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Part 45
Donkey Kong 64

Part 45

Defeat the Dogadon boss and collect Golden Bananas in Donkey Kong 64 Part 45, covering Fungi Forest and Crystal Caves.

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Defeat the Dogadon boss and collect Golden Bananas in Donkey Kong 64 Part 45, covering Fungi Forest and Crystal Caves.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Dodge the Dogadon's fireballs.
  2. 2
    Throw a TNT barrel at the Dogadon to stun it.
  3. 3
    Quickly get off the TNT barrel pad and jump into the appearing Chunky barrel.
  4. 4
    Mash B to punch the Dogadon repeatedly.
  5. 5
    After Chunky shrinks, the battle recommences. Repeat steps 1-4 after each round of fireballs.
  6. 6
    Warning: If you fail to do enough damage after any round of fireballs, you will waste too much time and die.
  7. 7
    After a certain number of punches, Chunky will automatically Primate Punch the Dogadon into the wall, causing it to fall into the lava and drown.
  8. 8
    Collect the BOSS KEY (5).
  9. 9
    Exchange Chunky's blueprint for a GOLDEN BANANA (5).
  10. 10
    Head out of Snide's area, jump the river, and go around the mill.
  11. 11
    Use Bananaport #1 to teleport to the start of Fungi Forest.
  12. 12
    Face out from the center and head left.
  13. 13
    Head through the DK Portal left of the green tunnel to leave Fungi Forest for now.
  14. 14
    Leave the lobby of Fungi Forest.
  15. 15
    Run directly forward from the lobby entrance and jump off the end of the floating island, losing a melon slice.
  16. 16
    Land next to the lake the waterfall is dumping into.
  17. 17
    Look at the cliff face to the right of the lake.
  18. 18
    Shoot the Pineapple Switch to open the cage and get a GOLDEN BANANA (3).
  19. 19
    Take Bananaport #3 to the start of the isle.
  20. 20
    Warp to K. Lumsy's place and go inside.
  21. 21
    Return the fifth boss key. K. Lumsy's tantrum will destroy a boulder on DK Isle near Angry Aztec and a boulder on a nearby island revealing a giant barrel kannon.
  22. 22
    Leave K. Lumsy's cave after the cut-scene.
  23. 23
    Warp back to the start and use Bananaport #2.
  24. 24
    Head right over to the destroyed boulders.
  25. 25
    Continue past them until the ledge ends.
  26. 26
    Jump off just as the ledge ends and hit B to make it onto the green ledge where the boulder was. (Alternatively, use Tiny Kong and Ponytail Twirl onto the ledge).
  27. 27
    Turn the camera and head left, ignoring the switch.
  28. 28
    Find a big block of ice and Primate Punch it to destroy it.
  29. 29
    Head through the new path and ignore the Kasplat.
  30. 30
    Pick up the boulder and carry it back to the main room.
  31. 31
    Place the boulder on the blue switch near the start to remove the ice blocking the Wrinkly Doors.
  32. 32
    Head to the right side of the room and punch a second block of ice to reveal a lava pit with a Golden Banana.
  33. 33
    Go back to the Tag Barrel and switch to Diddy Kong.
  34. 34
    Go up the ramp on the right side of the room.
  35. 35
    Make a left U-turn at the top.
  36. 36
    Cross the bridge leading to the DK Portal.
  37. 37
    Jump into the Diddy barrel ahead.
  38. 38
    Fly straight up, then turn around to find a ledge with Diddy's Wrinkly Door.
  39. 39
    Land on the ledge and play your guitar on the pad.
  40. 40
    Squawks will bring you a GOLDEN BANANA (3). Drop to the bottom of the room to get it.
  41. 41
    Switch to Lanky Kong.
  42. 42
    Go through the path opened by Chunky and kill the Kasplat for a BLUEPRINT (3).
  43. 43
    Head back and go up one of the ramps.
  44. 44
    Take the long bridge up to B. Locker.
  45. 45
    You should have 137 Golden Bananas, which is more than enough given his 65 banana requirement.
Tips
  • During the Dogadon fight, getting off the TNT barrel pad quickly is crucial to avoid damage.
  • The Primate Punch move is essential for destroying ice blocks and dealing with the Dogadon.
  • If you find it difficult to reach the green ledge after K. Lumsy's tantrum, using Tiny Kong's Ponytail Twirl is a reliable alternative.
  • Pay attention to the shadows on the ground to avoid falling stalactites in Crystal Caves.
  • In Crystal Caves, you can defeat the giant Kosha by Monkeyporting to a secret place at the top of the level.
  • BOSS KEY (5)
  • GOLDEN BANANA (5)
  • GOLDEN BANANA (3)
  • GOLDEN BANANA (3)
  • BLUEPRINT (3)

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