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| name = ''Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast''
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| developer = [[Paon]]
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| system1NA = October 8, [[2007]]
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'''''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''''' (ドンキーコング たるジェットレース ''Donkī Kongu: Taru Jetto Rēsu'', lit. ''Donkey Kong: Barrel Jet Race'', known prior to [[E3]] as '''''Donkey Jet''''' and '''''DK: Bongo Blast''''' and known in Europe and Australia as '''Donkey Kong Jet Race''', is a racing game for [[Nintendo]]'s [[Wii]] [[video game console]] developed by [[Paon]], announced on [[May 9]], [[2006]], and that year's [[E3]] convention for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] under the title of ''DK: Bongo Blast''. This version was ultimately cancelled for the GameCube in favor of a Wii release. The game was released for the Wii in Japan on [[June 28]], [[2007]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://gonintendo.com/?p=17128|title=Nintendo makes their 2007 Wii lineup official|date=[[2007-05-30]]|accessdate=2007-07-12}}</ref> ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' was released on [[October 8]], [[2007]], in North America. <ref>{{cite web|url= http://gonintendo.com/?p=21115|title=Third party Wii, DS titles|date=[[2007-07-11]]|accessdate=2007-07-12}}</ref> The game was Nintendo's answer to the cancelled [[Donkey Kong Racing]] for [[Gamecube]] (even utilizing riding the animal buddies).
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'''''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''''' (ドンキーコング たるジェットレース '''''Donkī Kongu: Taru Jetto Rēsu''''', '''''Donkey Kong's Jet Race''''') known in [[wikipedia:Europe|Europe]] and [[Australia]] as '''''Donkey Kong Jet Race''''', is a racing game the [[Wii]] as a part of the [[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]]. The game itself is developed by [[Paon]] and published by Nintendo. It is commonly comed across as a rerelease of the cancelled ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''.
   
 
==Gameplay==
  
==Gameplay==
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The game was originally developed to be controlled using the [[DK Bongos]] for the [[GameCube]]; the left and right drums would steer in their respective directions, and rolling both drums accelerated. When the game was moved to the Wii, the DK Bongos were replaced with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, having the player shake the controller in place of hitting the drums. The player can also raise the remote and Nunchuk to jump, and use the motion sensing to punch opponents and obstacles, and to use items. Additionally, there are animal buddies in certain levels that are rideable (a reference to the cancelled [[Donkey Kong Racing]] game developed by [[Rareware]]).
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The game was originally developed to be controlled using the [[DK Bongos]] for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]; the left and right drums would steer in their respective directions, and rolling both drums accelerated. When the game was moved to the Wii, the DK Bongos were replaced with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, having the player shake the controller in place of hitting the drums. The player can also raise the remote and Nunchuk to jump, and use the motion sensing to punch opponents and obstacles, and to use items. Additionally, there are animal buddies in certain levels that are rideable, as the game is considered a rerelease of ''Donkey Kong Racing''.
   
 
==Characters==
  
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*Donkey Kong
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*[[Donkey Kong (character)|Donkey Kong]]
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*Diddy Kong
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*[[Diddy Kong]]
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*Dixie Kong
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*[[Dixie Kong]]
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*Lanky Kong
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*[[Lanky Kong]]
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*Tiny Kong
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*[[Tiny Kong]]
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*Funky Kong
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*[[Funky Kong]]
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*Wrinkly Kong
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*[[Wrinkly Kong]]
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*Cranky Kong
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*[[Cranky Kong]]
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*Kritter
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*[[Kritter]]
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*Kip
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*[[Kip]]
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*Kass
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*[[Kass]]
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*Kopter
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*[[Kopter]]
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*Kalypso
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*[[Kalypso]]
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*Kludge
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*[[Kludge]]
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*Klump
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*[[Klump]]
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*King K. Rool
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*[[King K. Rool]]
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*Candy Kong(non-playable)
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*[[Candy Kong]] (non-playable)
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*Enguarde the Swordfish(Temporary ride)
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*[[Enguarde the Swordfish]] (Temporary ride)
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*Rhambi the Rhinoceros(Temporary ride)
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*[[Rambi the Rhinoceros]] (Temporary ride)
   
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==Items==
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==Development==
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''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' was first announced on May 9, [[2006]] at that year's [[E3 2006]] for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] under the title of ''DK: Bongo Blast''. This version was ultimately cancelled for the Nintendo GameCube in favor of a Wii release and the life span of the Nintendo GameCube coming to an end during development.
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The game features many items with a wide array of purposes, such as attacking and speeding up the player's character.
  
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There are two types of items: power-ups in red balloons, and offensive items in blue balloons. The effects of power-ups are boosted for Kongs, and the effects of offensive items are boosted for Kremlings.
  
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==Stages==
  
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There are a total of 16 stages spanning across 7 worlds.
  
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==References in other media==
  
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Several assets are used in the [[Wii]] game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/various/various24.html|title=Smash Bros. DOJO!!|accessdate=2008-01-28}}</ref>
  
   
 
==Reception==
  
==Reception==
 
''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' received a generally negative response. Based on 30 reviews, ''Barrel Blast'' garnered a Metascore of 45 out of 100 according to [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/donkeykongbarrelblast Metacritic]. A number of reviews lamented the decision to replace the bongo control scheme with that using the Wii Remote, as well as the blatantly last-generation visuals.
  
''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' received a generally negative response. Based on 30 reviews, ''Barrel Blast'' garnered a Metascore of 45 out of 100 according to [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/donkeykongbarrelblast Metacritic]. A number of reviews lamented the decision to replace the bongo control scheme with that using the Wii Remote, as well as the blatantly last-generation visuals.
   
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It was criticized for "slow racing, shallow gameplay, and an overall boring experience" by [[IGN]].<ref>[http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827642p1.html DK Barrel Blast Review]</ref> [[Gamespot]] labeled this game a fifth-rate ''[[Mario Kart]]'' clone.<ref>[http://gamespot.com/wii/driving/dkbongoblast/review.html?sid=6180833 Donkey Kong Barrel Blast for Wii Review]</ref> The highest rated Metacritic review, by [[Nintendo Power]], called it a "mundane racer". [[GameTrailers]] criticized the game for its imprecise controls, lack of online mode, and the fact that the Bongo Controls were left out of the game despite the fact that [[Gamecube]] controllers are fully compatible with the Wii. Gamepro was the harshest on this video game and put it #1 on their Top 10 Worst Video games of 2007.
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It was criticized for "slow racing, shallow gameplay, and an overall boring experience" by [[IGN]].<ref>[http://wii.ign.com/articles/827/827642p1.html DK Barrel Blast Review]</ref> [[Gamespot]] labeled this game a fifth-rate ''[[Mario Kart]]'' clone.<ref>[http://gamespot.com/wii/driving/dkbongoblast/review.html?sid=6180833 Donkey Kong Barrel Blast for Wii Review]</ref> The highest rated Metacritic review, by [[Nintendo Power]], called it a "mundane racer". [[GameTrailers]] criticized the game for its imprecise controls, lack of online mode, and the fact that the Bongo Controls were left out of the game despite the fact that [[Nintendo GameCube]] controllers are fully compatible with the Wii. Gamepro was the harshest on this video game and put it #1 on their Top 10 Worst Video games of 2007.
   
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This game is also considered the worst in the ''Donkey Kong'' series.
   
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*[http://wii.ign.com/objects/752/752137.html ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''] at [[IGN]]
  
*[http://wii.ign.com/objects/752/752137.html ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''] at [[IGN]]
 
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rdkj/ Official Japanese website]
  
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/rdkj/ Official Japanese website]
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Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (ドンキーコング たるジェットレース Donkī Kongu: Taru Jetto Rēsu, Donkey Kong's Jet Race) known in Europe and Australia as Donkey Kong Jet Race, is a racing game the Wii as a part of the Donkey Kong series. The game itself is developed by Paon and published by Nintendo. It is commonly comed across as a rerelease of the cancelled Donkey Kong Racing.

Gameplay

The game was originally developed to be controlled using the DK Bongos for the Nintendo GameCube; the left and right drums would steer in their respective directions, and rolling both drums accelerated. When the game was moved to the Wii, the DK Bongos were replaced with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, having the player shake the controller in place of hitting the drums. The player can also raise the remote and Nunchuk to jump, and use the motion sensing to punch opponents and obstacles, and to use items. Additionally, there are animal buddies in certain levels that are rideable, as the game is considered a rerelease of Donkey Kong Racing.

Characters

Development

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast was first announced on May 9, 2006 at that year's E3 2006 for the Nintendo GameCube under the title of DK: Bongo Blast. This version was ultimately cancelled for the Nintendo GameCube in favor of a Wii release and the life span of the Nintendo GameCube coming to an end during development.

Reception

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast received a generally negative response. Based on 30 reviews, Barrel Blast garnered a Metascore of 45 out of 100 according to Metacritic. A number of reviews lamented the decision to replace the bongo control scheme with that using the Wii Remote, as well as the blatantly last-generation visuals.

It was criticized for "slow racing, shallow gameplay, and an overall boring experience" by IGN.[1] Gamespot labeled this game a fifth-rate Mario Kart clone.[2] The highest rated Metacritic review, by Nintendo Power, called it a "mundane racer". GameTrailers criticized the game for its imprecise controls, lack of online mode, and the fact that the Bongo Controls were left out of the game despite the fact that Nintendo GameCube controllers are fully compatible with the Wii. Gamepro was the harshest on this video game and put it #1 on their Top 10 Worst Video games of 2007.

This game is also considered the worst in the Donkey Kong series.

References

  1. ↑ DK Barrel Blast Review
  2. ↑ Donkey Kong Barrel Blast for Wii Review

External links

Donkey Kong series
Arcade series Donkey Kong • Donkey Kong Jr • Donkey Kong Jr. Math • Donkey Kong 3 • Donkey Kong '94
Donkey Kong Country series Donkey Kong Country • Country 2 • Country 3 • Land • Land 2 • Land III • Donkey Kong 64
Country Returns (3D) • Tropical Freeze
Mario vs. Donkey Kong series Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) • March of the Minis • Mini-Land Mayhem! • Minis March Again!
Minis on the Move • Tipping Stars
Bongo series Donkey Konga • Donkey Kong Jungle Beat • Donkey Konga 2 • Donkey Konga 3: Tabe-houdai! Haru Mogitate 50 Kyoku
Other games Diddy Kong Racing (DS) • King of Swing • Jungle Climber • Barrel Blast • Jungle Fever • Banana Kingdom
Related Nintendo (Shigeru Miyamoto) • Mario • Mario Kart • Mario Party • Super Smash Bros.
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