Editing Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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|developer=[[Rareware]]

|publisher=Nintendo

|released='''SNES'''<br>{{releasedate|USA|November 20, 1995|Japan|November 21, 1995|Europe|December 14, 1995}}<br>'''Game Boy Advance'''<br>{{releasedate|Europe|June 25, 2004|Japan|July 1, 2004|USA|November 15, 2004}}<br>'''Virtual Console'''<br>{{releasedate|Europe|May 16, 2007|USA|May 21, 2007|Japan|October 23, 2007|South Korea|November 25, 2008}}

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|modes=Single-player, Two-Players

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|platforms=[[Super Nintendo]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Virtual Console]]

|media=32-megabit cartridge

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'''''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''''' is the second ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' game for the [[Super Nintendo]]. It is the sequel of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and is also the predecessor to ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. The game has a [[Game Boy]] pseudo-sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', that was released one year after the original. It was released in 1995 and stars [[Diddy Kong]], as he and his partner, [[Dixie Kong]], make their way through [[Crocodile Isle]] to save [[Donkey Kong]] from the [[Kremling Krew]].  

In 2004, a remake of the game was made for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. It features several differences, including the addition of photographs and extra [[DK Coin]]s. Later in 2007, the game was remade on the [[Virtual Console]] to play on the [[Wii]] system.

At the beginning of the game, [[Donkey Kong]] is relaxing at the beach, with his chair and radio, feeling safe after recovering his [[Banana Hoard]]. However, an evil crocodile by the name of [[Kaptain K. Rool]] kidnaps Donkey Kong and brings him to the top of [[K. Rool's Keep]]. Diddy Kong soon realizes that he is missing and panics. Seeing Kremling tracks in the sand, he learns that the mighty ape was captured by the crocodiles. The young monkey then finds a note from Kaptain K. Rool, saying "Hah-arrrrh! We got the big monkey! If you want him back, you scurvy dogs, you’ll have to hand over the Banana Hoard!". Ready for adventure, Diddy and his girlfriend, Dixie, set out to find Donkey Kong, declining on giving the Kremlings the Banana Hoard.

[[File:GangplankGalleon.gif|thumb|left|The Gangplank Galleon.]]

Their adventure begins on K. Rool's ship, the massive [[Gangplank Galleon]]. While traveling through underwater, ship deck, and rigging levels, the Kongs find [[Cranky Kong]], [[Wrinkly Kong]], and [[Funky Kong]], who offer the heroes help throughout the rest of the game. While climbing the ship the Kongs meet a new Animal Buddy [[Rattly the Rattlesnake]] who helps them throughout their adventure. At the crow's nest of the ship, the Kongs find a giant overgrown [[Necky]]. Known as [[Krow]], this giant bird swoops down at the Kongs and throws eggs at them, trying to attack them. The primates use his eggs that drop out of his nest to defeat him, and they then travel to [[Crocodile Cauldron]].

After arriving in the fiery Crocodile Cauldron, the primates encounter mine shaft levels, lava levels, and a water level, featuring the rare Animal Buddy, [[Clapper the Seal]]. They also encounter [[Klubba]] for the first time, offering them a free pass to the Lost World when they pay him fifteen [[Kremkoin]]s. At the peak of the volcano, the Kongs meet and, with the help of [[Kannonball]]s, defeat the evil possessed sword, [[Kleever]], allowing them to go to [[Krem Quay]].

Dixie and Diddy arrive in Krem Quay next, a swampy area of [[Crocodile Isle]]. They meet the Animal Buddy [[Glimmer]] for the first and only time here, and also travel through levels featuring the helpful [[Krochead]]s. Towards the end of this world, the heroes travel through a level filled with spiky brambles. As they move on to the next area, a giant [[Kremling]], similar to Klubba, named [[Kudgel]] stops them in their tracks. The Kongs, however, are set on advancing, so they use [[TNT Barrel]]s to defeat the large crocodile. They then continue on to the next world in a higher area of Crocodile Isle.

The Kongs find themselves outside of a giant amusement park owned by King K. Rool, know as [[Krazy Kremland]]. Before they can enter however, they have to travel through a dangerous [[Hornet Hole|Zinger hive]]. The amusement park features two roller coasters, [[Target Terror]] and [[Rickety Race]], which they must ride through to progress. Between these, however, is another level in the brambles, this one being considerably harder. After exiting the park, the primates find a swamp that must be crossed to find a second Zinger hive. At the end of the hive, Rambi is chased by a giant Zinger called [[King Zing]]. The primates then defeat the giant Zinger, with the help of [[Squawks the Parrot]], allowing them to access the fifth area.

[[File:GloomyGulch.gif|thumb|right|Gloomy Gulch.]]

The apes' next spot on their adventure is an old area known as [[Gloomy Gulch]]. They travel through many levels in the enchanted woods, some even with wind. [[Kackle]]s chase the monkeys in a roller coaster here. [[Flapper the Parrot]] also helps the Kongs descend through a [[Parrot Chute Panic|Zinger hive]], while [[Squitter the Spider]] helps them travel through a [[Web Woods|foggy forest]]. At the top of this world, the Kongs are frightened to meet the ghost of Krow, a spirit called Kreepy Krow. The monkeys defeat him, while avoiding Mini-Neckies, to travel to the top of Crocodile Isle, [[K. Rool's Keep]].

Diddy and Dixie arrive in K. Rool's Keep, unaware of the danger that is about to unfold. They travel through two ice levels, one of them featuring Clapper again, several castle levels, and the largest test of all, [[Toxic Tower]]. At the top of the keep, the apes meet Kaptain K. Rool, who sends out the giant Kremling, [[Kerozene]], to attack the Kongs. At the end of the battle, the heroes chase Kaptain K. Rool into his helicopter, where he is fought. Eventually, the two apes free the captive Donkey Kong, who then knocks Kaptain K. Rool into the ocean from his helicopter.  

However, the Kongs' adventure is far from over, as they still need to destroy the Crocodile Isle. Diddy and Dixie decide to look for all the Kremkoins so that they can pay Klubba to access his [[Golden Barrel]]. After paying him five times and beating all five levels of the Lost World, the giant crocodile mouth in the center of the world opens, giving access to a secret area, where, unfortunately, K. Rool awaits. The primates are able to use [[Kannonball]]s to defeat him, giving them the last [[DK Coin]]. As they leave Crocodile Isle afterward, they, along with Donkey Kong and Cranky, watch as the Kremling island sinks into the ocean.

In order to travel through each level of the game and complete each of the game's many [[Bonus Level]]s, the apes have to use their basic and special abilities. However, both of the heroes have different abilities. The basic abilities include jumping, climbing, and swimming. Jumping is often used in the game to cross gaps and grab things in the air. A super-jump can also be performed if the apes [[cartwheel]] off of a ledge and jump while in mid-air. Diddy's cartwheel move and Dixie's [[Helicopter Twirl]] can also defeat a large amount of enemies, although some foes are immune to this attack. Dixie is able to use her Helicopter Twirl ability in mid-air as well, allowing her to float for a short amount of time to avoid falling into gaps. Both apes can also climb up ropes quickly to access high areas, although Diddy Kong is able to climb slightly faster than Dixie, just as he can on land and in water. Swimming in ''Diddy's Kong Quest'' is much like swimming in early ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' platformers. The player must hit the jump button to advance upwards into the water. [[File:Team-up.PNG|thumb|The Kongs using their Team-up move.]]If the player is to not hit any buttons, the apes slowly float downwards to reach lower areas or to dodge underwater enemies.

 

Though Diddy does not have as many abilities as Dixie, he is able to defend himself while holding a barrel. While Diddy holds an object in front of his body to block himself, Dixie holds objects over her head, allowing enemies to easily attack her. When both Kongs are in play, and none are stuck in a [[DK Barrel]], the two heroes are able to use the new [[Team-up]] move. During this move, one of the monkeys pick up the other and hold them on their shoulders. Though not able to move as fast this way, the ape on the other monkey's shoulders can be thrown at enemies to easily beat them. The hero can also be thrown upwards to grab high up objects and to reach high areas.

 

Various spots of [[Crocodile Isle]] are hosted by more or less benevolent characters, each of which help the duo in different way.

 

*'''[[Swanky's Bonus Bonanza]]''' is a quiz about various obscure facts of the game. [[Swanky Kong]] and (in the Game Boy Advance port) [[Candy Kong]] host it. The prize for successfully completing a quiz are [[Extra Life Balloon]]s. When a quiz is successfully completed, it can’t be played again.

*'''[[Kong Kollege]]''' is where [[Wrinkly Kong]] teaches a class of [[Kremling]]s. Here, the player can learn basic facts about the game's controls, how to defeat the World's Boss, and (in the SNES version only) save the game progress.

*'''[[Monkey Museum]]''' is where [[Cranky Kong]] shares cryptic advice on how to find secrets hidden within levels. It is called '''[[Cranky's Hut]]''' in the Game Boy Advance port, where Cranky also hosts the [[Expresso Racing]] minigame.

*'''[[Klubba's Kiosk]]''' is an area leading to the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]], which is guarded by [[Klubba]], the toll-keeper to the special world. He lets the Kongs access the Lost World here if they pay him fifteen [[Kremkoin]]s. In the Game Boy Advance port, Klubba also hosts the minigame, [[Bag a Bug]].

===Diddy's Dash===

[[File:Diddy's_Dash.PNG|thumb|Diddy Kong races in Diddy's Dash.]]

'''Diddy's Dash''' is a mode exclusive to the Game Boy Advance version of the game.

 

During Diddy's Dash, Diddy Kong, alone, races through the levels of the game as fast as he can while being timed. At some point, there is a line of stars going across the screen. This line is a checkpoint, and if Diddy is attacked by an enemy after going through the checkpoint, he ends up back at it. Each default time is five minutes. Since Diddy is the only playable character in this mode, all [[DK Barrel|DK Barrels]] are replaced by [[Crate|crates]] and [[Barrel|barrels]].

Once the monkey finishes a level, his time is recorded. Diddy can race through the level again and again to beat his best time. The player may only choose levels to race in that they have previously unlocked. Also, boss battles are not available in this mode.

===Bonus Games===

There is three bonus games in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of the game. The three bonus games are:

*[[Expresso Racing]], the player races as [[Expresso (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Expresso]] against three other ostriches.

*[[Funky's Flights (Bonus Game)|Funky's Flights]], [[Diddy Kong]] performs different tasks for [[Funky Kong]]. The [[Gyrocopter]] is used in the game.

*[[Bag a Bug]], [[Diddy Kong]] must collect red bugs while being chased by [[Klubba]]. If the player comes into contact with Klubba, they are hit by his club and lose their bugs.

==Animal Buddies==

[[Animal Buddy|Animal Buddies]] are partners in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' series. They help the Kongs find [[Bonus Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin]]s, [[Banana Coin]]s, and other special items in the game with their special abilities. They often appear in levels, and the Kongs can sometimes turn into the buddy or ride on it. The heroes must be careful when riding on the animal though, as they run away when hit by an enemy, very similar to [[Yoshi]] in ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Most of the animal buddies from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' return in ''Diddy's Kong Quest'', but a few new ones also appear in the game as well. Below is a list of each Animal Buddy, and a brief description on them.

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| align="center" |[[File:Rambisprite65.png]]

![[Rambi the Rhinoceros]]

| align="center" |First appearing in the original ''Donkey Kong Country'', Rambi can ram foes that come in his way. He can also jump on Zingers and other enemies that Diddy and Dixie Kong cannot defeat alone. Rambi can also use his [[Supercharge Attack|special charge move]] to break through walls and crush enemies.

| align="center" |[[File:Enguardesprite65.png]]

![[Enguarde the Swordfish]]

|Just as Rambi, Enguarde first appeared in ''Donkey Kong Country''. He can knock enemies out with his sharp nose, and charge his [[Supercharge Attack|attack]] to break through walls. Enguarde, however, is only available underwater, and he cannot move well on land.

| align="center" |[[File:Squawkssprite65.png]]

|Just as the other Animal Buddies above, Squawks made his first appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country''. Then, he lit dark caves, such as the caves in [[Torchlight Trouble]]. Now, Squawks is completely redone, and the monkeys can ride on him to reach high areas. He can also shoot pellets at enemies to bring them down.

|The game's new Animal Buddy, Squitter, can shoot webs at nearby enemies to defeat them. Sometimes, the Kongs must cross a large abyss that cannot be crossed by jumping. Luckily, the spider can shoot special webs that form into platforms and allow them to move across. Unlike most Animal Buddies, Squitter cannot even touch enemies. He can only shoot them with his webs.

|Glimmer has a role very similar to Squawks in the first ''Donkey Kong Country''. He lights the pitch-black water in the level, [[Glimmer's Galleon]]. Glimmer is one of the only Animal Buddies that cannot be affected in levels because enemies do not hurt him at all.

| align="center" |[[File:Flapper Sprite.png]]

|Flapper is a blue subspecies of Squawks found in only one level, [[Parrot Chute Panic]]. He is similar to Squawks but is blue. He also cannot spit eggs or fly upwards. He has no way of attacking, and only helps the monkeys by making their descent down the Zinger hive slower.

|Very similar to <i>Donkey Kong Country</i>'s [[Expresso the Ostrich]], this Expresso is an animal buddy only found in the Game Boy Advance port. He is bought by [[Cranky Kong]], who plans on making him a racing bird. However, Expresso is weak at that time, and the monkeys must collect [[Golden Feather]]s to increase his stats. When all the feathers are found, Expresso can be entered in the Expresso Racing game.

==Items and Objects==

Many collectibles and objects can be found on the Kongs' quest, hidden in each level of the game. Below shows the main objects the monkeys can find during gameplay.

 

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!Name

!Description

| align="center" |[[File:BananaSprite65.png]]

![[Banana]]s

|Bananas are scattered all over Crocodile Isle. If Diddy or Dixie Kong collect 100 of these, they get an extra life. Sometimes, a trail of bananas may even lead to a hidden item.

| align="center" |[[File:BunchoBanana65.png]]

|Like normal bananas, banana bunches are scattered all over Crocodile Isle. However, the bunches give ten bananas to the player's total banana count, making it easier and faster to get to 100 bananas.

| align="center" |[[File:Item Balloon165.gif]][[File:Item Balloon265.gif]][[File:Item Balloon365.gif]]

![[Extra Life Balloon]]s

|Extra Life Balloons come in red, green, and blue varieties. Red Balloons give the player one life, Green Balloons give the player two lives, and a Blue Balloon gives the player three lives, respectively.

| align="center" |[[File:DKC2coin.png]]

![[DK Coin]]s

|DK Coins are huge coins hidden by Cranky Kong in all of the game levels. There are 40 (68 in Game Boy Advance version) to collect. After beating [[Kaptain K. Rool]], Cranky tallies up the number of DK Coins collected and ranks Diddy accordingly as a part of Cranky's “Video Game Hero” contest. Because of the various side-quests and minigames added in the Game Boy Advance port, the number of DK Coins has increased.

| align="center" |[[File:BananaC65.gif]]

![[Banana Coin]]s

|[[Banana Coin]]s are used to pay the various services provided by the other members of the Kong Clan. They are scattered around in every level, and appear several times in them.  

| align="center" |[[File:Kremkoin65.gif]]

![[Kremkoin]]s

|The Kremkoins are found in the various [[Bonus Area]]s, where the heroes must work their way through an obstacle course or fight many enemies. They are used to access the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]].

| align="center" |[[File:Golden Feather65.PNG]]

![[Golden Feather]]s

|Golden Feathers are hidden in each level of the Game Boy Advance version. No bonus game is required to get these, and once the player gets them all, they never appear in that game again. These items are used to upgrade Expresso's stats for the Expresso Racing minigame.

| align="center" |[[File:Scrapbooki165.png]]

![[Photograph]]s

|Photographs are used to fill Wrinkly’s Scrapbook, exclusively in the Game Boy Advance remake. They are obtained by fighting certain enemies who have a camera icon floating above their head. Other photographs can be collected looking in hidden areas or by winning special minigames with some of the Kongs, such as [[Funky Kong]]. After filling up an entire page of photographs, Wrinkly Kong gives the player a [[DK Coin]]

| align="center" |[[File:K65.gif]][[File:O65.gif]]<br>[[File:N365.gif]][[File:G65.gif]]

![[K-O-N-G Letters]]

|Finding all KONG Letters in a level gives an Extra Life to the Kongs. There are four letters: K, O, N, and G, altogether spelling "Kong". The player must search through every level of the game and look for these. If all four letters are found, they get an extra life.

| align="center" |[[File:Kannonball.gif]]

![[Kannonball]]s

|Kannonballs are found in some levels. When found, the monkeys must carry it around the level until they find a [[cannon]] to put it in. When put in the cannon, it glows and shoots the Kongs to a Bonus Level. If the Kannonball is dropped and lost in a ditch somewhere, Diddy and Dixie are not able to get it back until they restart the level.

| align="center" |[[File:Crate65.gif]]

|Crates are very similar to [[Barrel]]s, but they break as soon as making contact with an enemy or the ground. However, they can be quite useful in defeating enemies.

| align="center" |[[File:Treasure Chest 65.gif]]

![[Treasure Chest]]s

|Similar to crates, Treasure Chests can be used to attack enemies. However, if thrown against enough enemies, the chests break open, revealing a collectible, such as a Banana Coin. If the Treasure Chests miss the enemies and hit they ground, they do not break open.

| align="center" |[[File:EoLT65.gif|50px]]

![[End of Level Target]]

|One of these levers appears at the end of every level. If hit hard enough, the apes receive a prize, usually [[Banana]]s or an [[Extra Life Balloon]]. The [[DK Coin]] can be found here as well, although rarely. Usually there are barrels nearby that the Kongs can use to shoot onto the pad.

|}

 

[[Barrel]]s are prominent items throughout the ''Donkey Kong'' series, and multiple variants exist, many which are featured in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. Below shows the different types of barrels and what they do.

 

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| align="center" |[[File:BarrelN65.gif]]

!Normal [[Barrel]]s

|Normal Barrels can be used to attack enemies, and they can attack some of those foes before breaking. Barrels are one of the monkeys' only way of defeating normal Zingers without the aid of an Animal Buddy or an [[! Barrel]]. They are found in almost every level.

| align="center" |[[File:BonusBarrel65.gif]]

|Bonus Barrels can lead the heroes' into a [[Bonus Level]] if entered, where they can try to earn [[Kremkoin]]s. They are very common, usually appearing once or twice in every level, though there are a few levels which feature three Bonus Barrels.

| align="center" |[[File:Plus65.gif]] [[File:Minus65.gif]]

![[Plus and Minus Barrels]]

|In the level, [[Haunted Hall]], Plus and Minus Barrels increase and decrease the amount of time the Kongs' have when hit. If this timer runs out, the apes are attacked by a [[Kackle]]. The Plus Barrel also plays a additional role, specifically in [[Rickety Race]], where it'll speed up the [[Skull Cart]] for the Kongs. It'll also make the Skull Kart go backwards in one bonus area.

| align="center" |[[File:BarrelCannon65.gif]]

![[Barrel Cannon]]s

|Barrel Cannons are very common barrels throughout the whole series. Various types appear, but each one is used to blast the Kongs to high areas when entered. Sometimes, upon being entered, the barrels spin in circles. If this happens, player has to hit the correct button to blast out of it as it points in the desired direction.

| align="center" |[[File:SteerBarrel65.gif]]

![[Steerable Barrel]]s

|Steerable Barrels only appear in the level, [[Fiery Furnace]]. There, they can be controlled when the Kongs are inside of it. They can move the barrel in any direction, but only for a limited time. Once the time limit displayed on the barrel hits 0, they are automatically blasted out.

| align="center" |[[File:Rotate65.gif]]

![[Rotatable Barrel]]s

|Rotatable Barrels can be rotated to aim in the monkeys' desired directions. However, like Steerable Barrels, they have time limits, which cause the apes to automatically be shot out of the object when time runs out.

| align="center" |[[File:Item Barrel Dixie.gif]] [[File:Item Barrel Diddie.gif]]

![[Diddy & Dixie Barrel]]s

|Diddy & Dixie Barrels are rather uncommon barrels. They can be used depending on whose face is on the barrel (i.e. only Diddy can use the barrels with his face on it).

| align="center" |[[File:TNT65.gif]]

![[TNT Barrel]]s

|TNT Barrels are quite common in the game. They are very similar to normal barrels, however, they are explosive. If they are thrown into a wall, they can blast it away, creating an opening. They can also defeat red Zingers and other powerful enemies in one hit.

| align="center" |[[File:DKB65.gif]]

![[DK Barrel]]s

|DK Barrels are one of the most abundant barrels in the game. They appear several times in every level, and are very important. They must be broken to free a lost Kong. If none of the two heroes are gone, the barrel gives them nothing. It can also be used like a normal barrel.

| align="center" |[[File:StarB65.gif]]

![[Star Barrel]]s

|Star Barrels can be found once in every level. They, once hit, can mark the level's halfway point. Therefore, if the monkeys are defeated, they can start the level over where the Star Barrel was.

| align="center" |[[File:IBarrel65.gif]]

![[! Barrel]]s

|! Barrels are quite rare, but can be very helpful. Similar to the [[Starman]] item from the [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' series]], they can make the heroes temporarily invincible when hit. This can allow the apes to defeat enemies just from touching them and to walk over sharp spikes.

| align="center" |[[File:EAnimalB65.gif]] [[File:AAnimalB165.gif]] [[File:AAAnimalBR65.gif]] [[File:ASquitterBarrel65.gif]] [[File:ASBarrel65.gif]]

![[Animal Barrel]]

|Animal Barrels appear every once in a while during gameplay. If they are entered, the Kongs are transformed into the desired Animal Buddy, whether it is [[Enguarde]], [[Squawks]], [[Squitter]], [[Rambi]], or [[Rattly]]. The Animal Buddy the barrel turns the monkeys into is determined by the picture on the object.

| align="center" |[[File:Item Barrel Croc.gif]]

![[Krochead Barrel]]s

|Krochead Barrels are rare barrels that can only be found around the swamp levels of [[Krem Quay]]. When hit, they summon [[Krochead]]s from the swampy water to be used as platforms.

| align="center" |[[File:BiplaneB65.gif]]

![[Biplane Barrel]]

|The Biplane Barrel is a vehicle available for rent in [[Funky's Flights II]]. The heroes must pay two [[Banana Coin]]s to use it, unless they are first visiting a world for the first time, where it is free. It can take the Kongs around the many areas [[Crocodile Isle]]. In the game's [[Game Boy Advance]] port, it is replaced by the [[Gyrocopter]].

| align="center" |[[File:GoldenB65.gif]]

![[Golden Barrel]]

|The Golden Barrel can only be found in [[Klubba's Kiosk]]. After the Kongs pay Klubba a certain amount of Kremkoins, he allows them to use this barrel. If the monkeys enter it, they are taken into the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]].

==Levels==

{| border="1" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2 align="center" style="background:whitesmoke" width=99%

! colspan=5 style="background:yellow" align=center | <big>Levels and Bonus Areas</big>

! colspan=5 style="background:yellow" align=center | [[Gangplank Galleon]]

!colspan=2 width=5%|#

!rowspan=2 width=50%|Level

|align="center" colspan=2 | 1 || align="center" | [[Pirate Panic]] || Align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Ship Deck

|align="center" colspan=2 | 2 || align="center" | [[Mainbrace Mayhem]] || align="center" | 3 || align="center" | Ship Mast

|align="center" colspan=2 | 3 || align="center" | [[Gangplank Galley]] ||align="center" | 2 ||align="center" | Ship Deck

|align="center" colspan=2 | 4 || align="center" | [[Lockjaw's Locker]] || align="center" | 1 ||align="center" | Ship Hold

|align="center" colspan=2 | 5 || align="center" | [[Topsail Trouble]] || align="center" | 2 ||align="center" | Ship Mast

|-

|align="center" colspan=2 | 6 || align="center" | BOSS LEVEL: [[Krow's Nest]] ||align="center" | 0 ||align="center" | Ship Mast

! colspan=5 style="background:yellow" align=center | [[Crocodile Cauldron]]

|- style=background:yellow align=center

!rowspan=2 width=50%|Level

!rowspan=2 width=10%|Bonus Areas

!rowspan=2 width=35%|Type of Level

!width=5%|SNES

!width=5%|GBA

|align="center" colspan=2 | 7 || align="center" | [[Hot-Head Hop]] || align="center" | 3 || align="center" | Lava

|align="center" colspan=2 | 8 || align="center" | [[Kannon's Klaim]] || align="center" | 3 || align="center" | Mines

|align="center" colspan=2 | 9 || align="center" | [[Lava Lagoon]] || align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Ship Hold

|align="center" colspan=2 | 10 || align="center" | [[Redhot Ride]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Lava

|align="center" colspan=2 | 11 || align="center" | [[Squawk's Shaft]] || align="center" | 3 || align="center" | Mines

|align="center" colspan=2 | 12 || align="center" | BOSS LEVEL: [[Kleaver's Kiln]] || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | Lava

! colspan=5 style="background:yellow" align=center | [[Krem Quay]]

|- style=background:yellow align=center

!rowspan=2 width=50%|Level

!rowspan=2 width=10%|Bonus Areas

!rowspan=2 width=35%|Type of Level

!width=5%|SNES

!width=5%|GBA

|align="center" colspan=2 | 13 || align="center" | [[Barrel Bayou]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Swamp

|align="center" colspan=2 | 14 || align="center" | [[Glimmer's Galleon]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Ship Hold

|align="center" colspan=2 | 15 || align="center" | [[Krockhead Klamber]] || align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Swamp

|align="center" colspan=2 | 16 || align="center" | [[Rattle Battle]] || align="center" | 3 || align="center" | Ship Deck

|align="center" colspan=2 | 17 || align="center" | [[Slime Climb]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Ship Mast

|align="center" colspan=2 | 18 || align="center" | [[Bramble Blast]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Brambles

|align="center" colspan=2 | 19 || align="center" | BOSS LEVEL: [[Kudgel|Kudgel's Kontest]] || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | Swamp

! colspan=5 style="background:yellow" align=center | [[Krazy Kremland]]

|- style=background:yellow align=center

|-style="background:yellow" align="center"

!width=5%|GBA

|align="center" colspan=2 | 20 || align="center" | [[Hornet Hole]] || align="center" | 3 || align="center" | Hive

|align="center" colspan=2 | 21 || align="center" | [[Target Terror]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Roller Coaster

|align="center" colspan=2 | 22 || align="center" | [[Bramble Scramble]] || align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Brambles

|align="center" colspan=2 | 23 || align="center" | [[Rickety Race]] || align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Roller Coaster

|align="center" colspan=2 | 24 || align="center" | [[Mudhole Marsh]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Swamp

|align="center" colspan=2 | 25 || align="center" | [[Rambi Rumble]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Hive

|align="center" colspan=2 | 26 || align="center" | BOSS LEVEL: [[King Zing Sting]] || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | Hive

! colspan=5 style="background:yellow" align=center | [[Gloomy Gulch]]

|- style=background:yellow align=center

!rowspan=2 width=35%|Type of Level

|-style="background:yellow" align="center"

!width=5%|SNES

!width=5%|GBA

|align="center" colspan=2 | 27 || align="center" | [[Ghostly Grove]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Forest

|align="center" colspan=2 | 28 || align="center" | [[Haunted Hall]] || align="center" | 3 || align="center" | Roller Coaster

|align="center" colspan=2 | 29 || align="center" | [[Gusty Glade]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Forest

|align="center" colspan=2 | 30 || align="center" | [[Parrot Chute Panic]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Hive

|align="center" colspan=2 | 31 || align="center" | [[Web Woods]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Forest

|align="center" colspan=2 | 32 || align="Center" | BOSS LEVEL: [[Kreepy Krow]] || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | Ship Mast

! colspan=5 style="background:yellow" align=center | [[K. Rool's Keep]]

|- style=background:yellow align=center

!colspan=2 width=5%|#

!rowspan=2 width=50%|Level

!rowspan=2 width=10%|Bonus Areas

!rowspan=2 width=35%|Type of Level

|-style="background:yellow" align="center"

!width=5%|SNES

!width=5%|GBA

|align="center" | 34 || align="center" | 36 || align="center" | [[Windy Well]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Mines

|align="center" | 35 || align="center" | 34 || align="center" | [[Castle Crush]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Castle

|align="center" | 36 || align="center" | 35 || align="center" | [[Clapper's Cavern]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Ice

|align="center" colspan=2 | 37 || align="center" | [[ Chain Link Chamber]] || align="center" | 2 || align="center" | Castle

|align="center" colspan=2 | 38 || align="center" | [[Toxic Tower]] || align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Castle

|align="center" colspan=2 | 39 || align="center" | BOSS LEVEL: [[Stronghold Showdown]] || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | Castle

! colspan=5 style="background:yellow" align=center | [[The Flying Krock]]

|- style=background:yellow align=center

!rowspan=2 width=35%|Type of Level

|-style="background:yellow" align="center"

!width=5%|SNES

|align="center" colspan=2 | 40 || align="center" | [[Screech's Sprint]] || align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Brambles

|align="center" colspan=2 | 41 || align="center" | BOSS LEVEL: [[K. Rool Duel]] || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | Castle

! colspan=5 style="background:yellow" align=center | [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]]

|- style=background:yellow align=center

!rowspan=2 width=10%|Bonus Areas

|-style="background:yellow" align="center"

!width=5%|GBA

|align="center" colspan=2 | 42 || align="center" | [[Jungle Jinx]] || align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Jungle

|align="center" colspan=2 | 43 || align="center" | [[Black Ice Battle]]|| align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Ice

|align="center" colspan=2 | 45 || align="center" | [[Klobber Karnage]] || align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Jungle

|align="center" colspan=2 | 44 || align="center" | [[Fiery Furnace]] || align="center" | 1 || align="center" | Lava

|align="center" colspan=2 rowspan=5| 46 || align="center" rowspan=5| [[Animal Antics]] || align="center" rowspan=5| 1 || align="center" | Jungle

|align="center" | Ice

|align="center" | Jungle

|align="center" | Brambles

|align="center" | Jungle

|align="center" colspan=2 | 47 || align="center" | BOSS LEVEL: [[Krocodile Kore]] || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | Lava

==Enemies==

As with all games, ''Diddy's Kong Quest'' features many enemies to attack the player, some that are [[Kremling]]s and some that are not. Most of the enemies are new, though some enemies, such as [[Zinger]]s, reappear from the first game.

===Normal Enemies===

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|-style="background:yellow;"

| align="center" |[[File:Cat9Tails.PNG]]

![[Cat-O-9-Tails]]

|A purple cat with nine tails. They attack by spinning out of control and hitting the Kongs. Sometimes, a Cat-O-9-Tails that is spinning out of control can throw the monkeys upwards.

| align="center" |[[Mudhole Marsh]]

| align="center" |[[Fiery Furnace]]

| align="center" |[[File:KlickKlack.PNG]]

![[Click-Clack]]

|This insect attacks by simply running into the apes. It must be jumped on twice to defeat. Once jumped on once, they can be thrown at other foes to attack them.

| align="center" |[[Mainbrace Mayhem]]

| align="center" |[[Clapper's Cavern]]

| align="center" |[[File:FlitterDKC2.PNG]]

![[Flitter]]

|A large dragonfly. They can hurt the Kongs if touched on the sides, but the monkeys can bounce on them to cross abysses by landing on their backs.

| align="center" |[[Topsail Trouble]]

| align="center" |[[Animal Antics]]

| align="center" |[[File:FloatsamBlue.PNG]] [[File:GreenFlotsam.PNG]]

![[Flotsam]]

|A normal underwater enemy. They simply swim around areas, trying to hit the Kongs. They can only be defeated by Enguarde. They come in two colors, green and blue. The blue Flotsams only move in one direction, while the green Flotsams swim either left or right and change direction at times.

| align="center" |[[Lockjaw's Locker]]

| align="center" |[[Animal Antics]]

| align="center" |[[File:Kabong.PNG]] [[File:Kaboingblue.PNG]]

![[Kaboing]]

|These common Kremlings are usually seen bouncing around different areas. Some of them simply bounce in place, while others jump forward. Jumping on their heads defeats them.

| align="center" |[[Gangplank Galley]]

| align="center" |[[Animal Antics]]

| align="center" |[[File:KaBoom.PNG]]

![[Kaboom]]

|These TNT Barrel carrying Kremlings are very similar to Klobbers. They hide in their barrels and jump out at the Kongs when approached. If hit on the sides, they explode on the apes.

| align="center" |[[Ghostly Grove]]

| align="center" |[[Klobber Karnage]]

| align="center" |[[File:BonyKackle.PNG|80px]]

![[Kackle]]

|Kackles are large, skeletals Kremlings. They only appear in [[Haunted Hall]] and chase the monkeys throughout much of the said level. A time limit is given when they chase the Kongs, and when the timer hits zero, they attack. Time can only be added to the timer by hitting Plus Barrels.

| align="center" |[[Haunted Hall]]

| align="center" |[[Haunted Hall]]

| align="center" |[[File:Kannon.PNG]]

|A [[Klump]] dressed as a pirate. Kannons wield cannons in order to shoot [[kannonball]]s at the heroes. Sometimes, they shoot barrels, which the apes can bounce on to cross large gaps.

| align="center" |[[Kannon's Klaim]]

| align="center" |[[Animal Antics]]

| align="center" |[[File:Klampon.PNG]]

![[Klampon]]

|Klampons are very similar to [[Klaptrap]]s from the first ''Donkey Kong Country''. They patrol the area and bite any of the two Kongs that come too close to their face. They can sometimes be seen guarding Spinies.

| align="center" |[[Hot-Head Hop]]

| align="center" |[[Animal Antics]]

| align="center" |[[File:SuperKlankKart.PNG|40px]]

|These enemies look similar to Kutlasses, although they appear riding [[Skull Cart]]s. They attack by throwing barrels at the apes and getting in their way. In [[Rickety Race]], players must race several Klanks to the finish.

| align="center" |[[Target Terror]]