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Part 42
Donkey Kong Country Returns

Part 42

Master Part 42 of Donkey Kong Country Returns with our comprehensive walkthrough. Get tips for Cannon Cluster, Stormy Shore, Blowhole Bound, Tidal Terror, and Pinchin' Pirates.

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Master Part 42 of Donkey Kong Country Returns with our comprehensive walkthrough. Get tips for Cannon Cluster, Stormy Shore, Blowhole Bound, Tidal Terror, and Pinchin' Pirates.

Walkthrough
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    2-4 Cannon Cluster
    • Dodge fire tiki at the start; blast off rocket barrel before 6.5s for gold.
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    Roll-jump into the exit barrel after the rocket explodes.
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    Times: Shiny 00:44.00 / Gold 00:50.00 / Silver 01:01.00 / Bronze 01:23.00
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    Roll-jump past crabs and cannonballs, grab DK barrel.
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    Dodge electric jellyfish with short hops.
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    Speed through the next set of cannonballs.
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    Reach checkpoint after more jellyfish and cannonballs.
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    After checkpoint, ground-pound a crate in the first cannonball set if undamaged.
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    Dodge three crabs, roll through cannonballs to the exit barrel (jump if needed).
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    2-5 Stormy Shore
    • Roll-jump under jellyfish at the start.
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    Grab DK barrel at the top of the climbable wall.
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    Roll-jump off squid to clear obstacles.
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    After first checkpoint, use bobbing platforms; roll between them if they are below you.
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    To get gold, reach the second checkpoint by 34 seconds.
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    After second checkpoint, wait for Squiddicus' tentacles to recede before moving.
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    Watch for tentacles from climbable walls.
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    To save time after tentacles, hug the right wall on the drop (you will take damage).
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    After the third checkpoint, continue rolling between platforms and immediately fire from the barrel cannon.
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    2-6 Blowhole Bound
    • Gold time (2:10) is achievable despite speed-controlled sections.
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    To free the whale under 12.5s for gold: jump onto the initial raised platform, roll-jump past the barrel platform, and dodge the red crab.
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    Enjoy the first speed-controlled section after freeing the whale; a heart is available.
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    The area ends with four electric squid.
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    Jump across wooden platforms after the squid, roll past the checkpoint. Reach the whale before 1:07 for gold.
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    The rest of the stage is speed-controlled, including ship wreckage areas. Wait for the whale if you get ahead.
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    The exit barrel appears after three crabs and items; don't fall while reaching it.
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    2-7 Tidal Terror
    • Time attack is straightforward, but the stage is difficult with a tight time constraint. Watch for crabs.
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    Reach behind the second or third rock by the time the first wave rolls in.
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    Grab the DK barrel if desired, then reach the safe area with a gap by the second wave.
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    Dodge two red crabs near the beginning, then reach the first wooden hull by the next wave. Take the bottom path in the cave for ease.
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    Reach the cave past the checkpoint before the next wave. Use lower platforms primarily, using climbable ceilings only when necessary.
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    Grab the DK barrel at the cave's end, roll past the next cave with a crab, and duck the first small rock on the next platform.
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    Reach the wooden hull with the exit barrel. Watch out for windows. Ground-pound the large treasure chest to reveal the exit barrel.
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    2-B Pinchin' Pirates
    • Basic tips: When crabs emerge from sand individually, jump on them quickly and bounce off immediately. Ground-pound...

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