Some might call it a Mario Kart 64 rip-off, but I think it actually has much more to offer. Diddy Kong Racing takes place in an open world with access to different themed areas and races. Each area consists of 4 unique races, one mini-game and a boss battle as well as a Trophy Race. Essentially, all race tracks are played three times. The first race is the easiest, whereas the second one features silver coins that need to be collected as well as better AI. The track can then be played for a third and final time during the Trophy Race but I haven't found the AI to be more difficult here than during the silver coins challenge. Once Wizpig is defeated for the first time and all of the content has been completed, you can visit the lighthouse to gain access to the final world and the second Wizpig battle. There's nothing special to take note of here. The difficulty is linear with the rest of the game and even the second Wizpig battle is easier than the first. On that note, many people seem to struggle with the first Wizpig battle (rightfully so) and I will therefore share some crucial tips here. The one and *only* way of beating Wizpig is by understanding how to get the most out of the booster pads. You are supposed to hold off the accelerator button shortly before hitting the booster pad and you must not press it again until the boost has worn off. If you hit the booster pad correctly, the colour of your flame should be different. By pressing the accelerator button again you'll quit the boost early, so you don't want to do that either.
Thanks for the tip with regards to how to beat Wizpig. I never could beat him and after several tries I finally gave up. Maybe I'm gonna play DKR on my N64 again with these useful tips in mind.
My cousin in Mexico use to have a Nintendo 64 before and he has both Super Mario 64 and Diddy Kong Racing, so we played both cool Nintendo games all day and feel so nostalgic
As someone with not a lot of friends with to play with when I was younger, Diddy Kong was a much better game for me, and I had both Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong Racing. Mario Kart doesn't have near as much content in it. And I like the music in Diddy Kong better as well.
Diddy Kong Racing is a classic! There is great characters, courses, and more that makes this exciting! It’s one of the best racing games ever to exist and for great reasons!
Now that Nintendo and Microsoft are playing nice again, it does open up that possibility. I personally want Microsoft to bring Rare Replay to the Switch.
This game helped define my gaming experiences as a kid. I was like 13 when it came out, and I spent all through high school playing this. An absolute classic
I don’t think me or any of my siblings realized that there was an outer space portion to this game… we always ended when we beat the pig boss the first time. My mind was blown watching this replay just now, and I question my entire childhood
the thing i love about rare games is they seem to age so well. they have that same squash and stretch style that crash bandicoot has that seems to render it timeless
Correct, you need to use all of the boostpads and hold off the acceleration button shortly before being boosted and whilst being boosted. The colour of your flame is different meaning you've done it correctly.
I loved this game when it came out. I couldn't stop playing. While i wish there had been even more exploration, it was already way more than you expect from a racer. The different vehicles were also way more varied than what you normally get. Being able to drive or fly the courses was a great choice by the developers.
My 8 year old self is cheesing and smiling my main was Timber but I frequently played with Conkor and Tiptup. I loved this game. I spend hours every day after school and play this. I am 35 now time flies, love the music, story and racing of it all. They did amazing with this game.
My goodness… I just went back over 20 years ago! Amazing how music and sounds trigger memories from so long ago! I love the game! My older brother Troy and I used to listen pay this so much! So long ago. Music is iconic 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Diddy kong racing is such a unique title. Its not just a racing game, its also an adventure game. The story mode was excellent. And the graphics were great for an n64 game. Only problem with this game is it handles so differently than mario kart yet its so similar to mario kart that i have such a hard time getting used to the handling.
I used to use Conker when I was younger, but replaying it has me realizing how op tiptup actually is on most of the courses due to his handling and acceleration.
One of my absolute favorite games in the world. I wish nintendo would put it on the switch. Imho it was better than mario kart and i love mario kart lol.
The greatest Mario Kart rip-off. An old masterpiece. Used to beat Adventure Two with all 47 balloons. One thing I totally miss is this game had the true Conker, before Rare screwed him in Bad Fur Day.
I feel the same way. I never played Bad Fur Day due to being too young at the time but I don't know what they were thinking when they changed Conker into a drunken mess.
Opening To Diddy Kong Racing 1998 VHS Release: Wednesday November 26, 1997 VHS Release: Tuesday April 14, 1998 FBI Warning There’s Always New Excited From Nintendo Now Here’s A Promo From Nintendo Television “Yoshi Story” Every Weekdays at 12:30pm on Nintendo Television Here’s A Special Preview Of The Next Rareware Animated Feature Coming To Theaters “Banjo-Kazooie” Coming to Theaters July 1, 1998 And Look For These Great Animated Features From Nintendo And PlayStation Home Entertainment “Mario Kart 64” Now On Video “Croc: Legend Of the Gobbos” Coming to Video May 5, 1998 “Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped” Premiering On Video Fall 1998 Nintendo 64 Home Video Logo/And Now Our Feature Presentation Format Screen Nintendo 64 Rare Entertainment
I don't have this particular kart racing game, but I've heard of it though and it seems really fun too since it seems just as good as Mario Kart 64 in my opinion.
I used to rent this game at Blockbuster plenty of times until i bought the game. With Nintendo and Microsoft both in collaboration, I'm sure this game will make a return on the NSO Service sometime in the future like how Banjo-Kazooie also did.
@longplayarchive which almost happened as a direct follow-up to this game that was going to release on GameCube, but when Microsoft bought out Rare, the project was scrapped and it was re-developed as Donkey Kong Barrel Blast on Wii.
![Donkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude [Restored] Extended](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/x_x4THh-tJk/mqdefault.jpg)
Some might call it a Mario Kart 64 rip-off, but I think it actually has much more to offer. Diddy Kong Racing takes place in an open world with access to different themed areas and races. Each area consists of 4 unique races, one mini-game and a boss battle as well as a Trophy Race. Essentially, all race tracks are played three times. The first race is the easiest, whereas the second one features silver coins that need to be collected as well as better AI. The track can then be played for a third and final time during the Trophy Race but I haven't found the AI to be more difficult here than during the silver coins challenge.
Once Wizpig is defeated for the first time and all of the content has been completed, you can visit the lighthouse to gain access to the final world and the second Wizpig battle. There's nothing special to take note of here. The difficulty is linear with the rest of the game and even the second Wizpig battle is easier than the first.
On that note, many people seem to struggle with the first Wizpig battle (rightfully so) and I will therefore share some crucial tips here. The one and *only* way of beating Wizpig is by understanding how to get the most out of the booster pads. You are supposed to hold off the accelerator button shortly before hitting the booster pad and you must not press it again until the boost has worn off. If you hit the booster pad correctly, the colour of your flame should be different. By pressing the accelerator button again you'll quit the boost early, so you don't want to do that either.
Thanks for the tip with regards to how to beat Wizpig. I never could beat him and after several tries I finally gave up. Maybe I'm gonna play DKR on my N64 again with these useful tips in mind.
My cousin in Mexico use to have a Nintendo 64 before and he has both Super Mario 64 and Diddy Kong Racing, so we played both cool Nintendo games all day and feel so nostalgic
As someone with not a lot of friends with to play with when I was younger, Diddy Kong was a much better game for me, and I had both Mario Kart 64 and Diddy Kong Racing.
Mario Kart doesn't have near as much content in it.
And I like the music in Diddy Kong better as well.
I agree, a little underrated for sure.
Finally, he did a longplay of a classic!
I remember putting more time in on this than Mario Kart back in the day!
"I'm here to help"
"Good Luck"
*Leaves
lol
Lol
Diddy Kong Racing is a classic! There is great characters, courses, and more that makes this exciting! It’s one of the best racing games ever to exist and for great reasons!
man, I really wish this series would return, such nostalgia.
Now that Nintendo and Microsoft are playing nice again, it does open up that possibility. I personally want Microsoft to bring Rare Replay to the Switch.
Never owned an Xbox but I would just for this
This game helped define my gaming experiences as a kid. I was like 13 when it came out, and I spent all through high school playing this. An absolute classic
This game was a BIG part of my childhood! I loved playing this game when I was younger!
I don’t think me or any of my siblings realized that there was an outer space portion to this game… we always ended when we beat the pig boss the first time. My mind was blown watching this replay just now, and I question my entire childhood
Heheh yep!!
the thing i love about rare games is they seem to age so well. they have that same squash and stretch style that crash bandicoot has that seems to render it timeless
Me and my nephew Tres Long is chillin 😎
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I Always Liked This Game However For Me It Was Hard Beating Wizpig In The First Race No Matter What Character I Used
Correct, you need to use all of the boostpads and hold off the acceleration button shortly before being boosted and whilst being boosted. The colour of your flame is different meaning you've done it correctly.
Hello, nostalgia, my old friend. So happy to see you!
Nostalgia racing 😊😊
I loved this game when it came out. I couldn't stop playing. While i wish there had been even more exploration, it was already way more than you expect from a racer. The different vehicles were also way more varied than what you normally get. Being able to drive or fly the courses was a great choice by the developers.
My 8 year old self is cheesing and smiling my main was Timber but I frequently played with Conkor and Tiptup.
I loved this game. I spend hours every day after school and play this. I am 35 now time flies, love the music, story and racing of it all. They did amazing with this game.
Grew up playing this classic game
Golden Balloons in Diddy Kong Racing (1997) are equivalent to Jiggies in Banjo-Kazooie (1998) and Power Stars in Super Mario 64 (1996).
No shit sherlock
The lobby music in this game is permanently in my mind rent free.
Can't wait for this to come to the NSO Expansion Pack one day.
Oh this one... I having a difficult time with Smokey the Dragon making me lose again and again... And I hate losing!
My goodness… I just went back over 20 years ago! Amazing how music and sounds trigger memories from so long ago! I love the game! My older brother Troy and I used to listen pay this so much! So long ago. Music is iconic 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Finally he did a long play of a classic
Diddy kong racing is such a unique title. Its not just a racing game, its also an adventure game. The story mode was excellent. And the graphics were great for an n64 game. Only problem with this game is it handles so differently than mario kart yet its so similar to mario kart that i have such a hard time getting used to the handling.
1. Banjo
2. Bumper
3. Conker
4. Diddy Kong
5. Drumstick
6. Krunch
7. Pipsy
8. T.T.
9. Timber
10. Tiptup
I used to use Conker when I was younger, but replaying it has me realizing how op tiptup actually is on most of the courses due to his handling and acceleration.
One of my absolute favorite games in the world. I wish nintendo would put it on the switch. Imho it was better than mario kart and i love mario kart lol.
childhood favorite! =)
Complete In 100%!
Collect All Golden Balloons!
Get All Win 36 Points In 1st Place!
One of my most racing games and my childhood
What a game guys. What a game.
I loved this game as a kid racing and battling. Also we had s’more pop tarts. Ohh the memories
The whole winter section is the sole reason I come back to relive this game
The soundtrack goes so hard
Awesomeness game please do golf games like tee off for dreamcast please thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Reject adulthood, return to DKRacing.
This was an incredible game, only downsides. it was on the n64 and isn't on steam.
It's a Nintendo and Rareware game.
@@maverickhuntermeta4954 well the main problem would be Nintendo, Microsoft owns Rareware atm
Oh my gosh❤ I used to play it all the time! I still have it actually but my old n64 is giving out 😭
This was such a banger of a game dude haha
Rare needs to make a racing game similar to this game but with other existing Rare characters.
Great game very underrated game ahead of its time where its open world racing as well different vehicles to mix in a story mode to multiplayer
Conker in Diddy Kong Racing: 😊
Conker in Conker's Bad Fur Day: 💀
The greatest Mario Kart rip-off. An old masterpiece. Used to beat Adventure Two with all 47 balloons.
One thing I totally miss is this game had the true Conker, before Rare screwed him in Bad Fur Day.
I feel the same way. I never played Bad Fur Day due to being too young at the time but I don't know what they were thinking when they changed Conker into a drunken mess.
Yeah they made conker better.
i loved this game
This game need to come to the switch
Imagine if diddy kong racing was returning for nintendo 64 online, i would be stoke to play this nostalgia game
My name is Link VS Diddy Kong Racing
Happy birthday 🎂
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Great Battle sonicfox. you and the other player it was extremely intense
2:43:00 WHY DIDN'T YOU UNLOCK DRUMSTICK HE WAS AROUND TO UNLOCK
as for unlocking T.T win every time trail including learning how to beat his time
I miss the days of playing this on my GXTV. Shame they don't make games with the same heart these days.
I want to play it so badly now lol
Next N64 game: Donkey Kong 64!
Silver Coins in Diddy Kong Racing (1997) is similar to Nintendo Coins in Donkey Kong 64 (1999).
This game is joyous, incredible game! 🎉
This game should've been as successful as Mario kart
This is the Diddy I grew up with
The Switch 2 looks DOPE!
I know the graphics are the best I've ever seen
The nostalgia on this hurts 😢
My Childhood.
😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My second favorite racing game on the Nintendo 64 after Mario Kart 64.
Opening To Diddy Kong Racing 1998 VHS
Release: Wednesday November 26, 1997
VHS Release: Tuesday April 14, 1998
FBI Warning
There’s Always New Excited From Nintendo Now Here’s A Promo From Nintendo Television
“Yoshi Story”
Every Weekdays at 12:30pm on Nintendo Television
Here’s A Special Preview Of The Next Rareware Animated Feature Coming To Theaters
“Banjo-Kazooie”
Coming to Theaters July 1, 1998
And Look For These Great Animated Features From Nintendo And PlayStation Home Entertainment
“Mario Kart 64”
Now On Video
“Croc: Legend Of the Gobbos”
Coming to Video May 5, 1998
“Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped”
Premiering On Video Fall 1998
Nintendo 64 Home Video Logo/And Now Our Feature Presentation
Format Screen
Nintendo 64
Rare Entertainment
Conker was always my main!
Excellent game
Just remember: winners don’t use Crunch
Pipsy ALL THE WAY!!!
I don't have this particular kart racing game, but I've heard of it though and it seems really fun too since it seems just as good as Mario Kart 64 in my opinion.
Ótimo Joguinho ❤
They need to port this to switch NOW
I never owned it but I knew it was a good Kart racer!
It’s on like *Diddy Kong!*
What I wouldn't give for a new game on the Switch.
Conker before he fell off the wagon.
I have this game a long time ago but I don’t have it anymore
2:45:21 Suspicious 🤔
It's not a human playing.
Of course not, it's a monkey
Fav n64 game! Very close to gauntlet legends.
I have this game
I'm late to the party but i will say this: Both games are amazing but I prefer Diddy Kong racing over Mario Kart 64.
MK64 isn’t amazing, THIS game deserves the title of amazing.
Unlocking Dixie Kong Tiny Kong Taj Wizpig Mumbo Yoshi Kazooie
2nd video game I ever played. And I never actually beat it.
I used to rent this game at Blockbuster plenty of times until i bought the game. With Nintendo and Microsoft both in collaboration, I'm sure this game will make a return on the NSO Service sometime in the future like how Banjo-Kazooie also did.
Why is Donkey Kong not in Diddy Kong Racing?
Then everybody would play with Donkey Kong and it’d be called Donkey Kong Racing haha
@@longplayarchive lol
@longplayarchive which almost happened as a direct follow-up to this game that was going to release on GameCube, but when Microsoft bought out Rare, the project was scrapped and it was re-developed as Donkey Kong Barrel Blast on Wii.
Hey cool! I didn't know
Diddy Kong Racing >>>> Super Mario Kart 64
LONGPLAY de Los And as Ashley Diddy Kong Racing Mario Kart 64 rip-Games