GameCube Donkey Konga 2 w/Bongos review:4 stars (Simple, yet surprisingly fun.) - I was hesitant to pick this game, since I had played it just a bit before. I bought the Donkey Konga 2 pack, with the bongos. I played it, and loved it. The soundtrack isn't the best (from what I hear, Donkey Konga has a better one), but some of the songs on it are actually quite good. There should be a introduction to the game though, to teach users which color equals what button. I've had a blast with this game, and am still trying to beat some of the tougher Gorilla remixes. I'd recommend this to anyone who has some resemblence of a beat.4 stars (Great Game, Not Perfect) - I disagree that the 1st game was better. The 2nd game is more developed and has a wider range of songs to choose from. There is music for everyone and even if you don't like a certain song, you will still have fun playing to it on the kongas since it will be a challenge. The songs are great to take your anger and energy out on and the beats really reflect the mood, stlye, melody, and rhythm of the song. The parts also help you develop an ear for the other instruments and what is going on with the other parts, not just the rhythm.
There are more extra features on this game. The only one I don't like is the freestyle. I don't find it fun just to play whatever I want because what you're playing isn't recorded or saved and there's no way to know what you did. The mini games are really fun and great for multiplayer. The feature where 2 players can play on 1 set of kongas is great because it builds team work and trust. It's a lot of fun for one person to get red, another yellow, and you both clap.
I havn't played multi-player (except the 2 player feature I just mentioned) because extra kongas are expensive and I don't want to make that purchase yet since no one else I know owns kongas or the game.
This game is also rated teen for mild lyrics. I havn't noticed any swearing but there are certain references including suffocation. Most songs are suitable for young children however. The whole family will enjoy Donkey Konga. I also recommend the 1st game in the series.
Although the real artists who perform the songs are not the people on the songs, the fake versions are still great and are performed by very talented musicians. They do a great job of covering the song to sound just like the real artist.
The only complaints I have are they could replace all the r and b and rap songs with some songs that are more rhythm heavy and upbeat. I also believe the game is a bit too short but the extra features and multi player make up for that.
4 stars (Good...could have been Great!) - Look. I like the donkey kongas. The first one was great. The second one has been a bit of a letdown. Oh sure it's fun and delivers that but, for instance, in the first game I knew 85% of the songs. I can only recognize 30% of the songs in the new game because the others are just horrible drek I wouldn't listen to to begin with! There were a few surprise songs on there that I was glad to see, but the song that "sampled" the music from the "Young and the Restless" is, well, just HORRIBLE! It should have been better; at least better songs to choose from and Nintendo failed to pick those. I still have fun with it irregardless of some of the C"rap"py music. If you know a lot of newer songs, you'll love it. It's just good for me. Not great. No Motown? No Beatles? No Elvis? No 70's classic rock? What happened?
GameCube Donkey Konga 2 w/Bongos Features:
Video Games
Gamecube (Game Cube, Game-cube)
Action
Adventure
Game Cube
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Simulation/Dance/Music

GameCube Donkey Konga 2 w-Bongos is the Video Game version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 49.99USD.