The Ultimate Collect-a-thon: Revisiting Donkey Kong 64 Whether you love it for its massive scale or find yourself lost in its endless sea of collectibles, there is no denying that is a titan of the Nintendo 64 era. Released in 1999, it was Rare’s final platforming splash on the console, pushing the hardware to its absolute limits. He's the Leader of the Bunch: The Crew
: The goofy orangutan with stretchy arms and a penchant for hand-walking. Donkey Kong 64
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(500 per world, color-coded to specific Kongs). 40 Banana Medals . 20 Banana Fairies . 8 Rareware/Nintendo Coins . The Modern Verdict: Does it Hold Up? Trying to 101% Complete Donkey Kong 64!! (Best Way to Play) 20 Banana Fairies
DK64 is often cited as the "king of collect-a-thons." To reach , players must hunt down an staggering amount of items, including:
One of the game's biggest draws is its roster of five playable Kongs, each with unique abilities and "instruments of destruction":
: The balanced leader, capable of using the Strong Kong invulnerability.