Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 30
  2. Negative: 1 out of 30
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  1. TotalGames.net
    92
    Menus aren't quite so easy to navigate as they were previously but then that's only because there's so much more to do now and as trade-offs go, this is one we're quite happy to abide. [JPN Import]
  2. The sparse menus aren't up to Nintendo's usual standard and the game is lacking in an abundance of minigames, but with a storming collection of songs covered and fun and challenging gameplay, Donkey Konga 2 is perhaps the best party game ever. [NGC Pocket]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    85
    Surprisingly funny rythm action game. The bongo controller is definitively a must. [July. 05]
  4. It is evident that Nintendo has made the effort to make this game more appealing towards the general public with more hip and modern music then the original.
  5. 80
    The decision to toss videogame themes and classic oldies songs for a bunch of forgettable rock/pop and hip-hop tunes marks a bad move on the part of Nintendo. Yes, it's cool that Nintendo has tried to appeal to a mass audience, but it can't forget its fanbase either.
  6. The game doesn't push the boundaries of gaming in any form, although it's certainly much more fun than Donkey Konga with more content and a better defined 'videogame' structure encompassing it.
  7. If you didn't notice already, this means that there were not only no Nintendo songs, but there were no children songs, either.
  8. It brings new life to the bongos.
  9. It's a shame that there were so few Nintendo themes and so much of only a few genres.
  10. Nintendo Power
    78
    An encore with a new set of songs and the same infectious rhythm-based gameplay for up to four players. [June 2005, p.97]
  11. The most surprising addition to the mix has got to be Yankee Doodle. Playing through that song with the conga beat in the background is something different. [JPN Import]

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#41 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Jun 28, 2021
    10
    best game of all time. Its donkey konga 2, what is to said about it? Its, amazing.
  2. Jun 15, 2021
    10
    it's got all star, by smash mouth. what more do you want in your donkey Kong game?
  3. Jul 3, 2016
    9
    This game isn't well received as the first one and I don't know why? The music is fun and controls are amazing what is so bad about this game?This game isn't well received as the first one and I don't know why? The music is fun and controls are amazing what is so bad about this game? I do recommend people play this game only if they enjoy it and they should enjoy it. Full Review »