Just days after delighting fans with the addition of Donkey Kong Land to the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy app, Nintendo pulled another surprise by bringing in its sequel, Donkey Kong Land 2, on November 25th. This enhancement was a welcome treat for the subscribers eager to relive some classic gaming moments.
Launched in 1996 by Nintendo and the famed developers at Rare, Donkey Kong Land 2 follows its predecessor’s success story. Building on the legacy of the first Donkey Kong Land title, which was heavily influenced by Donkey Kong Country, this sequel takes cues from the SNES gem, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest. Players are once again placed in the shoes—or should I say, paws—of Diddy and Dixie Kong. Across 40 thrilling levels, they embark on a mission to rescue Donkey Kong from the clutches of the villainous Kaptain K. Rool, who demands the precious banana hoard as ransom.
Just a week after introducing the original Donkey Kong Land to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, Nintendo showcased Donkey Kong Land 2’s gameplay via a lively 44-second trailer. This teaser highlighted the nostalgic capabilities of Diddy and Dixie’s moves, from Diddy’s swift cartwheels to Dixie’s ability to glide using her trusty ponytail. Subscribers itching to start their adventure can enjoy these antics by ensuring their app is up-to-date, utilizing the Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, and Game Boy Color filters for an authentic touch.
For those keen on getting started, the Game Boy app should automatically update once connected to the internet. However, if it doesn’t, fans can manually prompt the update through the Options menu by selecting “Software Update” and then “Update via Internet.” Once done, a quick check will confirm if you have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
The gaming community is now buzzing with anticipation. With Donkey Kong Land 2 gracing the Game Boy app, it stands to reason that the third installment in the trilogy might soon follow. Whether this is the case remains to be seen, but hope is riding high.
The addition of Donkey Kong Land 2 has coincided with a flurry of related activities in the Donkey Kong universe. The anticipation is palpable with the Donkey Kong Country expansion’s December launch at Super Nintendo Land in Japan and an HD release of Donkey Kong Country Returns in January. Fans of the beloved Kong family certainly have their hands full with offerings that promise plenty of monkey business.
