Video Game Review

Publisher:
Developer:
Namco
Release Date:
2004-09-27
Donkey Konga
ESRB Rating Image EVERYONE- Comic Mischief | Rhythm / Music | 1 - 4 Players
Overall Rating
3.138
Average Critic Score
3.067
2,224 of 40,758 All Time
138 of 694 GameCube
2 of 9 Music & Dance
34 of 108 2004
60 of 188 1 - 4 Players
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each game.

Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com"

I picked up Donkey Konga (the first one) after I got Donkey Konga 2, because of the great song list in Donkey Konga. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com"

Matthew M. White

This game is a fun party game. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Matthew M. White

neodragon "kymm"

Durability: Educational: Okay, if your out for a game to teach your kids to count, this isnt something you need. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at neodragon "kymm"

Addicted Online Shopper

Durability: Educational: I love the concept of the game. At first it was hard to keep up with the rhythm. But once you get the hang of it, it's smooth sailing. But my hand and wrists get tired and sore after awhile. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Addicted Online Shopper

P. Chase "WhoaDandy"

This has to be the best new game out there for all ages. It is fun and educational using both right and left sides of the brain. The levels are challenging but great fun. It creates giggle-fest at our home. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at P. Chase "WhoaDandy"

Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy"

Durability: Educational: This game is EXCELLENT for developing children's rhythmic skills! It's such a fun game that they don't realize that they're developing their right brain's musical and mathematical skills! PURE BRILLI ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy"

Kellie Kline Gray "stayathomemom"

My husband and son suprised me with this game for my birthday, strange I know. Big suprise we are all addicted! This game is fun for all of us ages seven to thirty- seven. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Kellie Kline Gray "stayathomemom"

Oscar J. Lamnavarro

Durability: Educational: This game will have you addicted as soon as you play it. The more players you have, the funner it is. This game will teach kids basic skills in recognizing rhythms and tempos. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Oscar J. Lamnavarro

M. stevenson

Being a drummer, I whipped through this game pretty quickly (Gold on all levels in 2 days). But the fun of it is seeing what else you can do. I've gotten through the medium difficulty using only my feet. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at M. stevenson

Durability: Educational: ok, I got this game and imedetly fell in love with it! it has the best music score and it is the most best music game ever. I invited my friend over and we played it for hours on end. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

This game is so awesome! The songs are great and I love the new DK Bongos! This is a great game. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

MLou "mlou37"

Durability: Educational: This game is fun and addictive for all ages. It's a great buy too, because for the same price as many other games, it comes with the "kongas". Lots of fun for any age player. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at MLou "mlou37"

Gamer "Gamer"

I bought this game yesterday and my friends and I had so much fun!!!! Of course all my friends and I love Dance Dance Revolution so we had a blast. The gaming is great and it is so entertaining. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Gamer "Gamer"

gamer

This was the best game ive ever played. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at gamer

Mode7

I got a chance to play DKonga at a kiosk at a game store near my town. At first I didn't know what to think of it. The whole concept seemed a little odd and a bit niche. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Mode7

I Like Breakfast

you should buy this game, and 3 extra drum sets. if you like playing music, then you'll LOOOOOVE this game. i bought it yesterday and i got so tired coz i was playing it for hours. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at I Like Breakfast

This game is great! I love it! First of all, it is only $50 and that includes the bongos. Some of the music kinda sucks, but most of it is good. The difficulty setting are well done. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

Forza Catracha "jcva13"

We saw the strage looking peripheral at a Gamecube station at a retail store and my son was curious about it and started the control. And there we saw the Image of Donkey Kong and atarted playinf. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Forza Catracha "jcva13"

sammy

Durability: Educational: iv'e played the the game and it's off the hook.all the beats and rhythms. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at sammy

Quirk "Quirk"

I love this game. I've played the demo and it's amazing how fun it is to play "wild thing" over and over. The drums pick up really well. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Quirk "Quirk"

Brad Kuhn "bkuhnitt"

I went to EB Games at 11 and wondered what those drums were. I tried a song or two and really sucked at it. I stuck at it all day and got really good at it. I played it straight until 4 oclock that day. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Brad Kuhn "bkuhnitt"

Durability: Educational: When I went to Toys R Us a few days ago the game was one of those tester games where they let people that come to the game section try it. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) I picked up Donkey Konga (the first one) after I got Donkey Konga 2, because of the great song list in Donkey Konga. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com"

Matthew M. White

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) This game is a fun party game. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Matthew M. White

neodragon "kymm"

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) Okay, if your out for a game to teach your kids to count, this isnt something you need. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at neodragon "kymm"

Addicted Online Shopper

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) I love the concept of the game. At first it was hard to keep up with the rhythm. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Addicted Online Shopper

P. Chase "WhoaDandy"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) This has to be the best new game out there for all ages. It is fun and educational using both right and left sides of the brain. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at P. Chase "WhoaDandy"

Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy"

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) This game is EXCELLENT for developing children's rhythmic skills! It's such a fun game that they don't realize that they're develop ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy"

Tony

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) This is a good one. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Tony

Kellie Kline Gray "stayathomemom"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) My husband and son suprised me with this game for my birthday, strange I know. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Kellie Kline Gray "stayathomemom"

Oscar J. Lamnavarro

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) This game will have you addicted as soon as you play it. The more players you have, the funner it is. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Oscar J. Lamnavarro

M. stevenson

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) Being a drummer, I whipped through this game pretty quickly (Gold on all levels in 2 days). But the fun of it is seeing what else you can do. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at M. stevenson

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) ok, I got this game and imedetly fell in love with it! it has the best music score and it is the most best music game ever. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) This game is so awesome! The songs are great and I love the new DK Bongos! This is a great game. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

MLou "mlou37"

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) This game is fun and addictive for all ages. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at MLou "mlou37"

Gamer "Gamer"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) I bought this game yesterday and my friends and I had so much fun!!!! Of course all my friends and I love Dance Dance Revolution so we had a blast. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Gamer "Gamer"

gamer

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) This was the best game ive ever played. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at gamer

Mode7

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) I got a chance to play DKonga at a kiosk at a game store near my town. At first I didn't know what to think of it. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Mode7

I Like Breakfast

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) you should buy this game, and 3 extra drum sets. if you like playing music, then you'll LOOOOOVE this game. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at I Like Breakfast

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) This game is great! I love it! First of all, it is only $50 and that includes the bongos. Some of the music kinda sucks, but most of it is good. The difficulty setting are well done. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

Forza Catracha "jcva13"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) We saw the strage looking peripheral at a Gamecube station at a retail store and my son was curious about it and started the control. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Forza Catracha "jcva13"

sammy

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) iv'e played the the game and it's off the hook.all the beats and rhythms. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at sammy

Quirk "Quirk"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) I love this game. I've played the demo and it's amazing how fun it is to play "wild thing" over and over. The drums pick up really well. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Quirk "Quirk"

Brad Kuhn "bkuhnitt"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) I went to EB Games at 11 and wondered what those drums were. I tried a song or two and really sucked at it. I stuck at it all day and got really good at it. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Brad Kuhn "bkuhnitt"

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (Video Game) When I went to Toys R Us a few days ago the game was one of those tester games where they let people that come to the game section t ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) I picked up Donkey Konga (the first one) after I got Donkey Konga 2, because of the great song list in Donkey Konga. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com"

Matthew M. White

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This game is a fun party game. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Matthew M. White

neodragon "kymm"

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) Okay, if your out for a game to teach your kids to count, this isnt something you need. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at neodragon "kymm"

Addicted Online Shopper

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) I love the concept of the game. At first it was hard to keep up with the rhythm. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Addicted Online Shopper

P. Chase "WhoaDandy"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This has to be the best new game out there for all ages. It is fun and educational using both right and left sides of the brain. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at P. Chase "WhoaDandy"

Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy"

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This game is EXCELLENT for developing children's rhythmic skills! It's such a fun game that they don't realize th ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy"

Tony

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This is a good one. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Tony

Kellie Kline Gray "stayathomemom"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) My husband and son suprised me with this game for my birthday, strange I know. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Kellie Kline Gray "stayathomemom"

Oscar J. Lamnavarro

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This game will have you addicted as soon as you play it. The more players you have, the funner it is. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Oscar J. Lamnavarro

M. stevenson

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) Being a drummer, I whipped through this game pretty quickly (Gold on all levels in 2 days). But the fun of it is seeing what else you can do. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at M. stevenson

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) ok, I got this game and imedetly fell in love with it! it has the best music score and it is the most best music g ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This game is so awesome! The songs are great and I love the new DK Bongos! This is a great game. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

MLou "mlou37"

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This game is fun and addictive for all ages. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at MLou "mlou37"

Gamer "Gamer"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) I bought this game yesterday and my friends and I had so much fun!!!! Of course all my friends and I love Dance Dance Revolution so we had a blast. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Gamer "Gamer"

gamer

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This was the best game ive ever played. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at gamer

Mode7

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) I got a chance to play DKonga at a kiosk at a game store near my town. At first I didn't know what to think of it. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Mode7

I Like Breakfast

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) you should buy this game, and 3 extra drum sets. if you like playing music, then you'll LOOOOOVE this game. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at I Like Breakfast

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This game is great! I love it! First of all, it is only $50 and that includes the bongos. Some of the music kinda sucks, but most of it is good. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

Forza Catracha "jcva13"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) We saw the strage looking peripheral at a Gamecube station at a retail store and my son was curious about it and started the control. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Forza Catracha "jcva13"

sammy

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) iv'e played the the game and it's off the hook.all the beats and rhythms. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at sammy

Quirk "Quirk"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) I love this game. I've played the demo and it's amazing how fun it is to play "wild thing" over and over. The drums pick up really well. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Quirk "Quirk"

Brad Kuhn "bkuhnitt"

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) I went to EB Games at 11 and wondered what those drums were. I tried a song or two and really sucked at it. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Brad Kuhn "bkuhnitt"

Durability: Educational: This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) When I went to Toys R Us a few days ago the game was one of those tester games where they let people that come to ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy"

fied Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) This game is EXCELLENT for developing children's rhyt ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy"

Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com" - See all my reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun - Great songs, May 28, 2005 By Lisa Shea "LisaShea. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com" - See all my reviews

Matthew M. White (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun party game!, May 12, 2005 By Matthew M. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Matthew M. White (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars 5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

P. Chase "WhoaDandy" (somewhere in WV) - See all my reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars All Rhythm and NO Blues, December 30, 2004 By P. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at P. Chase "WhoaDandy" (somewhere in WV) - See all my reviews

Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy" (Champlin, MN) - See all my reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars More fun than a barrel of monkeys!, December 27, 2004 By Laurel J. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Laurel J. Kaeferlein "3 kids' Mommy" (Champlin, MN) - See all my reviews

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars You should like it pretty good. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

Kellie Kline Gray "stayathomemom" (ventura ca) - See all my reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Kellie Kline Gray "stayathomemom" (ventura ca) - See all my reviews

Oscar J. Lamnavarro (washington, dc) - See all my reviews

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent game and very, very entertaining!, October 18, 2004 By Oscar J. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at Oscar J. Lamnavarro (washington, dc) - See all my reviews

M. stevenson (KC, MO) - See all my reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Game, October 13, 2004 By M. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at M. stevenson (KC, MO) - See all my reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wild Konga-fest!, October 6, 2004 A Kid's Review 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing....but just one small problem. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS GAME. BUY IT NOW. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

4 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars My Review, August 30, 2004 A Kid's Review Durability:4. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

This review is from: Donkey Konga (includes Bongos) (Video Game) Okay, if your out for a game to teach your kids to count, this isnt something you need. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars You should like it pretty good., November 7, 2004 By Tony - See all my reviews 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars konga fever!!! by the ultimate gmr (also known as 1+1=fish), October 8, 2004 A Kid's Review Durability:5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS GAME. BUY IT NOW., September 30, 2004 By I Like Breakfast - See all my reviews 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

4 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars it's off the hook, September 9, 2004 By sammy - See all my reviews Durability:5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality, great game, August 31, 2004 By Quirk "Quirk" (Tonganoxie, KS) - See all my reviews 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Addicting Blast, August 30, 2004 By Brad Kuhn "bkuhnitt" (Oconomowoc, Wi) - See all my reviews 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars My Review, August 30, 2004 A Kid's Review Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5. ...read the complete Donkey Konga review at