Donkey Konga 2

Donkey Konga 2
Developer: Namco Publisher: Nintendo Platform: GameCube Released in JP: July 1, 2004 Released in US: May 9, 2005 Released in EU: June 3, 2005 This game has unused text. This game has regional differences.

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.

MEMO_03

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_04

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_05

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_06

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_13

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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".

MEMO_14

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_23

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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".

MEMO_29

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_30

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_32

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_34

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_35

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_37

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_39

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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".

MEMO_42

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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".

MEMO_45

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_47

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_48

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_51

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_53

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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".

MEMO_55

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_61

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_70

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_77

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_83

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_84

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_85

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_86

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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".

MEMO_89

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_91

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_92

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_94

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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.

MEMO_97

Memo_tgs_us.res	Memo_us.res
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

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 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
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

(Source: Mariowiki.com)