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DK and Diddy find themselves high above the clouds, where they come upon the Golden Temple.
Inside the temple, they discover a golden banana held aloft by two statues of Donkey Kong.
They’ll only pop back into the barrel when you finally fire the cannon.
In the first Factory level, Foggy Fumes, keep an eye on the background.
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As you progress through the level, keep an eye on the ocean in the background.
About halfway through, youll come across a series of rocks emerging from the water.
As such, it snuck in several nods to Metroid.
In Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, the Barrel Jet allows Diddy to hover for a few seconds.
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This playful touch adds personality to his iconic jet pack.
Inside, you’ll find a television and a radio.
In Level 3-2, Button Bash, players enter monkey-themed ruins through the mouth of a large monkey statue.
Mr. Game & Watch image from Wikipedia.
Upon closer inspection, you’ll notice that the statue is wearing Mitchell’s signature tie.
“Button Bash” is also a clever pun, referencing button mashing in video games.
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Mr. Game & Watch image from Wikipedia.
In the original Donkey Kong Country Returns, DK holds a Wii Remote high above his head.
Trilobite picture via Canva.
