Diddy Kong Racing
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| Diddy Kong Racing | |
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| Developer(s) | Rare |
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| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Release date(s) |  November 21, 1997 November 24, 1997 November 21, 1997
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB:  Kids to Adults
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| Platform(s) | Nintendo 64 |
| Followed by | Diddy Kong Racing DS |
Diddy Kong Racing was a popular racing game for the Nintendo 64. It involved various characters from the Donkey Kong series such as Diddy Kong and Krunch, as well as Rare mascots Banjo and Conker.
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[edit] Gameplay
[edit] Modes
There are three ways to race: airplane, car, and hovercraft. Each track requires a different vehicle. Tracks can only be accessed through the acquisition of golden balloons by winning races or completing tasks. Once each race in an area is completed, a bonus challenge will be accessed, such as racing a triceratops. To access each world and its tracks, you must drive, fly, or sail to the desired area.
[edit] Playable Characters
There were at least 9 playable characters in the Nintendo 64 version, and unlockable characters could also be unlocked via Password entry.
- Diddy Kong
- Bumper the Badger
- Krunch the Kremling
- Banjo the Bear
- Pipsy the Mouse
- Drumstick the Rooster
- Tiptup the Turtle
- Conker the Squirrel
- Timber the Tiger
- T.T. the Timer
Rare characters could not be transferred to the DS port, Diddy Kong Racing DS, because Microsoft had bought rights to Rare before the game was made.
[edit] Legacy
The characters Banjo the Bear and Conker the Squirrel both made their debut in this video game. Banjo would become the star of the family friendly Nintendo 64 adventures Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, both published by Nintendo. Meanwhile, Connker would appear in the Game Boy Color game Conker's Pocket Tales, and subsequently in the mature rated Conker's Bad Fur Day. Diddy Kong Racing would later be remade for the Nintendo DS under the name Diddy Kong Racing DS.
