Donkey Kong Jungle Climber

History and Characters

Donkey Kong and his friends are enjoying a well-deserved vacation under the sun on the magnificent Solisoleil Beach, located on Solisoleil Island. After a few dives in the ocean, a hungry Donkey Kong spots a giant banana at the top of a mountain with his friends. Without hesitation, Donkey Kong rushes to climb the mountain. Who knows what adventures await him?

Donkey Kong

He is the kind giant of the jungle and our hero!

Diddy Kong

He is always ready to help DK.

Cranky Kong

This old monkey has more than one trick up his sleeve.

Xananab

A strange extraterrestrial shaped like... a banana?!

Funky Kong

He is the director, founder, and sole employee of Air Funky.

King K. Rool

He is the leader of the Kremlings and Donkey Kong's arch-nemesis!

Basic Controls

Most controls for DONKEY KONG™ JUNGLE CLIMBER only require the L and R buttons! For more information on controls, see pages 12 and 13.

Top Screen

• Manette + [left arrow]/[right arrow]: Choose an option or file
• Manette + [up arrow]/[down arrow]: Scroll the screen vertically (see page 16)

Button L

• Move left
• Grab with the left hand
• Jump (combined with [Button R]) (see page 12)

Touch Screen

• START: Progress Screen (see page 10)
• START: Pause Menu (see page 11)

Button X

• Delete data (see page 8)
• Board Funky's plane (see page 10)
• Talk

Button R

• Move right
• Grab with the right hand
• Jump (combined with [Button L]) (see page 12)

Button A

• Confirm / Attack / Throw Diddy Kong (see page 13)

Button B

• Return to the previous screen

SELECT

• Press [START button], [SELECT button], [Button L], and [Button R] simultaneously to restart the game and return to the title screen.
• To activate sleep mode, close your Nintendo DS system. Open your system to resume the game where you left off. Note: If you are playing multiplayer, you will be disconnected.

Getting Started

Ensure your Nintendo DS system is turned off before inserting the DONKEY KONG Jungle CLIMBER game into the DS card slot, located on the back of the system. You should hear a click.

Loading the Game

When you turn on your Nintendo DS system, the Health and Safety warning screen will appear. Read it, then touch the touch screen.

On the Nintendo DS main menu, touch the DONKEY KONG JUNGLE CLIMBER panel.

If you have set the startup mode to AUTOMATIC MODE, the Nintendo DS main menu will not appear. Consult your Nintendo DS system's instruction manual for more information.

When the title screen appears, press [START button] to access the file selection screen.

HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING: BEFORE PLAYING, READ THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY. FOR A SUPPLEMENTARY COPY, VISIT: www.nintendo.com/healthsafety/

Touch the touch screen to continue.

The language used for the game depends on your Nintendo DS system's language. You can choose to play in one of five languages: English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. If your Nintendo DS system is already set to one of these languages, the same language will be used for the game. Otherwise, English is the default language. To change the game language, modify your Nintendo DS system's settings. Refer to your Nintendo DS system's instruction manual for more information.

Game Modes

Saving

Your progress is saved automatically. In Adventure mode (see page 10), your game is saved as soon as you complete a level. In Challenge mode (see page 17), your score is saved when you complete a mini-game.

Choosing a File

Select a file by pressing [left arrow] or [right arrow] on the Manette +. If you are starting a new game, select a barrel labeled NEW GAME. If you wish to continue a game, choose the corresponding barrel. To view your progress on a saved game, position yourself over the correct barrel and look at the top screen. You will find details about what you have accomplished, your remaining lives, your banana count, and more. Press [Button A] to select a barrel and display the mode selection screen.

Deleting a File

Select a file using the Manette + and press [Button X]. Confirm your choice with [Button A].

ATTENTION: note that it is impossible to recover data that you delete!

Choosing a Mode

Choose one of the four available modes using the Manette +. Validate your choice with [Button A].

• ADVENTURE (see page 10): Play as Donkey Kong in Adventure mode, designed for a single player.
• CHALLENGES (see page 17): Unlock these mini-games in Adventure mode.
• EXTRAS (see page 17): Unlock these bonuses in Adventure mode.
• VS BATTLE (see page 18): Challenge up to three other players in multiplayer battles.

Adventure

Each island is composed of numerous levels. Complete all levels and defeat the final boss to move on to the next island!

Map Screen

Select a level by pressing [left arrow] or [right arrow] on the Manette +, and load it with [Button A]. Press [up arrow] on the Manette + to choose another island. If you press [Button A] when choosing an island, you will then need to select a level on the chosen island.

Level Name

Levels: When you complete a level, its box changes from red to blue.

Items (see page 15): All items found in the selected level are displayed here.

Crystal Stars: Crystal Stars make Donkey Kong temporarily invincible (see page 13). Use them wisely.

Funky's Plane

If you have collected all the fuel barrels on an island (see page 15), Funky Kong can take you to a distant island with his plane. To visit him, press [Button X].

Progress Screen

Press [START button] to view the progress screen, which contains information about the items found in each level.

Gameplay Screen

Grab onto a vine for Donkey Kong to swing around. Let go to launch yourself into the air. Avoid all enemies to avoid losing lives and reach the finish line! That's all you need to know!

Bananas Collected (see page 15): 100 bananas earn an extra life.

Enemies

Talk: Press [Button X] to talk to Cranky or Xananab, the alien banana.

Remaining DK Lives

Vines

Crystal Star

Collected Gems (see page 15): 100 gems earn an extra Crystal Star.

Finish Line and Boss Battle

Cross the finish line to complete a level. To defeat the boss, you must reduce its HP to zero.

Finish Line

Boss HP

Pause Menu

Press [START button] on the level screen to display the pause menu. Choose between CONTINUE and RETURN TO MAP. You will have other options depending on the mode you are playing.

Actions

Most of Donkey Kong's basic actions only require the L and R buttons!

Move Left / Right

Press [Button L] to move left or [Button R] to move right. Donkey Kong can also move underwater or in the air. You can also control Donkey Kong with the Manette +.

Jump from Ground

Press [Button R] and [Button L] simultaneously, then release to jump.

Grab a Vine

Press [Button L] for Donkey Kong to grab a vine with his left hand, or [Button R] to grab it with his right hand. You can also grab two vines at the same time.

Spin Around a Vine

If you stay attached to a vine, Donkey Kong will start to spin. If you stay attached with [Button L], Donkey Kong spins counter-clockwise, while if you stay attached with [Button R], he spins clockwise.

Jump from a Vine

When Donkey Kong grabs a vine, release the button for him to jump in the direction you aim: up, down, left, right, anything is possible!

Spin Attack

Press [Button A] to attack while jumping. When Donkey Kong spins, he can destroy barrels and defeat enemies. This also works with [Button Y] and [Button B].

Throw

When Donkey Kong touches a rock or a bomb, press [Button L] or [Button R] to pick it up. When you release the button, Donkey Kong throws it.

Beware of enemies with spikes! Eliminate them by hitting them where they don't have spikes.

Invincibility

If you have Crystal Stars, you can become temporarily invincible by touching the star-shaped icon on the touch screen. When invincible, you can fly through the air! Steer with [Button L] and [Button R].

Crystal Star

Remaining Time

Actions with Diddy Kong

Press [Button A] during a spin attack to throw Diddy Kong at distant enemies, or to grab objects too far for Donkey Kong. This also works with [Button Y] and [Button B].

Diddy Kong can also use certain items. If Donkey Kong is hit while carrying Diddy, Diddy disappears, but you do not lose a life.

Barrels and Other Items

As you explore the islands, you will find all sorts of barrels and items in each level. Try testing their effects! Here is a brief list of what you can encounter in the game.

Items

In each level, you will find many interesting items.

• Bananas: You will find bananas in several forms: single ones or bunches of five or ten. Collect 100 bananas to earn an extra life.
• KONG Letters: Four letters spell out KONG. If you collect all four letters in the same level, you earn an extra life.
• Gems: Gems can be of three different sizes: small (green, worth one), medium (blue, worth five), and large (red, worth ten). If you collect 100 gems, you earn a Crystal Star.
• Fuel Barrels: Collect these to board Funky's plane (see page 10).
• Banana Coins: Find as many as possible. You will be rewarded!

Barrels

• Turbo Barrel: This barrel propels Donkey Kong. The direction varies depending on its tilt. Fasten your seatbelt and jump!
• Directional Barrel: Jump into this barrel and choose a direction using the [Button L] or [Button R] buttons. Press [Button A] to propel Donkey Kong in the chosen direction.
• DK Barrel: If Donkey Kong is alone, destroy the barrel to free Diddy Kong.
• Bonus Barrel: Jump into this barrel to access a bonus game!

Other Items

• Switch: Grab this switch with both hands to lower it and activate something!
• Boulder: Hold on firmly to this boulder to roll it in one direction or the other.
• DK Coin: Find this coin in a level to unlock bonuses in Extras (see page 17).

Tips

Here are some tips to help you progress more easily.

Jump Wisely

If you want to move left, right, up, or down, grab onto two vines to stop spinning. Before releasing, make sure you are aiming in the correct direction!

Look Around You

When on the ground or hanging from vines, press [up arrow] or [down arrow] on the Manette + to scroll the screen vertically and better see your surroundings. Look for potential enemies and vines before proceeding.

Navigate in the Air

When you are in the air, press [Button L] to steer left and [Button R] to steer right. The distance you travel is proportional to how long you hold the button. If you hold [Button L] or [Button R] while falling, Donkey Kong will automatically grab the nearest vine within reach.

Challenges

You will unlock new mini-games in Challenge mode as you complete levels and explore islands. Select a mini-game with the Manette + (game instructions appear on the top screen), then confirm your choice with [Button A].

Rolling Rumble

Jump over the logs rolling down the slope. If your jump allows you to avoid multiple logs at once, you will earn more points.

There are six mini-games in total.

Banana Catch

Catch the falling bananas. You earn more points if you juggle the shiny one.

Extras

This mode contains three options. Select one with the Manette +, and confirm your choice with [Button A].

• LESSONS: Review the lessons Cranky taught you in Adventure mode.
• HISTORY: Watch the cutscenes you have seen in Adventure mode.
• SECRETS: Activate certain elements and special abilities in Adventure mode. Collect DK Coins to unlock them (see page 15).

VS Battle

Up to four players can compete with a single DS card using DS wireless communication. Before starting, please read "DS Wireless Play (Single Card)" on pages 20 and 21.

Starting a VS Battle

Player with the DS Card (Host)

Wait for other players on the registration screen. Press [Button A] to send the game data. Once the transmission is complete, the game selection screen will appear.

Players without the DS Card (Clients)

Download the data sent by the host. When the download is complete, you can view the game selection screen.

Communication Error

If you are disconnected during the game, the battle will stop immediately. If necessary, follow the instructions to restart.

Choose a Game

The host has control.

Choose which game you want to play with the Manette +. Press [Button A] to confirm.

• ALPINIVIF: Climb as fast as you can!
• FUSANT BATTLE: Race through Turbo Barrels!

Choose a Character

Choose which character you want to play as. Use the Manette + to select and confirm with [Button A]. The battle begins when all players have chosen a character.

Results

The host has control.

Once the battle is over, the results screen will appear. You can then see your total score. Choose CONTINUE to start the next battle. Touch QUIT to return to the game selection screen.

Client players cannot pause the game. The game will continue until you choose to QUIT.

Nintendo DS Wireless Play (Single Card)

Instructions for single-card play.

Equipment Needed

• Nintendo DS: 1 per player
• DONKEY KONG JUNGLE CLIMBER DS Cards: 1

Connection

Host Console:

1. Ensure all systems are off before inserting the DS card.
2. Turn on the system. If your system's startup mode is set to MANUAL MODE, the Nintendo DS main menu will appear. If AUTOMATIC MODE is active, skip the next step and proceed to step 4.
3. Touch the DONKEY KONG JUNGLE CLIMBER panel.
4. Follow the instructions on page 18.

Client Console:

1. Turn on the system. The Nintendo DS main menu will appear. NOTE: Ensure your system's startup mode is set to MANUAL MODE. To learn how to set the startup mode, refer to your Nintendo DS system's instruction manual.
2. Touch the DS DOWNLOAD PLAY panel. The game selection screen will appear.
3. Touch the DONKEY KONG JUNGLE CLIMBER panel.
4. A confirmation message will appear. Touch YES to download the game data from the host console.
5. Follow the instructions on page 18.

Precautions

For best results during wireless communication, please follow these recommendations:

The icon on the screen indicates the wireless communication function. It appears on the Nintendo DS main menu or the game screen.

When the wireless communication icon is displayed, it means the associated option is initiating wireless communication.

DO NOT USE the wireless communication function in places where it is prohibited (such as hospitals, airplanes, etc.). For more information regarding the wireless communication function, please refer to the separate Health and Safety Precautions booklet that accompanies your Nintendo DS system.

Signal Strength:

During a game using wireless communication, the icon appears to indicate signal strength. The icon has four different displays, as shown in the illustration, depending on signal strength. The stronger the signal, the smoother the wireless communication gameplay.

The power indicator flashes rapidly to indicate that wireless communication is in progress.

Signal Strength Indicators:

• 0: Weaker
• 1, 2, 3: Stronger

For best results, follow these tips:

• Start with a distance of about 10 meters or less between consoles and move closer or further apart as desired, while maintaining a signal strength of two bars or more for best results.
• Keep the distance between consoles under 20 meters.
• The consoles should be oriented towards each other as directly as possible.
• Avoid people or obstacles being between the Nintendo DS consoles.
• Avoid interference from other devices. If communications seem affected by other devices (wireless network, microwave oven, cordless phones, computers), move to another location or turn off the interfering device.

Credits

Director

Atsushi Kaneko, Masataka Sato

Assistant Director

Kanako Takada, Kouki Hayasaka

Programming Director

Kenichi Minegishi

Programming

Masahito Hatakeyama, Satoshi Ogasawara, Takeshi Myokaku, Kouji Goto, Akira Nakano

Design Director

Yuzuru Tsukahara

Graphic Design

Hiroaki Endo, Kazuto Sato, Youichi Magome, Ryuji Ishizaki, Wataru Nanaumi, Rika Hirono, Hiromi Itoh

Sound Director

Hiroaki Yoshida

Music & Sound Effects

Yuichi Kanno

Music

Yoshikata Hirota, Takashi Kouga

Sound Effects

Yukiko Togashi

Voices

Takashi Nagasako, Katsumi Suzuki, Kaoru Sasashima, Toshihide Tsuchiya, Satsuki Tsuzumi

Sound Support

Nintendo Sound Staff

Sound Supervisor

Koji Kondo

Graphic Supervisor

Kanae Kobata, Aya Oyama, Akiko Katoh, Tsuyoshi Watanabe

CG Illustrations

Ryusuke Yoshida

CG Illustrations Supervisor

Wataru Yamaguchi, Yusuke Nakano

Artwork

Toki Iida, Ryuichi Suzuki

Supervisor

Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka

North American Localisation

Rich Amtower, Thomas Connery

North American Localisation Management

Nate Bihldorff, Jeff Miller, Leslie Swan, Bill Trinen

Debug

Kimiharu Hyodo, Noboru Sunada, Super Mario Club, Digital Hearts, NOA Product Testing

Special Thanks

Kentaro Nishimura, Yuya Sato, Takao Seki

Assistant Producer

Shinya Sano, Nobuo Matsumiya

Producer

Toshiharu Izuno, Rikiya Nakagawa, Iwao Horita

Executive Producer

Satoru Iwata

NOE Localisation Management

Andy Fey, Martin Weers

European Software Localisation

German - Dierk Widmann, French - Florence Reidenbach, Spanish - Aquiles Kei Takahashi, Italian - Marco Morbin

NOE Manual Localisation and Layout

Silke Sczyrba, Adrian Michalski, Peter Swietochowski, Monika Humpe, Jan Muhl, Moni Jakob, Jasmina Libonati, Alexander van de Bergh, Nick Ziegler, Florence d'Anterroches

EXCEPT FOR THE COPYRIGHTS BELONGING TO NINTENDO, THE COPYRIGHTS OF THE GAME, SCENARIO, AND PROGRAM ARE RESERVED BY NINTENDO AND PAON. THE COPYRIGHTS OF ALL CHARACTERS AND ALL MUSIC ARE RESERVED BY NINTENDO.