Evolution of King K. Rool in Donkey Kong Games (1994-2025)

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Published on July 18, 2025 9:16:57 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWmBSJV9-0c

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Watch the full evolution of King K. Rool from 1994 to 2025!
This video showcases every major appearance of King K. Rool across the Donkey Kong series, spin-off titles, and other appearance. From his iconic debut in Donkey Kong Country to his latest battle in Donkey Kong Bananza on the Nintendo Switch 2, witness how the Kremling King has changed in design, personality, and gameplay.

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00:00 - Donkey Kong Country (1994 - SNES)
02:22 - Donkey Kong Land (1995 - GB)
03:46 - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995 - SNES)
07:23 - Donkey Kong Land 2 (1996 - GB)
08:35 - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996 - SNES)
12:23 - Donkey Kong Land III (1997 - GB)
14:23 - Donkey Kong 64 (1999 - N64)
28:45 - Donkey Kong Country (2000 - GBC)
31:07 - Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001 - GCN)
31:29 - Donkey Konga (2003 - GCN)
32:40 - Donkey Kong Country (2003 - GBA)
35:09 - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (2004 - GBA)
36:33 - DK: King of Swing (2005 - GBA)
38:25 - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (2005 - GBA)
40:40 - Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (2007 - Wii)
42:03 - Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber (2007 - NDS)
46:05 - Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008 - Wii)
46:26 - Mario Super Sluggers (2008 - Wii)
47:43 - Super Smash Bros. 4 (2014 - 3DS, Wii U)
48:04 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018 - Switch)
49:40 - Donkey Kong Bananza (2025 - Switch 2)