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You are moving comfortably through a level, a jump goes wrong, and suddenly the Kong following behind becomes the one you need to keep alive. Donkey Kong Country makes that small change surprisingly effective. A mistake has a face, and so does the chance to recover. Rare's 1994 SNES platformer is easy to remember for its distinctive graphics. Nintendo's official retrospective description emphasizes the pre-rendered visuals, animation and music that helped establish… Read more

A Nightmare on Elm Street and the Forgotten Era of 4-Player NES Gaming Multiplayer on the NES Was Limited When the Nintendo Entertainment System hit North America in 1985, multiplayer usually meant two players taking turns. Titles like Super Mario Bros. or The Legend of Zelda were primarily solo adventures, while Contra and Double Dragon II gave you that coveted two-player co-op. Four people on one NES? That was practically science fiction… Read more

Best music ever? Retro Review: Donkey Kong Country - An Unforgettable SNES Classic In the early to mid years of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, there was a single cartridge that made living rooms glow a little greener and living room speakers hum with a deeper warmth. Donkey Kong Country, developed by Rare and released by Nintendo in 1994, arrived like a thunderclap. It felt new, it felt polished, and it felt… Read more