Part 39

Get the best times in Part 39 of Donkey Kong Country Returns! This guide breaks down Shiny, Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal requirements for each level.

Alright, let's dive into Part 39 of Donkey Kong Country Returns! This section is all about hitting those tight time goals to snag those shiny gold medals. We'll break down the requirements for each level so you know exactly what you're aiming for. Don't worry, we'll get you through this!

Shiny Medal Times:

Jungle Hijinxs

Shiny: 00:53.00 / Gold: 00:57.00 / Silver: 01:17.00 / Bronze: 01:45.00

For this level, you'll want to master the roll-jump. Keep rolling through the first area, timing your jumps at the end of each roll to clear obstacles perfectly. If you keep this up, you can even beat the three screaming pillars near the start.

After the blimp passes, you'll see three Frogoons. Do a small hop off the first one to land under the bouncy flower. From there, you can do another roll-jump to save some time. Keep rolling through the gap where the 'O' was in normal mode, right before the first checkpoint. Grab the DK barrel there.

When you reach the DK platform, ground-pound it. Wait for the blast barrel to appear and blast out as fast as you can. Continue rolling to the very end and jump off the second bouncy flower to hit the exit barrel.

King of Cling

Shiny: 01:18.00 / Gold: 01:21.00 / Silver: 01:39.00 / Bronze: 02:16.00

There's no super-fast way to get across the climbable surfaces, so avoid them when you can. For instance, you can roll-jump across the first gap instead of grabbing the surface above.

Ignore the first DK barrel you see; you'll get a better one a bit later. You'll need to climb the second ceiling you encounter.

Jump over the three piranha plants in the next section. Make sure you land on the platform with the yellow plant. You might take a hit from the third piranha plant, but that's okay because the DK barrel you want is just ahead on the next platform. Once you have Diddy, just keep rolling to the bouncy flower and then head to the checkpoint.

In the second half of the level, climb as quickly as you can. Don't hesitate to use roll-jumps to get from platforms to surfaces, and don't be afraid to wait for a surface to move into position for you.

If you're aiming for gold, you'll need to be on the surfaces that move up and down after about 54 seconds. After the last climbable surface, you'll find a set of bouncy flowers. Climb as high as you can, then follow the flowers to the right. Don't sweat it if you get hit by the spike trap – the exit barrel is right after. Make sure to fire out of the blast barrel immediately to hit it.

Tree Top Bop

Shiny: 00:46.00 / Gold: 00:54.00 / Silver: 01:25.00 / Bronze: 02:07.00

After you deal with the giant tiki, take the top path all the way to the first blast barrel.