Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong Country for the SNES (also downloadable on the Wii) has many secrets. Below I have mentioned the main points of interest.

Before you start the game cheats: These must be done on the 'Select a Game' screen and 'Erase' must be highlighted.

• Start with 50 Lives: Hold SELECT and press B, A, R, R, A, L


• Animal Bonus Practice Games: Hold SELECT and press B, up, B, B, A


• Sound Test: Hold SELECT and press B, A, L, L, A, down


• Hero Mode: Complete the game with at least 90%, then start a new game, select Two Player mode to access Hero mode. You can only play Diddy Kong and there are no Donkey Kong Barrels or checkpoints.

Level Shortcuts: If you can't beat a level, here is the quickest way to do so, most of these will advance you to almost the end of the level.

• Stop Go Station: When you enter the level, walk to the left and enter the door where you entered from.


• Mine Cart Carnage: At the start of the level, instead of jumping into the first barrel, jump over it and stay to the left. It will appear you are committing suicide but you will land in a warp barrel.


• Millstone Mayhem: In the start of the level, right after you pass under the squirrel in the big wheel there is a cliff, if you jump down it, you will land in a barrel. When it shoots you up, hold left and you will land on a ledge that will put you in a warp barrel.


• Slipslide Ride: At the start of the level, you will see a blue rope, wait for the Kritter and use it to jump off and reach the rope. Jump to the ledge on the left. There is a bit of a blue barrel at the top of the wall that is barely visible, jump into it. This only takes you half way through the level.