DK: Jungle Climber

 DS
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. GameDaily
    70
    We don't like the story, save for the talking banana aliens (fo fanana), and the whole peg grabbing stuff doesn't light our fire, but Jungle Climber is a cute, simplistic adventure game that anyone can get into, and the addition of four person multiplayer adds to its banana eating appeal.
  2. 1UP
    70
    Though it gets slightly tiresome by the conclusion, Jungle Climber makes the most of its peg mechanic and provides a fresh change of pace from the familiar Mario side-scrolling school of thought.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    70
    New players will likely get a kick out of the interesting control mechanics. Things may turn sour, however, once they get a taste of the game's occasionally grueling difficulty.
  5. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    70
    This is quite a contradictory game. The console has so many titles available that this one doesn’t really stand out, but it’s nevertheless a good Donkey Kong. Some of the levels are really creative, but others become quite frustrating because they require too much of the controls, which are innovative but not very precise. [Jan 2008]
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  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    60
    Rather than deliver a tantalising treat, peeling away the skin of DK: Jungle Climber reveals bland play mechanics that can't be saved by the game's creative control system.
  7. Game Informer
    58
    Challenge mode offers a few uninspired minigames like banana catching and log hopping.

Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best DS Game of 2007
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#53 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
43
#43 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 23
  3. Negative: 5 out of 23
  1. Mutty99
    Sep 8, 2022
    8
    Underrated high-skill cap title.
    K. Rool makes a return, story is pretty interesting, something you could also see in the Country series.    Underrated high-skill cap title.
    K. Rool makes a return, story is pretty interesting, something you could also see in the Country series. Mechanics are original, my only issue with this game is that it's way too hard at some point. Some nerfs here and there would have made this game even better imo.    … Full Review »
  2. DanWiiDSWiiU3DS
    May 30, 2022
    7
    This game is one that I was honestly very interested in taking a look at and when everything was set and done, I enjoyed it. The gameplay isThis game is one that I was honestly very interested in taking a look at and when everything was set and done, I enjoyed it. The gameplay is really fun and had my attention throughout a good majority of the game, the soundtrack is a generally fun listen, and the characters were really enjoyable. Overall really fun time and improvement over a game that I already had a lot of fun with. It's not amazing, but I liked it.… Full Review »
  3. Cencisnow
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Muito criativo, com ótimo level designer. Boa trilha sonora. Os negativos são pessoas que não entendem que a proposta NÃO ERA ser um Country.Muito criativo, com ótimo level designer. Boa trilha sonora. Os negativos são pessoas que não entendem que a proposta NÃO ERA ser um Country. O jogo é diferente, quem tem a capacidade de curtir o game, vai ter um jogo unico, com mecanicas muito bem feitas e criativas, os melhores bonus da franquia é realmente muito divertido.… Full Review »
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