kong Country enemies return, as well as the ever familiar rubber tires and barrels.

Players can also play 'Jungle Jam' where all the Kongs (and perhaps more) can compete in races, barrel busting, or just all out brawls. This can be played in one player mode or be linked up in single pak or multi pak multiplayer mode. Altogether there are 12 different competitions to play. Either play to win or beat the high score, the choice is yours.

Legacy

This game was notable for being the first Donkey Kong adventure game to feature the additional characters from the Donkey Kong Country series since Rareware's departure. It is also the first of three Donkey Kong games that PAON would make.

Sequels

A sequel, DK: Jungle Climber was released in 2007.

Ports/Remakes

• It was released for download through the Wii U's eShop as part of the Wii U Virtual Console in 2014.