![]() Perhaps something great happens once all of these K levels are completed. Additionally, collecting the K-O-N-G letters in every level in a world unlocks an ultra-difficult K series level full of spikes, traps, and timing-based platforming peril. The aforementioned Sunset Shore is but one of those levels. In each world there's a key which can be purchased from Cranky Kong to unlock a secret and optional level. This is all the while avoiding enemies and foe fire. Meanwhile the rocket barrel levels has the player carefully throttling the A button to ascend and letting go of the button to descend. One must leap over chasms, over downed mine carts, and over oncoming traffic if survival is something the player wishes to shoot for. Mine cart levels are auto-scrolling places where precision jumping is key. For better or worse, one world is entirely made up of mine cart and rocket barrel levels. The varying locales do nothing short but impress with their wonderful backgrounds, numerous obstacles, and wild enemies to combat against. The first is set in the jungle while another is all about the beach, cave, forest, factory, or volcano. Sights like this make DKCR a glorious game to glimpse.Īs stated already there are eight worlds to explore in Donkey Kong Country Returns. This new material doesn't hold a candle to the work of Rare's composition veteran trio, but it fits the game's aesthetics nonetheless. The old consists of remixed tunes such as Jungle Groove and Fear Factory while the new features, of course and obviously, brand-new material. Coinciding with the graphics, the soundtrack is a mix between old and new. Other levels are quite busy with an octopus closely stalking our pair of monkey heroes, another with falling columns ready and willing to crush anyone foolish enough to pass underneath them, and another where DK and Diddy ride on a whale, using its blowhole to reach out of the way items and other goodies. While the Tikis are no Kremlings, they have their own personal charm to them. ![]() The captivating sunset casts a shadow on everything turning every bush into a possible ambush point for Donkey Kong and Diddy. Some levels only show a silhouette of DK, Diddy, and the numerous enemies inhabiting the levels such as Sunset Shore, an early first world level. From the sensational 3D models of characters, enemies, and objects to the beautiful backgrounds, DKCR is a gorgeous game. Immediately I was drawn to the magnificent presentation Donkey Kong Country Returns sports. Through eight worlds and multiple levels, Donkey and Diddy Kong must slowly and surely retrieve the stolen bunch of bananas to restore peace and order to DK Isle.Ī typical every day rumble in the jungle for the Kong clan. This fails and DK pummels the enemy out of his house, far away into the background. Silly Tikis, don't they know what happened to the last critter that was foolish enough to steal the big ape's bananas? Regardless, Donkey Kong gets awakened by a Tiki who attempts to use its black magic to seduce him. They hypnotize all wildlife and begin stealing Donkey Kong's infamous banana hoard. ![]() Suddenly a nearby volcano erupts, blasting forth creepy creatures known as the Tiki Tribe, our villains. It's a quiet day on DK Isle where Donkey and Diddy Kong are slumbering in DK's crib. Was this the reboot that fans would go bananas over? Each game brought with it new elements, and last year more than a decade later and after Rare has been sold off to Microsoft making Kinect games, Retro Studios brought the series back to the mainstream with Donkey Kong Country Returns. For the original it was Diddy Kong, for DKC2 it was Dixie Kong, and for DKC3 it was Kiddie Kong. The Donkey Kong Country series would make an entire trilogy, each time introducing a new Kong into the fold. The title's superb soundtrack by Dave Wise, Eveline Fischer, and Robin Beanland only further enhanced the ambiance as well. The game utilized 3D sprites and backgrounds to great effect, creating an unbelievable atmosphere. ![]() Who could forget as a Super Nintendo boasting that that system was a 2D platforming fan's dream console? You had Mario, Yoshi, Kirby, and then from a little company known as Rare, Donkey Kong Country. Our subject today is none other than Retro Studios' attempt at recapturing lightning in a bottle with Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Nintendo Wii. They're merely a means to survey past games and point out any positives or negatives I missed when I originally reviewed them, and to remember what it was that was so enchanting about the game in the first place. It's important to note that RE: segments are not revisionist reviews. Time for RE:, a segment where we take a fond look back at a game already reviewed and beyond the hype.
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