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February 2014
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The editors liked
Exciting and challenging boss battles
Vehicle sections help to break up the more monotonous moments
Looks great in 1080p 60FPS
Challenging and rewarding
Loads of secrets promote replayability
Fantastic soundtrack
Colorful visuals
Great level design
New mechanics
The editors didn't like
Dull
Derivative level design
Employs some cheap and frustrating platforming tricks
Published: 2014-02-17, Author: Mark , review by: gamespot.com
Exciting and challenging boss battles, Vehicle sections help to break up the more monotonous moments
Dull, derivative level design, Employs some cheap and frustrating platforming tricks, Harsh checkpoints during boss battles
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Published: 2014-02-17, Author: Sean , review by: cheatcc.com
Abstract: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze marks the twentieth anniversary of the platforming series. So it is only fitting that in the opening scene we find video game's greatest gorilla celebrating a banana cake birthday with his primate posse. The festivitie...
Abstract: While many people think about the fact that Retro Studios could have been working on something else, I am glad that I got to play Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. I made this very clear in my full length preview, which I published four weeks ago, ...
Yes. This will feel very familiar. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D was remade for the Nintendo 3DS not even a year ago. That's a worthy point of detraction for those who might think that Nintendo is playing it a little safe with sequel selections these day...
Abstract: In my review of 2010’s Donkey Kong Country Returns, I stated that Retro Studios had shown real skill in developing 2D platformers. In Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, they’ve shown absolute mastery. In a world where Nintendo has been maligned for ...
Abstract: Donkey Kong finally returns, but this time for the Nintendo WiiU, alongside long-time partner Diddy Kong in the new Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.We played a quick demo of the game versus one of the bosses – the Big Top Bop Seal Boss. Out of the fo...
Abstract: The attention to detail in the animation and graphics is superb – Donkey Kong's hair, blowing in the wind, uses the graphic processing power of the Wii U in a way that adds character and charm to the game.The music is a rare example of excellence and only...
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Published: 2014-03-25, Author: Mark , review by: avforums.com
Collecting bananasTried-and-tested mechanicsAddictive Time AttackCharming visualsGoing bananasFails to use the Wii U's USPPlays it safeYou own this Total You want this Total You had this Total Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze ReviewTropical Freeze is...
One of the most rewarding 2D platform games in many years, graphics are sumptuous, cunningly difficult, retains that retro Nintendo feel
Co-op multiplayer is great for a giggle but not as focused as single-player, difficulty could alienate some less tolerant gamers
As a gameplay style, 2D platforming has been given major boosts by Ubisoft's most recent Rayman games and a stack of indie titles, but Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze tops the lot in our eyes. It retains many of the essential elements from past...
