VIDEOS

Soundtrack · DKC1

Aquatic Ambience

The iconic underwater stage theme from DKC1 — David Wise's ambient masterwork built on Roland Sound Canvas samples processed through the SNES SPC700 chip.

Soundtrack · DKC2

Stickerbush Symphony

David Wise's bramble-world masterwork — consistently ranked among the most beloved pieces of video game music ever composed. A melancholic, emotionally resonant track from the pirate world.

Full OST · DKC1

DKC1 Complete Soundtrack

The complete Donkey Kong Country (1994) original soundtrack — DK Island Swing, Aquatic Ambience, Fear Factory, and all other David Wise compositions.

Full OST · DKC2

DKC2 Complete Soundtrack

The complete Donkey Kong Country 2 (1995) original soundtrack — Stickerbush Symphony, Mining Melancholy, Snakey Chantey, Disco Train, and more from David Wise.

Full OST · DKC3

DKC3 Complete Soundtrack

The complete Donkey Kong Country 3 (1996) original soundtrack by Eveline Fischer — the experimental, reggae-influenced score that distinguished the trilogy's final entry.

Retrospective

The Making of Donkey Kong Country

A detailed retrospective on Rare's development of the original DKC — covering the ACM pipeline, SGI workstations, and the studio culture that produced the game in 18 months.

Interview

David Wise — Composing for DKC

David Wise discusses his compositional approach for the DKC series — the Roland Sound Canvas samples, the SPC700 chip constraints, and the creation of Stickerbush Symphony.

History

Rare — From Ultimate to Microsoft

The full Rare history — from Ultimate Play the Game through the SNES/N64 golden era to the Microsoft acquisition, covering all the key games and personalities.

Video Essay

DKC — The Greatest SNES Game?

A critical essay exploring the case for Donkey Kong Country — examining the ACM graphics, David Wise's score, and the game's legacy in the SNES library.

Gameplay · DKC2

DKC2 Full Walkthrough

A complete playthrough of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, covering all eight worlds from Gangplank Galleon to the Lost World.

Speedrun · DKC1

DKC1 Any% Speedrun

A top-level any% speedrun of Donkey Kong Country (SNES) — demonstrating the movement tech, barrel jumps, and route optimisation that defines competitive DKC1.

Completion · DKC2

DKC2 — 102% All Collectibles

Full 102% completion of DKC2 — collecting every DK Coin, Kremcoin, and KONG letter, including all Lost World stages and the true ending.

Music · Live Performance

Stickerbush Symphony — Orchestral

A live orchestral arrangement of Stickerbush Symphony — demonstrating how the composition's emotional depth translates to full orchestral instrumentation.

Feature · Animal Buddies

Animal Buddy Showcase

A showcase of all DKC animal buddies — Rambi, Enguarde, Squawks, Winky, Rattly, Expresso, Clapper, and Glimmer — demonstrating each buddy's abilities and stages.

Speedrun · DKC2

DKC2 Any% Speedrun

A competitive any% speedrun of Donkey Kong Country 2 — showcasing the Dixie helicopter spin tech, barrel jumps, and optimal routing through Crocodile Isle.