I’m continuously looking on Romhacking.net for new and exciting ROM hacks, and for the past couple of days, I’ve felt like a big news article was coming. I probably shouldn’t have been looking while drinking a cup of tea because I almost choked when I saw how good this new arrival was. Put down your bananas and power stars, folks; this is a biggy!
Remember how excited I was when new levels for Super Mario Kart were created? Well now, a clever hacker has brought new life to Donkey Kong Country by putting Mario in the hot seat. Yes, the game is the same, and the enemies are just as gnarly, but instead of playing with ol’ Kong Dong himself (check out our article on his rejected names in case that doesn’t make sense), you’ll play as everyone’s favourite moustachioed plumber.
Released by RainbowSprinklez, this Donkey Kong Country ROM hack is a ‘unique adventure on DK Isle!’. The bosses have been changed to mix things up a little for fans of the original, and there’s a mixture of new and old Mario tracks for players to enjoy including music from Zelda and Mega Man. And yes, Yoshi makes an appearance too!
I’m very impressed with how this hack looks, and it’s amazing how well Mazza fits into DK’s world. Of course, it’s not the first time we’ve seen Mario crossing with DK; check out our list of N64 ROM hacks to see Mario taking over Donkey Kong 64. Still, RainbowSprinklez has done a brilliant job bringing a new angle to a classic title, and you can find out more by visiting Romhacking.net.
