Uploaded January 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Playing as Timber in "Diddy Kong Racing" (v1.0) for the Nintendo 64.
PLAYING NOTE: I deliberately (attempted to) avoid using boosts as much as possible for the normal races and silver coin challenges. The only time I use them is when I'm getting the key to unlock a battle stage, and when I'm doing the trophy race. 10 bananas are more than enough to win normal races and silver coin challenges. Yes, bananas do increase the top speed of the character you're playing as.
Recorded in the year 2011; originally divided into 22 parts, edited into one video.
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Timber's stats:
- Weight Group: Middle
- Acceleration: 3.0 ~ Average
- Handling: 2.5 ~ Slightly Below Average
- Top Speed: 3.0 ~ Average
Timber is a tiger whom his parents left in charge of their home island.
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Rules of play:
- Mostly minimal boosts for normal races and silver coin challenges.
How the game works:
AIs cheat by using a power up whenever you do, as well as honking the horn. 60% of the time, there is always a chance you will be hit by a homing missile. If you get enough distance in 1st place, the AIs will stop hitting Zippers behind you, as well as driving into traps and not being effected off-screen, including them not getting stopped by the bridge off-screen in Boulder Canyon.
Car tips:
To drift, turn first, and then hold the R button. During that time, turning can be controlled. Braking while drifting is required, especially for heavy characters.
Hovercraft tips:
Only use the R button for sharp turns. DO NOT hold the R button when going straight forward. Do not hold Down on the analog stick either. Doing either of those things WILL decrease speed.
Plane tips:
To turn sharper, use the R button. To do an upwards loop-de-loop, tap the R button twice. To do a downwards loop-de-loop, hold Up, and then tap the R button twice. During that time, depending on how long the R button is held, it can last up to 1 second. After that, it finishes with a boost. To do a barrel roll, hold either Left or Right, and then tap the R button twice. While doing barrel rolls continuously, let go of the accelerator for greater boosting.
Green boost tip:
To get a green boost, let go of the accelerator before either hitting a Zipper or using a blue balloon power up. During that time, wait UNTIL the multicolored smoke disappears, and THEN accelerate again.
To view the playlist of the character playthroughs/longplays, click on this link:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8H4noaCcU1ieBT4WMsgCiP7fuSMaYtIh
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Out of all the normal races and silver coin challenges, the hardest one to win using as little boosts as possible is the silver coin challenge of Windmill Plains! That race is absurdly hard with that kind of rule! The reason why is because the AIs actually DO let go of the accelerator upon hitting Zippers, even upon using blue balloon power ups! There is absolutely NO room for error, because if you don't make the right moves at the beginning or during the race, you aren't going to win! Getting hit by a homing missile or an oil slick is definitely NOT an option either! Because of those problems, it's absurdly hard to win using as little boosts as possible!
Windmill Plains | Silver Coin Challenge as Timber [Minimal Boosts]:
Since Timber's top speed is average, you will have to worry about the AIs hitting the Zipper on the 1st lap. You may or may not need luck to get the first red balloon power up. If you don't get cheated out of getting the first red balloon power up, then you may or may not have an easy time, depending on the AI in 1st place. If you do get cheated out of getting the first red balloon power up, then follow the bananas (collect them) to the right and bypass the balloon power ups. With the distance you've gained, you should expect either one or no AIs to hit the Zipper on the 1st lap. Before you enter the tunnel, go a bit off-course to avoid getting hit by a missile. If the AI hits the Zipper, then you'll have to focus on slowing down that one in front of you. Level 3 red balloon power up is your only chance, so do not get any other balloon power ups until you're in 1st place. Upon exiting out of the short tunnel, go off-course to avoid getting hit by a homing missile. Once you're in 1st place, focus on getting the silver coins. You need to be in 1st place by the end of the 2nd lap.
If two AIs hit the Zipper on the 1st lap, it is IMPOSSIBLE to win.
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Originally recorded in the year 2011.
Playing as Timber in "Diddy Kong Racing" (v1.0) for the Nintendo 64.
PLAYING NOTE: I deliberately (attempted to) avoid using boosts as much as possible for the normal races and silver coin challenges. The only time I use them is when I'm getting the key to unlock a battle stage, and when I'm doing the trophy race. 10 bananas are more than enough to win normal races and silver coin challenges. Yes, bananas do increase the top speed of the character you're playing as.
Recorded in the year 2011; originally divided into 22 parts, edited into one video.
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Timber's stats:
- Weight Group: Middle
- Acceleration: 3.0 ~ Average
- Handling: 2.5 ~ Slightly Below Average
- Top Speed: 3.0 ~ Average
Timber is a tiger whom his parents left in charge of their home island.
----------
Rules of play:
- Mostly minimal boosts for normal races and silver coin challenges.
How the game works:
AIs cheat by using a power up whenever you do, as well as honking the horn. 60% of the time, there is always a chance you will be hit by a homing missile. If you get enough distance in 1st place, the AIs will stop hitting Zippers behind you, as well as driving into traps and not being effected off-screen, including them not getting stopped by the bridge off-screen in Boulder Canyon.
Car tips:
To drift, turn first, and then hold the R button. During that time, turning can be controlled. Braking while drifting is required, especially for heavy characters.
Hovercraft tips:
Only use the R button for sharp turns. DO NOT hold the R button when going straight forward. Do not hold Down on the analog stick either. Doing either of those things WILL decrease speed.
Plane tips:
To turn sharper, use the R button. To do an upwards loop-de-loop, tap the R button twice. To do a downwards loop-de-loop, hold Up, and then tap the R button twice. During that time, depending on how long the R button is held, it can last up to 1 second. After that, it finishes with a boost. To do a barrel roll, hold either Left or Right, and then tap the R button twice. While doing barrel rolls continuously, let go of the accelerator for greater boosting.
Green boost tip:
To get a green boost, let go of the accelerator before either hitting a Zipper or using a blue balloon power up. During that time, wait UNTIL the multicolored smoke disappears, and THEN accelerate again.
To view the playlist of the character playthroughs/longplays, click on this link:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8H4noaCcU1ieBT4WMsgCiP7fuSMaYtIh
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Out of all the normal races and silver coin challenges, the hardest one to win using as little boosts as possible is the silver coin challenge of Windmill Plains! That race is absurdly hard with that kind of rule! The reason why is because the AIs actually DO let go of the accelerator upon hitting Zippers, even upon using blue balloon power ups! There is absolutely NO room for error, because if you don't make the right moves at the beginning or during the race, you aren't going to win! Getting hit by a homing missile or an oil slick is definitely NOT an option either! Because of those problems, it's absurdly hard to win using as little boosts as possible!
Windmill Plains | Silver Coin Challenge as Timber [Minimal Boosts]:
Since Timber's top speed is average, you will have to worry about the AIs hitting the Zipper on the 1st lap. You may or may not need luck to get the first red balloon power up. If you don't get cheated out of getting the first red balloon power up, then you may or may not have an easy time, depending on the AI in 1st place. If you do get cheated out of getting the first red balloon power up, then follow the bananas (collect them) to the right and bypass the balloon power ups. With the distance you've gained, you should expect either one or no AIs to hit the Zipper on the 1st lap. Before you enter the tunnel, go a bit off-course to avoid getting hit by a missile. If the AI hits the Zipper, then you'll have to focus on slowing down that one in front of you. Level 3 red balloon power up is your only chance, so do not get any other balloon power ups until you're in 1st place. Upon exiting out of the short tunnel, go off-course to avoid getting hit by a homing missile. Once you're in 1st place, focus on getting the silver coins. You need to be in 1st place by the end of the 2nd lap.
If two AIs hit the Zipper on the 1st lap, it is IMPOSSIBLE to win.
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Originally recorded in the year 2011.
![Donkey Kong Country [GBA] SR - Jungle Hijinxs [101%]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KHH2R8n7-BU/mqdefault.jpg "Donkey Kong Country [GBA] SR - Jungle Hijinxs [101%]
My 101% speedrun tutorial of Jungle Hijinxs in Donkey Kong Country for the Game Boy Advance.
Full 101% speedrun tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8H4noaCcU1jt8qUOmntIhw7aTkle8zE_
NOTE: This tutorial is not meant to be friendly. There might be a bit of safeness. But to get the fastest possible time, these tricks must be performed.
Rolling/cartwheeling physics:
Depending on where the rolling/cartwheeling technique is used, it can be random whether the game lets that technique extend or not. The rolling/cartwheeling physics is different from the SFC version. But its still faster than running.
DK Barrel:
A choice between breaking the DK Barrel or skipping it. It doesnt really matter because Diddy will eventually be available anyway. Also, Diddy is faster than Donkey. But in the GBA version, Donkey is actually required to get 101%. So Donkey will be used for this world only.
Expresso Token:
Getting the Expresso Token and purposely losing lives to get all 3 in order to get a picture in the Expresso Bonus would actually lose time. So its better to just get it and continue on. There are other opportunities to get a picture in the Expresso Bonus.
Bonus Room #1 approaching:
Rambi is significantly slower in the GBA version than he was in the SFC version. So instead of using him, a Barrel is used to enter Bonus Room #1. Note that the Barrel breaks upon hitting that Animal Buddy crate. In the SFC version, the Barrel doesnt break upon hitting that Animal Buddy crate.
Klump picture:
Doing the Hand Slap technique on the last Klump to get a picture is faster than doing it on the 1st one.
Level ending:
Finishing a level as Donkey is important. In fact, finishing a world as Donkey is important. In order to get a picture, a world (Kongo Jungle) has to be finished by Donkey. Afterwards, that world has to be revisited to add 1% more to 101%.
Map screen direction switching:
Switching directions between areas on the map screen is different from the SFC version. In the GBA version, its possible to revisit the previous level almost instantaneously. With this trick, it can save some frames on the map screen. In a 101% speedrun, this trick will be utilized after finishing certain levels in order to get the remaining collectibles and enter Bonus Rooms faster. So expect this to happen quite often.
Picture in DK Hut:
The level is revisited for the picture in DK Hut. If the B button is pressed at the right time while holding Left on the D-Pad just before the level starts, the animation where Donkey/Diddy enters out of the hut can be skipped. The Start+Select trick is done afterwards. Expect this trick to happen quite often.
In order to get 101% in the Game Boy Advance version, every Bonus Room has to be found. Not only that, but every picture (as well as the K-O-N-G letters) has to be collected.")
![Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation [PS] - Intro](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KWyqBQMrGcs/mqdefault.jpg "Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation [PS] - Intro
This is the intro of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation for the PlayStation.")
![Donkey Kong Country [GBA] SR - Rope Bridge Rumble [101%]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LalEpdWZr9k/mqdefault.jpg "Donkey Kong Country [GBA] SR - Rope Bridge Rumble [101%]
My 101% speedrun tutorial of Rope Bridge Rumble in Donkey Kong Country for the Game Boy Advance.
Full 101% speedrun tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8H4noaCcU1jt8qUOmntIhw7aTkle8zE_
NOTE: This tutorial is not meant to be friendly. There might be a bit of safeness. But to get the fastest possible time, these tricks must be performed.
Bonus Room #1:
Skipping Winky is faster.
After letter N:
The screen-scrolling trick is done to delay the spawning of the moving tire platform. Otherwise, it would be impossible to make that long jump onto the next platform. This is the only moving tire platform that can be one-cycled. The rest cant be sped up, even with the scrolling trick. And the reason for that is because cartwheeling off of moving tire platforms works differently from the SFC version. In other words, making long jumps with that is impossible. In the SFC version, cartwheeling off of moving tire platforms would be faster.
In order to get 101% in the Game Boy Advance version, every Bonus Room has to be found. Not only that, but every picture (as well as the K-O-N-G letters) has to be collected.")
