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Hideout Helm

Best described as a half-level, since there are no golden bananas or regular bananas to find, Hideout Helm takes the Kongs to the inner sanctum of King K. Rool. As expected, this level has couple of wrinkles that make seem a bit tougher than it really is. First and foremost, the first half of the level has a timer. Second, it's the only part of the game that jeopardizes a player's chances of beating the game with 101 percent - if the player saves the game without getting all five banana medals first!.

Hideout Helm: Level FAQ

Hey, where are all the other Kongs?
Cranky's hut, Candy's music shop, and Funky's arsenal are not to be found in this level.

What about Snide?
The number of blueprint pieces given to Snide by the Kongs determines the timer length for the first half of the level. Although not confirmed 100 percent as of this writing, it appears the Kongs get 10 minutes plus 1 minute on the timer for each piece. This gives the Kongs between 10 and 50 minutes to complete the first half of the level. Decent players will need between 15 and 20 minutes off the clock at most to run through Hideout Helm.

Where is K. Rool's Battle Arena?
It's atop the center core death ray machine. Use Diddy and look for a jet pack barrel. Fly to the top and press Z on the grey platform to begin. Survive Shockwave Showdown for the crown.

Where are the Two Hideout Helm Banana Fairies?
Both lie behind the Nintendo coin/Rareware coin door along with the eighth boss key. The fairies fade away and appear randomly - so make sure to have plenty of film on hand!

What Items do I Need before Entering to Gather Everything in Hideout Helm?
Here's the recipe: four K. Rool battle arena crowns, the Rareware coin (from beating Cranky's Jetpac game), and the Nintendo coin (from beating the Donkey Kong arcade game a second time in the Frantic Factory level).

How do I get all Five Banana Medals in this Level?
Although it has yet to be proved conclusively, it appears the ability to get the banana medals depends on the time that's elapsed while playing Hideout Helm. For instance, at 30:00 remaining, a laugh can be heard - which hints at some sort of time checkpoint. As long as the player has at least 25:00 remaining on the timer, he or she should be able to retrieve all five banana medals without problem. However, under 20:00, the banana medals may fade away - or in some cases, completely disappear. If this happens, don't save the game unless you don't want the best ending.

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