Rickety Race (Donkey Kong Country 2)
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Template:LevelboxDKL2 Rickety Race is the twentieth level of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest for the Super Nintendo and Game Boy Advance, as well as the nineteenth level in Donkey Kong Land 2, a similar game for the original Game Boy system. It is the fourth area of Krazy Kremland.
This is the second roller coaster level in the games. Its unique feature is the ability for the heroes to race several Klanks to the finish (nine in Donkey Kong Country 2, five in Donkey Kong Land 2), although this is completely optional, as they may just take their time through. Every time the Kongs defeat a Klank, though, they receive a prize. The Klank in first has a DK Coin, so the Kongs must reach him before he gets to the finish. There is also a hidden Plus Barrel in Donkey Kong Country 2 that the monkeys can use to increase their speed. Although Klanks are the only enemies to appear here in Donkey Kong Country 2, a lone Zinger can be found at the end of the Donkey Kong Land 2 version.
Level Layout
Donkey Kong Country 2
When the Kongs begin the level, they must walk down the alleyway and hop into the Skull Cart. Then, when the green light flashes, they must start the race. If the player holds left on the control pad, they will go backwards and hit a barrel, giving them an extra speed boost. Quickly, the monkeys must dash over the track and defeat the first Klank they see, watching out for gaps that they can fall into. Soon, they will get to the enemy in eighth place, and he can be easily passed if they jump over him when going down a large hill. Right after that, the next Klank will be seen going up another hill. Without falling through gaps, the heroes need to beat him and find the next Klank. As they try to beat this one, they must be very cautious, as there are a few large abysses on the way. But, once he is knocked out, they will get to the racer in fifth place. The Kongs need to defeat him and jump over a few more gaps, until the next Klank comes by. The group needs to beat him without falling through a gap, just as for the other racers. Eventually, they will cross a few more gaps, until they travel up a large hill and pass the Star Barrel.
From this point, they need to get down the hill and meet the next Klank. There are a few wide abysses as they Kongs try to beat him, so they need to be careful. After they get through a short tunnel, the monkeys will get to another Klank, who is in second place. After they jump over or defeat him, the racer in first should appear. With caution, the group needs to beat him without falling into a gap. If they can do so, they will win a special prize, and then enter a large tunnel. After that, their cart will mysteriously disappear, and the heroes can then exit the level.
Donkey Kong Land 2
The level begins on a wooden platform with a track near it. A Skull Cart is on this track with a few bananas above it. Once it is jumped on, the cart begins to move along the track, going up and down two hills. A Klank appears after the second hill that the Kongs must past to gain fifth place. A gap follows this area. The heroes drive down a large hill from here and then approach another gap that they must cross to reach another large hill. Once they ride over the raised piece of the track, another Klank appears if they have already defeated the first Klank. If it is passed, the primates earn fourth place. A hill and a small drop are ahead of here. The letter O is in the middle of the drop. After this, the Kongs head up some hills and cross a single gap on the way. Another gap is reached after they ride up and down a few more hills. The third Klank can be spotted from this point if the others have been defeated. Passing it puts the Kongs in third place. As the primates head up a hill in this area, they approach two gaps.
Once they cross the gaps, they reach another drop. When the Skull Cart lands on the separate track, it rides up a small hill and passes the letter N. Another hill follows this hill, but a gap is at the top of it for the heroes to cross. A Klank appears at this point if all others have been defeated. The Kongs can claim second place from it. Once the primates ride up and down a few more hills, they reach yet another abyss, which has the fifth and final Klank after it. As they chase this Klank, they ride down a large hill with the letter G above it. A small gap and more hills are ahead of here. Once they ride up and down all the raised pieces of the track, they come up to a Zinger by a wooden platform. A sign that makes the Skull Cart disappear is on this platform. A spring can also be found here. When they bounce on it, they complete the level.
Secrets
Donkey Kong Country 2
K-O-N-G Letters
Bonus Level
- At the beginning of the level, the heroes should use the Team Up move to throw a monkey upwards onto the above ledges. When they are at the top, Dixie Kong should be used to flutter across a large gap to a small tunnel. It will take them to a Bonus Level, where the Kongs must ride on a Skull Cart at high speed. They need to defeat several Klanks, without falling off the stage. If they beat enough enemies, the Kremkoin should appear at the end of the level.
DK Coin
- To get the DK Coin, the Kongs must finish the race in first place. There are nine Klanks they need to get ahead of before the end of the level. Once the final enemy is defeated, the coin will be collected automatically.
Golden Feather (Game Boy Advance version only)
- At some point on the track, the monkeys will go into a small tunnel. When they are in here, they must quickly jump up in the air. With the correct timing, they should grab the Golden Feather.
Donkey Kong Land 2
K-O-N-G Letters
- K: The Kongs can find the letter K shortly after the first Klank appears.
- O: A small drop with the letter O in it is right after the second Klank.
- N: The letter N is after the third Klank. It can be found on the way up a hill after the second drop.
- G: The letter G is on the way down a hill after the last Klank.
DK Coin
- The DK Coin for this level can be found almost exactly how it is found in Diddy's Kong Quest: Beat all the Klanks and come in first place. If the final Klank is beat, the coin will appear at the end of the level.
Names in Other Languages
Gallery
Dixie rams into a Klank.
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Artwork of Rickety Race.
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Rickety Race, as it appears in Donkey Kong Land 2.
