In a recent update on November 25, Nintendo Switch Online delighted subscribers by adding Donkey Kong Land 2 to its increasing collection of Game Boy classics. This addition comes hot on the heels of the first Donkey Kong Land game, which landed on the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy app just four days earlier.
Originally launched in 1996 by Nintendo and Rare, Donkey Kong Land 2 serves as a direct sequel to its predecessor. Just like the initial Donkey Kong Land game borrowed heavily from Donkey Kong Country, this sequel draws inspiration from the SNES hit Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest from 1995. In this adventure, players guide Diddy and Dixie Kong through 40 engaging levels, all in a bid to rescue Donkey Kong from the villainous clutches of Kaptain K. Rool. The storyline of Donkey Kong Land 2 retains the essence of Donkey Kong Country 2, with K. Rool demanding their treasured banana hoard as ransom for releasing Donkey Kong.
Around a week after the first Donkey Kong Land game became available on the Game Boy app, subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online can now dive into its follow-up. Nintendo shared this news across social media platforms via a 44-second gameplay trailer showcasing the abilities of Diddy and Dixie as they navigate each level. While Diddy amazes with his cartwheels and swift running, Dixie employs her ponytail for gliding and object handling. Players can choose from various screen filters—Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, and Game Boy Color—while enjoying Donkey Kong Land 2. To access this classic, users must ensure their Nintendo Switch Online app is updated, which typically happens automatically once connected to the Internet.
Alternatively, players can opt for a manual update by heading to the Options menu, selecting Software Update, and then choosing Update via Internet. Upon completing the download, the system verifies the subscription status of Nintendo Switch Online members. Fans of the Donkey Kong series are curiously awaiting the potential arrival of Donkey Kong Land 3 on the service, considering the trilogy’s Game Boy legacy.
The inclusion of Donkey Kong Land 2 into the Game Boy app coincides with a particularly exciting period for Donkey Kong fans. December promises the launch of the Donkey Kong Country expansion at Super Nintendo Land in Japan, and enthusiasts can also look forward to Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, slated for a January release. It’s indeed a great time to be a fan of Nintendo’s iconic primate hero!
