Ranking EVERY Donkey Kong Country Game From WORST TO BEST (Top 6 Games)

[@Tjalfe_Sax]

Tropical Freeze is probably my favorite 2D game of all time. It’s so good

[@danielhaugh4730]

I was thinking DKc2 and tropical are evenly amazing games and that depending on when you started the series would probably define which is your favorite

[@iced_cassowary8728]

DKC3 is a very good game, i will not tolerate DKC3 slander.

[@CHUBBYBUNS]

Dk returns is so underrated one of my favourite games ever

[@Masters-hq1lz]

Returns was great, but I miss the water levels.

[@xXMasterForceXx]

DKC3 is severely underrated -- easily the most beautiful overworld map of all the games and you even get some freedom to explore it instead of just going through a set path all the time, you can even do some little sidequests, but just some small things to not deviate too much from the genre that the game is supposed to be -- a platformer. It also has some amazing backgrounds for the levels, I really love the ones for the snow, tree and waterfall levels. The soundtrack is not as good as the first two but it is still amazing and I don't dislike any songs, but I do have some favorites: cave, waterfall, tree, mountains, pipes and underwater levels. Overall it's my second favorite DKC game just behind DKC2. There's still even more things that I can say about it, but I don't want to go on for too long. My rank: DKC2 DKC3 DKC1 DKCTF DKCR Never had any interest in DK64 and I STILL don't have it since it's nothing like the other games at all.

[@whyrwehere]

I feel like DKC3 has so many great level ideas, but a lot of them are poorly implemented. Lightning Lookout is a good example. The lightning is too hard to avoid because of how quickly and randomly it appears.

[@guesty1989]

I've never understood why DKC3 doesn't get the praise that the other games get. Objectively speaking it is better than DKC1 in every aspect (apart from the music)

[@BigSlick98]

Only played the 2 new games. I loved them both and I got 200% on both games.

[@josephjasem7926]

Liar 🤥.

[@DanielCenciD]

To me DK64 need to be even more huge. I want to play more dk 3D like this

[@Andrew-vy6rr]

DKC 2 is my favorite platformer of all time, flawless game even if 10 year old me was screaming at the difficulty. Wouldn't actually get the secret ending till I was in my late 20's

[@Henrique.Souza0601]

It's the series trademark. I have the whole DKC1 101% by heart at this point and DKC2 gives me some trouble but it's overall doable. However, I've been playing DKCR for the first time and oh boy, is that shit hard. Even more playing on my phone at an emulator since I have to adapt some Wii stuff to play properly. But it's just as fun as the classics

[@MrAngelRock]

Ah, memories. DKC2 was it, man. Back in the 90s, I would spend hours at my friend's place playing co-op, and we never even finished the game when DKC3 came out. I remember being totally bummed out because the look and feel of the game and the music was nowhere near as good as DKC2, though the gameplay itself was pretty much the same.

[@Luke-wz4em]

This list earned my respect. Agreed with every game’s position on the list and the reasoning. Dkc2 has always been my favorite as well. I’m only surprised I haven’t played tropical freeze. That is now on my list to play over the holidays. Thanks for the great video!

[@Luke-wz4em]

Also, bricks. You know why 😉

[@archibaldwhiskers1428]

I've only ever played the SNES originals, so 2 > 3 > 1 for me, but I see the flaws in 3 and the great game that 1 is at the same time, 1 just had less going on and unsatisfying bosses overall.

[@PeterAtkinson]

Completely agree, people crap on 3 because it wasn’t as big a step up from 1 to 2 and it’s music/ graphics isn’t up to scratch. But it’s level design is fantastic in my opinion, second only to DKC2. 👍👍

[@guesty1989]

​@PeterAtkinson completely agree. Almost feels that DKC3 doesn't get the love it deserves simply because it was the 3rd game in the series

[@JackoBanon1]

DKC2 has a special place in my heart. Probably my most favorite video game of all times. I actually prefered the gameplay of DKC3 over DKC1 and it had some great innovations like the open world but the less mature approach in terms of artwork and the inferior music made it feel worse than it actually was. DKC1 was good but felt pretty basic (especially the boss fights) if you played the other installments a lot. I don't know why but I never liked DK64. SM64 was a masterpiece and I really looked forward to the first 3D DK game but it kind of disappointed me. Endless grinding of levels with several characters made it feel more like a chore. I never owned a Wii (U) or a Switch so I never played the Returns parts.

[@DanielCenciD]

Dkc3 is huge, the OST is awesome, take a time to listen carefully. Has side quests and the bosses fight is unique. The DK64 is huge too but i like this. I think your opinion can be contaminated with internet opinion. Anyway, the first DK is the worst of course, bosses is boring.

[@miguelgarces8946]

4:24 Pretty much EVERYONE says that about this game.

[@PIZZA69965]

Honestly I love kiddy kong

[@ThomasFogle]

DKC2 will always hold a special place in my heart, I love everything about that game and this series. I still listen to the soundtrack to this day. I try to replay the series or at least DKC2 every year or so.

[@Masters-hq1lz]

Tropical Freeze is my favorite. I love the music, the level design, the playable characters, the graphics and the return of water.

[@Henrique.Souza0601]

If DKC2 music is in your top 10, I'm really excited to know the other 9 games!

[@kraken5003]

castlevania SOTN quake 2 banjo kazooie on the top of my head

[@JayWillOnYouTube]

DKC2 is perfect

[@nickythecat6826]

I cant choose betwen DKC2 and Tropical Freeze!

[@Girardn95]

The DK Rap introduction from DK64 lives in my head rent free lmao love this franchise

[@dejaalston8672]

My favorites are Donkey Kong Country (1994), Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995), Donkey Kong 64 (1999), Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010), Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze (2014), and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Kong Double Trouble (1996).😍😎💯👍

[@infinitygamingyt266]

I just 200%’ed Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze last week and man it was an AWESOME experience. Such a memorable 2D platformer to this day and even though I found the game very challenging, it was still fun playing through all the levels and getting all the collectibles. Really looking forward to play Country Returns once it hits the switch in the new year but yeah, the Country games are really one of the best 2D platformers of all time.

[@yoshi.4337]

6. Dixie Kong Doubel Trouble 5. DKC Returns 4. Donkey Kong Country 3. Donkey Kong 64 2. Tropical Freeze 1. Diddy’s Kong Quest

[@luigithunder3588]

Is it weird that Returns is my favorite

[@lightninja4795]

Him: While donkey kong 64 does not have country in the name it is a donkey kong country game. Me: No it’s not it’s not a 2D platformer it’s a 3D collectathon.

[@Henrique.Souza0601]

Yup! I love DKC but I have no intention of playing DK64 ever. Just the name "collectathon" makes me feel tired and bored.

[@jclkaytwo]

bad logic. that's like saying super mario 64 is not a mainline mario game.

[@whyrwehere]

​​@@jclkaytwoDK64 is mainline. So is Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr, Donkey Kong 3, and Jungle Beat. Nobody is calling those games Donkey Kong Country games though.

[@jclkaytwo]

@@whyrwehere I think DK64 is absolutely a donkey kong country game. it may not have "country" in the name, but it's made by the same dev team, features the same characters, and is clearly intended to be a 3D continuation of the country series. I also think the DK land trilogy qualifies as part of the country series for the same reason.

[@Luxray2009]

@Henrique.Souza0601 You should try it! It’s a great time. I love collecting things.

[@mycoolvsgame]

Wait so you said DKCTF is a bit longer than DKCR, I agree. The levels are longer in Tropical Freeze. They're both short games. I've only played DKCR & DKCTF but I've never played DKC, DKC2 & DKC3.

[@whyrwehere]

You need to play the original country trilogy.

[@DMitch-ny3jb]

My personal favorite is Donkey Kong Country 2 and the original Donkey Kong Country! I was a bigger DK fan than Mario growing up even though I love Mario too!

[@brichan1851]

Great vid. Thanks for everything.

[@superfurryfox1]

Jungle Beat would get my number one if it counted, keeping up combos felt so satisfying with the bongos but bloody hell you couldn't play for long

[@AndDeathForAll82]

1. DKC 2 2. Tropical Freeze 3. DKC 4. DKC 3 5. Returns 6. 64

[@ryancirrone3343]

This list is the best

[@Brianaxel44]

DK 64 has so much potential for a remake. Most of its issues are easily fixable and giving it a refresh with modern textures and graphics would really make its great level and world design shine

[@SoulCrusherEx]

My list is almost like yours. 2nd is DLC 1 for me instead of third the rest is just like your list.

[@BohemianRaichu]

if you're counting DK64, you should also include Donkey Kong Land games.

[@excancerpoik]

i just remember being stuck on the minecart level in the second world in the first DK country as a kid and i was stuck for weeks on that one level then when coming back and playing the game again i got it on my first try

[@PeterAtkinson]

My ranking is similar except for one glaring change: 1. DKC2 2. DKC3 3. DKCTF 4. DKC 5. DKCR Haven’t played DK64, don’t have any urge to either.

[@mrpro538]

I played all dkc Games. My favs are TF and 2

[@TimJoy-e5h]

I got dk64 for Christmas when I was like 6. It has always been my favorite game of all time. It gets a lot of hate but I don’t understand why. Especially now with the tag anywhere mod. Apart from that I have the exact same list. But also, DK needs a new game!!!! Tropical freeze came out 10 years ago!!!!! That’s too long. The second best game in the series that no one played due to the failure of the Wii U.

[@Luxray2009]

64 is amazing and still well loved by a lot of people.

[@Tymi91]

Just watched it to see that Donkey Kong Country 2 is the best ^^. I'm an RPG games fan, but DKC 2 is still in TOP 5 of my best game lists. U were talking about wich is harder DKC 1 or 2. I think 2. Both ended like about 7 or more times, and have to say DKC i could once end in casual run around 2h. In DKC 2 u have to focus to end the game. Luckly Music is gr8 so focus is automatical ^^

[@LillyWhiteFairy]

You'd enjoy the nickname someone in vinesauce Vinny's chat gave kiddy kong: Gormless kong.

[@tyfahlman]

We have the same list!! Might swap 64 and DKC3 but good job!

[@sirducksworthythe3rd842]

A true new dkc game will play like the other 3 not the dkc wannabe games of returns and tropical freeze

[@xavierrenegade]

2 > Returns > TF > 3 > 1

[@RenkoKuroshine]

Based

[@mysteriousgamer8941]

One of my favorite platforming series just right behind mega man and ofcourse mario. Although i do consider those 2 series to be better but truthfully, they don't have an installment as good as DKC2. DKC2 is THE greatest platformer EVER!!! 2d, 3d it doesn't come close, nintendo was touched by the hand of god when they made that game and will never be topped in the platforming genre atleast. so yea man, overall DKC series is in my top 15 of all time (12), here's how i rank them each 👇. 5. DKC3: 8.0 GOOD 4. DKCR: 9.0 CLASSIC 3. DKC1: 9.4 CLASSIC 2. DKCTF: 9.7 CLASSIC 1. DKC2: 10 MASTERPIECE yo im curious to know your opinion on mega man? and im still waiting on your ratchet & clank ranking aswell.

[@ohno5559]

1: Tropical Freeze 2: Returns 3: DKC2 4: DKC3 5: DKC1

[@excancerpoik]

dk country is to nostalgic to not have in first place and also the musci slaps its so good

[@paulgilbert5278]

If you hate the SNES DKC3 music I recommend listening to the GBA version. ESP since DKC2 music is your jam

[@MrMurray88mph]

Literally the music on DKC3 is my absolute favorite! lol couldn't disagree more, but nice review

[@paulsmith8510]

DKC3 was designed for Gameboy. The monochrome enemies, the basic backgrounds, etc. The best part was David Weiss redoing the sound track for the GB.

[@eljaguar4789]

DK64 is a DK Country Game?

[@Itshadow306]

I like all the DK Games but I will say which one I like the most to least in a certain order. Best > Donkey Kong Country 2 Best > Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze Best > Donkey Kong 64 4th > Donkey Kong Country 5th > Donkey Kong Country 3 Worst > Donkey Kong Country Returns

[@cesaryelarodriguez440]

Donkey Kong country returns is more good than that

[@tylerrumfelt3353]

Can collect and have to collect are completely different, the collection complaint doesn’t hold water to me, it’s “I wanna be like the rest” statement vs an actual complaint.

[@chaseworrell7653]

The Rare Original Trilogy- DKC 2, DKC, DKC 3. The Retro Games- DKC TF, DKCR

[@andrewdyke5561]

Orginal one is my favorite with 2 right behind it

[@jakethesnake0192]

I would brag that I can breeze through dkc1 and dkc2, but I’ve been playing them for the past 12 of my 18 years

[@mrabadon3657]

I know that King K Rool is best DK villain, but I really like tikies theme in DKCR, more than King K Rool theme.

[@avengersassemble887]

The first DKC game for Super Nintendo is the best one in the series for me.

[@Robotvike1996]

My list of my favorite dkc games Dkc Returns Dk64 Dkc3 Dkc1 Dkc2 I have not played Tropical Freeze yet, but from what i understand, it's a much better Dkc Returns. The main bad guys in Tropical Freeze are a major improvement over the tikis from returns Honestly, i prefer the original Trilogy i can tolerate dkc3. it's not my favorite in the Trilogy but a good game.

[@monroyangel1989]

I love/hate the original DKC. It has the best levels and epic music but damn, it was hard to beat. I am now having a relaxing time playing DKC3 on the Switch.

[@rayshawnhoward5068]

Donkey Kong country tropical Freeze is my favorite 2D game of all time Donkey Kong country 2 I can't because Dk gets crapped on and in donkey Kong country 3 Retro Studios did right by the character Donkey Kong playable in both games and the music is amazing especially in tropical Freeze but it's just my opinion I just feel like a Donkey Kong game without Donkey Kong being the main playable character is disrespectful

[@excancerpoik]

the first one and the second one are the best in my opinion or at least i have the best memories of them it could just be nostalgia but still those games where so good the others where good too i didnt play them a whole lot so i cant say for surtain but its very hard to beat the og dk country and the second one

[@ELdASenSei]

DKC1, followed up by 2 and 3

[@DawnLong-s3k]

Donkey Kong 64? That counts as a DKC game? But that's a 3D platformer.

[@superspun9944]

In my opinion I think dkcr is the best donkey kong game... the level design is the best in the series, the tikis are not that bad (some people just don’t like them because it’s not k rool). And the difficulty oh boy... the temple levels don’t mess around However there are three major issues, the first is that it’s super inaccessible... this game really needs a switch port... because who is gonna play this on the ds, kongs/animal buddies and finally the bosses... the dkcr bosses are terrible simply terrible... the only one that’s decent is thugly

[@gregericson4868]

That's my problem with Mario Odyssey. What you said about DK 64 aplies to Odyssey. There's way too much to get and most of it is pretty tedious.

[@manquail2361]

I don't understand widespread kiddy kong hate. He's monke in pajamas what's not to love?

[@pacblox5417]

I mean when I play video games I want to be someone cool, not that little.. toddler buddy

[@wonder7043]

Dk country returns is my most favourite I played it on the 3ds

[@Luxray2009]

DK64 and DKC2 are the goat

[@DarthCobalt55]

Ten years since tropical freeze came out

[@DarthCobalt55]

Almost tied the record besides spin offs

[@giorgiodechambre6798]

Why is there so much hate on my favorite game, and then there's so much hate on my favorite character, I personally think country 3 was the best one and kiddy Kong was the best character??

[@gregericson4868]

The Tiki Tribe is great.

[@Rosen1983]

Donkey Kong Country the first One on snes i my favorite game of all time😊🎮

[@consumeproduce]

love dkc3. think it's become cool to hate on it tbh.

[@tbone8358]

I haven’t played tropical freeze yet but DKC 2 = DKC3 > DKCR >>> DKC1

[@sirducksworthythe3rd842]

Tropical freeze and returns aren't dkc games gameplay wise, so they don't count, theirs only 3 dkc games and that's the snes dkc trilogy, so this is a easy list best is dkc 2, second is dkc, 3rd and worst is dkc 3, but all three are great games

[@MeajnL08]

Ain’t no way you put returns so low

[@mellamokiko4779]

They should release the games from before so it can get played with switch

[@Speedy_EDITZ_]

Tropical freeze is my childhood

[@haroeneissa790]

You must be a little kid then, because the game is not that old.

[@Speedy_EDITZ_]

@@haroeneissa790 13

[@sunspot5]

@@Speedy_EDITZ_you’re still in your childhood

[@bazla123]

Kiddy Kong can also bounce on water

[@StoneColdBowlingBall]

Where would the land games go?

[@eyokfla]

DKC2 is by far the best of the best

[@kyuii2642]

there hasn't been a new dk in the last 10 years.

[@jamy30]

DKC 2 DKC TF DKC R DKC 3 DKC 1 I love them all, but DKC1 is the weakest imo. 3's levels are better, just. Plus secret levels, secret ending, secret last boss edges it ahead of 1

[@TBfilms657]

I don't get the slack for DK3, it's a far superior game to DK1, it's only fault is it wasn't the first one

[@BroKaelaStudios]

Tropical freeze

[@matheushenrique6457]

Donkey Kong country 3 is the best donkey kong games

[@squirrelycritter]

I watched this to see if you also hated Kiddy Kong. I was not disappointed. LOL He's just WAY too slow and clunky, man.

[@rosenagy7079]

Where is jungle beat? I don’t care if you put it in last and also not all of them have to have country in the name donkey Kong 64 didn’t have country in the name by the way, country 3 in my opinion is better than 64

[@synthescyth]

"Period" 🤓

[@sirducksworthythe3rd842]

I'm still waiting on a true new dkc game, dk returns and tropical freeze are good dk games but no their not dkc ganes, especially gameplay wise

[@RayRattleHead]

Hardest game on snes..... psssh love dkc tho

[@czer18]

Who’s here because of the Mario movie lol

[@sirducksworthythe3rd842]

Music was good in dkc 3, also dk64, isn't a dkc game either

[@surrealdestroyer854]

Aaaaand another person who rains on DKC3.

[@matthewertle6669]

This guy missed this one. The original DCK should be number one

[@beaufloyd]

bricks

[@michaelmads156]

3 é o mais fraco ? ta louco !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MeajnL08]

Jesus loves you

[@jacobunderwood5206]

There are two types of people: - People who know Tropical Freeze is the best DKC game - People who are lying to themselves

[@michaelhockaday7426]

Nope. I like TF but I don't love it. I love DKC 2 and 3 above TF.

[@jacobunderwood5206]

@@michaelhockaday7426 I can’t think of anything DKC 2 or 3 do better than TF

[@michaelhockaday7426]

@@jacobunderwood5206 I can. Like everything. But each to their own

[@highlyvurgultis3706]

country 1 is easily the worst of all of them, too many very bland brown cave levels also expresso is basically worthless and is the worst animal buddy ever

[@Nintentoni]

Dk64 is not a country game