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Donkey Kong 64
DK's 3D adventure featuring five playable characters and massive collectathon gameplay.
Gameplay
3D platformer with character switching, extensive collection mechanics, and large interconnected worlds.
Review
Donkey Kong 64 delivered a massive collectathon experience with multiple characters and extensive content, though some found it overwhelming.
Historical Context
Developed by Rare as their final major Donkey Kong project, pushing the N64 hardware with the Expansion Pak requirement.
Cultural Impact
Represented the peak of collectathon design while showing the potential limits of the collection-based gameplay philosophy.
Fun Facts
- • Required the N64 Expansion Pak to play
- • Features five playable Kong characters
- • Contains over 3,800 collectible items