| Donkey Kong Country Returns HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Platformer, Action | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$60 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Nintendo | Nintendo |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-2 | E |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD |
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Latest News
⚫︎ A barrelful of details on Donkey Kong Country Returns HD! (Nintendo)
⚫︎ Donkey Kong Country Returns HD opening movie video (My Nintendo News)
⚫︎ Review: Nintendo’s Donkey Kong theme park adds extra a-peel to Super Nintendo World (Video Games Chronicle)
⚫︎ Donkey Kong Land is available now via Nintendo Switch Online (Eurogamer)
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Overview
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a 2D platformer action game remastered from the original 2010 Wii release, set to launch worldwide for the Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025. Players control Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong as they navigate the island to reclaim their bananas from the Tiki Tak Tribe. The remaster features updated HD visuals and includes additional levels from the 3DS version. It also supports cooperative play across various levels.
| Digital Storefronts | |||||
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| Switch |
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| Price | $59.99 | ||||
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Gameplay
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a remastered 2D platformer featuring enhanced HD visuals and new quality-of-life updates. The game includes 80 levels, including those exclusive to the 3DS version, along with collectible coins and rideable mounts. Players can choose solo play or local two-player co-op, controlling Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong as they tackle obstacles, ride mine carts, soar on rocket barrels, swing on vines, and ride Rambi the Rhino.
For single-player mode, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong work together, with Diddy using his rocket pack for a jump boost and both characters performing moves like the roll-jump to navigate pits or large gaps. In multiplayer mode, players can take advantage of Diddy’s Peanut Popgun and Barrel Jet for hovering or use Donkey Kong’s Ground Pound and Barrel Roll to defeat enemies. Players can also toggle difficulty levels to add extra hearts for a more accessible experience.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Announcement Trailer
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Announcement Trailer Switch
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Trivia
⚫︎ This marks the 58th release in the Donkey Kong game series.
⚫︎ Takashi Nagasako reprises his role as Donkey Kong as well as voicing Cranky Kong in the game.
⚫︎ The game was originally planned to feature live dinosaurs.
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