Product Overview
- Product Name: Donkey Kong Country
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: In Box
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Tested & Working
- Notes: Box shows very light shelf wear with box retaining strong structure. Inner cardboard tray is intact and perfect. Instruction manual is in good condition showing some handling wear and wrinkling, staples are intact. Cartridge is virtually perfect with pristine labels bright and intact. A beautifully preserved example that stands out in any SNES collection - Add this must-have game to your SNES library!
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What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: Yes
- Extras: Includes Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide offer and Nintendo Consumer Information and Precautions booklet.
Game Description
Donkey Kong Country is a defining moment in Super Nintendo history—a groundbreaking platformer that reimagined one of gaming’s earliest icons for the 16-bit era. Developed by Rare and published by Nintendo in 1994, this visually stunning adventure set a new benchmark for console graphics with its revolutionary pre-rendered 3D visuals. Players join Donkey Kong and his quick-witted sidekick Diddy Kong on a quest to recover their stolen banana hoard from the villainous King K. Rool and his Kremling army.
From lush jungles and misty caves to treetop villages and snow-covered peaks, Donkey Kong Country showcases some of the most vibrant and detailed environments ever seen on the SNES. Its fluid animation, responsive controls, and perfectly balanced level design create an experience that’s as fun to play today as it was at launch. The unforgettable David Wise soundtrack—featuring legendary tracks like Jungle Groove and Aquatic Ambience—elevates every stage with mood and rhythm, helping to cement this title’s reputation as both a technical and artistic triumph.
For collectors and retro enthusiasts, Donkey Kong Country represents a cornerstone of Nintendo’s golden age and one of the most important releases in SNES history. Its success revitalized the Donkey Kong brand, influenced the design of future platformers, and helped propel Rare into the ranks of elite developers. Few games define the spirit of the 16-bit generation as completely as Donkey Kong Country—a true must-own classic for any serious Super Nintendo collection.
Gameplay Features
- Play as Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in a dynamic two-character adventure
- Revolutionary pre-rendered 3D graphics that set a new standard for SNES visuals
- Explore over 40 richly designed stages across jungles, caves, mines, and snowy mountaintops
- Ride animal buddies like Rambi the Rhino and Enguarde the Swordfish for unique abilities
- Legendary soundtrack by David Wise featuring iconic themes still celebrated today
- A defining platformer that helped cement the legacy of the Super Nintendo era
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Donkey Kong Country was a technological marvel upon release, developed using Silicon Graphics (SGI) workstations to produce its realistic pre-rendered visuals—a process unheard of on home consoles in 1994. The game’s groundbreaking presentation stunned players and critics alike, driving record-setting sales for the SNES.
Its success not only revitalized the Donkey Kong franchise but also influenced platformers for years to come, inspiring titles across multiple generations. Today, Donkey Kong Country is universally recognized as one of the greatest Super Nintendo games ever made and remains an essential centerpiece for any serious retro gaming collection.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1994
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Rare
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496830359
- SKU: 6900
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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