Donkey Kong Country 2: The Sidekick's Superior Sequel - Donkey Kong Dissection

[@kinggoldark3853]

Dixie’s idle animation looks more like she’s pulled out a soft drink and is quaffing it with a straw. Never saw “toenail polish.”

[@najadamu2724]

Yeah, I always assumed she was drinking a banana milkshake or something.

[@Irkaylub]

yeah, it almost seems like something mistarefusion wrote without looking at the sprites because I immediately saw the drink and straw.

[@derekarnold9]

She’s definitely drinking a juice box

[@randomfox12245]

Yeah it looks like she's sipping from a juice box to me. She's just holding it with her feet hands so it looks confusing.

[@cartoonistanonymous]

I'm only 4 mins in but I have ADHD in the comment section, timestamp? 14:40

[@therealhardrock]

14:43 She's drinking a juice box, but I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw that. In 1995, most everybody was seeing it on a standard definition TV with RF output so it was very blurry. The SNES' AV multi out was sold separately and almost no one even had a TV with composite inputs anyway. Most kids didn't even know what that was.

[@BBWahoo]

Ah, I love generational tech, I knew all too well about composite, ugrading to component was such a good feeling on the Wii, to see your games slightly more crisp was a joy.

[@therealhardrock]

@@BBWahoo When the Nintendo 64 came out, it was AV only, so it was connected to my VCR since it was common to have Composite on VCRs and not TVs. The audio was connected to a stereo because the VCR was only mono. I then discovered that the N64 multi out jack was compatible with the Super Nintendo, so I got high quality stereo sound out of it for the first time.

[@Nick-up5wv]

I believe it would be a Hi-C, but Nintendo can't say that without a lawsuit.

[@ScherrHrenner]

10:07 All of a sudden, the description of Kannon in the German translation, "Es sieht so aus, als ob Matsch schießen kann" ("It looks like mud can shoot"), finally makes sense in context. Whoever translated this, didn't recognize Klump as a name, tried to translate it and created a character description I never understood until now. Thank you very much for helping me solve that decades-old riddle.

[@Videospiel-Man5730]

HEHE I didnt know that and i am German! I really should do a Vid on German DB Translations!

[@MistareFusion]

Oh, wow, I had no idea. That's hilarious. Glad I was able to give you the proper context for that!

[@UnicornStorm]

and german description never really improved... both in the Nintendo eShop and the PlayStation store I've seen "roguelike" translated as "Spiel im Banditen stil"

[@MagillanicaLouM]

THIS ISNT YOUR DONKEY'S DIDDY KONG! yeah let's go with that

[@fenomozo9108]

I love how MistareFusion is by far the less otaku DragonBall reviewer ever and he just reviews random things like Donkey Kong and Power Rangers. I have never played this game, but i just watched this video to hear Lance and his brilliant analysis.

[@randomfox12245]

Dont forget batman

[@nitrosherbert888]

Bilaterally only watch this video for the Donkey Kong.Put the hell is bowl literally if they do it would you post to say is literally only watched this video for the donkey phone videos.

[@nitrosherbert888]

literally only watched this video for the donkey phone videos.

[@LorenceLinzWrightwoo]

they are on the switch and worth playing if you haven't

[@ThelronFjord]

Forest Interlude is the greatest piece of 16-bit music ever crafted.

[@paulgilbert5278]

Yeah

[@HiddenMeadowMus]

One of them...

[@ThelronFjord]

@@HiddenMeadowMus The Greatest

[@HiddenMeadowMus]

@ThelronFjord ......you might be right. But aquatic ambience and sticker bush symphony....are contenders...imho

[@anthonytzobanakis8170]

The banana coins actually caused me to win a 100% VS game against my older brother when we were kids. I went to Funky’s Flights in every world throughout our sessions, then when we stopped and resumed later. I was able to fly through the worlds to finish gathering all the secrets while he had to spend a turn replaying a level to gather banana coins. XD

[@VICTORZITOSS]

Oh mighty algorithm please bless this video Honestly, with the jungle theme of donkey Kong, making a summer tradition out of this might actually be a good idea. Thanks for the work

[@paulgilbert5278]

You can continue it with DKC2, sea side vibes and all

[@VICTORZITOSS]

@@paulgilbert5278 continue what? The summer tradition? Isn't this video about dkc2?

[@ZipplyZane]

To me, Dixie's slowfall always seemed more like how the Cape worked in Super Mario World, since she doesn't ever actually hover. Though, of course, she lacks an actual flying ability. It's analogous to what Bunny Mario (from Super Mario Land 2) is to Raccoon Mario (from SMB3).

[@LarryLopez91]

"Transformed Squawks is lesser Squawks." Did you ever notice while you're playing as "transformed Squawks" that his egg shooting is slightly delayed compared to when he's carrying the Kongs? Definitely lesser Squawks.

[@kazimierzliz8280]

Don’t wait a year for DKC3 bro, I’m gonna need that thrilling conclusion

[@paulgilbert5278]

My thoughts exactly

[@KremBotop]

I swear always wanted to have a New Game Plus mode where you play as Donkey after 102%ing the base game. But still, DKC2 was a total childhood staple that I played endless times. Watching walkthroughs to get every item was one of my earliest memories of me watching KZbin

[@judastheman]

DKC2 is my favorite platformer of all time.

[@RiqMoran]

Already know this will be a great watch given your first Donkey Kong dissection. Wasnt expecting any more videogame stuff from you but this is a welcome surprise.

[@ThelronFjord]

10:50 so that kills any prospect of there ever being a One Piece Dissection.

[@MistareFusion]

Haha, I never really thought about it that way.

[@oxcare5]

Yeah, it is a bit sad. From what I understand of the things MistareFusion enjoys about Dragon Ball, One Piece does them (in my opinion) as well, if not better.

[@KINGBADASS100]

In fairness, One Piece has very little in the way of typical Pirate iconography

[@Videospiel-Man5730]

@@MistareFusion I still wait for a One Piece 3 in 1 to release!

[@kumajin3621]

Lmao never crossed my mind but am still hopeful

[@TheJadeFist]

Fun fact, that the JP version of the game is Super Donkey Kong 2 : Dixxie and Diddy. So Dixxie get's to have her name in the tittle along side Diddy.

[@Jotari]

This is the first time I've seen Dixie's idle animation and it looks plain to me that she's just pulled out a carton of juice.

[@MsDarkz123]

14:40 Pretty sure she's drinking from a juice package.

[@TBoneTony]

When it comes to music in DKC2, my fav also goes against the grain of popularity. My fav as a kid was Krook's March, the Castle theme. This reminded me allot of the Bowser Castle themes from the Mario games but Krook's March from DKC2 was more creepy and gives you a sense that what was about to come waiting towards the top of the castle was threatening. You had to get good especially with the Toxic Tower level with the slime always rising and you had to be on your toes at all times with your platforming and your speed through. Playing as Dixie for most of the game, I had to get used to playing as Diddy just to get further in front with the Toxic Tower of Slime.

[@MistareFusion]

Krook's March is such a good theme. I could have made this video 20 minutes longer just talking about every piece of music. And Castle Crush and Toxic Tower were among my favorite levels as a kid. They were both so exciting and creepy.

[@jamesbounds]

The Gameboy version is pretty cool too. With picture scrapbooks, added bonuses, and a extra boss makes it a fun game.

[@spyroG3]

DKC2 is great, an amazing adventure where you go deep into enemy territory. It has amazing designs and music that takes you right into the new worlds, special mention to Mining Melancholy. And Dixie is awesome, I wish she had more recognition. The whole thing about DK or Cranky being the real arcade gorilla is pretty confusing, I think Nintendo finally put a stop to that and accepted that Rare's DK is a redesign of Miyamoto's original. In Smash Bros., they usually say that he "debuted" in 1981. Good video! Next stop, the second best game in the trilogy. 🧐

[@BBWahoo]

I do feel they reset the canon in Mario Vs. Donkey Kong (GBA)

[@alanlee67]

Maybe they just want to distance themselves from rare since Microsoft owns them now. Too bad because killer instinct was the best thing they ever made

[@samwill7259]

He's back again and about time too, And this time he's in the mood, He can fly real high with his jetpack on, With his pistols out, he's one tough Kong! He'll make you smile when he plays his tune, But Kremlings beware 'cause he's after you!

[@jjtheenton]

I remember playing the absolute hell out of this game as a kid. It was like crack.

[@Nick-up5wv]

I'm assuming Dixie was drinking a juice box; basically a Hi-C, but Nintendo couldn't outright say that without being sued. However the box is clearly yellow and the beverage looks pink; perhaps pink lemonade.

[@ItsAnH]

Rareware* Not Nintendo

[@mehdisilini7296]

I think every enemy making a deep brute sound when slain beside the bees is hilarious. I prefer that over different pitches any day.

[@randomfox12245]

Dixie Kong is mah grrl. She is by far and away one of my favorite characters in all of video games. I'm being completely sincere about this.

[@RonaKurona]

very glad you mentioned the manuals, i remember spending days looking at those as a kid, they were so amusing

[@cvalion409]

5:46 "Donkey Kong Jr. is a great game" - Mistare Fusion, 2022

[@the.bloodless.one1312]

14:40 lmao she’s drinking a juice box

[@KaiserMattTygore927]

Even people like me who never played this game, love the music in it. the tone of the bramble and spooky forest biomes just invoke instant nostalgia.

[@genesisunderscoredenesis]

id love to see videos like this for the classic sonic games, nobody that ive found on youtube analyzes pieces of media as thoroughly as you do and id love to know what you think of every aspect of each game, although mainly 3&K

[@mauricio5868]

This was fantastic! Great follow up to last year's dissection. Can't wait to hear your opinions on the controversial DKC3 next. Definitely the inferior sequel but I have a soft spot for it. By the way, it is indeed possible to find all the coins without a guide. I remember doing this back in the day but it took me more than a year.

[@miguelgarces8946]

DKC3 isn't "controversial". It's just underrated.

[@mauricio5868]

Yeah that's a better way to put it. It's just that in my circle, people usually shit on this game because of Kiddy Kong. I always loved the game though.

[@paulgilbert5278]

Kiddy Kong is overhated

[@CDubya.82]

And yet despite how much more you can justify DKC2 is better... My love of the first DKC is still stronger than any future DKC game. Finished it back in the 90s and numerous times since and enjoy it just as much every time all these years later.

[@xdecatron2985]

Great dissection (as always)! I love this game so much.

[@MR.__G]

You really kill these reviews ! So detailed and fun to listen through. I hope you review other games like banjo kazooie, mario sunshine, smb3.

[@TBoneTony]

DKC2 will always be my fav SNES game from my childhood even though I only had the GameBoy version called Donkey Kong Land 2. Never having an SNES really limited my childhood to going over to my friend's places and only being limited to what they had in their collections. Never had any JRPGs because I lived in PAL region and nobody knew about Secret of Mana or Breath of Fire 2. But one game I loved most outside of the Mario games was the DKC trilogy and I loved Dixie Kong who played her part in DKC2 being the best character to hover over the large pits with her ponytail spin.

[@Jose-se9pu]

Me: what kind of Dragon Ball content is this? Mistare Fusion: they are monkeys, technically saiyans Jokes aside, nice to see more new content on the channel other than Dragon Ball and Power Rangers.

[@fybso3057]

14:40 i think dixie has a drink pack 😂

[@0rnery0verwatch]

Glad you pointed out the "bonus within a bonus" and the super out of place back tracking required in, I think it was the "Orangutan gang" level in DKC1 in the Vine Valley world... they were both so deliberately out of place and seemingly only added to the game in order to sell strategy guides. That's not to say that DKC2 didn't have it's fair share of super out of place bonuses/DK coins... but those two instances in the first game were brutal and I definitely would not have found them without a guide/the internet.

[@VikingBoyBilly]

Donkey Kong Country 3 - 'When it's Done!

[@joekarta]

Great video, especially the part about the narrative was surprising

[@Midori_Hoshi]

Great video about a great video game. Love you, Mistare Fusion.

[@yotomoe5953]

Alright guys. The most important question. When did you figure out that "Diddy's Kong Quest" was a play on words for "Diddy's Conquest"? I'm not ashamed to say I was well into my 20s.

[@harrysmith581]

Took me until this Video.

[@paulgilbert5278]

Wow

[@Jrizzle7426]

Nobody ever mentions lockjaws saga when they bring up soundtracks. It's my favorite track, and it's not even close.

[@user-fy1nq3nf1q]

27:56 I feel the difference between dkc and Mario 3 is that Mario 3 very likely didn't have much space for new bosses given there were already so many levels with so many diverse gimmicks and enemies to deal with, while dkc definitely had more than enough wiggle room to make it's encounters something more than a boring contrivance, like how megaman X made it's bosses so much more engaging (even if they also take up more of the game than dkc) Hell, it's surprising that Mario 3 even had unused levels with how much cartridge space they used up. Dkc1's bosses meanwhile still remain at an NES level of complexity and they're so boring for being the end of a world, they barely serve their purpose. This aside, you've gone on to do a great job at covering the sequel with a few things most don't mention. Hope you covering the third is just as good.

[@bakercat2845]

Dixie is drinking a juice box 🧃

[@thehussiteking]

Hot Head Bop is my favorite track in the game. It's just so darn catchy.

[@TheFatestPat]

The DK coin in the bonus room is the one Mario couldn't find.

[@MistareFusion]

Haha, yep! That's gotta be it!

[@teirusureynard9279]

41:16 - I love all 3 of those, but my favorite is Mining Melancholy.

[@LorenceLinzWrightwoo]

im getting goosebumps just listening to stickerbrush symphony, i also have a rock version of stickerbrush as my wake up alarm. its not too harsh but it helps me wake up

[@analog_ape]

Very good analysis. You mention a lot of very relevant points I have never heard anyone else mention, such as the naturalism of the first game and the 'weight' mechanic of Donkey in DKC1, which I find not only incredibly satisfying during gameplay, but also miss in the second game. Well done!

[@Gecko1993HogheadIncOfficial]

5:02-7:20 Finally!! Someone ACTUALLY brought it up! Someone had the fortitude to mention the similarities between both sequels! Thank You!!!

[@kayaplaaya9875]

14:41 ? Im pretty sure thats a juice box with a straw

[@TheTrueXaver]

today i learned the DKC trilogy came out within 2 years. WHAT

[@BBWahoo]

That thumbnail is like the videogame equivalent to "Surviving R. Kelly" Surviving R. Kong

[@Firewizard23]

That one DK Hero coin in the bonus room...I might be misremembering this...but I feel that Wrinkly or Cranky has a hint about it in that area.

[@HalfEatenMedia]

It’s kinda crazy they only made 1 Mario world for Snes. I’m so thankful Rare made 3 DKC games. They’re the real mvp

[@teirusureynard9279]

25:04 - I loved the bonus levels.

[@vdentertaiment4088]

Great video,was looking forward to this one. I think Dixie was pulling out a drink. The sprite work does look a bit monochrome and it is tiny, so i could see why someone would mistake it for something else.

[@paulgilbert5278]

Nah its definitely a juice 🧃 box

[@luigibarqs]

Always seen Dixie's idle as drinking a juice box myself.

[@paulgilbert5278]

That’s what it is

[@Crazymota]

Dixie's idle animation is her, sitting in the ground drinking from a juice box with a straw.

[@sahilhossain8204]

Lore of Donkey Kong Country 2: The Sidekick's Superior Sequel - Donkey Kong Dissection Momentum 100

[@manoftheusajones5147]

The Game should've been called DIDDY KONG COUNTRY! If you know what I mean, that is

[@paulgilbert5278]

Diddy’s Kong Quest makes more sense.

[@danainslie1731]

Great retrospective, wow!

[@NezumiVA]

Finally got a chance to watch this and honestly, it was fantastic. I wouldn't mind seeing more stuff about your thoughts on games you have fond memories of, sometime! I know DBD will still continue to be your main focus, but I think it's definitely something to consider when GT starts to wind down a bit.

[@mrallguys7481]

14:45 she’s drinking a juice box

[@BlueLightning09]

14:58 If you consider that modern DK is actually Jr all grown-up it makes better sense.

[@thefunnyultra7guy237]

On the DK hero coin ranking screen by the trash can labeled "no hopers" sonic's shoes can be seen. The console wars in those days took no prisoners.

[@ChinoWantan]

14:43 I thinks she's sipping on juice box

[@aidanhever3369]

Although it's also one of my favorite SNES games, I have to agree with you. The Banana Coins are totally unnecessary ! I don't remember that Mario collects coins to save his progress and get extra lives in the main games.

[@canudeiro]

DKC2 is my favorite game of all time.

[@iamLI3]

the kanon's klaim DK coin is so easy to find without a guide that i cannot recall a time where i was young enough in my life to not know where the was also if you think squark's section in animal antics is hard , then just wait till we get to that part in my Donkey Kong December uploads and watch me try to do it AS SQUITTER o: .... and no the game is still perfect , the banana coins have never ever been an issue for me....

[@kingkirby1394]

Lance is a forest interlude > stickerbrush symphony person? (Ever so slightly) My respect has grown

[@ianstratton]

Probably my favorite SNES game, but that Sqwuaks section in Animal Antics can burn in Hell.

[@gsc76]

Can’t wait to see DKC3.

[@DARS_04]

Best game, best game.

[@xmesman9844]

I’ve been a fan since your donkey kong vid glad your doing dkc 2 after all this time 😁

[@tiniracoon]

about squawks, transforming into Squawks is better because it has more flight control. having to carry the monkeys makes it heavy and falls more quickly

[@paulgilbert5278]

Yeah

[@banjo9158]

Watching this video right now, decided to watch it before the DKC1, because i like DKC2 more, it's my favorite DK game. but i'm definetly going to watch the first one eventually, i really hope you can make a video about some other rare games though, there's a certain Bear and Bird that definetly deservers more appreciation, and of course there's another Diddy Kong game that i like a lot. maybe a video about the squirrel having a bad day would be cool too?

[@Zacman1123]

Once you started talking about the music, I was wondering if you were gonna specifically bring up Forest Interlude.

[@Emot10ns]

The nintendo online version technically fixed the pay for saves issue with save states.

[@stephenquinn3447]

Well see you in 2023

[@michaelhockaday7426]

Video: "I dont hear anyone complain about the koopaling bosses in Mario, so why do they complain about DKCs bosses? Me: "Um, do you not talk to anyone who has played Mario games? People complain about the easy koopaling bosses all the time.

[@technicallyme]

Would 5 playable kongs be a donkey konga line

[@Freezer94]

We had a Country trilogy and a handheld Land trilogy all from 1994-1997 and it's wild. We got 2 DK games in 1995 and 1996 thanks to the Gameboy.

[@VOAN]

The Super NES was home to a variety of awesome trilogies: Ninja Gaiden Trilogy Super Star Wars Trilogy Donkey Kong Country Trilogy Mega Man X Trilogy Street Fighter II Trilogy Mortal Kombat Trilogy (unrelated to that awful PS1 game) Final Fight Trilogy Capcom Beat Em Up Trilogy (Captain Commando, King of Dragons, Knights of the Round) Rushing Beat Trilogy (Rival Turf, The Peace Keeper, Brawl Brothers) Blazer Trilogy (Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia, Terranigma) Final Fantasy 16-Bit Trilogy (FFIV, V, VI) Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden Trilogy ClayFighter Trilogy Joe & Mac Trilogy Goemon the Mystical Ninja Trilogy Go Go Ackman Trilogy Fire Pro Trilogy Mickey's Magical Quest Trilogy Ys Trilogy (Ys III, Ys IV, Ys V) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Trilogy (MMPR, MMPR The Movie, MMPR The Fighting Edition) Fire Emblem Trilogy (Return of the Dark Dragons, Geneology of the Holy War, Thracia 776) Disney Movie Trilogy (Aladdin, Lion King, The Jungle Book) Aero Trilogy (Aero the Acro-Bat, Aero the Acro-Bat 2, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel) Spider-Man Trilogy (Spider-Man, Maximum Carnage, Separation Anxiety) Shin Megami Tensei Trilogy (SMT1, 2, if) NBA Trilogy (NBA Jam, Jam Tournament Edition, Hangtime) WWF Trilogy (Super WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, RAW) Top Gear Trilogy (Top Gear 1, 2, 3000)

[@talesfromthenuzlocke1619]

Considering my old username, the focus on King K Rool’s ape nemesis and pals is something I’m honored to be a patron of

[@supergeniuswithattitude1432]

You gotta do dkc3 just to complete the trilogy

[@PODDEAD]

this video throwing the most subtle, honestly not that mean shade at one piece

[@MistareFusion]

Haha, I swear I wasn't even thinking about One Piece! ...Because I'm never thinking about One Piece.

[@dvader518]

I'm curious if there will be a Donkey Kong Land dissection. Also, first game: King themed villain fought on pirate ship Second game: pirate themed villain fought on scientific flying airship Third game: mad scientist themed villain fought in medieval castle.

[@Giffsen]

Can't wait fot part 3 though

[@murph_archer1129]

Cant wait for dkc 3

[@Corncake1337]

This video was really good

[@nicholassims9837]

Think they could make a game where you play as both Mario and Donkey Kong in a non sports, Kart and Party game

[@theskyrax670]

0:11 Same with Bomberman on the N64, even down to there being 2 different Bomberman 64s. Mega Man X3 also had a PS1, PC, and Sega Saturn version in addition to the SNES version (although the PS1 version was never released in America until the Mega Man X Collection on PS2 and GameCube in 2006)

[@griffodagreat7646]

im so excited to see you talk shit about my favorite one soon!

[@MistareFusion]

Very soon!

[@griffodagreat7646]

@@MistareFusion Just wanna say I love your Video game Dissections! Love the long form analysis.

[@Morgil27]

14:43 Looks like she's drinking a soda or juice box, to me.

[@cuac232]

Oh no, I noticed the shade thrown at DK64's 5 Kong system. I'm not ready for my favorite childhood game to be destroyed. But I'm also highly anticipating it.

[@ryandeschamps7]

Great video as usual Lance

[@RyanEaiseProductions]

Dixie is drinking a Hi-C juice box

[@conradojavier7547]

I wish we get DKC4 with the Baby as Main Character.