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|developer=[[Paon DP|Paon]]<br>[[Nintendo SPD Group No.4]] | |developer=[[Paon DP|Paon]]<br>[[Nintendo SPD Group No.4]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|release='''Nintendo DS:'''<br>{{flag list|Japan|August 9, 2007 | |release='''Nintendo DS:'''<br>{{flag list|Japan|August 9, 2007|ROC|August 9, 2007|USA|September 10, 2007|Europe|October 12, 2007|Australia|November 1, 2007}}'''Virtual Console (Wii U):'''<br>{{flag list|Japan|July 8, 2015|USA|July 23, 2015|Europe|August 6, 2015|Australia|August 7, 2015}} | ||
|languages={{languages| | |languages={{languages|en_us=y|es_es=y|fr_fr=y|de=y|it=y|jp=y}} | ||
|genre=[[Genre#Platform|Platformer]] | |genre=[[Genre#Platform|Platformer]] | ||
|modes=Single-player, Multiplayer, Local Wireless | |modes=Single-player, Multiplayer, Local Wireless | ||
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==Controls== | ==Controls== | ||
[[File:DK Jungle Climber Title Screen.png|thumb|200px|The game's title screen]] | [[File:DK Jungle Climber Title Screen.png|thumb|200px|The game's title screen]] | ||
''DK: Jungle Climber'' uses the same controls as its predecessor; the player using {{button|ds|L}} to swing left and {{button|ds|R}} to swing right. Pressing both {{button|ds|R}} and {{button|ds|L}} causes Donkey Kong to jump, and pressing {{button|ds|A}} does a charge jump. Also, pressing {{button|ds|X}} allows the player to talk to NPCs. More than one [[Kong]] will be playable at once in a style similar to the ''[[ | ''DK: Jungle Climber'' uses the same controls as its predecessor; the player using {{button|ds|L}} to swing left and {{button|ds|R}} to swing right. Pressing both {{button|ds|R}} and {{button|ds|L}} causes Donkey Kong to jump, and pressing {{button|ds|A}} does a charge jump. Also, pressing {{button|ds|X}} allows the player to talk to NPCs. More than one [[Kong]] will be playable at once in a style similar to the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''/''[[Donkey Kong Land|Land]]'' series, with one Kong following the other. However, the player can split the Kongs up to solve certain puzzles. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
Several familiar characters appear in ''DK: Jungle Climber''. Donkey Kong and Diddy are the only playable characters in Story Mode, while Dixie and Funky are playable in Wireless Multiplayer, just like in ''DK: King of Swing''. | Several familiar characters appear in ''DK: Jungle Climber''. Donkey Kong and Diddy are the only playable characters in Story Mode, while Dixie and Funky are playable in Wireless Multiplayer, just like in ''DK: King of Swing''. | ||
===Playable=== | ===Playable=== | ||
*[[Donkey Kong]] | |||
*[[Diddy Kong]] | |||
*[[Dixie Kong]] - hosts the Extra Stages | |||
*[[Funky Kong]] - allows the Kongs to use his [[Biplane Barrel|airplane]] to access new levels in return for a specified number of oil barrels | |||
===Non-playable=== | ===Non-playable=== | ||
*[[Candy Kong]] - hosts the Challenge Mode | |||
*[[Cranky Kong]] - provides tutorials and hints to DK and Diddy | |||
*[[King K. Rool]] - the main antagonist | |||
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] - makes a cameo in the intro | |||
*[[Xananab]] - a banana alien whose [[Crystal Banana]] was stolen by K. Rool | |||
==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
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Flipflap DKJC.png|[[Flip-Flap]] | Flipflap DKJC.png|[[Flip-Flap]] | ||
Flitter DKJC.png|[[Flitter]] | Flitter DKJC.png|[[Flitter]] | ||
Ghost DKJC.png|[[Ghost (DK series)|Ghost]] | File:Ghost DKJC.png|[[Ghost (DK series)|Ghost]] | ||
Klobber DKJC.png|[[Klobber]] | Klobber DKJC.png|[[Klobber]] | ||
Kritter DKJC.png|[[Kritter]] | Kritter DKJC.png|[[Kritter]] | ||
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==Items== | ==Items== | ||
''DK: Jungle Climber'' has a variety of items. Some are from the first three ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' titles, while others are entirely new items. | ''DK: Jungle Climber'' has a variety of items. Some are from the first three ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' titles, while others are entirely new items. | ||
===Collectibles=== | |||
The following items are collectibles, found constantly and consistently throughout levels. | |||
{{content description|dk=y | |||
{| | |image1=[[File:DK Jungle Climber Banana.png]] | ||
|name1=[[Banana]] | |||
|description1=For every one hundred bananas Donkey Kong collects, he receives an [[Extra Life]]. | |||
|image2=[[File:DK Jungle Climber banana bunch sprite.png]] | |||
|name2=[[Banana Bunch]] | |||
|description2=An assortment of five bananas in one, or ten as a double. | |||
| [[Banana]] | |image3=[[File:Banana Coin DKJC sprite.png]] | ||
| | |name3=[[Banana Coin]] | ||
| | |description3=These can be spent on extra levels. | ||
|image4=[[File:Crystal Star DKJC sprite.png]] | |||
| [[Banana Bunch]] | |name4=[[Crystal Star (DK: Jungle Climber)|Crystal Star]] | ||
| | |description4=Serving a similar function to [[Going Bananas]], granting temporary invincibility. | ||
| | |image5=[[File:DK Coin DKJC sprite.png]] | ||
|name5=[[DK Coin]] | |||
| [[Banana Coin]] | |description5=These are used to unlock cheats throughout the game. | ||
| | |image6=[[File:DKJC Green Gem.png]] [[File:DKJC Blue Gem.png]] [[File:DKJC Red Gem.png]] | ||
| | |name6=[[Gem (DK: Jungle Climber)|Gem]] | ||
|description6=They come in red, green, and blue. Collecting one hundred of them turns them into a [[Crystal Star (DK: Jungle Climber)|Crystal Star]]. | |||
| [[Crystal Star (DK: Jungle Climber)|Crystal Star]] | |image7=[[File:K Letter DKJC.png]] [[File:O Letter DKJC.png]] [[File:N Letter DKJC.png]] [[File:G Letter DKJC.png]] | ||
| | |name7=[[KONG Letters|KONG Panels]] | ||
| | |description7=Four of them are found in each level. Collecting all of them awards an additional life. | ||
}} | |||
| [[DK Coin]] | |||
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| [[Gem (DK: Jungle Climber)|Gem]] | |||
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| [[KONG Letters|KONG Panels]] | |||
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===Tools=== | ===Tools=== | ||
{| | The following items are classified as tools - they rarely appear, and when they do, they are usually required for progression and must be used with a partner. | ||
{{content description|dk=y | |||
|image1=[[File:DKJC Hammer.png]] | |||
|name1=[[Hammer]] | |||
|description1=Resembling a barrel, a hammer is used to smash barrels and rocks for a limited time. | |||
| [[Hammer]] | |image2=[[File:Torch.png]] | ||
| | |name2=[[Torch (DK: Jungle Climber)|Torch]] | ||
|description2=A small torch with yellow and black stripes, used in [[Chill 'n' Char Island]] to melt ice preventing progress. | |||
| [[File:Torch.png]] | |image3=[[File:DKJC Wings.png]] | ||
| [[Torch (DK: Jungle Climber)|Torch]] | |name3=[[Wings (DK: Jungle Climber)|Wings]] | ||
| | |description3=A pair of wings allowing Donkey Kong and a partner flight throughout the level for a brief period of time. | ||
| | }} | ||
| [[Wings (DK: Jungle Climber)|Wings]] | |||
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===Barrels=== | ===Barrels=== | ||
*[[Bonus Barrel]] - contains a mini-game | |||
*[[Booster Barrel]] - steerable barrels that fire upwards | |||
*[[Blast Barrel|Cannon Barrel]] - these barrels fire the Kongs in a direction specified with a dotted line. | |||
*[[DK Barrel]] - contains either DK or Diddy if they are missing | |||
*[[Iron Barrel]] - these barrels can only be broken with Diddy's hammer or a TNT Barrel explosion. | |||
*[[Oil barrel]] - fuel for [[Biplane Barrel|Funky's airplane]] | |||
*[[Spinner Barrel]] - similar to Barrel Cannons | |||
*[[TNT Barrel]] - when a rock is thrown at them, these barrels explode. They destroy all obstacles in the blast radius. | |||
==Minigames== | ==Minigames== | ||
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**[[Toybox 3]] | **[[Toybox 3]] | ||
**[[Planet Plantaen]] | **[[Planet Plantaen]] | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
The game received positive reviews and was considered an improvement over ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''. The game was also praised for its fun, practical controls and its vibrant visuals. | The game received positive reviews and was considered an improvement over ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''. The game was also praised for its fun, practical controls and its vibrant visuals. | ||
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*''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'': "[[Opening (Donkey Kong)|Cranky's Theme]]" and "[[DK Island Swing]]" are arranged in the soundtrack. | *''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'': "[[Opening (Donkey Kong)|Cranky's Theme]]" and "[[DK Island Swing]]" are arranged in the soundtrack. | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'': A cover of "Funky the Main Monkey" can be heard. | *''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'': A cover of "Funky the Main Monkey" can be heard. | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'': Also, the pose that Donkey Kong strikes after completing the bonus stage (where the player has to catch bananas with a barrel) is identical to the pose that he strikes in Jungle Beat after completing the banana-eating bonus at the end of each stage. | *''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'': Many voice clips from this game are reused. Also, the pose that Donkey Kong strikes after completing the bonus stage (where the player has to catch bananas with a barrel) is identical to the pose that he strikes in Jungle Beat after completing the banana-eating bonus at the end of each stage. | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=ドンキーコング ジャングルクライマー | ||
| | |JapR=Donkī Kongu Janguru Kuraimā | ||
| | |JapM=Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber | ||
|ChiT=大金剛 叢林攀爬高手<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|language=zh-hant|archive=web.archive.org/web/20190313011008/http://www.nintendo.tw/ds/ds_software2007.htm|title=Nintendo DS 遊戯軟體|publisher=Nintendo of Taiwan|accessdate=July 3, 2024}}</ref> | |ChiT=大金剛 叢林攀爬高手<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|language=zh-hant|archive=web.archive.org/web/20190313011008/http://www.nintendo.tw/ds/ds_software2007.htm|title=Nintendo DS 遊戯軟體|publisher=Nintendo of Taiwan|accessdate=July 3, 2024}}</ref> | ||
|ChiTR=Dàjīn'gāng Cónglín Pān Pá Gāoshǒu | |ChiTR=Dàjīn'gāng Cónglín Pān Pá Gāoshǒu | ||
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*[https://fs-prod-cdn.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_DonkeyKongJungleClimber_EN.pdf European English instruction booklet] | *[https://fs-prod-cdn.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_DonkeyKongJungleClimber_EN.pdf European English instruction booklet] | ||
*[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NTR/JPN/ABUJ/ABUJ_J.pdf Japanese instruction booklet] | *[https://m1.nintendo.net/docvc/NTR/JPN/ABUJ/ABUJ_J.pdf Japanese instruction booklet] | ||
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