Diddy Kong Racing (N64)

Wow, what can I say? I dug my N64 out of the cupboard a few weeks ago and decided to play this game, thinking it would just pass the time. I was soon addicted and playing daily! It's amazing to think you have a 1997 game that is still great today. The object of the game is to defeat WizPig, an evil tyrant who challenges you to a race. Well, here's my review! **** The Game Itself **** Pipsy,Bumper, Tiptup, Timber, Conker, Krunch, and Banjo are the ...
...Dino Domain, Shebet island, Dragon Forest and Future Fun Land. Each of these levels has four great races plus one multiplayer battle game. Every one of them different in some way. I won't go on and describe each and every level, but my personal favourite levels are "Spaceport Alpha", "Crescent Island", "Snowflake Mountain" and "Windmill Plains". You can often choose between cars, hovercraft and planes, cars being my favourite. As for weapons, you ...

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...different, you'd se different with Diddy Kong Racing. One that stands out in my mind especially is the mini-game where you have to collect eggs. Four players have 1 corner each and have to pilot there way to the middle in planes and collect an egg from the nest in the middle, when they've done this they have bring it back to their corner and return to collect another egg. It was really a 'party with mates' mini-game. Now not only is the game as ...
...the game looks like a dream. The landscapes look amazing; it's a game that actually makes you feel cold when you're racing in a snowy course. There's not one time when you'll find a fault, it's amazing but the game seems perfect, until you actually see it, you won't believe it. Now the characters are where the game really shines. The intricate detailing really shows, their colourful clothes and huge grins brings a smile to your face. There are always ...

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The ever continuing ‘Mario Kart or DKR’ debate can never be decided, but if you’re looking for an answer, then I have to say that DKR really is one of the best racing games around. The quality or ‘Rare’ games always is high, but in this the excelled themselves. Choose from one of 8 racing characters and either play a clever 1 player mode (better than MK), where you drive round an island and ‘find’ the tracks ...
...Taj, a genie elephant, or TT an extremely annoying small clock. Here’s the gem though, you get a choice of 3 vehicles: A car, a hovercraft, or a plane!! Pure genius, which really gives this game an edge. There are 16 tracks in all, split up into 4 ‘areas’ with 4 tracks in each. In each area you must win each of 4 the tracks once to gain magic balloons and then win a race with a ‘boss’ character. Examples of this being ...

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Although this game is about three years old, it is still one of the best games I have played-and I have played a lot of games! I bought it when I first goy my Nintendo 64, which I recently sold for the money to get a PS2. Anyway, it was the first game I had on the N64 and it is definitely somewhere in my top 5 list of N64 games. In the game, there are 8 main characters, but you can unlock two other secret characters. The plot of the game is that ...
...be the frog!) You must go to all four worlds, which are 1. Dino Domain 2.Snowflake Mountain 3.Sherbert Island 4.Dragon Forest. You must have a certain amount of balloons to get into each level in each world. You can get these balloons from winning races and finding them lying around in the outside land. When you have completed all races in a world by coming in first place, you must play the boss, beat it, then play the races again. But this time ...

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Although Diddy and his other friends have starred in games before they have not yet been united in a racing game. So Nintendo and Rare decided to create a new style of racing game, whereas it lacks the incredible speed of F-Zero and the drive of Mario kart, Diddy Kong racing is ideal for a good laugh. The game starts with two different modes these allow you to either play in the actual adventure game or to just play on the tracks that you have completed ...
...amount of options inside the game can seem sometimes even limitless. If you choose to enter the adventure mode you will soon find that the island you have to explore contains hidden places and extra surprises for you to stumble over. There are also four different worlds, each with it’s own different theme, that you have to pit your wits against. Within the worlds are four main races which you have to win, along with a boss stage and a secret race ...

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In my opinion, this is the best karting game there is, even better than the original which started the whole craze, Mario Kart on the SNES. It is FAR better than Mario kart 64. There are many gameplay modes, which are all excellent. There is the adventure, which I still haven't completed, this is a cross between a platform game and a karting game, as you have to win each track to get more golden baloons to be able to get more tracks unlocked. Then ...
...world, you have to beat the baddie in a race with just you and him, who lives on that island. This is so addictive, it's unbelievable! It took me hours to finally defat the first baddie! Then you get to race all the tracks again, but this time there are 10 coins on each track which you have to find and collect. The you have to beat the baddie again, and then you have to find a hidden key. There is also a simple arcade mode if you just want a quick ...

DaveRobinson 13.07.2000 · Read full review
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Diddy Kong for the N64 is an old game by now, but if you haven’t got it yet I seriously suggest that you buy it, there are a lot of levels to complete, and there are different zones which are all different, aswell as this, there is a time race to beat the computer, and the way you beat the computer can either be by hover craft, car or airplane. The end boss’ are all different, and I would suggest this game would be good for about 7 years old and ...

Demon3311 12.08.2000 · Read full review
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This game is a great racer - with the twist of an adventure thrown in. Collect balloons and coins to unlock races, beat the bad guys and claim pieces of amulet in a bid to race the Wizpig (typical N64 bad guy) and save the island! The racing itself is pretty standard stuff, boosts and traps come thick and fast as power ups on the track to help you outwit the other cars. The game is divided up into five main areas of which more can be accessed as ...
...good with some of the later races testing even the hardened gamer's ability. Add to this the multiplayer racing options and you have a game that will last a long time. Finished single player mode? Then you can play the whole game again - this time with the tracks in mirror image. Well worth your money. Buy it - you won't be disappointed. ...

petrasol 20.07.2000 · Read full review
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This is brilliant, when you first play it you dont really know what to expect. It was one of Rare's first games and is amongst there very best! The adventure/racing status that the game has earned is brilliant. The ability to combine the two is sensational. The thing i love about this game is when you complete it for the first time, you end up only being half way there which again is great for the player. It does prove a very difficult game to complete ...

paul170184 17.07.2000 · Read full review
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Your first thoughts of Diddy Kong Racing are probably that it's a silly cartoon racer. Well it kind of is, but the main difference is that there is an adventure mode and you can race as a car, hovercraft or plane with any character.It brings new depth to racing that was lacking in the Mario Kart series. Another brilliant thing about Diddy Kong Racing is the good effects, sounds and music. If you don't hum the music all the way through then you've ...
...with a friend or (if you can find the special keys) battle with up to four players. The two player racing is somewhat tiresome after a while, but the battle mode will last you for ever. So Diddy Kong Racing is well worth buying (I bought it for £15!) ...

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The big question is: Is it a Mario Kart beater and, yes it is, in many different ways. For a start it has an adventure mode instead of the standard championship. It has bosses and when you collect ballons they upgrade your weapons. There also 4 mini-games which include egg collecting, Banana collecting and all out battle mode. You also have a hovercraft, Kart and plane to choose from and there are many secret character’s and after completing ...

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...later version on the N64, diddy kong racing just did not live up to what it could have. When reading the exclusive reviews of dkr in Nintendo magazines, I was anticipating this release for a long time. When I played it for the first time, I thought that it did not have much to offer for the more mature gamer and it seemed like something that would greatly appeal to very young gamers aged around 5 to 10. In every area possible, it was just nowhere ...

khadafi 28.07.2000 · Read full review
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...was a great injustice. Diddy has everything. 20 courses available mirrored too (so that's really 40). 4 battle zones, where you can compete against three humans or computer characters, 5 huge lands to explore etc. It always reminds me of a theme park; there are dino, pirate, snow, fantasy and space lands. Unlike most driving games, there are also bosses, who you must beat to progress. Oh, did I mention that there are 3 vehicles? Plane, Kart and Hovercraft. ...

Jobby 26.07.2000 · Read full review
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THIS WAS THE VERY FIST GAME THAT I BOUGHT MY CHILDREN WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CONSOLE ITSELF. I THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD BE JUST LIKE MARIO KARTS BUT THERE IS SO MUCH DEPTH IN THIS GAME. YOU HAVE TO WIN ALL THE RACES IN THEDIFFERENT SECTIONS TO WIN TROPHIES AND THEN FIND THE KEYS. IT TOOK OUR FAMILY WEEKS TO COMPLETE THIS GAME AND IT WAS PLAYED EVERY DAY. IT MAY START OFF EASY BUT BELIEVE ME IT GETS DIFFICULT DURING THE FINISHING STAGES. IT IS SUITABLE ...

STRAWB 25.07.2000 · Read full review
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In my opinion, this is the best karting game there is, even better than the original which started the whole craze, Mario Kart on the SNES. It is FAR better than Mario kart 64. There are many gameplay modes, which are all excellent. There is the adventure, which I still haven't completed, this is a cross between a platform game and a karting game, as you have to win each track to get more golden baloons to be able to get more tracks unlocked. Then ...
...world, you have to beat the baddie in a race with just you and him, who lives on that island. This is so addictive, it's unbelievable! It took me hours to finally defat the first baddie! Then you get to race all the tracks again, but this time there are 10 coins on each track which you have to find and collect. The you have to beat the baddie again, and then you have to find a hidden key. There is also a simple arcade mode if you just want a quick ...

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