Latest release in Donkey Kong franchise different from arcade hit
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, initially released for the GameCube and following in a long line of Donkey Kong franchise games, was released May 4, 2009 for the Nintendo Wii.
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat for GameCube
The game has been updated to be compatible with more traditional Wii controllers and the designers have added even more moves to the ape, swinging him a far cry off from the barrel-tossing gorilla from the original arcades and platform games of the eighties.
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat for Wii
Levels have been remastered and updated, as well. In this version of the game, Donkey Kong is the hero and will avenge the destruction of his jungle at the hands of some banana stealing baddies.
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of USD $29.99.
Tags: Donkey Kong, Jungle Beat
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