Test Donkey Kong Jungle Beat

The jungle is on fire and the blood is flowing, as the enemies have invaded with monsters taking control over the small monsters. Donkey Kong has been called to rid the jungle of this threat, with a lot of punches and his head. Donkey isn’t kidding, especially when his bananas are put in danger.
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, already released on the GameCube four years ago, had great success. If you had the congas that go with it (released with the Donkey Kong game), then you will appreciate the original game play and rather sporty controls. This innovation seduced the public, with the game in the end being a platform game with a rather short life. Today, the congas are no longer present, with the main attraction to the game coming from other aspect. This is a bet taken up by Nintendo, which is looking to integrate the game into their “new way of playing” series. Instead of the congas, the Wiimote and Nunchuck are now used, and it has to be said that the combination works quite well.

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For those that remember the GameCube version and its congas, you will no doubt remember, among other things, the repetitive drum movements on the two accessories which will advance the monkey either faster or slower. Your arms can rest assured though, as the analogue stick on the Nunchuck can also be used. Donkey taps his hands for fast movement of the remote and can pick up bananas with the A button. These are the essential commands you need to know, which can give you the impression that the game has lost some of its intensity. Donkey King Jungle Beat on the Wii will make your arms sore, with your muscles being rather painful. This is as very often you will have to move the Wiimote and nunchuck in different ways depending on the enemy or boss, but also to collect the bananas. Overall, the game play has lost nothing from the previous release. The immersion is still up to date, with your attention being concentrated on the way the game plays out.