My fan comic is progressing, albeit very, VERY slowly, especially because I've been busy with the holidays, but now that they're over, I can go back to focusing on finishing this little project of mine. In the meantime, here is some new and old art for those who haven't seen them yet.

You guys said you mainly hated the first final boss in the game as he hardly did anything, but you guys never really shared your opinions on the true final boss in the secret world, do you like it more than Kaptain and King? Do you like Baron K. Roolenstein's design and music? Is the true final boss your favorite? Or is it still the weakest of the 3? Please explain your opinions here. :)

I decided to rank my favorite 2d platformer bosses from my favorite game of all time for fun! I don't hate any of these bosses tho, even my least favorite I still really enjoy and have a lot of fun!

7-Kudgel

6-Krow

5-Kleever

4-King Zing

3-Kreepy Krow

2-Kaptain K. Rool (Lost World)

1-Kaptain K. Rool (Flying Krok)

What do you guys think of this ranking? :)

Imagine you’re waiting for a Nintendo direct, there’s heavy rumors that they will announce a new DK game. Turns out the game is…

Cranky Kong Country Club

You play as Cranky and all you do is play Swanky Kong games, socialize with other elder Kongs and have crippling PTSD from the Great Ape War while you mourn for Wrinkly Kong.

Only for $59.99

DKC3 is a mixed bag for me, I actually enjoy it quite a lot, the levels and their gimmicks are really fun, the bosses are okay, the collectibles are fun, the world is fun, the music is pretty good, but I have a lot of issues with this game, the gimmicks can get exhausting, I liked the bosses in DKC2 more, the final boss and ending is underwhelming and the music isn't as good as DKC1 and 2 imo. So while I do love it alot, I actually love DKC1 and 2 a lot more than 3 but I love 3 more than Tropical Freeze! I also enjoy the final bosses and endings of DKC1 and 2 alot more! I also enjoy the Lost World in 2 more than the one in 3. Sorry DKC3 fans, but I still love 1 and 2 way more, but it did move up past Tropical Freeze for me! I feel accomplished and eepy after beating this game, tomorrow I'm gonna replay and complete DKC2 becuz I love it that much!

Here's my ranking for the games:

5-DKC Returns

4-DKC Tropical Freeze

3-DKC3 Dixie Kong's Double Trouble

2-DKC1

1-DKC2 Diddy's Kong-Quest

And here's my ranking for the final bosses:

6-Tiki Tong

5-Lord Fredrick

4-Baron K. Roolenstein

3-Baron K. Roolenstein (Knautilus)

2-King K. Rool

1-Kaptain K. Rool (Both fights are tied equally for me!)

I still had fun with 3, but I enjoyed 1 and 2 way more and it's final bosses too! What do you guys think of my rankings and opinions?

While I agree that the other bosses in 3 are really good, the final bosses in DKC3 was really weak, and I rather have an amazing and climatic final boss like in 1 and 2 over a bunch of amazing bosses with an incredibly weak end boss, tho 2 bosses are better imo, I just can't understand the appeal to 3's bosses.

My favorite final boss of all time and favorite K. Rool fight is Kaptain K. Rool, he's pretty challenging, my favorite design, I love his attacks and attack patterns, he is very intimidating in this game, the way you fight him is awesome, I love how you like in Mario World, you see the kidnapped character in between phases which adds tension,, but I think this is a MUCH better final boss than Bowser was in World. I also love how Donkey Kong laughs as K. Rool's gun backfires on him, I also love Kaptain K. Rool's expression as he's covered in soot then looking for serious as he shakes off the soot. And then at the end, I love how at his final hit he turns invisible and tried to pull you into him multiple times, and as Donkey Kong finally breaks free, he uppercuts him sending flying alllll the way back down to the swamp getting chewed up by sharks, literally the most satisfying villsim defeat ever imo! This final boss is perfect to me! The music is also my favorite!

Which final K. Rool fight is your favorite in the series? Please don't just vote, please explain why it's your favorite in the comments too! :)

I beaten it before on my cousin's switch, planning to finally buy it for myself soon. I know the Snowmads are no Kremlings and Lord Fredrick feels like to you guys a ripoff K. Rool, don't get me wrong, K. Rool and the Kremlings are my favorite video game bag guys, but I still like the Snowmads a bit too. We can all agree that the levels, graphics, music, difficulty and level design are the amazing, but...what about the bosses? You guys said you didn't like Lord Fredrick for feeling too much like K. Rool with design, personality and boss fight, and even said he was underwhelming, but was he really that bad, do anyone here enjoy him and his fight? Becuz I feel like he's not that bad, and I can still think of him differently than a snow viking K. Rool. And what about the other bosses, what do you think of them? Are the villains and bosses of Tropical Freeze that bad becuz they aren't the Kremlings?

5-Cranky Kong Amazing personality and forth wall breaking, I love how he's the original Donkey Kong that's now retired from video games!

4-Donkey Kong The star of the series, really good design, a very lovable character, I love his raw physical strength, I love his close relationship with Diddy, and he can be a badass sometimes!

3-Dixie Kong I love that she's Diddy's girlfriend, I love her design, I love her abilities with her hair, and she's really cute!

2-Diddy Kong My favorite Kong! My favorite protagonist, I love his personality, I love his design even more with his red hat and shirt with stars, I love his speed and cartwheels, I love playing as him in Smash Ultimate, and like with Donkey Kong, I love their close buddy relationship! And that end credits even of them messing with each other at the end of DKC1!

1-King/Kaptain K. Rool My favorite Donkey Kong character and favorite video game villains and favorite final bosses of all time! His designs are AMAXING, he looks both super intimidating and a bit silly, I love his difficulty and his moveset, I love all of his themes in each of the 3 games, and I really enjoy playing as him in Smash Ultimate! I hope he returns one day!

What is your top 5 favorite Donkey Kong characters? :)

There was a recent "Got any horrible DK game ideas?" post and I wanted to contribute this but it was too long

It's established that Cranky Kong was the original Donkey Kong in the initial arcade title in 1981. 

This implies "Donkey Kong" is a title, meaning the current Donkey Kong inherited the title from Cranky (and Donkey Kong Jr.); he is simply the current Donkey Kong. A power struggle for this title would open up an entire world of Kong lore. 

In this game, Funky Kong competes with the established Donkey Kong for the role of "Donkey". He is clearly the superior Kong and he deserves to be the Donkey Kong more than the incumbent ape. The ensuing struggle would result in a massive rift in the Kong family, spurring on unlikely alliances, reluctant betrayals, and ultimately letting the players see the Kongs make complicated, morally compromising decisions on an emotionally intricate level we've had yet to experience from them.

Funky's superiority has been acknowledged or at least referenced in nearly every title he is present in. For example, in his very first appearance in Donkey Kong Country in 1994, his theme music includes an intriguing Easter egg: 

(see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8mgAP-tTF0&t=39)

The sound that plays at the end of drum fill before all the other instruments come back in is none other than the "oof" sound DK makes when players lose a life. This is a subtle nod to the fact that the developers were confident Funky Kong could easily decimate the standing Donkey Kong. In Tropical Freeze, Funky Kong has five hearts, whereas Donkey only has two, making it abundantly clear that Funky is more than twice as resilient.

Donkey Kong 64 also makes it clear that Funky is in charge of the Kongs' Armory. His unique position as warden of weapons and ammunition puts him at an even greater strategic advantage should he ever decide to declare war.

In addition to his imposing presence and unlimited access to firearms, Funky Kong seems to have a vast intellect, suggesting he could very well be a proficient tactician. He was a mechanic in DKC3, demonstrating he is knowledgable with a variety of vehicles and custom modifications. Moreover, a series of videos posted on YouTube have documented many of Funky Kong's social interactions, which demonstrate considerable levels of cognizance for an ape, including (but not limited to):

-helping someone recover from a panic attack in a public restroom

-offering consolation after a messy divorce

Given this level of manual dexterity, social awareness, and foresight, Funky Kong is undoubtedly a worthy adversary--especially for Donkey Kong, who rarely even speaks in full sentences.

Undoubtedly, the only reason Funky Kong has yet to challenge Donkey Kong is his generally "chill" demeanor. His relaxed, laid-back lifestyle forfeits the aggression necessary to pursue what is rightfully his. However, it wouldn't take much for him to realize his skills and abilities far exceed DK's, and the ensuing battle would pit all of the Kongs against each other. Below is an outline of where some significant individual characters might end up in the conflict and why:

Team Donkey Kong:

-Diddy: DK's most loyal friend and confidant. Diddy wouldn't dream of letting the Kong Kingdom fall into disarray. He refuses to acknowledge Funky as the superior Kong and will stand his ground, despite knowing in the back of his head that they are destined to lose.

-Dixie: despite harboring a little resentment over having to rescue DK on two separate occasions (once accompanied by an actual infant), Dixie sides with DK because 1) Diddy did, and 2) Tiny sided with Funky, and Dixie is excited by the prospect of punishing her for replacing her in DK64

-Chunky: even though he is one of the strongest Kongs (perhaps stronger than even Funky himself), Chunky is a pushover and was simply goaded into swearing allegiance to team DK, which he did reluctantly.

-Squawks: Donkey Kong's most loyal advisor would refuse to leave his side in battle; he's the Zazu to DK's Mufasa.

-Swanky: he seeks to maintain the status quo as anything else would threaten his status and wealth

-Wrinkly (ghost): as a benevolent spirit, Wrinkly would not be of any value in a direct combat scenario. However, her advice from the beyond might give team DK the upper hand in some specific instances.

-Candy: Donkey Kong but with big ol' boobies

Team Funky Kong:

-Tiny: a devoted Anarcho-primitivist, Tiny Kong will do everything in her power to challenge authority. Once Funky resolved to claim what should have belonged to him all along, she realized an opportunity had presented itself to challenge the one untouchable authority and she is taking it.

-Lanky: due to the Manky Kong betrayal of the Primate Alliance during the Great Ape War, most orangutans have been outcast from the Kong family. Lanky feels resentment over DK's handing of these events, and the fact that the rest of his kind are still rejected by the other Kongs would compel him to avoid team DK (source: https://donkeykong.fandom.com/wiki/The_Great_Ape_War)

-Kiddy: idk he's a baby

-Rhambi/Enguarde/Expresso: decades of resentment over being ridden on and exploited have incentivized these animal buddies to side with Funky: he respects them and sympathizes with their plight. Furthermore, Funky has no reason to ride on animals because he has a floating surfboard and can craft his own vehicles. 

-King K. Rool: "the enemy of my enemy is my friend"; both share the common goal of dethroning Donkey Kong. A tentative allegiance between K. Rool and Funky would likely allow Funky at least limited access to K. Rool's technology and Kremling subordinates.

Neutral:

-Cranky: simply too old to care, Cranky's actual loyalties are difficult to ascertain. He berates Donkey, Diddy, and Dixie throughout the DKC games, but perhaps he was just being hard on them because he felt they weren't living up to their full potential. However, it's entirely possible he genuinely feels like DK is unfit for the throne. In this case, Cranky, ashamed of his own offspring, would likely support the idea of a stronger, more suitable leader, like Funky.

Beating DK64 again, but I gave myself the challenge to beat all bosses with Donkey Kong using the well known kick float bug.

Just beat Mad Jack and it was buggy as all hell. If I jumped platform after he stopped bouncing before he attacked, he just restarted his cycle again. Also, on several occasions, he just teleported to the square where he started, restarting the cycle again.

Did anyone experience something similar? Also, are there any other bosses that will probably be buggy as well I should aware of?

Reworking how I draw fur on the kongs, so which to you guys looks better?

One - less realiatic/detailed, but cleaner

Two - more realistic/detailed, but messier

Let's hope Reddit will actually upload the images this time 😅

Sorry if these posts are getting repetitive, but I just want to discuss opinions on final bosses and the version of K. Rool. This is one of the last ones I'll ask for now. I havent gotten to this final boss yet in my replay to have a full opinion, but i do remember some of it. I love his design, not as much as the Kaptain design tho, I also love the music too, I'm not too sure about the gameplay and difficulty yet tho, and I love his name! What do you guys think of Baron K. Roolenstein and his final boss battle? :)

It took me an hour because I suck at og donkey Kong

I honestly like him and the Snowmads, I don't like him as much as K. Rool and the Kremlings, but they are really cool imo (no pun intended)! I'm gonna replay Tropical Freeze after I replay DKC3 to see where I would rank them and the final bosses, but i do remember loving his design, his difficulty, his music and his attacks. What do you guys think think of Tropical Freeze's main villain and final boss battle? :)

Both the steel kegs and the TNT Barrels haven’t been in the DKC series proper since DKC3. With the introduction of watermelon bombs in TF, is there a place for TNT barrels? Back in the DKC trilogy the regular barrels would roll along (and could take out multiple enemies). More recently the barrels break on impact with anything (in the past this was done with things like crates or barrels bound with vines). With the modern approach of only using things that are needed, can different throwable barrel types exist?

The title says it all. I want to give DKC3 another chance, I'll probably still like 2 the most, and maybe I'll still like 1 more too, but I wanna see if I like it more than Tropical Freeze. Which version should I play, SNES or GBA?

Finally he's here for you!

This brilliantly made custom Chunky plush was made by a wonderful toymaker located in Ukraine, their Etsy store, under the name "bestgift4you" does loads of other characters from media, games, tv shows and movies, usually characters that dont receive much or any merchandise (they also do Dixie kong and king K Rool). They have basically all positive reviews and are quite popular on Etsy.

Chunky is very soft and high quality, being made of high quality soft material, you can take his waistcoat and belt off him which the belt is attached by velcro, also his hat just sits on his head which is my only complaint since its bound to falling off or looking a bit strange. Aside from that though this plush is impeccable and the lovely lady in Ukraine did a fantastic job, worth the money plush income tax.

Finally I'd like to ask a question to all of the people on this subreddit, what kind of relationship do you think Donkey Kong and Chunky Kong have? In my head cannon, at first DK didn't really like Chunky due to being bigger and possibly stronger. Feeling not as special now that theres a gorilla bigger than him. But eventually DK gets used to it and starts to befriend him once understanding Chunky is just a softie and they have a kinda big brother relationship/vibe. That's my view on it at least. Tell me yours!

(Link to the Etsy store will be in my comment)

Merry Christmas DK fans!