Donkey Kong Country Returns is a little easier on the Switch — but still hard as hell

Donkey Kong Country Returns is a little easier on the Switch — but still hard as hell

An updated version of Donkey Kong Country Returns hits the Nintendo Switch on January 16th.

We're playing the Dark Souls of Donkey Kong platformers on today's GR Live

Today marks the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on the Nintendo Switch, and what better way to celebrate this classic platformer coming to a new console than to play it on today's GR Live? From the usual time of 16:00 GMT/17:00 CET, we'll be stepping into the non-existent shoes of Donkey and Diddy Kong to batter some hypnotised animals, do some combat rolls, and barrel down a mineshaft at breakneck pace. If you want to join in the str…

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: a solid Switch port with some unexpected failings

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the latest in a series of comebacks for DK, bringing the original Wii-era adventure back for the Nintendo Switch as the platform sails into the sunset. It's an interesting project too, as Nintendo handed the reigns to Forever Entertainment, who then rebuilt the whole thing to run in the Unity Engine.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launch trailer

Nintendo is celebrating its latest Switch game, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, with a launch trailer. It’s already started to release depending on your region. Thanks to Nintendo, we have the following information about the game: Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for some ground-pounding action in this HD version of Donkey Kong Country Returns, originally released on Wii.... The post Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launch trailer appeared firs…

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Launch Trailer

Nintendo is celebrating its latest Switch game, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, with a launch trailer. It’s already started to release depending on your region. Thanks to Nintendo, we have the following information about the game: Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for some ground-pounding action in this HD version of Donkey Kong Country Returns, originally released on Wii. The villainous Tiki Tak Tribe has stolen Donkey Kong’s precious banana…

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Review Thread Nintendo

Play as Donkey Kong or join the fun as Diddy Kong in two-player local co-op to take down the evil Tiki Tak tribe. You'll meet some wild characters along the way! Click to expand... Click to shrink... Metacritic: 78 OpenCritic: 75​ CGMagazine: 8.5/10 Donkey Kong Country Returns HD brings everything good from... Click to expand... Click to shrink...