Donkey Kong 64
1999 • Rare
8.3/10Nintendo
Platformer
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.
Historical Context
Developed by Rare as their final major Donkey Kong project, pushing the N64 hardware with the Expansion Pak requirement.
Fun Facts
- • Required the N64 Expansion Pak to play
- • Features five playable Kong characters
- • Contains over 3,800 collectible items
Cultural Impact
Represented the peak of collectathon design while showing the potential limits of the collection-based gameplay philosophy.
Review
Donkey Kong 64 delivered a massive collectathon experience with multiple characters and extensive content, though some found it overwhelming.