What Gamespot Users have to say about Donkey Kong Country Returns
-
Rating:8
DK's return doesn't reach the peak of Retro Studios' abilities, but it's a fantastic revival for a mascot who needed it.
Though he's appeared in sports titles, music games, and handheld puzzle games versus Mario, Donkey Kong hasn't had much time in the spotlight since his days in the jungle of Donkey Kong Country. Still regarded as one of ... Read Full Review
6 of 6 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:10
Another great game from retro studios!
Donkey Kong Country is an amazing platformer, using old material, such as switches switching between blue and red platforms, and new material, such as the industrial city level with fog blocking to view of some platforms... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9.5
Donkey Kong Country Returns is the absolute 2D platformer. DKCR2 is a public demand, you hear that Retro and Nintendo?
This has to be one of the best 2D platformers of the post-16 bit era. Donkey Kong Country Returns manages to mix the old with the new. Even though it draws a lot of influences from Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (more cartoony ... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:10
An under-appreciated gem that will surely stand the test of time and showcases how talented Retro Studios actually are.
*DISCLAIMER* This review is by no means an objective analysis of the games inherent quality, or a representation of anything other than the reviewer's personal experiences with the game. Any recommendations given out ... Read Full Review
5 of 6 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:8
OMG! dkc is back? cant wait to put my hands on it...... or maybe not?
first of all i just want to say that im a fan, not a dying hard crazy fan but i love the series. dkc games were my favourite games when i was a kid and i believe i got as exited as everybody when i heard that a new dkc... Read Full Review
0 of 2 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:7.5
Classic game that brings some unique abilities with it but also takes away in one main department!
Donkey Kong Country Returns is one of those games that you love to hate and hate to love at the same time... It is in own due respect, a classic still based off the 'old' Kongs we know and love! Donkey Kong of course ... Read Full Review
0 of 7 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:10
This newest installment in the DKC series does a great job of taking you back in time to great 2D platforming.
Graphics: 10/10 The graphics are colorful, lush, and varied. The animation works very well, too. The graphics maintain the classic DKC look, while, at the same time, adding freshness. Sound: 10/10 Much of the music is... Read Full Review
0 of 1 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9
Retro-Studios does a good job of bringing back the Donkey Kong Country series over to the Wii.
-GRAPHICS- Donkey Kong Country is full of creative style. It has brand new environments but also somehow keeps the charm from the older games. Every world is so fully detailed that even the smallest effects seem impress... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9
Great Game, Not as good as the originals but still a WONDERFUL and FUN game, especially with another friend.
Me and my Girlfriend have been playing this game together every other day or so, when we have free time, and i have to say, this game is LOADS of fun. The game is exceptionally difficult, but thats another reason why i l... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful -
Rating:9
Donkey Kong is full of suprises and is definitely worth playing.
Donkey Kong Country Returns is a Platform game developed by Retro Studios. The game follows Donkey Kong a raging ape and his little buddy Diddy Kong, on an adventure to retrieve all of Donkey Kongs bananas stolen by the ... Read Full Review
3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
Log in to comment