ScreenGurus Shaun takes a look back at Rare's classic Nintendo 64 karting racer - Diddy Kong Racing. Was it better than Mario Kart 64?
While the genre may currently be an oversaturated one, it’s interesting to look back on how the Donkey Kong franchise even got a racer to begin with, and what stopped Nintendo from ever releasing more entries.
Man, this would be the perfect title to bring next to the Nintendo 64 lineup on Nintendo Switch Online. This game was so good back in the day.
This was better than Mario Kart 64 but far for me. I loved the different vehicles and adventure aspect.
Absolutely loved DKR. Mario Kart, as much as I love it, has yet to really capture the magic of DKR. Better in some ways, worse in others.
Diddy Kong Racing, a Nintendo 64 title turns 25. Here to indulge in nostalgia and remember some of the title's amazing features.
I was downright addicted to this game when I was younger. Even among the countless classics the N64 spawned. This is near the top of my list, for favorites. I just love the hub world mechanic, where you have to unlock collectables to open up new areas. Something so satisfying about that...
Freaking amazing game. I'm not into these games anymore but this is one I'd play again. Also Fzero and I can't remember the name but this car shooting games of pure destruction.
COG writes: With winter slowly coming to an end, some games may bring you back to the heart of it, allowing you to relive the experience without getting cold.
8 – Steep
7 – Diddy Kong Racing
6 – Super Mario 64
5 – Kingdom Hearts 3
4 – God of War
3 – World of Warcraft
2 – Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
1 – Animal Crossing: New Leaf
If you're gonna make me click so much, at least have a less bot mining looking site.
For all it's faults, The Division has some of the best winter atmosphere I've come across. Massive Entertainment really nailed that aspect.
Interestingly enough, today was the first "heavy snow" day we've had in PA, it's weird, it's been a pretty mild winter up until this point.
Yeah this game was better than MK64. It's a shame it's DS remake was below average, otherwise we would've had a quality DKR on the go.
I remember playing this game and I agree with the above comments. It surpassed MK64 in every way possible.
Like everyone has said above. It was an outstanding game & the only Mario Kart beater.
Definitely a great game, a lot of quality as its Rare's golden age, but to be honest I didn't play it more than Mario Kart. MK's battle mode is too hard to walk away from, but Diddy Kong Racing had the better racing mechanics. Sadly, I can't pick one over the other. Maybe that's a good thing.