Diddy Kong
In the instruction booklet of the game, it is explained that "Donkey Kong Land"'s story takes place directly after the events in "Donkey Kong Country". Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Cranky Kong are shown reflecting on their previous adventure. Out of jealousy, Cranky Kong scolds Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong about the success of "Donkey Kong Country", implying that it only did so well because of the elaborate graphics and sound on the Super NES. Irritated, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong explain they earned their success because of the fun gameplay and not just the graphics and sound.