He was a faster jumper but slower hitter than Donkey Kong. Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong were the only characters playable in one player, although you had to complete the game once as DK to play as Diddy. Diddy Kong was a playable second character in all three.ĭK: King of Swing was the first game developed by Paon. They were rhythm based games in which you beat the drums in a similar fashion to DDR.
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The Donkey Konga series on the GameCube utilized the Bongo accessories. Due to Nintendo losing the rights of Rare characters because of Rare moving to Microsoft. The game received a new storyline and two characters from the original were noticeably absent ( Banjo and Conker) however three new characters were made playable Taj the elephant genie from the first game and Dixie Kong and Tiny Kong both from the Donkey Kong series. This game was notable for the fact that it had no other Donkey Kong characters and saw the debut of both Banjo from Banjo-Kazooie and Conker from Conker's Pocket Tales.ĭiddy Kong Racing DS was a sequel to Diddy Kong's first real starring role of Diddy Kong Racing. In this game he went to help his friend Timber from the evil Wizpig. This game was the first spin off for the Donkey Kong series and Diddy Kong was the star. His most notable weapons in this game are the Peanut Popguns given to him by Funky Kong, the Jetbarrel given to him by Cranky Kong and the electric guitar given to him by Candy Kong. Rool kidnapped Donkey Kong's friends Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong (the younger sister of Dixie Kong), Lanky Kong and Chunky Kong (The older brother of Kiddy Kong).ĭiddy is the first character to be rescued and he collects red coins and red bananas as well as red blueprints for Snide. They are then rescued by Dixie Kong and her cousin Kiddy Kong. The plot line revolves around Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong taking a vacation in the Northern Kremisphere only to be kidnapped by K. This game was Diddy's first role as a main character and set him apart from other sidekicks of the time such as Luigi.ĭonkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!Īlthough he was not playable in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, he did make an appearance and he was mentioned. Instead of giving into the ransom Diddy left to retrieve Donkey Kong with his girlfriend Dixie Kong. Rool as to obtain the Kong's banana hoard. Rool had kidnapped Donkey Kong under the guise of Kaptain K. Rool at Big Ape City.ĭonkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Questĭonkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is the sequel to the successful Donkey Kong Country. Diddy and Donkey then traverse through new and old locations on Donkey Kong Island before finally defeating King K. In Donkey Kong Land is often thought to be a port this game was a completely unique adventure in which Cranky Kong dared Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong to beat an 8-bit game. In Super Smash Bros, it is confirmed that Donkey Kong is Diddy's uncle. Rool and recover their stolen Banana hoard.ĭiddy was faster than Donkey Kong and had better jumping skills, however his signature cartwheel attack was weaker than Donkey Kong's roll attack. DK rescued Diddy and together the two of them went on a journey to defeat King K. However one night the evil Kremlings trapped Diddy Kong and locked him up in a barrel and stole the Kong's Banana Hoard. In Donkey Kong Country, Diddy Kong debuted as Donkey Kong's best friend and nephew who aspired to be a video game hero/superhero just like him. 1.4 Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.1.3 Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.