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|image = DKR box art.jpg
|image = DKR box art.jpg
|developer = [[Rareware]]
|developer = [[Rare Ltd.]]
|publisher = Rareware
|publisher = Rare Ltd.
|designer = Kevin Bayliss
|designer = Kevin Bayliss
|platform = [[Nintendo 64]]
|console = [[Nintendo 64]]
|release = <small>[[wikipedia:North America|NA]]:</small> November 24, 1997<br><small>[[wikipedia:Europe|EU]]:</small> November 21, 1997<br><small>[[wikipedia:Japan|JA]]:</small> November 21, 1997
|released = <small>[[wikipedia:Europe|EU]]:</small> November 21, 1997<br><small>[[wikipedia:Japan|JA]]:</small> November 21, 1997<br><small>[[wikipedia:North America|NA]]:</small> November 24, 1997
|genre = Racing, adventure
|genre = Racing, adventure
|mode = Single player<br>2-4 multiplayer
|mode = Single player<br>2-4 multiplayer
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|media = 128 Megabit Cartridge
|media = 128 Megabit Cartridge
|input = [[wikipedia:Nintendo 64 controller|Nintendo 64 controller]]
|input = [[wikipedia:Nintendo 64 controller|Nintendo 64 controller]]
|accessories = Controller Pack, Rumble Pak
}}
}}
'''''Diddy Kong Racing''''' is a video game developed by [[Rareware]] and released for the [[Nintendo 64]] in 1997. Although it is not of the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series, ''Diddy Kong Racing'' is the first game to include [[Banjo]], which was done to familiarize players with him before receiving his own debut title, ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''. [[Tiptup]] also makes his first appearance in the game.
'''''Diddy Kong Racing''''' is a [[Nintendo 64]] game developed by [[Rare Ltd.]] and released in 1997. Even though it is not part of the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series, ''Diddy Kong Racing'' is the first game that [[Banjo]] appears in (along with [[Tiptup]]). This allowed players to familiarize themselves with Banjo before receiving his own debut title, ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''.


==Playable Characters==
Banjo and Tiptup are both playable characters in ''Diddy Kong Racing''. In the Adventure mode, both characters join [[mariowiki:Timber|Timber]] and [[mariowiki:Diddy Kong|Diddy Kong]] on their adventure to banish [[mariowiki:Wizpig|Wizpig]] from [[mariowiki:Timber's Island|Timber's Island]]. On the character select screen, Banjo's theme instrument is a banjo, and Tiptup's is either a xylophone or a marimba.
*Diddy Kong is the game's namesake and all-around in terms of stats. He is a monkey from the ''Donkey Kong series''.
*[[Banjo]] is a honey bear that premiered in ''Diddy Kong Racing'', a year before his own series kicked off in ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''. He is the second-heaviest racer.
*Conker is a squirrel that makes his first appearance in this game; his first appearance in his own franchise would be ''Conker's Pocket Tales''. He acts as a middleweight racer.
*Krunch is a Kremling from the ''Donkey Kong series''. He acts as the fastest heavyweight, but the least agile racer.
*Tiptup is a lightweight character that would later appear in both ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'' and ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''.
*Timber is the son of the owners of the island Wizpig attacks. He acts as a middleweight racer.
*Bumper is a badger that is a semi-heavyweight but otherwise has no traits as a character.
*Pipsy the mouse is the lightest racer, but also has no characterization and has never appeared in any other game.
*T.T. (unlockable)
*Drumstick (unlockable)


==Trivia==
Throughout the game, Banjo wears a backpack that would house [[Kazooie]] in the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series. While Kazooie does not appear in the game, she is mentioned in the game's instruction manual. Kazooie would eventually make her racing debut in ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]'', or in ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]]'', where Banjo and Kazooie race together.
*[[Banjo]] mentions racing a genie and a giant pig at some point in ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts]]''. This is a reference to ''Diddy Kong Racing'' with Wizpig being the pig and Taj being the genie.
*Although Banjo wears the blue backpack which [[Kazooie]] uses in the [[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' series]], Kazooie is never mentioned nor seen in the game. She is, however, mentioned in the game's instruction manual, and music related to Banjo includes both a Banjo and a Kazoo-like instrument.
*Diddy Kong, who lives on Donkey Kong Isle, contacts Banjo and Conker from their respective lands using Squawks the Parrot, to help Timber on Timber Island. Because of this, it can be assumed that the [[Isle o' Hags]], along with Conker's homeland (Panther Kingdom), Donkey Kong Isle, Timber's Island, and the Mushroom Kingdom (due to Donkey Kong and the rest of the Kongs making appearances in many Mario games) all exist on the same planet, or "Game World".
*[[Trophy Thomas]]'s initials may be a reference to T.T., as both characters set Time Trials.


{{Games}}
Banjo does not appear in the Nintendo DS remake, ''[[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Racing DS|Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' due to [[Microsoft]]'s ownership of the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise. Unlike Banjo, Tiptup returns in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS''.
 
==Statistics==
{|class="wikitable"
!Artwork
!Character
!Statistics
|-
|[[File:DKR Banjo Car.png|100px]]
|[[Banjo]]
|
*Weight group: Heavy
*Acceleration: 2/5
*Turning: 2/5
*Top Speed: 3.5/5
*Vehicle color: Turquoise
|-
|[[File:DKR Tiptup Hovercraft.jpg|100px]]
|[[Tiptup]]
|
*Weight group: Light
*Acceleration: 4.5/5
*Turning: 4.5/5
*Top Speed: 1.5/5
*Vehicle color: Cyan
|}
 
==References in later games==
*''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'': In Act 3 of [[LOGBOX 720]], before racing [[Gruntilda]], Banjo recalls a similar situation long ago with "a [[mariowiki:Taj|genie]] and a [[mariowiki:Wizpig|giant pig]]."
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Toy Biz DKR Banjo.jpg|Banjo figure by ToyBiz
Badge Fangamer RareRacers Banjo.png|Banjo pin by Fangamer
</gallery>
 
==External links==
*''[[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Racing|Diddy Kong Racing]]'' on Super Mario Wiki
{{Banjo-Kazooie series}}
[[Category:Diddy Kong Racing|*]]
[[Category:Games]]

Latest revision as of 08:29, March 5, 2023

Diddy Kong Racing
DKR box art.jpg
Developer Rare Ltd.
Publisher Rare Ltd.
Designer Kevin Bayliss
Console(s) Nintendo 64
Release date(s) EU: November 21, 1997
JA: November 21, 1997
NA: November 24, 1997
Genre Racing, adventure
Mode Single player
2-4 multiplayer
Rating ESRB: K-A (Kids to Adults)
OFLC: G
Media 128 Megabit Cartridge
Input Nintendo 64 controller

Diddy Kong Racing is a Nintendo 64 game developed by Rare Ltd. and released in 1997. Even though it is not part of the Banjo-Kazooie series, Diddy Kong Racing is the first game that Banjo appears in (along with Tiptup). This allowed players to familiarize themselves with Banjo before receiving his own debut title, Banjo-Kazooie.

Banjo and Tiptup are both playable characters in Diddy Kong Racing. In the Adventure mode, both characters join Timber and Diddy Kong on their adventure to banish Wizpig from Timber's Island. On the character select screen, Banjo's theme instrument is a banjo, and Tiptup's is either a xylophone or a marimba.

Throughout the game, Banjo wears a backpack that would house Kazooie in the Banjo-Kazooie series. While Kazooie does not appear in the game, she is mentioned in the game's instruction manual. Kazooie would eventually make her racing debut in Banjo-Pilot, or in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie, where Banjo and Kazooie race together.

Banjo does not appear in the Nintendo DS remake, Diddy Kong Racing DS due to Microsoft's ownership of the Banjo-Kazooie franchise. Unlike Banjo, Tiptup returns in Diddy Kong Racing DS.

Statistics[edit]

Artwork Character Statistics
DKR Banjo Car.png Banjo
  • Weight group: Heavy
  • Acceleration: 2/5
  • Turning: 2/5
  • Top Speed: 3.5/5
  • Vehicle color: Turquoise
DKR Tiptup Hovercraft.jpg Tiptup
  • Weight group: Light
  • Acceleration: 4.5/5
  • Turning: 4.5/5
  • Top Speed: 1.5/5
  • Vehicle color: Cyan

References in later games[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Banjo figure by ToyBiz

  • Banjo pin by Fangamer

External links[edit]

Banjo-Kazooie series
Video games Main games Banjo-Kazooie • Banjo-Tooie • Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges)
Spin-offs Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge • Banjo-Pilot (Diddy Kong Pilot)
Ports Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge Mobile / Missions • Banjo-Kazooie (Xbox Live Arcade) • Banjo-Tooie (Xbox Live Arcade)
Browser Banjo-Kazooie Memory Game • The LUNCHABLES "Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts" Aerial Challenge
Tech demos Space World 2000 tech demo • Banjo-Kazooie (SXSW 2015 Gaming Awards) • Hairball Heroes
Canceled Dream: Land of Giants • Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Curse • Banjo's Jiggy Juggle • Banjo X • Banjo-Karting • The Fast and the Furriest (racing game) • The Fast and the Furriest (party game)
Club Nintendo comics Super Mario in Aloha Hawaii • Mitternacht Imhexendom • Das Horrorhaus der Gerfangenen Jinjos • Freeze Frame • N-Gang vs. Nintendo • Die Hexe lacht um Mitternacht
Miscellaneous Banjo-Kazooie (cartoon) • Diddy Kong Racing: 4-koma Gag Battle • Merchandise • Nintendo Power • Rare on Xbox Promo Movie • References • Stop 'n' Swop • Website
Related games Diddy Kong Racing • Diddy Kong Racing DS • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie • Rare Replay • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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