Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

1. TIGER-COOL

   Feb 21, 2014

   10

   Haven't finished the game, but from what I've played some of these low reviews are baffling. The level design and attention to detail are topHaven't finished the game, but from what I've played some of these low reviews are baffling. The level design and attention to detail are top class. The gameplay is fluid and intuitive. Lots of great, subtle ideas presented on a moment by moment basis, so I'm not sure what all the "lack of ambitious gameplay" is all about. Maybe these reviewers rushed through things a bit?
   
   Absolutely beautiful game, by the way. Maybe the best looking game on the Wii U (Close between this and Mario 3D World). David Wise on the soundtrack puts it over the top. Get it.… Expand

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2. razorraxor

   Dec 15, 2014

   10

   Tropical Freeze is, simply put, one of the best 2d platformers in years and the best game on the wii u by far. It takes the creativity ofTropical Freeze is, simply put, one of the best 2d platformers in years and the best game on the wii u by far. It takes the creativity of Returns and doubles it. Every level is memorable and has something unique about it. Even some of my lesser liked levels have something unique. Be it the design, visuals, music, or atmosphere. Speaking of atmosphere, that is something the game does extremely well. Mountain, jungle, savannah, or sea is all presented with an atmosphere perfectly. One the best 2d platformers ever.… Expand

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4. KNES19

   Feb 23, 2015

   10

   This is the best game for the Wii U by far! It has pretty much everything you want in a platformer: solid level design, beautiful and detailedThis is the best game for the Wii U by far! It has pretty much everything you want in a platformer: solid level design, beautiful and detailed graphics, and an amazing soundtrack. It fixes pretty much everything that was wrong with Returns, and gives us new things like extra sidekick characters and new swimming mechanics. The design of each world is also worth noting. Most of them take themes that I have never seen in a 2D platformer before, from a world that looks like it was taken straight out of various European countries to a jungle that's also a fruit processing plant. David Wise has made music that perfectly fits the theme of every level, and very rarely (with Aquatic Ambience being an exception,) do these songs repeat. This is not just a clone of the Mario games. Tropical Freeze has a level of depth that Mario hasn't captured yet. People who didn't like it probably couldn't handle the difficulty. The difficulty escalates very quickly, but it just makes the game that much more fun for me. All in all, this is an amazing game that is reason enough for anyone to get a Wii U.… Expand

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5. Adam_2411

   Feb 23, 2014

   10

   Okay this will be a quick and simple review broken down into 5 categories
   
   1) Visuals Hot damn does this game look good. It runs at aOkay this will be a quick and simple review broken down into 5 categories
   
   1) Visuals
   Hot damn does this game look good. It runs at a smooth frame rate and all the characters and enemies show great animation. The primary colors are brilliant and it looks great in HD. The variety in level types is great, and this is one of the best looking 2D platformers. 9
   
   2) Sound
   Following the DKC series the music is fantastic. A wide variety and it reaches the quality standard. I won't review too much for the music, as a quick video search will find the OST. 9
   
   3) Design
   Many people find this lacked good level and I cannot disagree more. Very rarely did I feel bored with what it threw at me, and it didn't overuse anything. A very difficult game to add, but it teaches you through the design and rewards you for not being conservative. 10
   
   4) Controls/technical
   Tight. Not much too say. Pretty perfect for a platformer. My only gripe is how tedious it is to switch in a second player, and it's not so simple to switch between TV and gamepad play like in Super Mario 3D world. 8
   
   5) Lasting appeal
   This game could easily draw me in again many alternate paths, collectibles and co-op is enough to bring more after your first run-through. 9
   
   9/10… Expand

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6. Twin2712

   Nov 26, 2015

   9

   + Great level design that challenging but fair
   + Funky Kong's shop is useful, especially for beginners
   + so many new ideas + the levels+ Great level design that challenging but fair
   + Funky Kong's shop is useful, especially for beginners
   + so many new ideas
   + the levels have amazing depth
   + Memorable boss fights
   + Local Co Op
   + Amazing soundtrack by David Wise
   
   - No Online Co Op… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
7. T-Razor

   Sep 16, 2014

   9

   If you felt New Super Mario Bros. U was too easy, this game is a must own. Everything from the level design, bosses and soundtrack areIf you felt New Super Mario Bros. U was too easy, this game is a must own. Everything from the level design, bosses and soundtrack are expertly crafted. Especially the soundtrack! David Wise (who also composed the music for the DKC games on SNES) has crafted an amazing soundtrack for the game. He still hasn't lost his touch.… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
8. TheAdjuster

   Jun 5, 2016

   0

   I was a huge fan of DKCR and I really wanted to like this game, but I just couldn't. The load times, as others have said, is bad, but theyI was a huge fan of DKCR and I really wanted to like this game, but I just couldn't. The load times, as others have said, is bad, but they would be tolerable if the rest of the game ran smoothly--it doesn't. Controls feel heavy and unresponsive. Action-intensive areas are laggy. The visuals themselves are stunning, but unfortunately I think the Wii U is just not up to the task of rendering them smoothly.
   
   I tried to get into this game 3 times but couldn't get over how muddy it feels. Perhaps if they port it to the NX, I'll give it another shot. But my other concern is the poor level design. Levels were much too long with too much emphasis on exploration that leads nowhere (e.g. water areas where you just collect bananas). But maybe with the bump in gameplay speed/lack of lag will make it feel better. Just can't recommend this game and regret purchasing at full retail.… Expand

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