I agree. DKC is a fine game, but DKC2 is just strictly better than it in every way imaginable, and I really don't know what would cause someone to believe otherwise.
I'd argue that DKC has a better soundtrack on the whole; while DKC2's best music is better than DKC's best music, its worst music worse. The original Country also has a completely different feel and look, which some might prefer. Better bosses too.
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