Part 39

Unlock the secrets of Part 39 in Donkey Kong Country Returns! Get the best times for Shiny, Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals across all worlds.

Alright, let's dive into Part 39 of Donkey Kong Country Returns! This section is all about those super-fast times needed to snag those Shiny Medals. We'll break down the target times for each level across the different worlds, so you know exactly what you're aiming for. It's all about shaving off those precious seconds!

Shiny Medal Times:

Jungle World - Level Breakdown:

1-1 Jungle Hijinxs

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

For this level, your best bet is to master the roll-jump. Keep rolling and time your jumps perfectly at the end of each roll to get through the first section smoothly. You can even roll-jump past those three Frogoons after the blimp passes – a little hop off the first one should land you under the bouncy flower for an extra roll-jump, saving you precious seconds. Remember to roll-jump through the gap before the first checkpoint, grab that DK barrel, and then hit the exit barrel as fast as you can after blasting out of the first one.

1-2 King of Cling

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

Avoid the climbable surfaces whenever possible; they just slow you down. You can roll-jump across the first gap instead of grabbing the wall. Ignore the first DK barrel you see; there's a better one coming up. You'll need to climb the second ceiling, then jump over those three piranha plants. Try to land on the platform with the yellow plant. Don't worry if you take a hit from the third piranha plant, as the DK barrel you want is just ahead. Once you have Diddy, just keep rolling to the bouncy flower and head to the checkpoint. In the second half, climb as fast as you can, using roll-jumps from platforms to surfaces. Don't be afraid to wait for a surface to turn around. If you're aiming for gold, you need to be on the moving surfaces by about 54 seconds. After the last climbable surface, use the bouncy flowers to go as high as you can, then head right. Don't sweat getting hit by the spike trap; the exit barrel is right after it. Blast out immediately!

1-3 Tree Top Bop

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

After you get past the giant tiki, take the upper path all the way to the first blast barrel.