DKCR AP World v0.1.2-beta

Bug Fixes

• Medal options now correctly separated between slots

  • Fixed an issue where the selected Time Attack medals were stored in a shared variable, causing all slots to use the same medal settings.
  • Medal settings are now initialized separately for each world slot.
  • Fixed mistake i did and reuploaded file (whoops)

DKCR AP World v0.1.1-beta

Bug Fixes

• Key option fixed

  • Disabling the key option could still leave the key logically bound to receiving the key item from another player.
  • With keys disabled, the key levels now remain vanilla. You must purchase the key from your own shop to access them.

• K Level option names fixed

  • K Level options now correctly say Kong Letter instead of Puzzle Piece.

• Time Attack medals fixed

  • Fixed an issue where random medal selections could become desynchronized.
  • The selected medals now correctly match between the actual logic, PopTracker, and the locations sent by the client.

DKCR AP World v0.1.0-beta

Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii) 0.1.0-beta

Initial beta release of the Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii) Archipelago world.

Included

• Randomized Puzzle Pieces and Puzzle Piece Sets
• Randomized Kong Letters and Kong Letter Sets
• Level Clear locations
• Optional Mirror Mode locations
• Configurable Time Attack medal locations
• Shop Keys and other progression locations
• Memory injection support through Dolphin, requiring no game patch or modified ISO
• PopTracker and UT support

This is an early beta release. Expect bugs, missing features, and changes to logic or options as development continues.

Feedback and testing are greatly appreciated!

DKCR AP World v0.0.4-alpha

Puzzle Pieces

• The puzzle piece memory address was only stable by coincidence during earlier testing.
• This has been reverted back to the previous, more reliable approach.

Known issue:

• The game now crashes when pressing “Retry Level”.

DKCR AP World v0.0.3-alpha

Fixed Issues

• Fixed a client crash that could occur when retrying a level.
• Fixed the Puzzle Piece Set and Kong Letter Set being assigned to the wrong location.
• Fixed Puzzle Pieces being awarded when entering a level instead of only when earned.

DKCR AP World v0.0.2-alpha

Donkey Kong Country Returns AP World

The PopTracker pack for DKCR is available here:

• PopTracker Pack: https://github.com/MagicMason1000/DKCR-AP-PopTracker-Package/releases

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Installation

Requirements

• Dolphin Emulator: https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin
• DKCR AP World (latest): https://github.com/CallmeZewo/DKCR_APWorld
• Archipelago Launcher: https://github.com/ArchipelagoMW/Archipelago

Setup

1. Download the latest release of the DKCR AP World.

2. Install it using one of the following methods:

   • Double-click the .apworld file, or
   • Place it into your custom_worlds folder inside your Archipelago installation.

3. Launch the game with Dolphin Emulator.

4. Make sure you are using Donkey Kong Country Returns (USA Rev 1.1).

   • You can confirm this in Dolphin by right-clicking the game → Properties.

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Current Features

Checks

The AP World currently tracks checks for:

• Level completion
• Individual Puzzle Pieces
• Full Puzzle Piece collection in a level
• Individual KONG Letters
• Full KONG Letter collection in a level

Items

Players currently receive:

• Puzzle Pieces
• KONG Letters per world

Note: These items do not currently affect gameplay. They are used for Archipelago progression logic to improve multiworld generation. Logic and balance are still being refined, so progression may sometimes feel restrictive.

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Notes

• No patch is required. The AP World uses memory injection, so it runs on an unmodified game.
• Boss access is intended to require Puzzle Pieces, but this logic has not been implemented yet.
• If you run into issues, have questions, or want updates, join the Archipelago Discord and check the DKCR thread:
  https://discord.gg/8Z65BR2

Thanks to everyone in the community who’s already helped with PopTracker development and early logic documentation. It’s been a huge help moving things forward.