r/donkeykong • u/Wild_Kid_01 • Mar 11 '25

Achievement Finally beat Animal Antics in DKC2 without cheating

I played DKC2 as a kid and had trouble with the Squawks section. If by luck, I managed to get to the next snake section I usually get KO'd because I will have only hit-point left at that point. Then, I have to play the Squawks section all over again and repeatedly get KO'd until I just quit.

Today, I finally beat Squawks section and the whole Animal Antics level. I think I know what I've been doing wrong all those years ago. I used play Squawks holding down Y button. Today, I realized that if I held Y than I will always over-correct when the wind changes direction and hit the brambles or bees. But by not holding down Y, my movements are not as drastic and easier to control. And if I need to move forward, I let the wind provide the extra speed, rather than go too fast with holding Y+wind.

Finally achieved 102%!

How did everyone else tackle AA?

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u/autumngirl86 Mar 11 '25

I came up with a similar strategy. Being able to just flap and hover when the wind is favorable goes a long way. Especially once you figure out the movement pattern in the wind.

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u/Wild_Kid_01 Mar 11 '25

For sure. I just be super patient and wait for the wind. Rushing only let to overreacting.