Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Critic Reviews

Every once in a while, a game or system comes along that redefines gaming in some small way, and DKJB proudly stands in this category.

It's so intuitive, it's like your brain is moving the big ape directly.

Jungle Beat was never going to be a bad game but the innovative control scheme and the deep combo-mechanic have elevated it to a genuinely excellent one.

A very polished, well made game that breaks new ground in platforming; I highly recommend this game for anyone seeking a change from the traditional platformer or anyone who doesn't have a great interest in video games to begin with.

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Sadly it just misses true greatness because its benefit to cost ratio just does not balance. At half its price I'd give it the big five sharks without hesitation.

The game is one of Nintendo's many hits, if not a masterpiece.

An extremely entertaining game from start to finish with enough creativity to make this game stand out from other platform titles.

A truly refreshing and innovative experience.

A surprisingly addictive and well-made platformer with a unique control twist. Anybody who says differently either didn't take the time to really play it or has no business playing games.

The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is ituitive, addictive and amazingly good fun. It's a shame it is so short - we completed it in four hours - but it is perfectly formed.

The fact that you use Bongos as the controller may seem very weird at first, but once you get the hang of it, the game is extremely fun and also very addictive.

A new style of platforming that may catch on, but since it is so short I would suggest a rental only for this one.

Gripes aside, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is a fantastic platforming game with plenty of new ideas and a great style to call its own. The game also features beautiful graphics which are reminiscent of the technical qualities of Rare's "Star Fox Adventures."

With great graphics, quirky sound and a very innovative use of the bongos, this game goes to show you that Nintendo still has great minds creating original and great games.

It's one of the prettiest and exciting-to-watch games I've ever seen.

Without the bongos, the game is a by-the-numbers action platformer, but it's amazing what such a simple change can mean for the overall experience.

Jungle Beat's only main fault is its length... for people who simply want to play it from start to finish they're going to feel a little short changed as you'll see the end credits in only about 3-4hrs.

Wildly entertaining.

Nintendo really makes the most out of the bongos controller. A fun platform adventure.