Donkey Konga

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

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  • Summary: Join Donkey and Diddy Kong as they drum their way through both old and new hits. With the new DK Bongo drum controller, you can drum and clap through this musical adventure. The game features songs that range from kids' medleys to classical and pop music. Connect up to four DK BongoJoin Donkey and Diddy Kong as they drum their way through both old and new hits. With the new DK Bongo drum controller, you can drum and clap through this musical adventure. The game features songs that range from kids' medleys to classical and pop music. Connect up to four DK Bongo controllers for single-player jam sessions or multiplayer matches. Only you can help Donkey and Diddy realize their dream of becoming famous, earning money, and buying all the bananas they could ever want.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Yahoo!
    100
    Donkey Konga is fun. It is a surreal kind of fun that you can't have in an arcade...This is the solidest, sturdiest, most accessible rhythm-game-that-requires-a-special-controller to yet be released. [JPN Import]
  2. Games Radar
    88
    Frighteningly entertaining and remarkable in multiplayer. [JPN Import; NGC]
  3. Nintendo Power
    84
    An excellent party game - one that surprises even the most reluctant to play a video game of any sort. [Nov 2004, p.128]
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  4. Gaming Nexus
    78
    Some of the tracks in the game are troublesome and the graphics look like they're straight out of 1997, but honestly, what are you going to spend your fifty bucks on? "Pokemon Colosseum"? Yea, I didn't think so.
  5. IC-Games
    75
    What it does do is entertain in short bursts. It's an excellent alternative to the usual plethora of action games and certainly makes an interesting party starter.
  6. Total Video Games
    70
    It's frustrating to find the overall Donkey Konga experience restrained by some basic flaws in the design of the game; the fact that a group of you can't really enjoy it unless you've got multiple bongos is just crazy.
  7. GamerFeed
    60
    The gameplay is engaging but isn't really challenging over time, and the music selection could've been a little more varied, not to mention plentiful. However, there is fun to be had.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. FrankM.
    Jan 21, 2004
    10
    Best Game ever. If it was in English it would be PERFECT.
  2. user1MILLION
    Aug 12, 2012
    10
    I consider a good game a game that accomplishes what it sets out to do. This method of scoring doesn't work when their goal is to make money,I consider a good game a game that accomplishes what it sets out to do. This method of scoring doesn't work when their goal is to make money, but in this case, Donkey Konga wants to be a music sheet simulator for the drum peripherals that are necessary to play the game. And in that case, this game is perfect. The controls work perfectly and there's even a few fan service songs like the Pokemon theme song. In short, the only question you need to ask yourself to know if you want to play this game is: Do I think I (or whomever you're buying this for if you are getting this as a gift) like playing with bongos?… Expand
  4. SallyC.
    Apr 17, 2004
    10
    When you have four players, it's absolutely fantastic! You have to try this. Yes, there are not a thousand songs, but don't let When you have four players, it's absolutely fantastic! You have to try this. Yes, there are not a thousand songs, but don't let that stop you.… Expand
  5. JoshH.
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    Gr8 game to play especially with m8s around u. Gr8fun only europe side the song list is crap. oh well still amzing fun.
  6. AntonEgo
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Donkey Konga is a creative take on the rythm-game genre. There are a lot of songs and difficulty options, and the game actually rewards youDonkey Konga is a creative take on the rythm-game genre. There are a lot of songs and difficulty options, and the game actually rewards you for doing well by giving you coins. Also, there are several other modes like the challenge and battle modes. With local multiplayer, the games become much more fun and chaotic, which is great. There is a lot of fun to be had trying to complete songs in the higher difficulties and grinding to be able to buy new things.… Expand
  7. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    9
    The music is fun this game is fast pace. Using the bongos is fun and play with others is a real blast! This game makes no harm when it's thisThe music is fun this game is fast pace. Using the bongos is fun and play with others is a real blast! This game makes no harm when it's this fun. Please play it now cause it's great.… Expand
  8. Myamoto
    Mar 9, 2004
    2
    Very boring...

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Awards & Rankings

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#31 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#20 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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#19 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2004