Iconic platform game Donkey Kong 64 is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 next month, as part of the Classic Game Library.
Donkey Kong 64 was originally released in November 1999 as a Nintendo 64 exclusive. The platform game was the first and only 3D Donkey Kong title until last year’s Donkey Kong Bananza.
The game sees you trying to rescue your friends from the clutches of King K Rool and boasts an impressive number of collectibles as well as the infamous ‘DK Rap’.
Next month, Donkey Kong 64 will be available to all Switch and Switch 2 owners as part of the Classic Game Library, which is included with all Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscriptions. The game will be added June 4 (AKA 6/4 in North America).
“With his mechanical isle stuck off the shores of DK Island, K. Rool kidnaps the Kong family to distract Donkey Kong. It’s up to our furry hero to rescue his friends, reclaim his Golden Bananas, and save his homeland from certain doom. Choose from five Kong members as you play solo in a quirky adventure or with friends in competitive battle arenas,” reads the official description.
“Join Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, and Chunky Kong as they fight to keep DK Island safe and sound from K. Rool and his Kremling crew. Climb, swim, and jump with each of the five Kong members through treacherous and puzzling areas while taking advantage of their special abilities and upgrades. Encounter friendly aid from other Kongs and a caged Kremling by the name of K. Lumsy. Hunt for collectibles and play wacky minigames while solo, or duke it out in battle arenas with friends in a four-player split-screen view. There’s enough fun to go around to make you go bananas!”
Donkey Kong 64 is the first N64 title to be added to the Classic Game Library this year, but its inclusion was spoiled last summer when the game’s blurry box art was featured in a Nintendo trailer. Other classic games rumoured to be heading to the Nintendo Switch are Super Smash Bros., Forsaken 64 and Glover.
It’s a good time to be a Donkey Kong fans. There are rumours the big ape is getting his own spin-off film and Lego has been teasing a new set dedicated to Mario’s old rival.
In other news, Sega has confirmed details of a world concert tour to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog.