With Donkey Kong captured, Diddy and Dixie sail into a pirate adventure across Crocodile Isle. Diddy's quick movement pairs with Dixie's spinning ponytail, which slows her descent and gives difficult jumps a little more room for correction. The pair can also team up, throwing one another toward high ledges or awkwardly placed rewards.
Animal companions expand the vocabulary further, while bonus coins and DK coins make thorough exploration a lasting pursuit. Every region has a strong mood, from misty brambles to haunted woods and industrial gloom. The platforming is demanding, but its many concealed routes give careful observation equal importance with simply reaching the next safe piece of ground.
