Donkey Kong Jungle Beat: The FUNNEST Game Ever

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We're talking about Donkey Kong Jungle Beat today, which is without a doubt the very definition of the word "fun". I got a lot of history with this game, so allow me to wax on about this weird little title for the next half-hour. Got a problem with that? Thought not.
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www.dkvine.com/interactive/fo...
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• Donkey Konga 2 Good Ch...
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• ゲームボーイアドバンス『ぶらぶらドンキー』c...
• Shigeru Miyamoto Inter...
• Longplay of Donkey Konga
• The Ultimate Reggie Fi...
• Nintendo Channel (6/26...
• Wii CM集 2009年
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  • @JaketheEmpoleon
    @JaketheEmpoleon3 ай бұрын

    100% most underrated channel in existence. I love how much passion you put into everything. Every time I watch one of ur vids it’s like a personal friend is telling me about something they love

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    Aw, thanks! I'm glad you get that vibe from my stuff. :)

  • @BugsyFoga
    @BugsyFoga3 ай бұрын

    A game for bongo enthusiasts everywhere.

  • @MIKERPHONE
    @MIKERPHONE3 ай бұрын

    Also the LOUDEST game ever. My nearest Toys R Us had a big, impressive Jungle Beat kiosk in the spring of '05. It felt so futuristic at the time. I thought it was the future of gaming and the Wii kinda proved that. About a year later my local Future Shop had the bundles on for $20 and I played the heck out of it. First time I did my mom thought I was trashing my room 😂

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    Oh heck yeah - I've gotten a few "what is going on down there" moments when I first got the bongos. It's an easy joke, but they're the most fun way to get evicted.

  • @DKVine
    @DKVine3 ай бұрын

    I had such deep-rooted animosity toward the game from the mistranslated interview that when I finally set out to properly play it, I was taken aback by how fun it was and had to come to terms with really enjoying nearly everything about it. This was years before the truth of the interview came to light, mind you, but it was after Donkey Kong Country Returns' release, which definitely helped let me make peace with the game. I'd still really like one or two elements or characters from the game to come back and get incorporated with the larger Country cast. Hoofer or Orco could definitely hang with the others!

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    That interview would've steamed me too. In retrospect I'm glad I didn't have regular internet access until the late 2000s - would've driven myself insane. I also still think about how Hoofer's just too cool for one game. Love to see him and some of the other buddies again, even if it's just a picture on a wall or something. I'll take what I can get!

  • @caped6453
    @caped64533 ай бұрын

    I had this game as a kid and loved it. I was bad at it but I loved it nonetheless. I'm approaching my mid-twenties now and I had ZERO idea that this game had a secret 4th crest you could get. My mind is kinda blown

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    Sorry for spoiling that haha

  • @caped6453

    @caped6453

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheCartoonGamer8000 no worries! I probably wasn't gonna go back to Jungle Beat without watching the video any how. Its just funny discovering something so basic in something that you thought you knew very well

  • @austinck7681
    @austinck76813 ай бұрын

    Wow, Toronto history, Canada wonderland, Donkey kong this video got everything, also side note good question on four kids flashback, I actually had no idea that Darren was from Canada.

  • @MrToontastic
    @MrToontastic2 ай бұрын

    DK Jungle Beat was my first DK game ever... and man, with the Bongo Controller, it was so AWESOME! I sometimes wish there was a sequel, but all I got next was Donkey Konga 2.

  • @UltraNurture
    @UltraNurture3 ай бұрын

    I recently found this game and DK bongos at a retro game store and it is an absolute blast! Great video, I love the stories and passion you have for this game.

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to hear it!

  • @jonah2437
    @jonah24373 ай бұрын

    I think the bongos not being detected may be from usage. If you're hitting them hard I can imagine it weakens the sensors over time. I learned you can get away with pressing gently but applying enough pressure. Not as fun but it is quiet! The line on top of each bongo represents the divide between TWO buttons. The bongos feature four inputs on top. Plug it in while playing Smash Bros. Melee for example!

  • @KoreeluStromboli
    @KoreeluStromboli3 ай бұрын

    I like how the theme of your intro is Earthworm Jim's Andy Asteroids victory theme. Seeing 8:49 reminded me of the music of Ice Warren. 18:48 I agree that the final boss isn't tough at all; all the other bosses put up better fights. 24:30 I forgot about that and I played Donkey Kong Country Returns but not Tropical Freeze. I only played the Wii version of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.

  • @thepainthuffer886
    @thepainthuffer8863 ай бұрын

    What's next for DK Month considering you talked about Returns and Tropical Freeze

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    Returns and Tropical Freeze.

  • @jennifergriel861

    @jennifergriel861

    3 ай бұрын

    DK64

  • @GreatSpaceToaster
    @GreatSpaceToaster3 ай бұрын

    As much as I dislike what Nintendo did with DK after Rare's sale, this one was the bright spot for me. Like you said, nothing makes much sense and there's not much effort to make it all fit together, but it's just a whole lot of fun. And the only version I played was the Wii one, so I had no idea about the differences. I'd like to try the original out someday.

  • @koemon_exe
    @koemon_exe3 ай бұрын

    I'll admit, I did play the Wii version, which definitely detracted from the authentic experience. However, I will still say that it's lackluster comapred to the Country series. It lacked a ton of the things I liked like animal buddies, partners, and the Kong cast. It felt too short and the platforming wasn't very solid. The music wasn't that great for the most part.

  • @Animanicast
    @Animanicast2 ай бұрын

    Never had this game. But still have Donkey Konga 1 and 2 and 4 drum sets! (Should literally dust them off and play again someday!)

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    2 ай бұрын

    Definitely give Jungle Beat a go if you can! Surprised to see you here, btw!

  • @The_Nintendude-s
    @The_Nintendude-s3 ай бұрын

    I really want to play Jungle Beat one day (with the bongos of course)

  • @jennifergriel861
    @jennifergriel8613 ай бұрын

    I can’t understand how people say this game *should* be played with the bongos. Like I barely even understand how you’re supposed to use them to play it.

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    Once you actually have them, it makes sense.

  • @officertom6751
    @officertom67513 ай бұрын

    I didn't think there were so many difference between the Game Cube and the Wii version of this game.

  • @spaceghost9969
    @spaceghost99693 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the shoutout! This is a channel I consider to be excellent.

  • @VGGBrayden
    @VGGBrayden3 ай бұрын

    I remember Dunkey saying you can lose weight playing this game

  • @luketeenybopper370
    @luketeenybopper3703 ай бұрын

    Finally someone understands

  • @Geek306
    @Geek3063 ай бұрын

    I actually do own the Wii version of this game and it's really a fun game

  • @redtutel
    @redtutel3 ай бұрын

    5:48 That sounds like an episode of an out there sitcom

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    Honestly, yeah!

  • @mrsmack5808
    @mrsmack58083 күн бұрын

    That might've been the first game my highschool sweetheart and I bought together. We've been together for 21 years now and are married. Brings back memories. Also remember when Bernie Mac passed. I just started watching old episodes of the Bernie Mac Show on Amazon Prime Video.

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 күн бұрын

    That’s really sweet. Jungle Beat brings people together in amazing ways! I should also check out some Bernie Mac myself sometime.

  • @iman-2880
    @iman-28803 ай бұрын

    Also I like to point out that I played this game on the wii that supported motion control. It was fun

  • @michaelhockaday7426
    @michaelhockaday742620 күн бұрын

    I didn't like the GameCube version. The bongos were annoying. However, I found a sealed copy of the Wii version in Washington D.C. recently. Much better. Still have Wii motion controls to deal with, but it's better than the bongos. I also got sealed copies of Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Wario Land: Shake It! I got all 3 sealed games for $90. Hard to pass that up.

  • @awesomeking9915
    @awesomeking99153 ай бұрын

    My childhood love game

  • @BlueStarRob
    @BlueStarRob3 ай бұрын

    This was a really fun video to watch! I remember playing the demo version of Jungle Beat, it was fun to play but would have been better with the congas. I wish I picked it up back in the day. Also just want to comment, DK's animations look awesome! He's so expressive with movement and face.

  • @cannibalisticrequiem
    @cannibalisticrequiem20 күн бұрын

    I really hope this isn't the end of the Kong-a-thon! You still need to talk about DK64 and the Retro Studios games! Oh, and to answer the question of blaming the "T" rating of Donkey Konga on Good Charlotte, you can always blame Good Charlotte! 🤣

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    20 күн бұрын

    I didn’t say it was over yet - but I’m not looking at DK64; that’s just way too big, and I don’t wanna exhaust myself any more than I already have.

  • @cannibalisticrequiem

    @cannibalisticrequiem

    11 күн бұрын

    @@TheCartoonGamer8000 Fair

  • @GloryToComradeForster
    @GloryToComradeForster3 ай бұрын

    DONKEY KONG???!!!

  • @MagillanicaLouM
    @MagillanicaLouM3 ай бұрын

    It's also the coolest one imo. Personally all its missing is other kong fam members to be my favorite game in the series

  • @TheFlyingTacoz
    @TheFlyingTacoz3 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @i.m.gibbon1310
    @i.m.gibbon13103 ай бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Gibbon! Your magazine scans and translations really helped, too!

  • @i.m.gibbon1310

    @i.m.gibbon1310

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheCartoonGamer8000 glad I could be of service! ^_^

  • @weareallinnocent
    @weareallinnocentАй бұрын

    Love it!

  • @supereddy6421
    @supereddy64213 ай бұрын

    Casual bongos

  • @iman-2880
    @iman-28803 ай бұрын

    You should've called the title of this video: the funkiest game ever, to nod funky kong. Great video though.

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    I mean, Funky's not in the game, but I get what you mean.

  • @iman-2880

    @iman-2880

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah. Good point lol

  • @sammorin254
    @sammorin2543 ай бұрын

    This game deserved more than it got. It is, indeed, just fun embodied. That, and pure monkey rage.

  • @ynorb9573
    @ynorb9573Ай бұрын

    Hey lad Ive been watching ur content ever since your smash characters list I was wondering Whats ur opinion on the wario land series?

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    Ай бұрын

    I’ve played the first two and Shake It on the Wii. No complaints from me, I enjoyed what I’ve played.

  • @gracekim25
    @gracekim253 ай бұрын

    Ooo 😮

  • @dr.metroid6119
    @dr.metroid61192 ай бұрын

    Batty hater! Bats are cute! 😭

  • @gligarguy4010
    @gligarguy40103 ай бұрын

    Wait, he hates Good Charlotte?! Unsubbed, Unliked, Uncommented

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    It's just a joke!

  • @gligarguy4010

    @gligarguy4010

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TheCartoonGamer8000 Is it true you'd enjoy an all-Canadian band version of Donkey Konga?

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000

    @TheCartoonGamer8000

    3 ай бұрын

    @@gligarguy4010 I'm not playing Donkey Konga.

  • @spaceghost9969
    @spaceghost99693 ай бұрын

    Yes dude Good Charlotte or Seth Rogen even being mentioned in the same breath with the greatness of Donkey Kong is an experimental blasphemy at best! Thank you.

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