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| − | '''Donkey Kong Country Returns''' is a platforming adventure | + | '''Donkey Kong Country Returns''' is a platforming adventure games that acts as a revival of the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' series, developed by [[Retro Studios]] for the [[Nintendo Wii]]. A [[3DS]] version known as ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D'' was later made in 2013. |
=Plot= | =Plot= | ||
| − | On [[Donkey Kong Island]], a mysterious group called the | + | On [[Donkey Kong Island]], a mysterious group called the Tiki Tak Tribe have awakened from a volcano and proceed to taken control of local animals, using them to steal [[Donkey Kong]]'s banana horde. DK and [[Diddy Kong]], finding themselves immune to the hypnosis, team up again on a classic adventure to retrieve the bananas from these new foes. |
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | The game is a sidescroller which is designed with similar controls to Rare's platformers. | + | The game is a sidescroller which is designed with similar controls to Rare's platformers. The main difference is the motion controls, shaking the Wiimote causes DK to slap the ground when motionless, to roll when moving or to blow air while crouching. Diddy also has unique moves inspired by ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', as he can fire [[Peanut Popguns]] (by shaking the Wiimote, in place of DK's ground-slamming move, but only when controlled by a second player) and get a boost from his jetpack. The game can be controlled with a Wiimote held horizontally, or with the Wiimote-Nunchuck combo. |
| − | Many staples of the original series are reprised, including familiar level types such as mine cart chases and item quests such as collecting KONG letters for extra lives. [[Rambi]] returns and as in previous games can be ridden through areas filled with obstacles that only he could smash through. [[Cranky Kong]] also runs a shop in which the player can buy extra lives and special items. One new feature is that of difficult levels in which Donkey Kong rides a wildly careening Rocketbarrel which explodes after colliding with anything | + | Many staples of the original series are reprised, including familiar level types such as mine cart chases and item quests such as collecting KONG letters for extra lives. [[Rambi]] returns and as in previous games can be ridden through areas filled with obstacles that only he could smash through. [[Cranky Kong]] also runs a shop in which the player can buy extra lives and special items. One new feature is that of difficult levels in which Donkey Kong rides a wildly careening Rocketbarrel which explodes after colliding with anything. |
| − | ''Returns'' also features improved multiplayer gameplay from the original series, particularly in the form of cooperative gameplay. A second player can control Diddy, and Diddy can also jump on DK's back in order to avoid areas that are too difficult for said player. The game also follows the | + | ''Returns'' also features improved multiplayer gameplay from the original series, particularly in the form of cooperative gameplay. A second player can control Diddy, and Diddy can also jump on DK's back in order to avoid areas that are too difficult for said player. The game also follows the new Nintendo trend of having a Super Guide that will play through the level for the player if they fail enough. This game's Super Guide takes on the form of a white-furred version of Donkey Kong known as Super Kong. |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||