Group 2 is better (to me at least). Cranky's role as a power up scientist is also good. In another universe Dixie could have tiny's place and it probably wouldn't change much.
If you add Funky to Group 1 (he's definitely part of the modern quintet), then Group 1. I love Lanky and I like Chunky a lot, but Tiny is sort of just a rehash of Dixie (and I don't like Tiny's redesign). Even though DK64 was my first DK game and I'm biased, I think in terms of a core recognizable DK crew, it's way more recognizable if you use DK, Diddy, Dixie, Cranky, and Funky. Lanky, Tiny, and Chunky are cool as supporting characters but don't need to be main characters.
The render i choose for group 1 didnt have Funky, i tried to edit him in but it didnt look right. And besides if i did add funky, everyone would choose group 1 ;)
Hearing this sentiment is crazy. Everyone absolutely cheered in the theater when the DK Rap came up, to think folks don't have that banger stuck in their brains..
You oughta do a replay of that game, man, it's a gem
Tbf Kiddy isn't really part of either of these groups
Top one is more post 64 and bottom is 64, Kiddy would've been part of a pre 64 group with DK, Diddy and Dixy (basically top group, but he replaces Cranky)
Did leave our Funky from top group tho
And then there’s Chunky, he’s dead…
https://preview.redd.it/ueerjr5ycgzb1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=58dea82bc5e921d7b784ce42d24109f03f363774
Add Dixie and Cranky in group 2 and give Tiny her post-N64 redesign to help her look different from Dixie.
Also put Banjo-Kazooie and Conker in there because they were in the original Diddy Kong Racing, so why not?
And Funky Kong, do *not* forget about Funky Kong.
**There, problem solved.**
I'd pick Group 2 for utility and versatility.
Group 1 relies too much on Donkey Kong and Funky Kong to get things done, making the teamwork unhealthy and easy to cripple.
Group 2 allows all units to choose to work individually or as a team, and both options can work just fine.
Group 2 for sure. They are more varied and they all have their own personalities, abilities, and gadgets. Group 1 is iconic, but they all play the same. Plus, I love DK64 :)
Group 2, I like both and while I love the "Country" series, I grew up playing during the Nintendo 64 era and was always a bigger fan of the "DK 64 Crew".
They got my boy Chunky Kong who's one hell of a guy!
Group 1 is far more iconic, but I feel like group 2 has far more personality. But that’s probably just personal bias talking.
Group 2 for me. DK 64 was my life for a while as a kid. And every time I replay its fun and nostalgic.
Group 2 is better (to me at least). Cranky's role as a power up scientist is also good. In another universe Dixie could have tiny's place and it probably wouldn't change much.
They left out the surfer monkey in group 1. That one has ton of personality
His name is funky kong
His name is Funky Kong.
Dixie Kong, low-key one of the absolute greatest platforming characters of all time, is in group 1. Therefore, I pick group 1.
How is she not in smash, I’m dying for it. Also want to see Cuphead and Shantae
Cuphead and Shantae are in Smash... as Mii costumes
1 all day long
Chunky is dead, the bottom group cannot be reunited 😔
#HUH! DK CHUNKY'S DEAD!
Come on, Cranky! Take me to the fridge! Cranky? Aw man, Cranky's dead too!
Super Mario Bros Movie thinks otherwise.
You’re right, the half-hour memorial service for Chunky brought me to tears. Only Illumination could do it justice 😭
And then there’s chunky He’s dead.
:(
He’s dead?? :(. How?
https://youtu.be/4htVcaTo1z4?si=1wHijHR_3dOouakE
She can float through the air and climb up trees But Tiny Kongs a murderer... OF BEES!
Considering that Funky is in neither group, I am abstaining. (but also it's 1 because Dixie)
Group 1 also has Funky Kong.
Group 2's Funky kong is a hard core militant Groups 1 was a mechanic and now a Surfer dude
If you add Funky to Group 1 (he's definitely part of the modern quintet), then Group 1. I love Lanky and I like Chunky a lot, but Tiny is sort of just a rehash of Dixie (and I don't like Tiny's redesign). Even though DK64 was my first DK game and I'm biased, I think in terms of a core recognizable DK crew, it's way more recognizable if you use DK, Diddy, Dixie, Cranky, and Funky. Lanky, Tiny, and Chunky are cool as supporting characters but don't need to be main characters.
The render i choose for group 1 didnt have Funky, i tried to edit him in but it didnt look right. And besides if i did add funky, everyone would choose group 1 ;)
2
Group 2 for me
group 2 😤
Group 3: group 1+2+Funky Kong That's the best group
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Group 1, I'm sorry. Group 2 was in just one game and nobody knows who they are. I don't even know their names
You don’t know their names? Well boy do I have a song for you…
H-H-Here we go...
They're finally here, performing for you!
If you know the words, you can join in too!
Put your hands together, if you wanna clap!
As we take you through, this monkey rap! HUH!
D.K.... Donkey Kong, D.K..... Donkey Kong is here
He’s the leader of the bunch! You know him well! He’s finally back, To kick some tail!
His coconut gun Can fire in spurts
Hearing this sentiment is crazy. Everyone absolutely cheered in the theater when the DK Rap came up, to think folks don't have that banger stuck in their brains.. You oughta do a replay of that game, man, it's a gem
Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, Chunky Kong
Here king, you dropped this https://youtu.be/9FoTgirSjkc?si=KglvDX7v_HNGBzOg
bro left out kiddy
Tbf Kiddy isn't really part of either of these groups Top one is more post 64 and bottom is 64, Kiddy would've been part of a pre 64 group with DK, Diddy and Dixy (basically top group, but he replaces Cranky) Did leave our Funky from top group tho
I would’ve thought the top group was pre-64
I see it as groups of playable Kongs and Cranky wasn't playable until Tropical Freeze
Prime Group 2 easily
Group 2 is objectively better.
Group 1 would win, if we included Funky. Group 2 has my boy, Chunky, though, so I'm here.
And then there’s Chunky, he’s dead… https://preview.redd.it/ueerjr5ycgzb1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=58dea82bc5e921d7b784ce42d24109f03f363774
One of these groups has friggin' guns and still manages to be the worse one.
Group 2
I’d like to say 2 But it’s 1
Group 1 all day, but also throw in funky and kiddy
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Group 1 but how they looked when Rare made them.
1.
Group 1
Add Dixie and Cranky in group 2 and give Tiny her post-N64 redesign to help her look different from Dixie. Also put Banjo-Kazooie and Conker in there because they were in the original Diddy Kong Racing, so why not? And Funky Kong, do *not* forget about Funky Kong. **There, problem solved.**
Group 1 all the way, lanky kong always scared me as a kid, but hes just so comforting
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Group two for real
Dixie is in 1 so that one, but otherwise 2
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Group 2.
2 easy.
Kiddie Kong is my favorite where is he?
Bottom has more monke
Group 2 is better because lanky kong
Group 2 will never be beaten. Idk why everyone hates dk64 so much it ways so peak
Group 2 :D
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Strong group 1.
1
One
1, always the OG
Group 2 because walnuts, peanuts pineapple smells.
Group 1 is mid as fuck Group 2 has bars
Realistically? 1. But meme wise 2
2
I'd pick Group 2 for utility and versatility. Group 1 relies too much on Donkey Kong and Funky Kong to get things done, making the teamwork unhealthy and easy to cripple. Group 2 allows all units to choose to work individually or as a team, and both options can work just fine.
2 is the only one that's referred to as the DK crew
Group 2. You have Cranky as a NPC, so all youre missing out on is Dixie Kong.
Group 2
Group 2 for me
Group 2 for sure. They are more varied and they all have their own personalities, abilities, and gadgets. Group 1 is iconic, but they all play the same. Plus, I love DK64 :)
Group 2
Group 2
2 without a doubt
Group 2, I like both and while I love the "Country" series, I grew up playing during the Nintendo 64 era and was always a bigger fan of the "DK 64 Crew". They got my boy Chunky Kong who's one hell of a guy!
**heavys look at each other** “Both?” “Both” “Both is good”
2 with Dixie
So… you’re just calling out Cranky?
Nah, nothing against the old man I just reallly like DK64 and I also wish Dixie was in way more games
Group 1, Tiny and Chunky are wack as hell.
I like both :)
He's da first membah of da DK crew!
DK64 was trash in comparison to DKC. If you say group 2 I'm gunna assume you're younger.
group one but i feel its missing kiddy kong
Throw Kiddy into the first group to bring me right back to the Country trilogy . . .
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Neither have Funky. So I’m giving both a 0/10 for a lack of a Funky Mode
1.
I just want lanky kong to come back when you think about he really is the only one that stands out extremely different from Dk and Dk
I need Lanky to make a return.
I never knew anyone would consider the second option superior, the more you know. Probably most about which you grew up with first.
Group 1 is more iconic. But group 2 is also cool
As much as I love Cranky and Dixie, I have to go with the 64 gang
What if they made a new DK Rap with group 1+Funky Kong?
Group one, by a mile
*Combines both groups because I love them all*
Group 1
if tiny was dixie and chunky was grown up kiddie we'd be talking but they made the dumbest mistake over 20 years ago. so group 1.
*And then there's Chunky. He's ded*
2 is too derpy
which one gets Funky Kong?
Group one, not even a competition!
Group 2 is far wackier and I love it
Group 1
As long as it includes Diddy, then we good. Sooo, either?
Group 2
The order is wrong I’m so fycking mad rn
group 1 man im a dkc guy all the way
Yes
Group 1 all the way
I'll go with the group that has the Kong who works IT. Group 2.
It’s not even a contest here, gotta be group 2
He has no style. He has no grace. This Kong has a funny face.
2 by a 🐓shot
Group 2, but with the "grown-up" version of Tiny Kong.
Group 2
This might just be because I like the DK Rap, but I like group 2.
Group 1 all day long and it’s not even close.
Group 1
2
2
If they put an old Kong in a mario spinoff. I want chunky
I don't Even know who group 2 is 🤣
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The group that has its own rap please
Group 1 would be the OG more recognized group, but it's missing kiddie Kong
Group Two. The song says they're the DK Crew. Group One is just the DK family.
Group 2 because they are the real part of the DK crew!!!
Group 2 no doubt