Donkey Konga 2
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Also known as: Donkey Konga 2: Hit Song Parade (JP)
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Donkey Konga 2 is a follow-up of Donkey Konga. It's the last Donkey Konga game released in US and Europe. Japan would get one more Donkey Konga game called Donkey Konga 3.
Early Notes
To do: The Japanese versions (Memo_tgs.res and Memo.res) contain some differences as well. |
An earlier draft of Dixie's Notes can be found inside the file Memo_tgs_us.res. Most of it is just grammar and formatting fixes, along with some minor rewrites.
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You've gotten all of the Gorilla arrangements! If you master all of them, you might just become a better drummer than I am! And you know what? Now, you can challenge the full set! |
You've gotten all of the Gorilla arrangements! If you master all of them, you might just become a better drummer than I am! And you know what? Now, you can challenge the Full Set! |
"Full Set" was capitalized.
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You got gold DKs on all of the Gorilla duets? Incredible! Unbelievable! That takes some real perseverance! And some awesome teamwork! |
You got gold DKs on all of the Gorilla duets? Incredible! Unbelievable! That takes some real perseverance! And some awesome teamwork! |
The extra spaces before "unbelievable" were removed, and "teamwork" was moved to a new line.
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Congratulations! You've earned gold DKs on all of the solo Gorilla arrangements. Could it be?Is it possible!? Could you really be...better than me!? Madness! Utter madness! |
Congratulations! You've earned gold DKs on all of the solo Gorilla arrangements. Could it be? Is it possible!? Could you really be...better than me!? Madness! Utter madness! |
A space was added after the first question mark.
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Yahoo! You did it! You cleared the full set! That's all 33 songs! Why don't you give the DK Bongos a break? After all this excitement, I might just head home for a nap myself! |
Yahoo! You did it! You cleared the Full Set! That's all 33 songs! Why don't you give the DK Bongos a break? After all this excitement, I might just head home for a nap myself! |
"Full Set" capitalized again.
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If you've gotten good enough that you can remember most of the notes, why not try Jam mode? You can really rake in the coins that way, but, man! It's tough! |
If you've played the song so much you've memorized it, why not try Beat-Mix? You can earn a ton of tips, but the beats change every time you play! |
"Jam mode" was replaced with a new "Beat-Mix" mode, so the final note explains how this new mode works. In the European version, "You can earn a ton of tips" was replaced with "You can earn a ton of coins".
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Thank you for playing Donkey Konga 2! Today I collected my favorite songs, but Donkey and Diddy seem to choose rock and techno ones. Please wait for our final decision! |
Hey, DK and Diddy! As of now, I'd like to announce my career change to professional drummer! Give me a call if you ever need an extra pair of hands! |
It seems the early note was written with a demo in mind, so this insight into DK and Diddy's musical tastes was replaced with a filler note talking about Dixie herself.
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To adjust the Clap Sensor sensitivity you need to visit the Electric Hut. Move the [slider] to the right so the Clap Sensor picks up only loud noises like claps, and not just background sounds. |
To adjust the Clap Sensor sensitivity, you need to visit the Electric Hut. Move the [slider] to the right so the Clap Sensor picks up only loud noises like claps, and not just background sounds. |
The line lengths were evened out, and a comma was added after "sensitivity".
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You have 10 badges you can use right from the start. ♪ Once you've finished up at the Music Lab, try to Match That Badge to see if you can get all 30 badges. And that includes mine! |
You have 10 badges you can use right from the start. ♪ Once you've finished up at the Music Lab, try to Match That Badge to see if you can get all 30 badges. Of course, the only badge that matters is mine! |
Extra spaces were removed, and the line lengths were readjusted to fit. The final note also makes Dixie a bit more self-centered in the last line.
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So tell me, what do you like more : hearing the music, or hearing the sound of your own drums? You know, you can adjust the music and sound-effect balance at the Electric Hut! |
So tell me, what do you like more: hearing the music, or hearing the sound of your own drums? You know, you can adjust the music and sound-effect balance at the Electric Hut! |
The extraneous space before the colon was removed.
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Have you been using "Return to" command to cancel the song or mode you've selected? You know...it's easier just to hold down both drums on your bongos! |
Have you been using the "Return to" command to cancel the song or mode you've selected? You know...it's easier just to hold down both drums on your bongos! |
A "the" was needed here.
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You can choose all kinds of songs in the Freestyle Zone, but the best thing to do is choose "Get Jamming"! Two is better than one, and four is better than two, you know? |
You can choose all kinds of songs in the Freestyle Zone, but the best thing to do is choose "Start Jamming!" Two is better than one, and four is better than two, you know? |
"Get Jamming" was changed to "Start Jamming", and the exclamation mark was moved inside the quotation.
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If you score really high in the Music Lab, then you can take a shot at Match That Badge! This is the place to be if you want to collect Badges! |
If you score really high in the Music Lab, then you can take a shot at Match That Badge! This is the place to be if you want to collect badges! |
"Badges" is no longer a proper noun.
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If you clear a song with the Phonograph Gauge at 100%, then your DK award will turn gold! And if you can do THAT, you'll be able to play the no-note Jam mode! |
If you clear a song with the Phonograph Gauge at 100%, then your DK award will turn gold! And if you can do THAT, you'll be able to play the totally remixed Beat-Mix! |
Another Jam mode/Beat-Mix change.
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I'm sure you already know this, but the more points you earn in Mini-Games, the more shots you'll earn at Match That Badge. |
I'm sure you already know this, but the more points you earn in minigames, the more shots you'll earn at Match That Badge. |
From "Mini-Games" to "minigames".
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I went to play in the Freestyle Zone the other day. I got so hooked that I didn't even notice that I'd played until the sun went gone down! |
I went to play in the Freestyle Zone the other day. I got so hooked that I didn't even notice that I'd played until the sun had gone down! |
A typo fix. The line likely originally read "the sun went down".
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You want me to tell you the secret to Rhythm Keeper? Start out slowly, my friend. Don't Be like Diddy! He starts slowly and gets faster all natural-like, without missing a beat! |
You want me to tell you the secret to Rhythm Keeper? Keep the rhythm, my friend! Don't be like Diddy! He starts out slowly, but then he gets faster and faster and starts missing the beats! |
Reworded to sound more natural, as the original version is rather clunky. Not to mention, having Diddy not miss a beat wouldn't make any sense in the context of the sentence.
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If everyone's together, your synchro rate can go through the roof! Even two meatheads like Diddy and DK can get synch up really well! |
If everyone's together, your synchro rate can go through the roof! Even two meatheads like Diddy and DK can synch up really well! |
"Get" didn't belong in that sentence.
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You want to prove you're a master at Rhythm Keeper? Here's a little pro tip: try closing your eyes, like DK does! But don't just ignore the notes and hit smack the bongo crazy like him... |
You want to prove you're a master at Rhythm Keeper? Here's a little pro tip: try closing your eyes, like DK does! But don't just ignore the notes and smack the bongo crazy, like he does... |
Another badly-worded sentence that got fixed up.
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Psych! Juuuuuust kidding! ♪ I wouldn't just up and quit on ya! I've still got all sorts of tips lined up for you! We're not done yet! |
Psych! Juuuuuust kidding! ♪ I wouldn't just up and quit on ya! I've still got all sorts of tips lined up for you! We're not done yet! |
Two spaces were removed.
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You want to learn how to master Barrel Race? Here's the thing: just don't get carried away when those notes start falling! If you keep hitting like mad, you're going regret it! |
You want to learn how to master Barrel Race? Here's the thing: just don't get carried away when those notes start falling! If you keep hitting like mad, you're gonna regret it! |
"Going to" was missing the "to", so it was changed to just "gonna".
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If you've got enough DK coins to buy Gorilla arrangements, then you should be good enough to play them! Go on! Try it! You'll do fine!!! |
If you've got enough DK coins to buy Gorilla arrangements, then you should be good enough to play them! Go on! Try it! You'll do fine!!! |
The extra space after "Go on!" was taken out.
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Your Synchro rate can go higher if you're playing with more people. I don't think you can even get 100% unless you have four people. Quick! Grab your friends! |
Your synchro rate can go higher if you're playing with more people. I don't think you can even get 100% unless you have four people. Quick! Grab your friends! |
"Synchro" was decapitalized.
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You can check in the Hall of Records to see how many badges you've collected. And make sure you've got my badge, OK? It is sooooo cute! Seriously. |
You can check in the Hall of Records to see how many badges you've collected. When you line 'em up together, you can tell mine's the cutest! Seriously! It is sooooo cute! |
Dixie emotes a little harder in the final note.
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I just tried Cranky's brand-new Echo Feature. That Echo feature is so cool--you can hit the drum once and make TEN drumbeats! |
I just tried Cranky's brand-new Echo Feature. That Echo Feature is so cool--you can hit the drum once and make TEN drumbeats! |
A capital was missing on Echo Feature.
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Those sounds sets sure are expensive! Like that the train sound set I bought the other day. Yowza! But if you earn coins with 2 players, you'll save up twice as much! |
Those sound sets sure are expensive! Like that "Electric Drum Set" I bought the other day. Yowza! But if you earn coins with 2 players, you'll save up twice as much! |
A train sound set? Ow. Electric drums make far more sense. The final note actually introduces an error here-- the electric drum sound set is from the first Donkey Konga. While it does exist in this game, it can only be accessed by using a memory card that has a Donkey Konga save on it; it can't be bought at the Shopping Mall.
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You want to know how to unlock "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" in the Freestyle Zone? Get this : you have to clear out the FULL SET! That's SO cool! |
You want to know how to unlock "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" in the Freestyle Zone? Get this: you have to clear out the FULL SET! That's SO cool! |
Yet another space fix.
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Oh, listen to this! You can use the sound sets you collected in first Donkey Konga in this game, too! That means there are even more sounds to choose from! |
Oh, listen to this! You can also use the sound sets you collected in the first Donkey Konga in this game! That means there are even more sounds to choose from! |
Slight wording and line length fixes.
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Have you tried plugging your DK Bongos into a different controller port? In a quartet, that gets you a totally different arrangement for the song. Try playing 'em all! |
Have you tried plugging your DK Bongos into a different Controller Socket? In a quartet, that gets you a totally different arrangement for the song. Try playing 'em all! |
The official term for a GameCube controller port is "Controller Socket".
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The DK Bongos are good instruments of course, but they also liven up a room when you use them as decorations! They have such a sturdy, cheery look about them! Perfect for any room! |
The DK Bongos are good instruments, of course, but they also liven up a room when you use them as decorations! They have such a sturdy, cheery look about them! Perfect for any room! |
A comma was added, and the lines readjusted.
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I love snowy mountains, because the echoes are so shoothing. And no avalanches! Nope! All the snow just rolls up into adorable little snowmen! |
I love snowy mountains, because the echoes are so soothing. And no avalanches! Nope! All the snow just rolls up into adorable little snowmen! |
The typo on "soothing" was fixed.
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Playing the Legend of Zelda Theme with the Zelda sound set makes a big difference, you know! It gives you a real feel for the song! |
Playing Trouble with the Fight sound set makes a big difference, you know! It gives you a real feel for the song! |
The Zelda theme is in the Japanese version, but neither of the international ones. Same for the Zelda sound set, which is only available with a Konga 1 save. This note was changed to reflect that.
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It really is good to memorize the notes on some songs... And on Jam mode, it's the only way to play! |
Don't let Beat-Mix mode intimidate you. The rhythm stays the same, even though all the beats change. If you're lucky, you might get all claps, and it'll be a piece of cake to clear! |
The original hint isn't that helpful, so it was rewritten.
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The 6-Song Set challenge is just long enough for me... I can fit it into my busy schedule with ease! In fact, I think I'm going to make it the last item on my list of things to do for today! |
The 6-Song Set Challenge is just long enough for me... I can fit it into my busy schedule with ease! In fact, I think I'm going to make it the last item on my list of things to do for today! |
"Challenge" was capitalized.
Regional Differences
Title Screen
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Jam Mode / Beat-Mix
The Japanese version reuses the "Jam Mode" from the first Donkey Konga. In this mode, all the required beats to play are covered up with a barrel. This means you have to memorize which beats to play, which is pretty much impossible to do.
This mode was replaced with a more fair and enjoyable "Beat-Mix" mode in the American and European versions. In this mode, the beats that you need to play are different each time you play a song.
Songs
Like the first Donkey Konga game, Donkey Konga 2 has different songs between the Japanese, American and European versions.
Song | Japan | USA | Europe |
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Ai no Tame Ni | Yes | No | No |
All Star | No | Yes | Yes |
Ambitious Japan! | Yes | No | No |
Are You Ready For Love? | No | No | Yes |
Bombastic | No | Yes | Yes |
Born Too Slow | No | Yes | No |
Breakfast at Tiffany's | No | No | Yes |
Challenger!! | Yes | No | No |
Come Clean | No | Yes | No |
Contact | No | Yes | Yes |
Danzen! Futari wa Pretty Cure | Yes | No | No |
Donkey Konga 2 Theme | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood | No | No | Yes |
Don't Let Me Get Me | No | No | Yes |
Doraemon no Uta | Yes | No | No |
Drive | No | Yes | Yes |
Dynamite | Yes | No | No |
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik | No | No | Yes |
Enjoy the Silenece | No | No | Yes |
Full Moon | No | Yes | No |
Go Girl ~ Koi no Victory | Yes | No | No |
Green Greens | No | No | Yes |
Guantanamera | Yes | No | No |
Habanera from Carmen | Yes | Yes | No |
Havanaise | No | No | Yes |
Headstrong | No | Yes | No |
High Roller | No | Yes | No |
Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!) | No | Yes | No |
Hustle | Yes | No | No |
I'm A Slave 4 U | No | No | Yes |
I Don't Want To Know (If You Don't Want Me) | No | Yes | Yes |
I Just Wanna Live | No | No | Yes |
It's Been Awhile | No | Yes | No |
Jungle Boogie | No | No | Yes |
Ko-inu no Waltz | Yes | No | No |
La Bamba | No | Yes | Yes |
La Cucaracha | No | No | Yes |
Losing My Religion | No | Yes | Yes |
Lucky Chachacha | Yes | No | No |
Mansize Rooster | No | No | Yes |
Mazinger Z | Yes | No | No |
Minute Waltz | No | Yes | No |
Monkey Magic | Yes | No | No |
Mute City Theme | No | No | Yes |
Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye | No | Yes | Yes |
No More Drama | No | Yes | No |
Odoru Ponpokorin | Yes | No | No |
Oshiete | Yes | No | No |
Over Drive | Yes | No | No |
Pieces | No | Yes | No |
Pokemon Main Theme | No | No | Yes |
Predictable | No | Yes | Yes |
Pumping on Your Stereo | No | No | Yes |
Realize | Yes | No | No |
Road Trip | No | Yes | No |
Rock the Boat | No | Yes | No |
Runaway Train | No | No | Yes |
Sakuranbo | Yes | No | No |
Secret Base | Yes | No | No |
Send the Pain Below | No | Yes | No |
Shiny Happy People | No | Yes | Yes |
Sidewalks | No | Yes | Yes |
Super Donkey Kong Theme | Yes | No | No |
Super Mario Bros. 3 Theme | No | No | Yes |
Tane no Uta | Yes | No | No |
That's the Way (I Like It) | No | No | Yes |
The Anthem | No | Yes | No |
The Legend of Zelda Theme | Yes | No | No |
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger | Yes | No | No |
Trepak | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Trouble | No | Yes | Yes |
U Don't Have to Call | No | Yes | No |
Unpretty | No | Yes | No |
Viva Rock | Yes | No | No |
WA ni Natte Odorou | Yes | No | No |
Why Don't We Fall in Love | No | Yes | No |
Wild Challenger | Yes | No | No |
William Tell Overture | No | No | Yes |
Wish You Were Here | No | Yes | No |
Yankee Doodle | Yes | No | No |
Yeah! Me-cha Holiday | Yes | No | No |
Zenbu Dakishimete | Yes | No | No |
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