Throughout each level in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, players can discover a variety of hidden collectibles, including puzzle pieces and KONG letters. Collecting all of these items is essential for achieving 100% level completion, unlocking numerous in-game achievements and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
In the second world, designated as 2-2, known as Sloppy Sands, there are seven puzzle pieces and four KONG letters to locate. Some of these collectibles are cleverly concealed, making them tricky to find, especially during your first attempt. If you’re hunting for these elusive items, read on for detailed locations and strategies.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Complete Guide to Puzzle Pieces in Sloppy Sands
Sloppy Sands contains a total of seven puzzle pieces, which can be easily overlooked during your first run. Below is a guide to help you successfully find each one:
Puzzle Piece #1
The first puzzle piece is located at the start of the level. Progress across the initial platforms, jump onto the bridge, and obtain a Donkey Kong Barrel. Head back to the level’s beginning and hurl the barrel at the crumbling wall beneath the cliff to uncover the piece within.
Puzzle Piece #2
Continue your journey through the level until you reach a location just past the bridge where squids emerge from barrels. After navigating this area, slam the platform into the ground to elevate a platform on the right, revealing a puzzle piece above.
Puzzle Piece #3
As you progress, you will find yourself nestled between two barrels ejecting squids. Look closely in the sand for a pink flower. Blow on it, and it will rise, revealing a puzzle piece attached.
Puzzle Piece #4
After exiting the zone with the red electric squids, look for a wooden platform above and to the left of a barrel platform. You’ll see a puzzle piece suspended above. Wait for some flying squids to pass by, and then jump onto one to reach it.
Puzzle Piece #5
Following the checkpoint and crossing a small island, leap over sharks and onto a lengthy wooden bridge. You’ll find a puzzle piece underneath the bridge on the left side. At the end of the bridge, drop down, and use the cannon to break through the bridge structure to access this piece.
Puzzle Piece #6
Upon reaching the rocky terrain, head under the platform before the next checkpoint. Enter the hidden room below; here, you must collect all bananas and coins within a 30-second timeframe. Successfully completing this task will reveal a puzzle piece for you.
Puzzle Piece #7
For the final puzzle piece, navigate to the golden DK platform and pound it to create a barrel overhead. This will launch you to an island in the background, where you’ll find the last puzzle piece situated towards the top, adjacent to a heart-filled chest. Engage the barrels on the right and jump to collect the piece.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Complete Guide to KONG Letters in Sloppy Sands
As is customary, Sloppy Sands features four KONG letters. Here are their locations for your reference:
KONG Letter K
The first KONG letter is situated just after the initial checkpoint. Traverse the bridge and destroy the wooden box to the right of the back platform. Open the chest, enter the barrel, and roll into the sandy blocks to reveal the ‘K’ letter.
KONG Letter O
Continuing along the path, you’ll find KONG Letter ‘O’ at the beginning of the rocky zone, conveniently located beneath a wooden platform.
KONG Letter N
Letter ‘N’ is positioned just beyond Letter ‘O.’ Move onto the elevated platform and bounce on squids for a height boost. The letter ‘N’ will be nearby hanging barrels.
KONG Letter G
Lastly, the ‘G’ letter can be found on the final island where the last puzzle piece is located. Make sure to slam the golden DK platform to access the island. Here, you’ll encounter the final letter near the starting point, where you can jump atop moving barrels and cling to the grassy ledge. The ‘G’ letter is situated adjacent to some squids shooting vibrant projectiles.
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