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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Nintendo
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Release Date: January 16, 2025

Singleplayer

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is remastered version of the 2010 platformer, created for Nintendo by the Polish studio Forever Entertainment. We follow the adventures of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, exploring various locations and chasing after banana thieves.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a remastered version of a platformer released in 2010 for the Nintendo Wii console (and nearly three years later - also for the Nintendo 3DS handheld).

Unlike the original, which was the work of the Retro Studios team, this HD version was developed by the Polish studio Forever Entertainment, a team that specializes in refreshing classics. Its portfolio contains such projects as Front Mission 2: Remake.

Plot

In Donkey Kong Country Returns HD the title character must face the threat of Tikis - sinister creatures whose tribe, known as Tiki Tak, comes to the island and hypnotizes local animals to steal the supply of bananas. The protagonist has no choice but to chase after his treasure before it completely disappears from his radar. Fortunately, the gorilla is not doomed to a solo journey, as he is accompanied by little Diddy Kong.

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Platforms:

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

Developer: Forever Entertainment S.A.

Publisher: Nintendo

Age restrictions: none

Game Series

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

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Donkey Kong Game Series

A series of arcade games with a gorilla in the title role. The series was created by the Nintendo corporation and is among the most important brands in the publishing portfolio of the Japanese industry giant.

Donkey Kong Game Series

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ReviewDonkey Kong Country Returns HD

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review: Swinging high

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the definitive way to experience the game if you haven’t played it already. Its included 3DS modes, levels, and original gameplay offer the best features from its previous two versions in a shiny package so it’s great for first-time players.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review: Swinging high
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review: Swinging high
Reviewed by:
Giancarlo Saldana
Reviewed on:
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch
Review date:
January 20, 2025
Originals

December 30, 2024

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Video Game.

8.5
great

ReviewDonkey Kong Country Returns HD

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review: Swinging high

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the definitive way to experience the game if you haven’t played it already. Its included 3DS modes, levels, and original gameplay offer the best features from its previous two versions in a shiny package so it’s great for first-time players.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review: Swinging high
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review: Swinging high
Reviewed by:
Giancarlo Saldana
Reviewed on:
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch
Review date:
January 20, 2025
7.7

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 67% of Critics. There are 95 Critic Reviews.

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Nintendojo:

If you haven’t ever played Donkey Country Returns and think you’ll have fun with a platformer with a higher difficulty and emphasis on traversal and exploration, you should consider playing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

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Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by Chris Shive

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD gives a high definition remaster to the Wii classic

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Digitally ed: 4.5 / 5 by Matt Sainsbury

Nintendo Switch remaster of this classic platformer is the definitive version of it, and anyone who loved playing it previously is going to love the opportunity to play through it again. If you’re newer to video games… this is an essential modern classic.

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