New DK Bongo Blast info revealed

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Following the recent release of Super Paper Mario (in the US that is), the spotlight has turned to the next (and final?) of Nintendo's 'once-GameCube-turned-Wii games', DK Bongo Blast. Since E3 last year, little information about the game has been revealed. In the latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu however, new details have emerged.

Apparently, the game will utilise the Nunchuk and Wii controllers by having players shake both to accelerate, shake one to steer into a corresponding direction, while raising the Wii remote and Nunchuk together will allow you to jump. Players will also be able throw barrels among other obstacles via unsaid controls.

Players can also look forward to racing on 16 courses set across 7 different worlds, as well as splitscreen multiplayer support for up to four players.

DK Bongo Blast is currently set for release in Japan on June 28. We'll report back once more information becomes available.

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13 Comments

legend166

6 years ago

It's not the final one. There is still Kirby.

The Brett

6 years ago

Here I was thinking this was a traditional DK Bongo game. Looks fun.

Marka

6 years ago

Whats this ****, where is a real donky kong game. Whats worse it looks like a luanch ps2 game.

A13x

6 years ago

After having played again with the DKC series today, I'm once again desperate for a proper platformer again.

Though DK64 was often the subject of peoples hatred (Lanky Kong I love you), I still preferred it to Jungle Beat's Take-away-content-and-add-bongo-control style. A Super Paper Mario style 2.5D rehash of the DKC storyline, with all the old characters present would be thouroughly enjoyable.

It seems that only the Rare Developed DK titles have hit the satisfaction meter just right for me. Since they have moved on, Nintendos efforts have lacked the feeling that made DK games what they once were.

At least the franchise lives on.

armageddon12

6 years ago

I'd rather the franchise just be a forgotten foot note if they aren't going to do anything interesting. That said I found Jungle Beat and Donkey Konga a lot of fun. This really doesn't interest me though.

Jungle Beat's tactile take on platforming was a blast. While it didn't have many levels, it had a lot of variety. It was challenging, and innovative, but a little gimmicky, so I felt the amount of content was just right for the game.

DK64 didn't really feel like Donkey Kong, more like Banjo-Kazooie. But unlike BK, it had expectations to fill. While I think it could have been better, I enjoyed it. Especially enjoyed getting the 2 coins, playing Donkey Kong and Jetpac was a blast. King K.Rool was pretty disappointing though. While the DKC games erred toward a comedic tone, they never went over board, which DK64 did with K.Rool and the DK rap imo.

bluejay

6 years ago

I would have bought it when it still used the bongos to control it, now... I dunno ...

admeister

6 years ago

A13x wrote

That would be sweet.

I agree, the last DK game I liked/bought was DK6 (which was awesome, btw).

They really haven't been all that appealing since then, I'd love to see a proper new DK platformer, or even another game like DK64 would be great!

renegadesx

6 years ago

admeister wrote

A13x wrote

That would be sweet.

I agree, the last DK game I liked/bought was DK6 (which was awesome, btw).

They really haven't been all that appealing since then, I'd love to see a proper new DK platformer, or even another game like DK64 would be great!

Hmmm, wasn't a big fan of DK64, I think they should try something totally new with the Kong, this doesn't sound appealing to me either.

döppelgangbang

6 years ago

Wiimote and Nunchuck? Give me a bongo option, those pieces of unresponsive crap dont work properly!

Joseph

6 years ago

The magazine never (at least from what was translated) stated that the bongos would be excluded, at the same time, they never said they would be included.

Qbert

6 years ago

Good to see some Jungle Beat love, that game is usually vastly under-rated IMO. As for Bongo Blast, looks pretty 'meh' to me. And I'm pretty sure that bongos will at least be an option in Donkey Kong bongo blast.

?oe?oe

6 years ago

I'll be hooking my bongoes to the GC ports on the Wii thank you.

Eyce

6 years ago

joejoe wrote

I'll be hooking my bongoes to the GC ports on the Wii thank you.

Ditto.

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