donkey kong country returns release date

They are responsive, and Donkey Kong and Diddy can be controlled by the circle pad or D-pad. Thankfully gone from the Wii version are the waggle controls, with everything mapped to the buttons on the handheld. Being able to hover does turn down the difficulty a notch. Diddy will just hop on Donkey Kong’s back, which allows him to jump further with his jet pack and roll faster on the ground. In multiplayer the second player controls Diddy, and only Donkey Kong can be controlled in single player, which isn’t a big deal. Luckily, you earn a bunch of extra lives elsewhere to waste away in these portions of the game. These portions of the game are mostly finished by trial and error since the obstacles come up on you so fast, it’s too late to react. However, the most frustrating levels involve riding the dreaded mine carts and rocket barrels. They are just that tough to not make a mistake. Time Attack lets you speed-run through stages to earn medals, and is quite possibly the most evil thing these developers thought of. Worlds end in boss battles, with each one playing out differently than the last.Įvery level also features numerous hidden puzzle pieces and the popular KONG letters that will test your platforming skills. Quickly blasting from one to another during hectic timed portions is very satisfying to complete. My favorite parts involve barrel blasting, and there is a lot of it in this game. In some cases, you’ll blast our heroes into the background to advance through a stage, which is neat to see when the 3D effect is turned on. The jungle has you swinging across vines enemies will fire cannon balls at you on the beach and falling statues try to flatten you in the ruins. The eight worlds you’ll travel through never become a drag, thanks to excellently designed levels around each world’s theme to keep things fresh. Along with his buddy, Diddy Kong, the two set out on an adventure to get those precious bananas back. Yet again, Donkey Kong’s banana hoard is stolen – this time by a bunch of creatures known as Tikis, who hypnotize animals on the island to steal the delicious fruit.

The 3D port will release May 24 on the 3DS handheld. “Donkey Kong Country Returns” – released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010 – is an excellent side-scrolling platformer that is a must-play for fans of the DKC series from the 1990s.

Donkey kong country returns release date