Donkey Konga

Already a?umm?hit in Japan, Nintendo?s rhythm game, Donkey Konga, is gearing up for a U.S. release.

Already a?umm?hit in Japan, Nintendo?s rhythm game, Donkey Konga, is gearing up for a U.S. release. Utilizing a controller that consists of two adjoined drum pads and a microphone, you have to follow musical rhythm and onscreen cues, and hit either the left pad, right pad, both pads simultaneously, or clap when prompted. The mechanics are pretty simple, but the patterns you have to follow can get pretty complex, making the game very frantic and fun.

For the stateside release, the list of tunes has changed dramatically. Gone are the obscure (to western players at least) J-pop songs of the Japanese release, and in their place are relatively faithful renditions of ?Rock Lobster? by the B-52?s, ?Whip It? by Devo, and Queen?s ?We Will Rock You,? the last of which is a perfect match for a game like this. Thrown into the mix are some classical pieces, along with the theme songs for Pok?mon, Super Mario Bros., and The Legend of Zelda.

Skillful percussionists can collect currency that can be used to unlock arcade-style mini-games and alternate konga sounds from classic NES games. The game features numerous modes of play, including competitive multiplayer and co-operative games in which up to four players can work together jam-session style to create ensemble pieces.

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