Donkey Kong Country GBA Controller Layout & Button Combos

This page contains a comprehensive list of button combinations and the controller layout for Donkey Kong Country on the Game Boy Advance.

 

 

Controller Layout:
D-Pad or Left Analog Stick - Move character or cursor
A Button - Jump, swim faster, confirm menu selections
B Button - Roll attack, swim slower, cancel menu selections
L Button - Nothing
R Button - Nothing
Start Button - Pause, access menu
Select Button - Switch characters between Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong (when standing on a DK Barrel)

 

Button Combos:

Hold B and press Left or Right on the D-Pad: Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong will perform a cartwheel attack.

Hold B and press Down on the D-Pad: Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong will crouch, allowing you to roll or do a ground pound by jumping and pressing Down on the D-Pad.

Hold B and press A: Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong will perform a high jump.

Hold B and press R: Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong will run, allowing you to build up speed and jump further.

Press A while in mid-air: Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong will perform a mid-air roll attack.

Press L or R while in mid-air: Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong will perform a mid-air spin attack.

Press B to pick up and throw barrels, enemies, or objects.

Hold B and press Down while holding an object: Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong will place the object on the ground.

Press A and then B while swimming: Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong will perform a roll attack in the water.

Hold B and press A while swimming: Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong will swim faster.

Press A while standing on a DK Barrel: Switch between Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong.

Press A while standing on an Animal Crate: Transform into an animal friend.

Press A while standing on a Tag Barrel: Save your progress in the game.

Hold L and R and then press Start: Return to the game's title screen.

 

 

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