Gameplay Donkey Kong 64

donkey kong, player-controlled character, runs towards enemy in game s jungle-themed world

donkey kong 64 3d platforming adventure game in player, donkey kong , friends, explores island , collects items progress through minigames , puzzles. game follows traditional storyline series: king k. rool , reptilian kremlings invade donkey kong s idyllic island , kidnap friends. after tutorial, player embarks donkey kong rescue them kidnappers. while exploring in-game world , completing puzzle minigames, player collects bananas; enough of these grant player access boss fights, which, in turn, unlock new in-game worlds. of game s puzzles simple, , involve rearranging items, manipulating switches , tiles, or matching items in game concentration. minigames include races, minecart rides, , barrels shoot characters projectiles. there 5 such banana-rewarding objectives each of 5 playable characters across 8 themed worlds—200 goals in total, in addition connecting overworld. unlike in prior donkey kong games, objectives can completed in order. player can fast travel between sections of level designated warp pads, , can swap between characters in designated swap barrels. player collects banana coins, unlock new weapons , abilities, , other collectibles such weapon ammunition , blueprint puzzle pieces. in other games developer, player encounters impossible situation (e.g., indestructible object or out-of-reach area) , must backtrack resolve impasse after acquiring new ability.

donkey kong s kidnapped friends become playable characters after player rescues them. each of 5 characters begin basic abilities , receive additional, unique abilities game progresses, including abilities needed solve puzzles. example, donkey kong can smash dirt banana coins, chunky kong can lift rocks, tiny kong can crawl through holes, diddy kong can fly, , lanky kong can float. characters unique in projectiles shoot , musical instruments play. example, doors can opened donkey kong s coconut projectiles , others can opened diddy kong s guitar. there more special abilities face buttons on controller, button combinations needed trigger abilities.

combinations trigger special modes, including alternative camera angles, sniper mode, , snapshot mode, unlocks more in-game secrets. playable versions of 1981 donkey kong , 1983 jetpac hidden within game. player-character can ride animals, such rhino , swordfish, recur earlier series games. optional hardware support includes widescreen mode , rumble pak compatibility.

donkey kong 64 features separate multiplayer mode 6 minigames 2 4 players. monkey smash open arena, deathmatch-style minigame in 4 players find ammo , use respective projectile weapons single-player game damage other players before losing of own lives. battle arena king-of-the-hill minigame in players use weapons , explosives knock each other off edge of platform. each mode has several sub-types in players can compete based on time or score.