(though you only need 100 to technically reach the final level).

(500 per world, color-coded to specific Kongs). 40 Banana Medals . 20 Banana Fairies . 8 Rareware/Nintendo Coins . The Modern Verdict: Does it Hold Up? Trying to 101% Complete Donkey Kong 64!! (Best Way to Play)

One of the game's biggest draws is its roster of five playable Kongs, each with unique abilities and "instruments of destruction":

: The balanced leader, capable of using the Strong Kong invulnerability.

: The goofy orangutan with stretchy arms and a penchant for hand-walking.

: Dixie’s younger sister, who uses her pigtails to hover and can shrink to fit into tiny spaces.

DK64 is often cited as the "king of collect-a-thons." To reach , players must hunt down an staggering amount of items, including:

: The heavy hitter who, despite his size, is notoriously shy and cowardly. A Literal Mountain of Collectibles