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Part 24
Donkey Kong 64

Part 24

Defeat Mad Jack in Donkey Kong 64 by slamming switches and collecting the BOSS KEY (3). Find Golden Bananas on DK Isle and Jungle Japes.

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Defeat Mad Jack in Donkey Kong 64 by slamming switches and collecting the BOSS KEY (3). Find Golden Bananas on DK Isle and Jungle Japes.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In the boss arena, use Tiny Kong's Ponytail Twirl (a special move) to move between squares and avoid being crushed by Mad Jack's box.
  2. 2
    When Mad Jack emerges from his box, observe his sparkly trail and shadow to avoid his attacks.
  3. 3
    Locate the blue switches on the arena floor.
  4. 4
    When Mad Jack's box is on a specific colored square, head to the switch of the same color and slam it to damage him. Slamming the wrong switch will cause you to lose health.
  5. 5
    After Mad Jack retracts into his box and bounces around, continue using the Ponytail Twirl to avoid being squashed.
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    When he emerges again, head to the correct colored switch and slam it.
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    Mad Jack will then start springing around the arena. Continue dodging and moving between squares.
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    When he springs out of his box, go to the correct colored square and slam the switch to damage him again.
  9. 9
    Mad Jack will introduce a new attack: a laser fired from his head that targets your current square, causing a giant laser beam to erupt.
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    To avoid the laser, stand on the corners of the targeted square. The blue squares have larger corners, making them safer.
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    If you change squares just after the boss releases the laser, you will not get hit.
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    If you wait too long, Mad Jack will go back into his box. Slam the switch of the appropriate color.
  13. 13
    Mad Jack will become invisible, making him harder to track. Look for his sparkly trail and the square that lights up when you stand on it.
  14. 14
    Keep moving diagonally to dodge his lasers.
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    When he emerges from his box, dodge his lasers and head to the appropriate switch. Slam it to inflict the final blow.
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    The square beneath Mad Jack will disappear, causing him to fall and explode.
  17. 17
    Once the arena squares lower completely, collect the BOSS KEY (3).
  18. 18
    Find the door labeled "R&D".
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    Climb the pole and go through another door.
  20. 20
    Switch to Donkey Kong.
  21. 21
    Use Bananaport #2 (a warp point) to return to the start and leave the level.
  22. 22
    In the DK Isle lobby, go to the right side and pull a lever by the wall to activate a moving platform.
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    Use the platform to reach a ledge with a Bongo Blast pad.
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    Play your instrument on the pad to summon Squawks, who will give you a GOLDEN BANANA (2).
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    Go to the Tag Barrel (a device to switch characters) in the corner and switch to Chunky Kong.
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    In the adjacent corner, find a "?" box. Primate Punch (a special attack) it to reveal a Kasplat (an enemy) and a Banana Fairy.
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    Since the Kasplat is the wrong color, switch to Tiny Kong.
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    Kill the Kasplat to obtain the BLUEPRINT (1).
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    Take a photo of the Banana Fairy (1).
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    Leave the lobby.
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    Use Bananaport #4 to warp.
  32. 32
    Head counterclockwise around DK Isle and enter the Jungle Japes lobby.
  33. 33
    Turn left at the start (while holding the R button) to find the Tag Barrel.
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    Switch to Chunky Kong and go to the opposite side of the lobby to find a boulder.
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    Destroy the boulder to reveal a trombone pad.
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    Switch to Lanky Kong.
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    Play your instrument on the pad. Squawks will bring you a GOLDEN BANANA (2).
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    Enter Jungle Japes.
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    Head forward in Jungle Japes and use Bananaport #1.
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    Use the Tag Barrel to switch to Chunky Kong and head left.
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    Continue past the Gnawty (an enemy) and the Zinger (an enemy) to a large X marking.
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    Collect the 5 bananas around the area.
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    Pick up the boulder and throw it; it will explode, revealing a GOLDEN BANANA (1).
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    Simian Slam (a special attack) the large X three times. It will crack and crumble, allowing you to drop inside.
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    Collect the 5 bananas at the start of the cave.
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    Proceed through the long, winding path at the end of the cave, waiting for flames to light your way to avoid falling into the abyss.
Tips
  • Use Tiny Kong's Ponytail Twirl to move quickly between squares and avoid Mad Jack's crushing attacks.
  • Watch Mad Jack's sparkly trail and shadow to anticipate his movements and avoid damage.
  • Stand on the corners of targeted squares when Mad Jack uses his laser attack, especially on the larger corners of the blue squares.
  • Change squares immediately after Mad Jack releases his laser to avoid getting hit.
  • Keep an eye on Mad Jack's sparkly trail and the lit-up square you occupy to track him when he's invisible.
  • It's important to keep moving diagonally during the boss fight.
  • You have enough Banana Bunch Coins for the game, so collecting them is optional.
  • BOSS KEY (3)
  • GOLDEN BANANA (2) on DK Isle
  • BLUEPRINT (1) in DK Isle lobby
  • GOLDEN BANANA (2) in Jungle Japes lobby
  • GOLDEN BANANA (1) in Jungle Japes

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