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Donkey Kong Country Returns
Wii
Released On: Nov 21, 2010
87
8.6
Where to Buy
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 77 Critic Reviews
87
95% Positive
73 Reviews
73 Reviews
5% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 77 Critic Reviews
87
95% Positive
73 Reviews
73 Reviews
5% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Everything about Donkey Kong Country Returns is so fluid and smooth. Retro constantly surprises players with new game mechanics, striking set pieces and tons of Donkey Kong charm. This title is quite possibly the definitive side-scrolling platform experience for Wii.
Donkey Kong Country Returns is undeniable proof that Retro's prowess isn't limited to sci-fi first-person shooters.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 547 User Ratings
8.6
87% Positive
474 Ratings
474 Ratings
9% Mixed
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
4% Negative
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 547 User Ratings
8.6
87% Positive
474 Ratings
474 Ratings
9% Mixed
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
4% Negative
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
This game built my childhood. So diverse, so hard, so fresh. A must have for every 3ds owner.
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Along with Galaxy 2, this is the perfect example of what a sequel/remake should look like. It completely reinvents the original Country trilogy, but still maintains some elements, like Rambi. New villains are a good alternative to K. Rool, and the game offers quite a challenge, while still being accessible to casual players as well.
Ost is amazing as well, definitely worth trying at least once!
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One of the best 2D platforms game in the last years.Varied game, full of possibilities and long. Donkey Kong Country Returns has a polished gameplay and briliant artistic designs in the return of the most famous virtual monkey.
It's a clever and challenging platformer that consistently hits the sweet spot between fun and frustration. You're guaranteed to rage in a few stops, but at the end of the day, it's still good to be Kong.
Donkey Kong's newest adventure makes traditional platforming feel fresh again, thanks to clever level design and great artistic touches.
It brings back a style of platforming that hasn't been seen in over a decade, and it pulls it off with a great assortment of well-designed levels.
Retro Studios has done a fine job with the Donkey Kong Country concept, ably translating its appeal for a modern platform, but it doesn't push it much further. [Christmas 2010, p.92]
The game that brought it back to its amazing routes, tons of fun challenges in each level, a must play for the Wii. Let’s hope for a switch port!
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It’s a great 2D platformer. The levels are unique. It’s a must buy for the Wii.
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[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Pessimo ritorno per la serie Country, con livelli poco ispirati, musiche dimenticabili e nemici troppo generici in forma di animali arrabbiati. Inoltre il cast di animali cavalcatura è ridotto al solo Rambi in livelli specifici. Ricordo anche di non avere apprezzato l'introduzione del sistema a ferite per donkey e diddy, portando via il fascino della sfida dei vecchi giochi dove ogni kong veniva sconfitto con un singolo colpo. Uno dei peggiori della serie secondo me. Peccato...
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What a thoroughly average game. It's just like the SNES Donkey Kong Country games with higher res graphics, except no longer novel or original. It's even average within its genre (of 2D platforming) within its console (Wii).
It doesn't have the co-operative 4-player play of New Super Mario Bros Wii or Rayman: Origins, and it doesn't have the hand-drawn gorgeous cartoon look of Rayman: Origins, both of which are far better games.
It's also all the worse (thus below average) for forcing you to shake the wiimote as an input command, which is unacceptable in a twitch platformer. At least Rayman: Origins let you use a Gamecube controller.
It's sorta fun, but there are much better games (Rayman, NSMB) for the Wii you should be spending your time on if you love 2D platforming.
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Summary The latest installment of the Donkey Kong Country series returns.
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Wii
- 3DS
Initial Release Date: Nov 21, 2010
Developer:
- Retro Studios
Publisher: Nintendo
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