Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest SNES
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £25.82 | £19.99 | £41.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £25.83 | £19.99 | £41.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £25.77 | £19.99 | £41.90 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £33.69 | £21.95 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £28.69 | £22.02 | £47.49 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £28.39 | £21.95 | £47.49 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £28.69 | £22.02 | £47.49 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £31.39 | £15.08 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £31.81 | £22.02 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £31.81 | £22.02 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £31.81 | £22.02 | £78.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £31.81 | £22.02 | £78.70 | 10 |
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Game History
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest was developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). The game was directed by Gregg Mayles and continued the platforming legacy established by the original Donkey Kong Country.
The game was released in North America on November 24, 1995, followed by releases in Europe and Japan in 1996. It arrived during the twilight years of the SNES's commercial lifespan, yet still achieved significant market penetration.
Donkey Kong Country 2 was both a critical and commercial success. Critics praised its vibrant graphics, tight controls, and creative level design. The game's pre-rendered 3D graphics, rendered as 2D sprites, were technically impressive for the era and showcased the SNES's capabilities near the end of its lifecycle. It sold over 4 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling SNES games.
The game featured Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong as protagonists, marking Donkey Kong's absence from the main action—a bold creative decision that distinguished it from its predecessor. The soundtrack, composed by David Wise, became iconic and is frequently cited as one of the best video game soundtracks of its generation.
Today, Donkey Kong Country 2 is historically significant to collectors for several reasons. It represents a pinnacle of SNES-era platforming and technical achievement. Original cartridges in good condition command premium prices on the collector's market. The game's influence on subsequent platformers and its role in establishing Rare's reputation during the 16-bit era make it a sought-after title for serious game collectors.
Interestingly, the game was part of Rare's remarkably productive period in the 1990s, during which the studio released numerous acclaimed titles. The cartridge's limited production run compared to other major SNES releases contributes to its collector value today, particularly for copies with original packaging and in pristine condition.