78
8 / 7 / 8 / 8 - 31 silver [Vol 783]
80
The range of songs is highly impressive, despite being covers rather than the original songs.
70
It's far too easy for veterans in singleplayer, but with four sets of the ludicrous peripheral - an unlikely scenario, admittedly - and each player tapping out their own, interlinking rhythm the game becomes a uniquely entertaining experience. [Feb 2004, p.111]
9
This game is pretty fun for like an hour or so, but the gorilla difficulty is way too hard for me.
7
An entertaining little rhythm action game that uses a fun set of bongo drums for players to play along with.
10
Donkey Konga is a creative take on the rythm-game genre. There are a lot of songs and difficulty options, and the game actually rewards you for doing well by giving you coins. Also, there are several other modes like the challenge and battle modes. With local multiplayer, the games become much more fun and chaotic, which is great. There is a lot of fun to be had trying to complete songs in the higher difficulties and grinding to be able to buy new things.
Donkey Konga
GameCube
Released On:
Sep 27, 2004
Metascore
Generally Favorable
76
User score
Mixed or Average
7.2
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100
Donkey Konga is fun. It is a surreal kind of fun that you can't have in an arcade...This is the solidest, sturdiest, most accessible rhythm-game-that-requires-a-special-controller to yet be released. [JPN Import]
85
You might be bored in a week, but it's perfect for bringing your family around when they complain that games are turning you into a violent social outcast.
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Nov 25, 2018
10
Donkey Konga is a creative take on the rythm-game genre. There are a lot of songs and difficulty options, and the game actually rewards you for doing well by giving you coins. Also, there are several other modes like the challenge and battle modes. With local multiplayer, the games become much more fun and chaotic, which is great. There is a lot of fun to be had trying to complete songs in the higher difficulties and grinding to be able to buy new things.
Aug 12, 2012
10
I consider a good game a game that accomplishes what it sets out to do. This method of scoring doesn't work when their goal is to make money, but in this case, Donkey Konga wants to be a music sheet simulator for the drum peripherals that are necessary to play the game. And in that case, this game is perfect. The controls work perfectly and there's even a few fan service songs like the Pokemon theme song. In short, the only question you need to ask yourself to know if you want to play this game is: Do I think I (or whomever you're buying this for if you are getting this as a gift) like playing with bongos?
80
Although it's highly recommended to putting large emphasis on playing this title with a group rather than alone, the entertainment factor provides a fresh, new feel to the overall spectrum of video-games as a whole.
78
8 / 7 / 8 / 8 - 31 silver [Vol 783]
70
The lack of a Master difficulty really hurts the game's longevity, and the songlist is pretty slim at just over 30. The multiplayer mode is a blast, but probably not worth the substantial investment of 3 extra congas.
65
The game play in Donkey Konga isn't as good as we were hoping. There is a severe lack of a proper long game mode which means that often the game didn't hold our attention for more than half an hour.
60
We appreciate the simplicity of the idea, but in the absence of the hidden depths we normally expect from this sort of game - or the ritual humiliation we now demand - it ultimately wears thin far too quickly.
Jun 18, 2025
9
This game is pretty fun for like an hour or so, but the gorilla difficulty is way too hard for me.
Jul 3, 2016
9
The music is fun this game is fast pace. Using the bongos is fun and play with others is a real blast! This game makes no harm when it's this fun. Please play it now cause it's great.
Apr 19, 2025
7
An entertaining little rhythm action game that uses a fun set of bongo drums for players to play along with.
SummaryJoin Donkey and Diddy Kong as they drum their way through both old and new hits. With the new DK Bongo drum controller, you can drum and clap through this musical adventure. The game features songs that range from kids' medleys to classical and pop music. Connect up to four DK Bongo controllers for single-player jam sessions or multiplay... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
