- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release Date: May 24, 2013

- Summary: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is a portable 3D makeover of the smash-hit Wii game.
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- Developer: Monster Games Inc.
- Genre(s): Action, General, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 55 out of 62
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Mixed: 7 out of 62
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Negative: 0 out of 62
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LEVEL (Czech Republic)Jul 9, 2013An excellent platformer that will test your patience along with your skills in a fair, entertaining and imaginative way. [Issue#231]
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May 17, 2013Where Rare fell into obscurity, Retro and Monster Games seem to have picked up the pieces and evolved the platforming formula to a new level, streamlining certain features and giving the 3DS yet another must-play game.
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Hyper MagazineJul 4, 2013Still the best 2D platformer in years. [Aug 2013, p.77]
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May 28, 2013While this game offers the same magnificent platform experience than the original Wii version, it suffers from issues associated with the smaller screen. The new controls are precise, specially now that you don't have to shake the controller. Even though the art direction and the levels where designed with a TV screen in mind, the 3D effect really enhances the backgrounds and environments. Challenging, fun and solid, the game design of this title shines even through its flaws and the patches that where made while adapting it for the 3DS.
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Jun 3, 2013Until then, it’s hard to recommend buying this if you’ve beaten the original, but if you loved it, couldn’t beat it, and want to give New mode a shot, it’s easily worth either buying it at a lower price point or simply renting it.
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May 23, 2013As with any rehash of a great, it's the problems that stand out, but the uninitiated will find a huge amount to love. DK's still playing his second fiddle very nicely.
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May 24, 2013The Wii version is superior, but Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D has both the simple charms of a gimmick-free 2D platformer and a strong grip on nostalgic heartstrings.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 51 out of 63
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Mixed: 6 out of 63
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Negative: 6 out of 63
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Jan 6, 2020One of the best platform I've ever played. I prefer the 3DS version over the original because the controls are better and there are more levels
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