On the inaugural episode of Brothers and Boss Battles: A Video Game Showdown, the brothers discuss Donkey Kong 64 as the first entry in the 3D platformer category. This Nintendo 64 classic was released in 1999 by Rare studios and takes the player through a journey to save DK Isles. Take control of Donkey, Diddy, Lanky, Tiny and Chunky Kong to collect your way through multiple levels in their attempt to foil King K. Rool’s dastardly plans.
Pete and Tom shared a file back in the day and 101 percented the game, a feat that the brothers feel is near impossible now (looking at you Beaver Bother). Pete even gets choked up discussing how much he loved this game. Ant is playing for the first time. Did he enjoy it without the nostalgia factor and despite having to suffer through Diddy’s jet pack? Pete discusses some secrets about the game that you probably didn’t know and reveals the real story behind the expansion pak.
The brothers ask you this week, would you rather have the ability to Rocketbarrel Boost like Diddy, Gorilla Gone like Chunky, or Monkeyport like Tiny.