Donkey Konga

 GameCube
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 34
  3. Negative: 3 out of 34
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  1. 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, 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 theI 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
  2. Myamoto
    Mar 9, 2004
    2
    Very boring...
  3. Kevin
    Jun 4, 2004
    8
    A lot of fun, even without 4 sets of drums, taking turns is still good.
  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 that stop you.
  5. FrankM.
    Jan 21, 2004
    10
    Best Game ever. If it was in English it would be PERFECT.
  6. DavidM.
    Oct 29, 2004
    10
    As a pro drummer I must say this game is challenging! It is a great tool to teach someone some basics of bongo drumming or drumming in general. My kids love it and my nephew who wants to be a drummer loves it as we bought one for him for his birthday!! Nintendo out did themselves with this one!!
  7. J.J.
    Jul 17, 2004
    10
    Great game.
  8. Ryan
    Jan 8, 2005
    9
    The only downfall is the weak song list. theres only 33 songs, and after awhilethey get a bit repetitive. but the beginning moments of this game are the most memorable. dont expect to come back forever, but expect frequent updates stateside.
  9. Sam
    Aug 14, 2004
    10
    Played a demo and I love it! I hate rythm games and I still love it! Think of it as gamecube with Eyetoy, without seeing yourself.
  10. 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.
  11. 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 this fun. Please play it now cause it's great.
  12. 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 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 inDonkey 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

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

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    78
    8 / 7 / 8 / 8 - 31 silver [Vol 783]
  2. Gamestyle
    80
    The range of songs is highly impressive, despite being covers rather than the original songs.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    It's far too easy for veterans in singleplayer, but with four sets of the ludicrous peripheral - an unlikely scenario, admittedly - and each player tapping out their own, interlinking rhythm the game becomes a uniquely entertaining experience. [Feb 2004, p.111]
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