"Just as was the case with the other games in the series, DKCR comes packed with two-player cooperative play, allowing friends to jump into the large feet of Donkey and Diddy throughout the entirety of the game. This is how it was shown off at E3, and this is likely how a majority of people will end up playing it. It’s obvious that the game was made in the vein of New Super Mario Bros., as Retro has taken a lot of the elements that made Nintendo’s platformer sell over 14 million copies since release. They’ve lessened the penalty for dying in multiplayer from being forced to sit around until a barrel is found to coming back, New Super Mario Bros Wii style, floating in a barrel being carried by balloons. "
As the first game to be released in the DKC series in 11 years, fans of Donkey Kong were eager to see how the iconic ape’s adventures continued. And when it was finally released, the game proved well worth the wait. With incredible level design, difficult yet fun platforming gameplay, vibrant presentation and an amazing soundtrack, “Donkey Kong Country Returns” is an amazing side-scrolling platformer and an incredible comeback for one of Nintendo’s oldest mascots.
Phil writes, "A few weeks ago was the 40th anniversary of Nintendo's main monkey, Nintendo's awesome ape, Nintendo's super simian: Donkey Kong. This Tuesday 10s focuses on the best of the banana bunch in the Donkey Kong series, from main games to spin-offs! It's a banana slamma' of games, so let's get to it."
Tropical Freeze is way better than Country Returns and Dixie's whatever it's called. It's easily in top 3 DK games.
It did not place them in order, despite the article being described as a top ten.
Donkey Kong (94) is my preferred game on that list. I think the Rare Country games are pretty rough.
My first reaction was... They made 10 Donkey Kong games?! Then I thought that must be every single one... then I checked the list and Donkey Kong 64 is not even on it. No wonder Nintendo won't make more 3D Donkey Kong. I really enjoyed tropical freeze but I am still waiting for the next 3D game. Its really the only thing I want from the series at this point. Also, I can't take Jungle beat seriously...
KeenGamer: "What can Nintendo do to honor the anniversary of Donkey Kong Country Returns and what direction does the company go in with one of their oldest characters? Next month will mark a full decade since the iconic ape of the Big N's catalogue graced the Wii with brilliant side-scrolling and platforming action! A sequel followed in 2014, but the neglect for DK doesn’t sit well with many gamers in 2020."
Looking forward to playing updated DK!
I can't wait to buy this!
I am all for the return of the platforming genre. The fighting genre is back on track and it's time for platformers to make headway to the top.
Donkey Kong kicks-ass!!!!!! it's been too long my monkey friend
I suppose it looked cool and was a good classic throwback, but can we get something new going?