Donkey Kong Country Returns

1. CLEARNET

   
   19 November 2010

   Closing Comments Understand there are times where you'll want to throw your controller against a wall -- Donkey Kong Country Returns is not a cakewalk. It's a hardcore challenge for the hardcore gamer, and because of its difficulty, it offers an amazing sense of satisfaction when you've completed a level that's kicked your butt five ways to Sunday. Read more

2. clearnet.co.nz

   
   19 November 2010

   The backlog of amazing Nintendo games is one of many reasons why gamers continue to back the company's consoles. Donkey Kong Country Returns is yet another fantastic visit to the company's catalogue of amazing game designs. Other than the brutal difficulty – which many will (and rightfully should) see as a positive – there's very little to complain about in Donkey Kong Country Returns. Read more

3. ButtonMasher

   5 November 2010

   It can be a long time between drinks when it comes to quality games worth playing on the Wii, and more often than not it is a Nintendo first-party title that gets Wii owners turning on their consoles again. The long list of colourful Nintendo characters and IPs always somehow manage to freshen their appeal, usually without making dealbreaking changes to the classic formula, and Donkey Kong Country Returns is one game that will regenerate interest in the Donkey Kong... Read more

4. Gameplanet

   9.0/10
   12 January 2010

   Let’s just hope we don’t have to wait another fourteen years to be served up this kind of game again. Read more

5. GameSpot

   8.5/10
   22 November 2010

   The wealth of different ideas staves off any feeling of sameness that could potentially derail your fun. In addition to the standard jumping fare, there are vehicle sequences that inject speed into the mix. You may have known that barrels can quickly shoot you across a level, but did you know you can use one as a makeshift rocket in a pinch? Read more

   • Fantastic level design, Hidden collectibles give a substantial reason to replay levels, Vehicle sequences are loads of fun, Strong artistic design, Catchy soundtrack.
   • Occasionally clumsy controls.

1. Donkey Kong Wii comes back with an 5 star

   10/10
   Reviewer: Phill, reviews.bigw.com.au
   4 May 2011

   First of all, I live in country Vic and ordered this online from big W, from ordering it took less than 2 days to arrive. Very fast and well worth the price!. (thanks!!!!) The game itself is AWESOME, and I would recommend it to.... well,everyone. Seriously probably 5 and up would be able to get this game going. That said it can be very challenging and rewarding for the older gamer (like me) and those who love the DK snes series will love this game. Read more

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