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November 2010
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The editors liked
It's like someone traveled back in time to 1996 and brought back a new Super NES platformer that we all forgot about.
Inspired level design
Fun and creative challenges
Cleverly hidden secrets and surprises add replay value
Varied gameplay
Spoton controls.
Fantastic level design
Hidden collectibles give a substantial reason to replay levels
Vehicle sequences are loads of fun
Strong artistic design
Catchy soundtrack.
Brilliant reboot
That welcomes back a classic masterpiece.
The editors didn't like
It gets way too hard when Diddy Kong's not with you (and this presents an effective handicap when you fire up multiplayer).
Poorly thought out controls cause needless accidents and deaths
Frustrating "vehicle" stages will make you feel the burning fury of a thousand suns
Abstract: Upon the explosion of colorful graphics and sound of its playful melody, Donkey Kong Country Returns sent me back, way back, to my halcyon youth. As the familiar, tie-wearing ape appeared onscreen and began to brutishly pound his chest, my quarter-life...
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Published: 2010-11-19, Author: Ryan , review by: gamespy.com
It's like someone traveled back in time to 1996 and brought back a new Super NES platformer that we all forgot about.
It gets way too hard when Diddy Kong's not with you (and this presents an effective handicap when you fire up multiplayer).
Abstract: In 1994, the original Donkey Kong Country single-handedly saved the Super Nintendo from losing to the Genesis. The gorgeous platformer had everyone talking, with its solid gameplay, classic characters, and, most importantly, absolutely revolutionary ...
Colourful and upbeat; good use of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk; varied level design.
Soft movement controls; difficulty may frustrate some players.
Consistent and entertaining, Donkey Kong Country Returns is exactly what you’d expect – and most fans want – from a Nintendo platformer. As with all Nintendo games, collecting such items is critical. In addition to picking up bananas – get 100 and pla...
This is how games should be made and kudos to Nintendo and Retro Studios for nowt trying to re-invent the wheel in Donkey Kong Country Returns on Wii. With almost flawless gameplay, awesome graphics and good old fashioned arcade fun, I can see lots of ...
Abstract: Donkey Kong. Mario’s arch nemesis, and, most likely, the first of Nintendo’s flagship characters to burst from the imagination of Shigeru Miyamoto. The fun-loving, red-tie wearing (if you know where to get one, let me know) bundle of fun has been quite...
