Follow this comprehensive guide for Donkey Kong 64 Part 14, covering the beetle race, Lanky Kong's Golden Bananas, and challenging mini-games like Big Bug Bash and Battle Arena #2.
Walkthrough
- 1Begin by collecting coins in the tunnel and down the slope, jumping for the last one (23, 28).
- 2Slow down at the next section without a ledge, jump for a coin, and take the left path for more coins (33).
- 3Continue collecting coins, slowing down before a fork (35), taking the left path (39), and proceeding through another tunnel (46).
- 4Collect coins down the slide until you reach fifty. Focus on speed to beat the beetle in the race. Use aggressive tactics and slides (Z+B) if needed. Winning earns your most difficult GOLDEN BANANA (3).
- 5After the race, head to the Tag Barrel, then to Snide's to exchange the blueprint for a GOLDEN BANANA (4).
- 6Use the Tag Barrel to become Lanky Kong. Squawks will indicate five Golden Bananas for Lanky.
- 7Head down the stairs, make a left, climb the tree, and swing across the vines. Collect five coins (5) near Bananaport #4.
- 8Enter the armory and buy the Grape Shooter (2).
- 9Cross the bridge to the five-door temple. Use the side stairs to reach the second level and shoot the Grape Switch to open the door.
- 10Shoot the Grape Switch at the start and take either path. Go up the stairs, shoot the balloon (10) after defeating the Klump.
- 11Shoot the Grape Switch upstairs in the middle and take the right path. Kill the Klump and enter the Bonus Barrel.
- 12Big Bug Bash: Control a fly swatter to kill four flies in 60 seconds. Lead your shots and move erratically. Winning earns a GOLDEN BANANA (1).
- 13Exit the area before the laser kills you. Use the map to find your way out.
- 14Cross the bridge, head left, jump the quicksand, pass the llama temple, and use Bananaport #3 to reach Cranky's lab.
- 15Collect the banana bunch (15) and coins (6) near the Troff n' Scoff portal.
- 16Enter Cranky's lab and purchase the Orangstand for three coins (3). Hold Z and press B to handstand, then use the control stick to walk on your hands up steep slopes.
- 17Carefully cross the winding bridge, collecting bananas (20).
- 18Head into the first area, swing to Candy's shop, and buy the Trombone Tremor (0).
- 19Swing back and go to the temple with the scary face. Shoot the Grape Switch on the right and enter.
- 20Collect three coins (3) in the corner and dive underwater. Swim through the tunnels, collecting bananas (23, 29).
- 21Backflip to the top of the pillar and grab the banana bunch (34). Slam the switch to make a vulture appear.
- 22Shoot the vulture five times with grapes using the Grape Shooter (press Up C) to shrink it and make it drop the GOLDEN BANANA (2). The water drains.
- 23Press Z on the Battle Arena Pad.
- 24Battle Arena #2 - Kritter Karnage: Survive three Kritters for 30 seconds. Stand near the edge, move towards the pack, and press B to use Lanky's wide-reaching attack. Repeat until time is up. Winning earns the BATTLE ARENA CROWN (2).
- 25Leave the room, swim to the main temple area, and exit. Take Bananaport #2 to the second area. Head left and long jump from the Diddy barrel.
Tips
- For the beetle race, be aggressive and use slides (Z+B) to gain an advantage.
- In Big Bug Bash, stay near the center and move the swatter erratically to hit the fast-moving flies.
- In Battle Arena #2, Lanky's stretching arm attack (B) is effective against groups of enemies.
- The Orangstand allows Lanky to walk on his hands, enabling him to climb steep slopes.
- Golden Banana (3) - Beetle Race
- Golden Banana (4) - Snide's Exchange
- Golden Banana (1) - Big Bug Bash
- Golden Banana (2) - Shrinking Vulture
- Battle Arena Crown (2) - Kritter Karnage
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