I absolutely love the Donkey Kong Country series.  They all have a great soundtrack, wonderful graphics, and are somewhat difficult-but very enertaining.  This DKC is great because the two characters really balance each other out (one is more for stregnth, the other speed) and it really sets the standard for the other two.  The only con about this game is that I like having to search for the DK coins (like in DKC 2 & 3).  It makes the game more challenging and keeps you entertained longer.  Other than that, I really enjoy this game, and would recommend this to anyone.