10 Video Game Fast-Travel Methods We Didn’t See Coming

Because the only logical way for an ape and a monkey to travel around a giant mountain is by barrel, Donkey Kong Country features one of the most satisfying fast travel unlocks on this list.

Save points, especially in the later areas of Donkey Kong Country, are so few and far between that sometimes you’ll have to complete 4-5 difficult levels in a row before being offered the opportunity to bank your progress.

That’s where good ol’ Funky comes in.

The coolest primate to ever grace the jungle, Funky Kong offers DK and Diddy the chance to jump into a barrel plane and instantly transport to anywhere they’ve already visited - which includes previous save points, essentially making the fast travel a handy bonus save point, as well as a fun way of flying back to previous levels to scoop up some extra lives.

Not to mention how damn catchy the flight music is, hi-yah!