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- Genre: Platformer Action (Wii)
- Perspective(s): Flat side view
- Released: Nov 21, 10 NA
- Publisher: Nintendo
Release Dates
NA Nov 21, 10 EU Dec 3, 10 JP Dec 9, 10 AU Dec 2, 10
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Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii) Review
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Game Info
Donkey Kong is making a triumphant return, along with his trusted sidekick Diddy Kong, in a brand new side-scrolling platform game from Retro Studios. Donkey Kong Country Returns, for the Wii system, has all new levels and all new chest-pounding challenges for players of all ages. The game takes inspiration from the original Super NES series, from barrel blasts to mine carts and then builds upon it by adding stunning graphics and new layers of depth to the world and game play. Donkey Kong Country Returns features the first ever simultaneous cooperative game play mode for the series allowing both novice and skilled players to actively play and experience the game together. Run, jump, climb and defeat enemies through diverse environments until you retrieve Donkey Kong's stolen banana hoard!Features
- Feel the power of Donkey Kong by shaking the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to perform Ground Pounds, Barrel Rolls. These moves can be used to destroy blocks, defeat enemies and reveal hidden areas. Donkey Kong also has the new ability to climb walls and ceilings.
- Diddy Kong has a few new tricks of his own. He can use his Barrel Jet to hover high above the ground or defy gravity and fly across small chasms. He can also help Donkey Kong with this ability by hopping on to Donkey Kong's back. In two player mode, a quick shake of the Wii Remote will give him the ability to fire his Peanut Popgun to assist Donkey Kong.
- The levels in Donkey Kong Country Returns are beautifully rendered and creatively designed with lots of hidden items to discover. Try to collect all of K-O-N-G Letters and hidden Puzzle Pieces in each level to unlock something special.
- In cooperative mode, players of different skill levels can play through the game together.
Neoseeker Editor's Take
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for another challenging adventure through Kong Island. Fight alongside old friends against a new threat. Also, more bananas. »Read Full Article
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for another challenging adventure through Kong Island. Fight alongside old friends against a new threat. Also, more bananas. »Read Full Article
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Characters
| Scurvy Crew | Mugly |
| Squawks the Parrot | Cranky Kong |
| Gong | Donkey Kong |
| Diddy Kong | Animal Buddy |
| Rambi | Pigs |
Enemies
| Frogoon | Tiki Goons |
| Ackstack | Tiki Buzz |
| Accordion | Skellirex |
| Skittler | Squeekly |
| Squidly | Buckbomb |
Items
| Map Key | Heart Health |
| Animal Crate | Banana Coin |
| Cling Grass | Banana |
| End-Level Barrel | Extra Life Balloon |
| Puzzle Piece | Barrel |
Series
- Donkey Kong (2006)
- Donkey Kong 3 (2008)
- Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (2007)
- Donkey Kong Country (2007)
- Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (2007)
- Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble (2007)
- Donkey Kong Jr. (2006)
- Donkey Kong Jr. Math (2007)
- New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2009)
- Donkey Kong Racing (2002)
- Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat (2005)
- Donkey Konga (2004)
- Donkey Konga 2: Hit Song Parade (2005)
- Donkey Konga 3 (2005)
- Diddy Kong Racing (1997)
- Donkey Kong 64 (1999)
- Downstream Panic! (2008)
- Donkey Kong Jr. (2012)
- Donkey Kong: Original Edition (2012)
- Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007)
- DK Jungle Climber (2007)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (2010)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (2009)
- Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong (2004)
- DK: King of Swing (2005)
- Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers (2001)
- Donkey Kong Country (2003)
- Donkey Kong Country 2 (2004)
- Donkey Kong Country 3 (2006)
- Donkey Kong Plus (2003)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004)
- Donkey Kong (1994)
- Donkey Kong Country (2000)
- Donkey Kong Land (1995)
- Donkey Kong Land 2 (1996)
- Donkey Kong Land III (1997)
- Donkey Kong (1986)
- Donkey Kong 3 (1986)
- Donkey Kong Classics (1988)
- Donkey Kong Country (1994)
- Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
- Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble (1996)
- Donkey Kong (1983)