Diddy Kong Racing

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==Gameplay==

[[File:Windmill Plains.png|thumb|left|One of ''Diddy Kong Racing'''s main mechanics is the use of different vehicles. For example, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] is riding a [[plane]].]]

''Diddy Kong Racing'' features ten playable ~~characters - eight~~ of which are available by default, and two ~~unlockable - and~~ three different types of vehicles for different terrain: [[car]]s for land, [[hovercraft]]s for water, and [[plane]]s for air. Each character and vehicle has different strengths and weaknesses, sometimes in combination~~: for~~ example, [[Krunch]] normally has low steering, but in a hovercraft~~, he steers higher~~ due to that vehicle's emphasis on weight.

''Diddy Kong Racing'' features ten playable characters—eight of which are available by default, and two unlockable—and three different types of vehicles for different terrain: [[car]]s for land, [[hovercraft]]s for water or land, and [[plane]]s for air. Each character and vehicle has different strengths and weaknesses, sometimes in combination. For example, [[Krunch]] normally has low steering, but his steering is higher in a hovercraft due to that vehicle's emphasis on weight.

In the ~~adventure~~ mode, the player is placed on [[Timber's Island]] and tasked with collecting [[Golden Balloon]]s to access various challenges. There ~~are~~ a total of five worlds that can be accessed from the main Timber's Island hub, and each ~~have~~ four main ~~race tracks~~, a [[trophy]] championship, a boss track, ~~and - aside~~ from the last ~~one - a~~ special battle minigame. Different vehicles are sometimes required for different tracks, and the player can change them at any time by speaking with [[Taj the Genie]], located in the center of the Timber's Island map. Each of the smaller worlds, meanwhile, instead has [[T.T.]] walking around the hub, ~~who~~ tells the player's progress when approached.

In the Adventure mode, the player is placed on [[Timber's Island]] and tasked with collecting [[Golden Balloon]]s to access various challenges. There is a total of five worlds that can be accessed from the main Timber's Island hub, and each has four main racetracks, a [[trophy]] championship, a boss track, and—aside from the last one—a special battle minigame. Different vehicles are sometimes required for different tracks, and the player can change them at any time by speaking with [[Taj the Genie]], located in the center of the Timber's Island map. Each of the smaller worlds, meanwhile, instead has [[T.T.]] walking around the hub, and he tells the player's progress when approached.

In races, [[banana]]s can be picked up to increase speed, while [[Weapon Balloon]]s provide items to use in the race. The color of the Weapon Balloon determines what item it will be, and collecting multiple of the same color in sequence improves the item's effects by up to a total of three levels. Collecting a balloon of another color cancels it out and replaces it with the new item.

Golden Balloons can be found scattered on Timber's Island or won from races, either from tracks or from Taj on the island. All of the standard tracks have two Golden Balloons available: one from a standard race, and one from completing a [[Silver Coin]] collection challenge. The standard races must be completed first to race the world's boss, who then challenges the player to complete the Silver Coin races; after they are completed as well, the player can rematch the boss for a piece of the [[Wizpig amulet]]. The boss then challenges the player to complete the ~~trophy race~~ championship. Each of the first four worlds has a [[Wish Key|key]] hidden in one track ~~which~~ opens a gate to the respective world's battle minigame, which awards a piece of the [[T.T. amulet]].

Golden Balloons can be found scattered on Timber's Island or won from races, either from tracks or from Taj on the island. All of the standard tracks have two Golden Balloons available: one from a standard race, and one from completing a [[Silver Coin]] collection challenge. The standard races must be completed first to race the world's boss, who then challenges the player to complete the Silver Coin races; after they are completed as well, the player can rematch the boss for a piece of the [[Wizpig amulet]]. The boss then challenges the player to complete the Trophy Race championship. Each of the first four worlds has a [[Wish Key|key]] hidden in one track that opens a gate to the respective world's battle minigame, which awards a piece of the [[T.T. amulet]].

When all four pieces of the Wizpig amulet are gathered, the player is able to race Wizpig himself to banish him from the island. Upon losing, he throws a tantrum and retreats to his own planet (the final world), and the player must have all four trophies to reach it. To race him again, the player must complete all races and Silver Coin challenges in this last world (itself requiring every Golden Balloon in the game), and collect all four pieces of the T.T. amulet from the battle stages. The adventure is complete once Wizpig is defeated here.

When all four pieces of the Wizpig amulet are gathered, the player is able to race Wizpig himself to banish him from the island. Upon losing, he throws a tantrum and retreats to his own planet (the final world), and the player must have all four trophies to reach it. To race him again, the player must complete all races and Silver Coin challenges in this last world (itself requiring every Golden Balloon in the game) and collect all four pieces of the T.T. amulet from the battle stages. The adventure is complete once Wizpig is defeated here.

The game also has a time trial mode, where the player needs to race to beat T.T.'s best times. This is optional in the main game, but required to unlock T.T. himself. Additionally, "magic codes" can be used to affect the game in various ways, with one being told to the player after they complete the adventure.

The game also has a time trial mode, where the player needs to race to beat T.T.'s best times. This is optional in the main game, but it is required to unlock T.T. himself. Additionally, "magic codes" can be used to affect the game in various ways, with one being told to the player after they complete the adventure.

==Characters==

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 ==Gameplay==
-[[File:Windmill Plains.png|thumb|left|One of ''Diddy Kong Racing'''s main mechanics is the use of different vehicles. For example, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] is riding a [[Plane|plane]].]]
+[[File:Windmill Plains.png|thumb|left|One of ''Diddy Kong Racing'''s main mechanics is the use of different vehicles. For example, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] is riding a [[plane]].]]
-''Diddy Kong Racing'' features ten playable characters - eight of which are available by default, and two unlockable - and three different types of vehicles for different terrain: [[car]]s for land, [[hovercraft]]s for water, and [[plane]]s for air. Each character and vehicle has different strengths and weaknesses, sometimes in combination: for example, [[Krunch]] normally has low steering, but in a hovercraft, he steers higher due to that vehicle's emphasis on weight.
+''Diddy Kong Racing'' features ten playable characters—eight of which are available by default, and two unlockable—and three different types of vehicles for different terrain: [[car]]s for land, [[hovercraft]]s for water or land, and [[plane]]s for air. Each character and vehicle has different strengths and weaknesses, sometimes in combination. For example, [[Krunch]] normally has low steering, but his steering is higher in a hovercraft due to that vehicle's emphasis on weight.
-In the adventure mode, the player is placed on [[Timber's Island]] and tasked with collecting [[Golden Balloon]]s to access various challenges. There are a total of five worlds that can be accessed from the main Timber's Island hub, and each have four main race tracks, a [[trophy]] championship, a boss track, and - aside from the last one - a special battle minigame. Different vehicles are sometimes required for different tracks, and the player can change them at any time by speaking with [[Taj the Genie]], located in the center of the Timber's Island map. Each of the smaller worlds, meanwhile, instead has [[T.T.]] walking around the hub, who tells the player's progress when approached.
+In the Adventure mode, the player is placed on [[Timber's Island]] and tasked with collecting [[Golden Balloon]]s to access various challenges. There is a total of five worlds that can be accessed from the main Timber's Island hub, and each has four main racetracks, a [[trophy]] championship, a boss track, and—aside from the last one—a special battle minigame. Different vehicles are sometimes required for different tracks, and the player can change them at any time by speaking with [[Taj the Genie]], located in the center of the Timber's Island map. Each of the smaller worlds, meanwhile, instead has [[T.T.]] walking around the hub, and he tells the player's progress when approached.
 In races, [[banana]]s can be picked up to increase speed, while [[Weapon Balloon]]s provide items to use in the race. The color of the Weapon Balloon determines what item it will be, and collecting multiple of the same color in sequence improves the item's effects by up to a total of three levels. Collecting a balloon of another color cancels it out and replaces it with the new item.
-Golden Balloons can be found scattered on Timber's Island or won from races, either from tracks or from Taj on the island. All of the standard tracks have two Golden Balloons available: one from a standard race, and one from completing a [[Silver Coin]] collection challenge. The standard races must be completed first to race the world's boss, who then challenges the player to complete the Silver Coin races; after they are completed as well, the player can rematch the boss for a piece of the [[Wizpig amulet]]. The boss then challenges the player to complete the trophy race championship. Each of the first four worlds has a [[Wish Key|key]] hidden in one track which opens a gate to the respective world's battle minigame, which awards a piece of the [[T.T. amulet]].
+Golden Balloons can be found scattered on Timber's Island or won from races, either from tracks or from Taj on the island. All of the standard tracks have two Golden Balloons available: one from a standard race, and one from completing a [[Silver Coin]] collection challenge. The standard races must be completed first to race the world's boss, who then challenges the player to complete the Silver Coin races; after they are completed as well, the player can rematch the boss for a piece of the [[Wizpig amulet]]. The boss then challenges the player to complete the Trophy Race championship. Each of the first four worlds has a [[Wish Key|key]] hidden in one track that opens a gate to the respective world's battle minigame, which awards a piece of the [[T.T. amulet]].
-When all four pieces of the Wizpig amulet are gathered, the player is able to race Wizpig himself to banish him from the island. Upon losing, he throws a tantrum and retreats to his own planet (the final world), and the player must have all four trophies to reach it. To race him again, the player must complete all races and Silver Coin challenges in this last world (itself requiring every Golden Balloon in the game), and collect all four pieces of the T.T. amulet from the battle stages. The adventure is complete once Wizpig is defeated here.
+When all four pieces of the Wizpig amulet are gathered, the player is able to race Wizpig himself to banish him from the island. Upon losing, he throws a tantrum and retreats to his own planet (the final world), and the player must have all four trophies to reach it. To race him again, the player must complete all races and Silver Coin challenges in this last world (itself requiring every Golden Balloon in the game) and collect all four pieces of the T.T. amulet from the battle stages. The adventure is complete once Wizpig is defeated here.
-The game also has a time trial mode, where the player needs to race to beat T.T.'s best times. This is optional in the main game, but required to unlock T.T. himself. Additionally, "magic codes" can be used to affect the game in various ways, with one being told to the player after they complete the adventure.
+The game also has a time trial mode, where the player needs to race to beat T.T.'s best times. This is optional in the main game, but it is required to unlock T.T. himself. Additionally, "magic codes" can be used to affect the game in various ways, with one being told to the player after they complete the adventure.
 ==Characters==