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Catching Up With the Man Who Made Donkey Kong Country's Brilliant Music

When it comes to iconic 90's gaming soundtracks it's impossible not to include the world-renowned Donkey Kong Country series. Behind these upbeat jungle jams and haunting underwater lullabies was a Rare Ware composer known as David Wise. Wise has worked on dozens of classic titles over the years, including RC Pro-Am, Battletoads, and Diddy Kong Racing.

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SteamPowered3707d ago

I like these soft news pieces for a change. And that guy looks like he rocked a piano tie for a good decade or more.

WeAreLegion3707d ago

I invented the piano key neck tie!

3-4-53707d ago

He also did the music for WWF Championship wrestling and Marble Madness.

He just makes really good catchy music that is memorable 15-20 years later.

WeAreLegion3707d ago

David Wise is so freakin' good. It's a shame we haven't seen him do more.

Tzuno3707d ago

Supernintendo Dk's still the best even for today, the music the graphics all of them as they were is better than today abominations of Dk.

SteamPowered3707d ago

I actually really enjoy DK:TF. It has a great look and feel to it. Its an old school side scroller with updated graphics and abilities.

ape0073707d ago (Edited 3707d ago )

im a hardcore DK fan and i respectfully disagree, the two DK games on wii and wiiu are just incredible, it might miss that vintage RARE feel a little bit but damn the gameplay, level design and atmosphere are top notch

REDBEARD3707d ago

It would be cool to see if Wise would work with Retro for their future games, like Metroid.

WeAreLegion3707d ago

Do you know what you're asking? I love David Wise, but...

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

REDBEARD3706d ago

A collaborate effort between Wise and Yamamoto would be ideal. I do love the Metroid score.

LOL_WUT3707d ago

Amiss abys theme from DKTF is just brilliant can't get it out of my head. ;)

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It’s The Perfect Time For A New Donkey Kong Country

Screen Rant Writes "It's been almost a decade since players have seen a new Donkey Kong Country game, but with the opening of Super Nintendo World, now is the perfect time to release a new DKC game. The last entry was 2014's Tropical Freeze (a slightly enhanced version was re-released for the Switch in 2018), which received rave reviews and between its Wii U and Switch sales, performed very well. The original Donkey Kong Country also spotlighted environmental themes, which would prove to be just as salient if a new entry were to release in the coming years."

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Orchard470d ago

Super Mario Bros first please. Plus we still need a current gen Mario Kart.

Number1TailzFan470d ago

Mario Kart will probably be the same rehashed gameplay minus Mission Mode again.

We need a new Diddy Kong Racing.

Asplundh470d ago (Edited 470d ago )

I would love to see another Double Dash game.

FallenAngel1984470d ago

It’s always the perfect time for DKC

RaiderNation470d ago (Edited 470d ago )

No its a perfect time for another 3D Donkey Kong. I dont want 2D anything.

Snookies12470d ago (Edited 470d ago )

I'm halfway agreeing with you on that, lol... 2D is still a fantastic route for Donkey Kong Country to go with. Yet, I still love Donkey Kong 64 to this day, and play it through every so often. I absolutely want a new 3D Donkey Kong game in a similar style. Loved going back through levels with different characters that had unique gameplay aspects. A sequel to DK64 would be the perfect announcement, in my opinion.

Chocoburger469d ago (Edited 469d ago )

I always think about a possible 3D Donkey Kong game, but nothing like DK64, more of a faster paced linear platforming game. Less focus on collectibles, and more focusing on fast platforming action. That'd be amazing for me.

-Foxtrot470d ago (Edited 470d ago )

We need more 3D stuff, the side scrollers start to all blend together eventually. The last Kirby game was great and refreshing because they moved to 3D.

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A new Donkey Kong Country is the game 2022 needs

The Donkey Kong Country series was last seen in 2014. With the advent of the Nintendo Switch, it's time for a return to the spotlight.

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XbladeTeddy823d ago

Donkey Kong needs to go 3D, he's too restricted to what he can do in 2D. Hope Nintendo do for Donkey Kong what they're doing for Kirby.

septemberindecember822d ago

That already happened in the 90's lol

XbladeTeddy822d ago (Edited 822d ago )

Well they need to bring the 3D back.

septemberindecember822d ago

@Xblade

Yeah, I definitely agree there. DK64 was my first ever home console game.

@disagrees

What the heck are you guys disagreeing with? Did Donkey Kong 64 not exist to you guys?

Terry_B823d ago

Release HD Remakes of Donkey Kong Country 1-3 and a Remake of the classic Donkey Kong as well.

LWOGaming822d ago

I loved the Donkey Kong games and Tropical Freeze is brilliant. I would certainly like to see a new game this year.

Einhander1971822d ago

Yes please probably won't happen though.

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