Donkey Kong Jungle Beat

 GameCube
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
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  1. Inside Gamer Online
    72
    You're sure to have a lot of fun the first hour or through the first ten levels, but after that, things just start to repeat themselves way too much.
  2. games(TM)
    70
    Though the platforming doesn't push any boundaries and the game is rather short, it will put a smile on your face. [Feb 2005, p.102]
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  3. GameSpot
    70
    A very inventive, unique game that has a ton of charm and is a blast the first time you play it. But don't blink, because the bad news is that this is also a game that you'll probably finish in three or four hours.
  5. netjak
    70
    If only the game weren't so expensive, the added cost of the bongos notwithstanding, I'd be able to recommend it in a heartbeat, but the relative brevity and light difficulty keep me from being able to recommend Jungle Beat as anything other than a solid rental.
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  6. GameCritics
    70
    Fun, but has only whetted my appetite for more bongo-compatible games. With time and resources, the bongo controllers can be used in better and cleverer ways as time goes on.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Some may consider this a novelty but the gameplay is really tightly aligned with the bongo drums. To play it without the drums would be like going to a 3D movie without the 3D glasses.
  8. Game Revolution
    67
    Yet despite its innovation, the game gets old quickly and simply doesn't have enough depth to warrant much replay, turning the once-proud ape into just another goofy monkey.
  9. DarkStation
    60
    The game lacks depth, and is just too short to be enjoyed.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best GameCube Game of 2005
13
#13 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
22
#22 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 50
  3. Negative: 1 out of 50
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    10
    Donkey Konga was a music game but using the bongos on an action game is amazing. This game is creative and overall fun. Not the best DK videoDonkey Konga was a music game but using the bongos on an action game is amazing. This game is creative and overall fun. Not the best DK video game but this game is really fun. I do enjoy this game with a great passion.… Full Review »
  2. AntiqueGull
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Классный платформер с нестандартным управлением но короткой продолжительностью
  3. Ismael10
    Feb 5, 2022
    8
    Un juego de Donkey kon algo infravalorado a mi parecer, es un juego con una propuesta muy divertida, sobresale grafica, sonora y jugablemente,Un juego de Donkey kon algo infravalorado a mi parecer, es un juego con una propuesta muy divertida, sobresale grafica, sonora y jugablemente, si usas las congas es diversión pura y dura se siente como una experiencia completa sin embargo jugar con el control no se siente atrapante pero eso no quita la calidad de juego que es.… Full Review »
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