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A strangely familiar Beat
posted by JMichaud (BETHESDA, MD) May 10, 2009
Member since Jan 2008
6 out of 7 gamers (86%) found this review helpful
One of Nintendo's most known icons makes a return in one of his must unusual games, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.
But instead of using bongos, you beat with the Wiimote and Nunchuck to unleash an attack.
You can use the slap attack that destroys/stuns enemies and sends some projectiles back where they come from.
You can also grab enemies (most likely stunned enemies) and pound on them with your fists. No matter how many times I do that, it never gets old. The rest of the controls are your standard platforming fare.
The story is not very memorable; you have to rescue several kingdoms from evil by getting through two platforming levels and beating the big boss at the end of the second level.
But games like this aren't known for their story, their known for their fun factor. And there's a lot of fun on display here - lots more fun if you're a platforming fan.
Blasting through barrels, riding on birds, and zipping through zip lines are featured in this game. Though not original, they're used very well.
But just like any other platforming game, there will be a few sets of jumps that will try your patience.
And the bosses repeat over and over again. There are only three boss types on display here.
Getting past the twelve kingdoms will probably take three to four hours for most skilled players (which is a bit on the short side), and those not interested in platforming games won't find anything to like here.
But Donkey Kong Jungle Beat has a lot going for it, and you don't have to buy an accessory to play it. RENT IT.
But instead of using bongos, you beat with the Wiimote and Nunchuck to unleash an attack.
You can use the slap attack that destroys/stuns enemies and sends some projectiles back where they come from.
You can also grab enemies (most likely stunned enemies) and pound on them with your fists. No matter how many times I do that, it never gets old. The rest of the controls are your standard platforming fare.
The story is not very memorable; you have to rescue several kingdoms from evil by getting through two platforming levels and beating the big boss at the end of the second level.
But games like this aren't known for their story, their known for their fun factor. And there's a lot of fun on display here - lots more fun if you're a platforming fan.
Blasting through barrels, riding on birds, and zipping through zip lines are featured in this game. Though not original, they're used very well.
But just like any other platforming game, there will be a few sets of jumps that will try your patience.
And the bosses repeat over and over again. There are only three boss types on display here.
Getting past the twelve kingdoms will probably take three to four hours for most skilled players (which is a bit on the short side), and those not interested in platforming games won't find anything to like here.
But Donkey Kong Jungle Beat has a lot going for it, and you don't have to buy an accessory to play it. RENT IT.