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Back in the days of the SNES era, me and good friend and cousin Jessie Kibir were so addicted to the Donkey Kong Country Trilogy that we vowed to finish the whole series. I remember finishing DKC 1 and 2 but it always baffles me why we ever stopped playing DKC 3...until now. My rummaging through youtube led me to this. This level was the reason we quit.
Lightning FREAKIN' Look Out
My subconscious must have hidden this painful memory somewhere in my head to prevent me from spiraling into a deep depression. Seriously though, this level was extremely hard. No, let me repeat that. This LEVEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD THAT IT MADE YOU RAGE QUIT IN FRUSTRATION. It was very difficult to predict when and where the lightning would strike and sometimes, it just felt random. Sure, the vid above shows you how to finish the level with ease (shoutouts to youtube user Cychreus) and in fact, the lightning can be dealt with but I'm speaking for my younger self here. (and younger cousin, for that matter.)
It made me feel like someone in Rare was very much frustrated with his (or her) life and decided to put all that rage into one fucked up level. This level made us quit because it was just too hard for us at that time but we never stopped loving Donkey Kong.
Speaking of Donkey Kong, this whole experience of finding this level and reminiscing the good old DKC and  SNES days not only hit me with nostalgia but also with a thought. How I miss the good old days. The tight controls. The creative presentation. The overall gameplay. In those days...those were the things that mattered.

Now, games just got to have better graphics, easier gameplay, multiplayer, online capability or DLC and BOOM! Game execs march their asses to the bank.  Although there are a few who shine (Journey by Thatgamecompany) it's just one game under the myriad of MMORPGs, Third Person Shooters and FPSeses. It's different nowadays but you gotta understand game companies nowadays. No moolah, no games. It's just sad sometimes that there still a lot that can be done and it's hindered by money.

Now, excuse me, I've got a level to replay.

Peace Out.

   

-Chady