Donkey Kong Country Returns HD demo now available

I’m thrilled to share that as a fan, I’ve just learned that a demonstration for the revamped “Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” is now accessible on the Switch! Straight from Nintendo’s official announcement.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launched for Switch on January 16.

Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo.com:

Take Off With a Barrel-blasting Adventure!

Assist DK and Diddy Kong in retrieving their cherished banana stash from the malicious Tiki Tak Tribe in this updated Wii game. Crush adversaries, burst open barrels, and travel on rockets, minecarts, and even Rambi the Rhino in 80 levels spread across nine worlds. Extra levels from the Nintendo 3DS version are included too! Additionally, you can team up with a friend for local two-player cooperative gameplay!

Stomp, Blast, and Roll Across Donkey Kong Island

Traverse the diverse, challenging stages on DK Island, where you’ll be jumping, rolling, and squashing your way through various landscapes, including jungles and volcanoes.

Swing Into Action as Donkey Kong – Some levels will have you swinging on vines, blasting through barrels,  or riding things like mine carts, rockets, and Rambi the Rhino.
Deal With Obstacles and Enemies the DK Way – Execute moves like Ground Pound, Roll, Blow, and Grab and Cling.

Work Together to Find Those Bananas!

Work together with a friend or go solo in two-player local cooperative mode, where you can play as DK and Diddy against the Tiki Tak Tribe. Use Diddy’s Peanut Popgun to attack enemies and fly using his Barrel Jet. If playing alone, summon Diddy Kong from a DK barrel; he’ll take damage instead of you!

Meet the Top Bananas

Experience the thrill by playing as either Donkey Kong or his sidekick, Diddy Kong, in a two-player local cooperative mode. Together, you’ll aim to defeat the menacing Tiki Tak tribe. Throughout your journey, you’ll encounter a variety of eccentric characters!

Donkey Kong (playable) – This powerful Kong goes absolutely bananas when it comes to jumping and pounding. He wears a fancy tie, but he still likes to crash through branches and boxes in the jungle.
Diddy Kong (playable) – He might look harmless to jungle baddies, but this small Kong is a peanut-popping powerhouse! He can ride on Donkey Kong’s back and blast his buddy to new heights with his Rocket Barrel.
Cranky Kong – Stooped in stature but sizeable in spirit, the curmudgeonly Cranky Kong runs a shop which supplies Donkey Kong with the items needed to rid the jungle of banana-nabbing baddies.
Rambi – Donkey Kong can smash his way through a box or two, but he needs this rambunctious rhino to power through stone blocks (and the occasional enemy).
Tiki Tak Tribe – This troublesome tribe can’t mask their thieving nature. With a bit of hocus pocus, these musical hypnotists can turn the gentle beasts of the jungle into fearsome foes.
Squawks – A brightly colored bird which can be purchased with in-game coins in Cranky Kong’s shop. Squawks will let you know when puzzle pieces are nearby.
Professor Chops – This helpful porcine offers tips as you make your way through each level. He will indicate the halfway point where your progress is saved.

Explore, Collect, and Unlock

Search every inch of the jungle to uncover special items and unlock extras.

K-O-N-G Letters – Letters spelling K-O-N-G are spaced throughout each level. Collect all the letters in all the stages of a world to unlock that world’s temple, where a Rare Orb can be found.
Puzzle Pieces – Puzzle pieces are hidden in out-of-the-way places. Get all the puzzle pieces in a level to unlock something in the gallery.

Two Ways to Play

Experience the original gameplay as intended on the Wii, or opt for an easier version with additional health points and rewards.

2025-02-06 05:01

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