The Diddy Kong Racing DS thread

I hated Diddy Kong Racing. Seeing as I get everything on the DS, I'll probably snag it on clearance though. Awesome logic, no?
 
[quote name='wubb']Is it an all new game or a port of the N64 title?[/quote]

It's a port, but with a few bonuses (voice-compatible online play, new characters, some new modes, etc).

DKR was my favorite N64 racer outside of Cruis'n USA...so I'm PUMPED about this one.
 
[quote name='2Fast']Hearing that it's a port is actually getting me a little more excited about it.[/QUOTE]


Me too, I don't think Rare is capable of making a new classic.
 
[quote name='Chris in Cali']Me too, I don't think Rare is capable of making a new classic.[/QUOTE]
They can, Viva Pinata is GREAT game
 
Could anyone tell me what's the difference between this game and MK ?

I mean, I took a look at the vid at youtube and found that it looks almost the same as MK.
To me, it's like MK in new skins. Well, that's just the appearance, but gameplay... we have no way to know until it's released.
 
Diddy Kong Racing is different in several ways. First off, there are different vehicles you utilize (hovercraft, airplane, car, and I think the DS version also has the magic carpet). Then, there's also a large environment that you explore to select stages and to find hidden items which help you unlock new stages. Also, each character has its own strengths and weaknesses (as compared to each kart in MK). One other difference is when you're racing, the weapons/tools you collect are not randomly selected (each color balloon you hit in your vehicle has a different power - and they build upon each other, so if you get one red balloon, it's one rocket - if you get two red balloons, it's a homing rocket, etc).

It's a bit more fleshed out of a game, though IIRC not quite as fast-paced and hectic as MK can be.
 
[quote name='Oops! I did it again.']Diddy Kong Racing is different in several ways. First off, there are different vehicles you utilize (hovercraft, airplane, car, and I think the DS version also has the magic carpet). Then, there's also a large environment that you explore to select stages and to find hidden items which help you unlock new stages. Also, each character has its own strengths and weaknesses (as compared to each kart in MK). One other difference is when you're racing, the weapons/tools you collect are not randomly selected (each color balloon you hit in your vehicle has a different power - and they build upon each other, so if you get one red balloon, it's one rocket - if you get two red balloons, it's a homing rocket, etc).

It's a bit more fleshed out of a game, though IIRC not quite as fast-paced and hectic as MK can be.[/quote]

It sounds promising to me.
We'll see how good the game really is when it is released.
 
[quote name='mattstockton12']A port? I thought we were past the N64 to DS port stage :([/QUOTE]
aside from Mario 64 (which is like 1/3 new stuff) and Ridge Racer, I can't think of another N64 port.
 
I'll be grabbing this for sure. I LOVE dkr on the 64, and still play it from time to time.

Its a port, but with some major changes and additions. They dropped the two Rare characters (Banjo & Conker) and subbed in some Nintendo characters for their spots.

I hope the Death Star trench run level makes its return. :)
 
[quote name='62t']aside from Mario 64 (which is like 1/3 new stuff) and Ridge Racer, I can't think of another N64 port.[/QUOTE]

Well, Resident Evil DS is a port of a PS1 game. Dawn of Sorrow lifts a ton of sprites from Symphony of the Night, and there are a number of remakes/sequels with minimal upgrades/ports on the system.
 
[quote name='furyk']Well, Resident Evil DS is a port of a PS1 game. Dawn of Sorrow lifts a ton of sprites from Symphony of the Night, and there are a number of remakes/sequels with minimal upgrades/ports on the system.[/QUOTE]
um about half of the sprites from Symphony of the Night are from Rondo no Blood, and there is no way you can said thats a port. Resident Evil is a port but it was never on the N64 (but RE2 was on N64). There are some sequels on the DS but they are more than just a port.
 
I preordered this from Amazon for $29.99. Since I have only been following DS software for about 2 months, what is the chance that Diddy Kong Racing makes it Feb. 5th release date? Thanks.
 
[quote name='mwj']I preordered this from Amazon for $29.99. Since I have only been following DS software for about 2 months, what is the chance that Diddy Kong Racing makes it Feb. 5th release date? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure any delay would've been reported by now. It is about 3 weeks away and i don't think they'd wait until now to delay it so it should be making the date.
 
[quote name='Killbreed']I'm pretty sure any delay would've been reported by now. It is about 3 weeks away and i don't think they'd wait until now to delay it so it should be making the date.[/quote]

I thought the same thing about Super Paper Mario (and even got an email from Nintendo CS telling me it was going to be released), but it just disappeared without any warning or reports of delays. :cry:
 
This game apparently has wi-fi... I'm totally in if this is the case (i.e playable over the internets like Mario Kart).

It'll go from "meh" to "I'll buy it on day 1".
 
[quote name='Oops! I did it again.']^ Yes, it is the case. It also has the voice option (probably the same as in the Tony Hawk games).[/QUOTE]

That is awesome. I will score this the first day it comes out then, since the Wi-Fi is very awesome so far.

What voice option? Like voices during races or something? Is there a way to turn it off :rofl:
 
[quote name='dastly75']It'd be a sure buy for me but I don't know a lot of people who have DS systems and the DS online code system is a pain.[/QUOTE]

I've never had a problem just searching for a game in Tetris or Mario Kart, finding one instantly, and just playing against random joe's.

It's better than no wi-fi at all.
 
I really want this game. But I'm going to wait for reviews to make sure they didn't fuck anything up in the port, and then I'll buy it. I loved the N64 version.
 
Will DKR use WPA? WEP is fine if you live in the middle of nowhere but not if you consider security a priority.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']I've never had a problem just searching for a game in Tetris or Mario Kart, finding one instantly, and just playing against random joe's.

It's better than no wi-fi at all.[/quote]

I don't know if it's better now but when I first got Mario Kart, my friend had two friends on his list and I had one. He and his friend were matched and I was trying to match with them but it wouldn't let me since I didn't have his other friend on my friends list.

Also whenever I tried to play that game on Wi-Fi, the game would rarely find 4 people and would take an incredibly long time to lock people in and start the game.
 
[quote name='naes']I'll get this when it comes out. God, I loved the N64 game sooo much.[/QUOTE]

Same here! I played the hell out of it when I was a kid.
 
[quote name='62t']aside from Mario 64 (which is like 1/3 new stuff) and Ridge Racer, I can't think of another N64 port.[/quote]

Yeah, well, I'd rather have a new game than a port. I was hoping they wouldn't do it again, but that was a naive wish. I just don't want the same thing to happen to DS that happened with the GBA, i.e. a plethora of SNES titles ported to the system. Anyone else pissed that we only got one original Zelda and zero original Marios on the GBA, the last 2D centric system in existance? Thankfully we got Metroid Fusion instead of a Super Metroid port, I woulda pulled my hair out.
 
Mario Kart DS > Diddy Kong Racing > Mario Kart 64 in my opinion. I thought Diddy Kong was the best kart game for the 64. Not sure I want a port, though, unless they really polished it up.
 
IGN has a new impressions of the online mode.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/759/759553p1.html

Sounds pretty good. I have a question for you guys. I'm a new DS Lite owner who's never played Diddy Kong Racing on N64 and loved every mario kart game I've had my hands on. Should I pick up Diddy Kong Racing and experience the new release with everyone else (do you think most people will be leaving the Mario Kart servers for this new game) or should I go with Mario Kart?
 
Got one free today from a friend at GS. I traded it for a preorder on FFVI since I read it was a port. I hated the N64 game. So did he. Thank you guys for saving me from wasting my time playing it.
 
I got a copy in the mail Tuesday, and will be reviewing it for Yahoo -- spending the bulk of Thursday playing it. I was always pissed at myself for trading Mario Kart 64 for the N64 version back in the day. Now that Mario Kart DS added a mission mode and has so many tracks, it'll be tough to beat. Of course, I'm going in this with an open mind.
 
Quick question about release dates, kinda random. I pre-ordered DKR and Winning Eleven (DS) today at EB, and the dude tells me that I'll get DKR on Tuesday and Winning Eleven on Wednesday. I don't think I've ever picked up a game on a Wednesday before...is that normal, though? For some games to be released on Tuesday and others on Wednesday?
 
Played through a bunch of the game today. Not a fan of the stylus portions -- which in part replace the silver coin grab events. Online works well, but you have to unlock almost everything, even for multiplayer. Conker and Banjo characters are obviously not in this version.
 
Wednesday releases are very normal, in fact, most games ship Tuesdays and arrive in stores on Wednesdays. Nintendo games typically ship Mondays and arrive Tuesday.

It'll vary depending on location, though.

As for Diddy Kong Racing, the game is mostly as it was, except now the Silver Coin challenges are no longer required to get to the harder version of each boss.
Instead, you get some sort of on-rails tour through each track where you must pop so many balloons with your stylus along the way, and drag coins into your bag. You know what? Give me back my mandatory Silver Coin challenges.

The voices from the original are also gone, replaced by a typical modern Rare style--everyone sounds British. I know, I know, but why did they change something that never needed changing in the first place?

Other than that, I'm enjoying the game so far, just wish I weren't forced into the carpet rides when I play adventure mode.
 
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