Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Contact Information

The author, Tom Farello, can be reached at [email protected]. He welcomes constructive feedback on the guide, both positive and negative, explaining why certain aspects were helpful or unhelpful. He requests that readers refrain from sending information he is likely to discover himself during his playthrough. He is particularly interested in missed items, hidden caches, easter eggs, and any specific multiplayer details he may have overlooked. Additionally, he asks to be notified of any unauthorized site linking to the guide or potential plagiarism.

About the Author

Tom Farello, a software developer from San Antonio, TX, is the author of this Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze guide. He previously wrote guides for Super Mario Galaxy (2007) and Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010). He updates the guide as often as possible and is motivated by reader emails.

Version History

• Version 1.1.4 (4/10/2014): Added missing information about the Pompy boss fight and shiny medal times for stages 2, 3, 4, and A in Lost Mangroves. Included details on water skipping and mine carts in time attack.
• Version 1.1.3 (4/9/2014): Added real enemy names and proofread the remainder of the walkthrough.
• Version 1.1.2 (4/7/2014): Updated the walkthrough to include enemy names instead of generic descriptions up to the end of Bright Savanah, with proofreading.
• Version 1.1.1 (4/5/2014): Corrected inconsistencies and errors in sections covering enemies, items, and the walkthrough.
• Version 1.1.0 (3/31/2014): Added underwater controls and corrected hard mode controls. Filled in the enemies section using information from www.mariowiki.com.
• Version 1.0.0 (3/21/2014): Wrote the walkthrough for Secret Seclusion and added descriptions for extra modes.
• Version 0.6.0 (3/16/2014): Wrote the walkthrough for Donkey Kong Island, improved its ASCII representation, and added the purpose of mysterious relics.

This section details the controls for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, covering actions for individual Kongs and multiplayer interactions. The controls listed are for the Gamepad.

Any Kong:

• Walk: Tilt the control stick lightly left or right to walk slowly.
• Run: Tilt the control stick all the way left or right to run.
• Jump: Press A or B. Hold longer for a higher jump.
• Bounce: Press A or B shortly before landing on bouncy objects (tires, enemies) for extra height.
• Crouch: Tilt the control stick down to crouch and avoid hazards.
• Grab: Hold ZL or ZR near an object (barrel, bomb) to grab, release to toss.
• Pull: Hold ZL or ZR near a ground hook/handle to reveal hidden paths or items.
• Cling: Hold ZL or ZR, jump onto a climbable surface/vine, use control stick to move, jump off with the jump button, or drop by releasing the grab button.
• Ground-Pound: Repeatedly press X or Y while not moving to pound the ground. Can be done on climbable surfaces.
• Roll: Press X or Y while walking or running to perform a roll or cartwheel.
• Roll-Jump: Jump while rolling (even midair) for a longer jump, useful for gaps and chasms.
• Team up: In multiplayer, press ZL or ZR when Kongs are close. In single-player, partner Kongs team up automatically.
• Team Roll (Teamed up only): Player 1 presses X or Y continuously while walking/running to roll continuously.
• Water Skip (Teamed up only): Team roll into water to skip across the surface quickly, avoiding underwater hazards.
• Separate (Multiplayer only): Player 2 presses ZL or ZR to regain full control of their partner Kong.
• Revive (Multiplayer only): If defeated but partner is not, press A. A Kong barrel drops; partner must touch it to free you. Press X or Y to move the barrel closer. Finding a DK barrel allows revival without losing a life balloon.

Diddy Kong:

• Jetpack: Hold A or B in midair for extra distance (lasts a short while). Player 2 controls this when separated; Player 1 controls it when teamed up.
• Peanut Popguns: Press X or Y continuously while separated or riding Donkey's back (Player 2 only) to shoot peanuts. On the ground while separated, this adds to the ground-pound.
• Balloon Kong Pow (Donkey must be present): When both Donkey and Diddy are on-screen and the team meter is full, all players press L or R to turn enemies into red balloons.

Dixie Kong:

• Ponytail Twirl: Hold A or B in midair to twirl her ponytail like a helicopter for extra height and distance. Player 2 controls this when separated; Player 1 controls it when teamed up.
• Gumball Guns: Press X or Y continuously in the air while separated or riding Donkey's back (Player 2 only) to shoot gumballs.
• Heart Kong Pow (Donkey must be present): When both Donkey and Dixie are on-screen and the team meter is full, all players press L or R to turn enemies into golden hearts.

This section details the various control schemes and special abilities available to the Kongs and their animal buddies in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Understanding these mechanics is crucial for navigating the game's challenging levels and discovering secrets.

Cranky Kong's Abilities:

1. Cane Pogo: Press A or B in midair to bounce off the ground with Cranky's cane. This allows him to ignore most hazardous terrain and gain extra jump height, useful for reaching inaccessible items or crossing dangerous areas. Note that enemies with helmets take normal damage from this attack.
2. Teeth Toss: Press X or Y continuously in the air (when separated or riding Donkey) to throw dentures at enemies.
3. Coin Kong Pow: If Donkey is present and the team meter is full, all players can press L or R to transform all enemies on screen into banana coins.

Swimming Controls:

1. Swim: Tilt the control stick in any direction to swim.
2. Corkscrew Attack: Press X or Y to perform a corkscrew attack in the direction of swimming. This can defeat enemies, break crates, activate switches, and open treasure chests.
3. Team Corkscrew: Player 1 can repeatedly press X or Y to continuously corkscrew, with the ability to change direction mid-attack.
4. Quick Swim (Donkey): Press A or B as Donkey for a forward boost while swimming.
5. Rocket Boost (Diddy): Press A or B as Diddy for a large forward boost. Be cautious of hazards.
6. Ponytail Propeller (Dixie): Hold A or B as Dixie to increase underwater speed and pass through strong currents.
7. Cane Swipe (Cranky): Press A or B as Cranky for a small forward boost and attack with his cane, effective against most underwater enemies.

Riding Rambi:

1. Mount: Jump on Rambi.
2. Dismount: Press ZL or ZR.
3. Movement: Rambi moves, runs, and jumps normally. He is invulnerable to most hazards except bottomless pits and fire. Diddy, Dixie, or Cranky can provide aerial assistance.
4. Charge: Hold left or right and continuously press X or Y for a quick charge.
5. Ground-Pound: Continuously press X or Y while stationary to ground-pound. Rambi cannot grab handles; dismount to do so.

Other Special Controls:

1. Barrel Cannon: Press A or B to fire in the direction the barrel is pointing.
2. Mine Cart: Jump and crouch as normal, but speed is fixed.
3. Rocket Barrel: Tap A or B to blast off, then hold A or B to ascend and release to descend.

Items:

• Banana: Collect 100 for an extra life; each fills the team meter by 1%.
• Banana Bunch: Worth 5 bananas.
• Giant Banana Bunch: Worth 20 bananas.
• Red Balloon: Grants an extra life. Also awarded for bouncing off 8+ enemies consecutively.
• Banana Coin: Used as currency at Funky's Fly 'N' Buy. Awarded for bouncing off 3-7 enemies consecutively.
• Heart: Restores one heart. If health is full, it can be given to a partner or vehicle.

Important Items:

• Puzzle Piece: Collecting all pieces in a stage unlocks artwork. They are saved upon level completion.
• KONG Letter: Collect all four (K, O, N, G) in order within a stage for a star medal. Losing a life before a checkpoint means losing collected letters. All star medals on an island unlock the extra stage.
• Mysterious Relic: Combine seven of these... (The source text is cut off here).