Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Guide: Donkey Kong Jungle
Area List |
Level 2-1 |
Level 2-2 |
Level 2-3 |
Level 2-4 |
Level 2-5 |
Level 2-6 |
Mini-Mario Level |
Donkey Kong Level |
Level 2-1
It looks like we’ll be battling Donkey Kong on his home turf. While this may instill fear in you, don’t fret. We’ll be guiding you in the proper direction. This level introduces players to the Two-Handed Climb technique. This allows Mario to ascend the ropes by holding two ropes instead of one. Check the above photo for a visual representation of the technique.
Anyway, for this phase, players should jump and latch onto the rope. Next, head toward the right and move your analog stick to the right. This will help you navigate the ropes more easily. Then, when you’re in jumping distance, jump and claim the red present. After you claim the present, grab onto the ropes near your right, and ascend them.
Once you’re at the top, you’ll see the yellow present floating toward your left. Jump toward the present to obtain it. Simultaneously, grab onto the ropes on that side. Navigate toward the left and activate the blue switch nearby. Once those pesky red blocks vanish, head toward that yellow key.
Once you grab the yellow key, use the yellow spring to reach the platform you were just at. After that, head toward that locked door.
It looks like we’ll be dealing with some fire-spitting Piranha Plants now. Ascend the ladder until you reach the top. Then leap toward the wire and perform the Wire Jump technique to obtain the 1-Up Mushroom that’s hovering over the wooden platform. After you obtain that nifty treat, activate that blue switch nearby. Once activated, descend toward this phase’s first-floor level.
Be wary of that Piranha Plants’s fireball attack. Once you’re on the level, navigate to your right, where the Piranha Plant enemies are located because the blue present and Mini-Mario Toy are there, too. Use the Two-Handed Climb technique to ascend the ropes faster. Once again, be careful not to get hit by those fireballs.
When you’re in perfect range, jump and claim the blue present. At the same time, grab ahold of the rope toward the right, too. After that, return to the two ropes you used before you obtained the blue present. Once you grab the ropes, ascend until you reach the middle rope nearby. Jump and grab that one. Once you get a proper grip on it, head toward the Mini-Mario Toy and claim it. As always, you’ll be greeted with this delightful victory screen.
Level 2-2
The next level features some ropes to climb and several cutesy rhino enemies to defeat. First, get into Mario’s Handstand Jump position. Jump and grab the wire. Then, use the Wire Jump mechanic to leap toward the ropes above you. Once you have a tight grasp of the rope, navigate toward the right and jump to nab the 1-Up Mushroom.
If you fall, don’t worry, there’s a rope on the far right corner that you can ascend. Head to that rope and ascend it to nab that red present nearby. After that, land on the yellow switch to remove the red blocks on your screen. Once you do that, head over and grab that yellow key. Once you have the yellow key, jump on the barrels and the rhino nearby.
Once you’re in decent jumping range, jump to the place where the yellow spring is located. Use it to reach the area where the locked door is located.
For the next phase, use your Handstand Jump to reach the first wire. Then, you must perform the Wire Jump twice to reach the ropes above you. Once you have a nice grip on the ropes, head for the area where the barrel above the yellow present is located.
Grab the barrel and wait for the vertical-moving grey platform to arrive. Hop on that platform and chuck the barrel at the rhino toward your right to defeat it. Once you defeat it, nab the yellow present. Hop on the same platform again. When you’re in safe jumping distance, jump on the other rhino. You should be able to nab the blue present when you do this.
Grab that rhino and throw it toward your left like I did. Then, wait for the grey platform on your left to arrive. When it does, jump on it and use it to reach the top platform where the Mini-Mario Toy is. Leap toward that toy’s platform and grab it. After that, you’ll have completed Level 2-2. Nice work!
Level 2-3
Moving along, we find ourselves at Level 2-3. First, run across the breakable stone path until you reach the position in the image above. Then, get into Mario’s Handstand Jump position and hop on the yellow key’s platform. Afterward, jump and grab the first rope and wait for the monkey enemy’s tail to come near you.
When the monkey enemy’s tail is near you, move your analog stick right to latch onto his tail. Let the monkey take you to the red present so you can claim it. Once you claim the red present, press the A/B button to let go of its tail. You’ll fall on the rocky bricks below. You can also wait for the monkey to take you toward the first rope.
Anyways, navigate toward the yellow key and grab it. When the yellow key is in your possession head to the top platform using the yellow spring as shown in the second image. When you’re on the rocky bricks, head over and jump to obtain this phase’s 1-Up Mushroom. Then, navigate toward your right to unlock the locked door.
As for Level 2-3’s second phase, we’ll need to get that yellow and blue present. To avoid getting hit by an aerial enemy’s attacks like the bird in the image above, use Mario’s Handstand Jump position. Anyways, wait for the first grey platform to come near you. When it’s near you, jump on top of it.
Wait for it to reach the yellow present’s platform. When it’s near the platform, jump toward your left to claim the yellow present. After you nab the yellow present, navigate toward the yellow switch by using the grassy and grey platforms. When you’re by the yellow switch, activate it. After you activate it, wait for the fourth grey platform to come near you.
When you’re on the grey platform, wait for it to reach the grassy platform where the blue present is located. Jump toward your left to obtain that present. When you obtain it navigate your way toward the second grey platform. When you’re on the second grey platform, wait for it to reach the Mini-Mario Toy’s platform.
Hop on the Mini-Mario Toy’s platform and claim it. After that, you’ll be greeted with the delightful victory screen below. Congratulations! Let’s go to Level 2-4!
Level 2-4
Speed is key for Level 2-4. Firstly, climb the ladder until you reach the platform where the yellow key’s located. Grab the yellow key and navigate toward your right. Try your best to avoid getting hit by that yellow bird‘s attacks, too. Once you pass the red switch, you’ll find a yellow spring lying on a grassy platform.
Use the yellow spring to propel yourself onto the red platform. When you’re on the red platform, head toward your left and jump to retrieve the red present. Now this is where the speed portion comes into play. First, jump off the red platform and land on the yellow switch to activate it. Then, use the yellow spring to reach the grassy platform.
Since you activated the yellow switch, a yellow platform should’ve appeared. If so, throw your key onto that platform. A countdown will initiate, so we need to act fast. First, return to the area with the switches, and activate the blue switch. Once you do that, activate the red switch. When the red switch is activated, head over to the yellow spring.
Be careful not to activate the blue or yellow switch. Use the yellow spring to reach the grassy platform. When you’re on the grassy platform, navigate to your left and use the ladder to descend to the area where the locked door is located. The yellow key should be located on your right, too. Grab the yellow key and use it to unlock the door.
Speed should no longer be an issue now, so that’s a relief. However, we still need to get those remaining presents. First, navigate toward the second grey platform and jump on it when it’s near you. While on that platform, jump on the red block as shown in the image above. Then, jump on the first grey platform. While on this platform, head for the blue present area and claim that present.
After you claim the blue present, jump on top of the first grey platform. When you’re on that platform, head for the blue switch’s location. Activate the blue switch. Once activated, head toward the bottom right corner of your screen.
Once there, grab the barrel item. Then, use the second grey platform to reach the area where the yellow switch is located. Activate the yellow switch. Once activated use the barrel item to defeat the rhino enemy. Once it’s defeated, jump to claim the yellow present.
After you obtain the yellow present, use both grey platforms and the yellow block to reach the Mini-Mario Toy’s location. When you’re at that toy’s location, grab it! You’ll be greeted with the victory screen below. Well done!
Level 2-5
It looks like we have some interesting dinosaur robot enemies to contend with regarding Level 2-5. First, jump on top of the ropes and navigate toward the first grey platform. Jump on top of that platform to reach the area shown in the image above. Jump, grab, and climb the rope that’s above Mario’s head.
Then, leap toward the three ropes on your left. Be careful not to interact with the dinosaur robot in that area. You can touch the fruits though. Doing so will cause them to plummet toward the ground. You might defeat the robot dinosaur, too. Regardless, head toward your left and activate that blue switch.
Once activated, head for that red present using the ropes above the first and second spikey platform. Once you’re holding on to the sixth rope, jump to obtain the red present. Make sure to latch on to the ropes toward the right of that present, too. When you have those ropes in your grasp, jump onto the long rope and descend it.
When you descend it, you’ll spot a little rhino walking on a spike-covered path. Wait until that rhino comes near you. When it does, let go of the rope and land on the rhino. Let the rhino take you to the 1-Up Mushroom. After that, use the three ropes to reach that yellow key.
Grab the yellow key and head for the grey moving platform. Jump on top of the grey moving platform and wait for it to reach the top. When you’re in jumping distance, leap over the small spike platform to reach the platform where the locked door is located. Use your yellow key to unlock that door.
The second phase is as easy as it looks. First, climb the first rope on your left. Then use the other ropes to safely navigate to the yellow present’s location. Be careful not to touch the first robot dinosaur enemy. Once you’re in a safe distance, let go of the 3rd, 4th, or 5th rope and claim that yellow present.
After you retrieve that present, climb the middle rope. When you’re on that rope, safely navigate toward the blue present’s location without touching those other robot dinosaur enemies. Claim the blue present and use the yellow spring to reach the platform where the Mini-Mario Toy’s located. Grab that Mini-Mario Toy.
With that level completed, let’s tackle Donkey Kong Jungle’s Level 2-6!
Level 2-6
This level has all types of hazards for us to avoid. You’ll want to use the Wire Jump twice to reach the first small rope at the top of this phase’s level. Then, wait for the monkey enemy to come near you and grab a hold of its tail like I did in the image above. Let the monkey take you to the rope toward your right.
Additionally, you can take a leap of faith and jump toward the small grassy platform above the first Piranha Plant. If you’re on the small grassy platform, navigate toward the red and blue switches. Activate the blue switch as soon as the second monkey crosses the red blocky platform.
Once you activate the blue switch, grab and descend the two ropes on your right. Try to avoid the Piranha Plant’s fireballs, too. Then, head to your left and wait for the second monkey to come near you. Grab onto its tale and let it take you to the red present so you can claim it. After that, latch onto the rope on your left and wait for the rhino to come near that rope.
When you’re on the rhino, grab it and throw it at the spikey path. We’ll be using him to reach the door. The rhino in the image above is hiding the yellow key. Grab the key and jump on the rhino. Wait until the rhino reaches the grassy platform on your right. Jump on that platform. Then, travel to the door and unlock it.
If you thought that the last phase was a doozy, the second one can be a hassle, too. We’ll guide you through it though. First, ascend the ropes and activate that blue switch. After you activate it, descend the three ropes to your right. You’ll find a blue platform that’s harboring the blue present. Land on that platform and claim the blue present on your left.
After you claim that, jump off the blue platform and activate the yellow switch. Once activated, use the yellow spring on the grassy platform and wooden platform to reach the yellow platform where the 1-Up Mushroom is present. Navigate to your right and claim that 1-Up Mushroom.
Now, let’s focus our attention on that yellow present. We’ll want to return to the position we were in as shown in the first image. Use the ropes on your left to navigate toward that red switch. Be careful not to get hit by any of the Piranha Plants fireball attacks. Additionally, do not activate the blue switch.
Once you activate that red switch, follow the same steps we provided to obtain the blue present. This time, do not activate the blue or yellow switches, and don’t use the yellow spring on the wooden platform. When you’re on that wooden platform, your screen should look like the image below. Hopefully, you won’t be in the same predicament as me.
After you claim the yellow present, activate that yellow switch. Then, carefully ascend the ropes until you see the Mini-Mario Toy on your right. Jump onto the platform it’s resting at and grab that toy. After that, you’ll receive this stellar victory screen. Great job!
Mini-Mario Level
Before we fight Donkey Kong again, we got to pack up our Mini-Mario Toys again and nab those letter boxes. To start, climb up the ladder to reach the wooden platform. Then, navigate to your right and do not activate the yellow switch. While navigating, the Mini-Mario Toys will net you the T Letter Box. Keep heading until you’re incapable of moving.
You’re going to do that because the Mini-Mario Toys need to use the yellow spring to reach you. When they’re next to you, use the yellow spring on that second wooden platform to reach the red platform. When you’re on the red platform, walk a little bit toward your left. Mario should be in the same position I have him in as shown in the image below.
If so, the Mini-Mario Toys will use the yellow spring you used to reach the red platform to reach the platform themselves. When they do, use the ropes shown in the image above to navigate your way toward the left. Doing so will allow the Mini-Mario Toys to grab the Y Letter Box. After they grab the Y Letter Box, jump off the ropes, and activate the yellow switch on the wooden platform.
Do not go near that Mini-Mario Toy Chest yet. We need that O Letter Box, but hurry, time is running out. Hop off the wooden platform. You should be with your Mini-Mario Toys now. If so, head right to where the invisible red blocks are located. Descend that area and activate the yellow switch in the middle of this level.
After that, head toward your left and jump off the wooden platform with the ladder attached to it. The Mini-Mario Toys should be on this level’s first floor with you. If so, climb the ladder to reach the wooden platform. When on the wooden platform, head to your right like I did in the image above.
This will allow the Mini-Mario Toys to net you the O Letter Box. Do the same yellow spring trick we did earlier to help the Mini-Mario Toys reach the second wooden platform. When they’re on that second wooden platform, navigate to your left and activate the red switch. Then, use your yellow spring trick to get the Mini-Mario Toys to reach the red platform with you.
Check the image below if you’re confused about the yellow spring trick we’re referring to.
When your Mini-Mario Toys are on the red platform with you, head toward that same yellow switch we activated earlier. Use the ropes to reach that yellow switch and avoid touching that spikey platform. Activate the yellow switch and head for the Mini-Mario Toy Chest with your little buddies.
Once all your toys are inside the chest, grab it. After that, you’ll be greeted with this marvelous victory screen below. With that out of the way, it’s time to fight Donkey Kong again.
Donkey Kong Jungle – Donkey Kong Boss Fight |
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After using robot monkey tails and avoiding robot dinosaurs, it’s time to give this no-good ape a thrashing again. As always, the Mini-Mario Toy Cards serve as Mario’s lives in the fight while the DK cards serve as Donkey Kong’s lives. This time you won’t be chucking barrels at Donkey Kong. Instead, you’ll be climbing ropes and colliding with the fruit stuck to them. Touching the fruit causes them to descend. The fruit will harm Donkey Kong. Unfortunately, Donkey Kong will be moving from left to right on your screen. Additionally, he’ll be chucking those pesky robot dinosaurs at you. Move your analog stick left and right to avoid damage and to knock more fruit down. Donkey Kong will pick up the pace over time. As long as you continue moving through the level via its ropes, and knocking down more fruit, as soon as Donkey Kong is in perfect range, you should be able to defeat him! |
Like in Mario Toy Company, defeating Donkey Kong results in him grumbling and fleeing the area again. Mario chases after him and that wraps up the Donkey Kong Jungle segment of the game.
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