The first Donkey Kong Country was already a pretty solid game, but Donkey Kong Country 2 nevertheless improves on it with more refined level design, better boss fights, a more consistent aesthetic, an even better soundtrack, and replacing the somewhat clunky title character with the more maneuverable Dixie Kong.
That said, while DKC2 is an outstanding game, but I do still have a few small gripes with it - primarily in the category of difficulty. It's definitely not the most welcoming, pick-up-and-play platformer, that's for sure. And some of the lategame and postgame challenges, especially stuff like Animal Antics, get egregious.
None of that undermines the game's core appeal, though. If you're considering DKC2 because you're curious about platformers, SNES games, or both, it's a very worthwhile game to try. Just be prepared for the fact that the game won't pull its punches for long.
That said, while DKC2 is an outstanding game, but I do still have a few small gripes with it - primarily in the category of difficulty. It's definitely not the most welcoming, pick-up-and-play platformer, that's for sure. And some of the lategame and postgame challenges, especially stuff like Animal Antics, get egregious.
None of that undermines the game's core appeal, though. If you're considering DKC2 because you're curious about platformers, SNES games, or both, it's a very worthwhile game to try. Just be prepared for the fact that the game won't pull its punches for long.