Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest 1995

Is it still worth playing?

Rare's 1995 platformer for the Super NES, the second game in the Donkey Kong Country series, set on Crocodile Isle with 52 levels in eight worlds. Diddy and Dixie set out to rescue Donkey Kong, kidnapped by King K. Rool. You control Diddy Kong or Dixie Kong, and when one is hit that one runs away and control passes to the other, and a DK barrel brings the partner back. Diddy runs faster, while Dixie jumps higher and can spin her hair to glide. Each world ends with a boss, animal friends each have a unique ability, and Bonus Barrels trigger challenges that award Kremkoins. The art is pre-rendered 3D converted into 2D sprites. Open levels that use height, and a difficulty that builds steadily, keep it enjoyable to play now.