Donkey Kong Country Returns | The Completionist

[@jacio9]

No talk of the 3DS version? I love how they changed the motion mechanics into a simple button press, and actually turned World 9 into a proper full world

[@RaihanLDN]

Jacio right, the 3ds version is the definitive way to play returns. The drop to 30fps is noticeable though, but I'll gladly take that in return for more levels and button controls.

[@seacliff217]

It's also relatively easy (depends on experience with homebrew) to use the fan-made classic controler patch.

[@dooplon5083]

Seacliff Either way, getting the fleshed out world 9 is a great bonus

[@sasparillagreg-9292]

I remember

[@perttutunkkari3275]

Nah I prefer the wii version although im gonna miss world 9

[@ImDemonAlchemist]

The 3DS version has no motion controls and a whole extra world of levels to play.

[@oneish7454]

ImDemonAlchemist I'm surprised he didn't mention it, considering he talked about the extra content in the DS version of Chrono Trigger last week.

[@ImDemonAlchemist]

Oneish Yeah, and the 3DS version is completely solid. Aside from some minor graphical downgrades, it's arguably the true version of the game.

[@oneish7454]

ImDemonAlchemist I didn't notice any graphical downgrades, aside from the more washed out color palette. I do know the framerate got cut in half though, but 30 fps is perfectly playable.

[@ImDemonAlchemist]

Oneish The downgrades are very minor. I might be wrong though, that's just what I heard. Regardless, it's not noticeable. And 30 fps is fine.

[@itsallfunky4591]

Aside from the obvious 240p image, I think the downgrade was minor if I remember correctly

[@joshnickerson83]

I never found the motion controls to be horrible, I kind of liked them actually. Glad they returned as an option in Tropical Freeze.

[@Springdude11]

Honestly, same.

[@LalitoTV]

Since rolling and grabbing (barrels or walls) are actually completely different actions now I actually prefer motion controls, because with buttons it just feels so off to have those two actions as separate buttons, with shaking, i can focus on a single button, and the extra action is always readily available

[@c00rey74]

To reach 200% completion, on your save file, all you have to do is complete all levels in mirror mode. You don't even have to collect the KONG letters in mirror mode. You don't have to complete any time trials, or collect a single puzzle piece. Based on what he says in the video, Jirard didn't know this.

[@aidyplays1013]

Cool advice Bro!

[@BenWGray]

But lets be honest. That's not completing it.

[@endruler8625]

Ben G Agreed

[@BlaketheBlock]

He's The Completionist. Not the I-did-the-bare-minimum-to-make-it-look-like-i-did-everything-ist

[@IAmNotASandwich453]

@@BenWGray what is it then?

[@TheRastasHerb]

8:25 'curious 'gorge'' was actually really good for a pun

[@ShermTank7272]

The sheer amount of puns in this episode drove me bananas.

[@niycaionicx.7855]

Ok

[@MrThufayel]

Insert Drum sound

[@BlindMelonLord]

ShermTank7272 not me. In fact, one might say, that I found the puns… Quite… a-Peeling.

[@ryguy4465]

I assumed at one point he would SLIP up, but no, he kept our eyes peeled for the whole video.

[@O_CABBAGE]

You may have commented this 3 years ago, but I still went ape

[@BoundaryBreak]

Viewtiful Joe! There is no greater challenge for the completionist (ok not true but its a great challenge)

[@kingpotato7183]

is the next boundary break gonna be mk9

[@BoundaryBreak]

It is!

[@ryancrafter124]

Shesez LOL, I can't believe I found this comment, but since I did, I just wanna say I love your content Shesez, everything from Boundary Break, from the things you do with A+Start and Beta64 on Game Club Podcast, keep up the good work dude!

[@ElysetheEevee]

I'm still psyched about watching the Pokemon Snap episode with the old voice actor for Professor Oak on-board when I saw that.

[@yogibear8683]

Who else wants still see him review Tropical Freeze? :D

[@williamwaters8248]

Me

[@AntiRiku]

I'm still waiting for it.

[@roboturtle214]

Joey Margolian any minute now.....

[@ryanwest5179]

Still waiting

[@enterthyname_2376]

Still waiting in 2019...

[@AquaTwist_]

I can't wait for the Tropical Freeze episode!

[@joh.6288]

TheManiacZach 2 years later still none

[@awesomezilla]

I think he's doing it soon

[@BlindMelonLord]

I mean, he can do it either way. he can still get the Wii U version, or, (if he’s willing to spend 60 bucks), he can get the graphically better switch version. *Now with new Funky Mode*

[@jonahabenhaim1223]

It’s not comming

[@stanstanstan2597]

@@jonahabenhaim1223 How do you know?

[@thelastdewott299]

He can’t be musically hypnotized because of his conga beat musical background

[@ryanamberger]

Not going to lie, I missed King K. Rool in Donkey Kong Country Returns. Amazing game though. Loved this game immensely.

[@gamingawesomeness222]

How you were able to 201% this in a week is beyond me.

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Never sleep, it's the worst.

[@TheGamingTurret]

Will you ever play a Tales Of game on Beard Boys? I won't ask that you 'complete' it (hell no believe me I've tried) but since Symphonia sucked you in so good it'd be great to see an LP of any of the games (that actually use the multiplayer aspect, and yes there is some.) that are currently out :3 Seriously, every game (aside from Zesteria) is pretty worth it ^+^

[@Kreiser_VII]

That One Video Gamer Did you know that you're the greatest inspirations I've had? I want to go the youtuber way rather than any other traditional way. Hope being the completionist doesn't hurt you as much as you show us, because you're one of the biggest videogame badasses

[@JaWsOmeNeS]

He didn't actually, he made a few mistakes in the video proving that he didn't actually do this game, you do t have to get all of the collectables again in mirror mode, and the death count he stated was too low

[@bhavanikempegowda3225]

Jawsomeness 88 He said he finished mirror mode were you not watching, and I think he meant 107 game overs

[@dukespubber741]

Surprised you didn't mention the 3DS version at all.

[@JoeCrafts123]

Ikr? It fixed all those control problems with it not using the Wiimote, as well as having a full World 9 instead of just one level, and more shop items.

[@GenerationZ313]

I got the 3DS version as one of the last rewards from Club Nintendo. I tried to post a screenshot of the final boss cut scene to miiverse and the game froze!

[@justsomeguy3158]

Shadex SAME!

[@superkobster]

I played this game more times than i can count when I was young, I hold this game really close to my heart. So thank you for reviewing it!

[@TyrellBain]

Jirard isn't lying when he says that getting all of the time attack mode shiny gold medals is absolutely brutal. I've played around 6 or 7 hours solely on time attack mode (possibly even more), and I've only gotten six of those bad boys. This game will take a lot out of you if you plan to complete it, in short.

[@Untouchaable]

They got to make a new one for Nintendo Switch.

[@Charles-qh3yw]

They better

[@muntasermo]

Intimidation I hope retro studios makes a metroid first

[@ihatestairs9034]

it should have k rool and the kremlings

[@ItsRetroPlanet]

It BETTER have K. Rool and the Kremlings!

[@chernobylspaghettiman1074]

Intimidation whoa donkey Kong switch cool

[@jackhealy2434]

does anyone else think jirard should do kid icarus uprising? i just finished that game a second time and i love it and would like to see jirards take on it

[@facepwnagewtf]

That game was incredible the controls definitely took some getting used to and it would have been infinitely better had they incorporated 2 analog stick controls at least for the ground sections. Everything else in that game was amazing story, visuals, aesthetics, music, game play, voice acting all on epic levels. I really hope Sakurai brings a new and improved Kid Icarus in the style of Uprising onto the Switch. common Jirard lets give that game the attention it so richly deserves.

[@jackhealy2434]

facepwnagewtf on my god, yes. a kid icarus like that on the switch would be amazing! i mean it's technically a third person shooter, so they could just move the touch screen controls over to the right stick. it'd work really well on land battles, air battles might be a bit more complicated though, but it wouldn't really be that bad of an issue.

[@Mr.Foxhat]

That game would kill Jirard for the high amount of collectibles. Luckily the Idols aren't too hard to get. Definitely deserves a rating if finish it.

[@stranker3890]

I love the modern DKC games. Some of the best 2D platformers out there. Even better than the older DKC games IMO.

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

They really set a nice tone with the soundtrack as well.

[@feritye767]

the thing I love about this game and it's sequel is each and every level throws something new at you, and it's actually challenging

[@deano1012]

This is my most favorite Donkey Kong game ever. My first play through a year after its release, I only had 26 deaths.

[@flyingstonemon3564]

Big respect on only having 26 deaths o7

[@chackbro1]

this 100%ing session must have been a hell of a minecart ride

[@Ray_2112]

100% is ok, 200% on the other hand... ;) Though it's even harder in DKCTF!

[@chackbro1]

Soundchaser the originals were quite difficult as well

[@Ray_2112]

gamerboy9700 Yes, the DKC series is in general more challenging than most other 2D JNRs. Makes it more fun if you're good. ;) But those hard modes are really frustrating and I'll probably never do them again.

[@chackbro1]

Soundchaser lol same

[@Jump-Man]

gamerboy9700 I bearly beating that fucking game for my 3DS XL like 2 days ago I had no intention of 100 percenting this fucking game I just rushed it and beat the final boss boom over with.

[@jumpmon3563]

Will he complete Wind Waker? Or will it be Phantom Hourglass? ... Or ya know....Battle for Bikini Bottom?

[@jumpmon3563]

Or he can complete Tropical Freeze.

[@rarm5899]

Jumpmon All of the above. But especially Wind Waker, because it's my favorite game of all time.

[@bigz4349]

Nicktendo 1 Same man

[@CrazyBananas56]

he never beats two games in a series in a row

[@Jump-Man]

Jumpmon battle for bikini bottom AYYYYYY childhood game I have for my original Xbox nostalgic at it's finest

[@GetMadz]

OMG FINALLY :D

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Love your enthusiasm!

[@donkeykongisbetterthanmari7495]

@@ThatOneVideoGamer can you do a tier list of hardest games of this decade? I vote that this game is at least a b, while the others are lower or higher, especially crash 4!

[@oddbeebee1960]

@@ThatOneVideoGamer good thing there isn’t mirror mode time attack

[@MyGoodFriendJon]

My absolute favorite Donkey Kong game! Also, this is one of the few games where I actually *love* the controls! The caveat to the controls, though, is that you need the nunchuck attachment; the waggle makes more sense when you waggle both like how DK pounds the ground. I almost fully completed the game before the challenge threshold got to me. The charm and visuals are so captivating, it was still delightful playing while struggling through the harder challenges. Also, 2-player is a nightmare starting at around the 4th world, when mine cart and rocket runs cost 2 lives because only one of you will operate the cart. It's fun to play with friends up until then; After that, they are more of a burden due to the much more frequent crumbling platforms and obstacles. It's actually very reminiscent of the 4-player Mario games ; fun with friends until you're all in each other's way.

[@thethunderstriker9416]

...I just realized they're called retro studios and they breath new life into old games. Wow.

[@horesfan400]

5:46 And there it is: Donkey Kong Country's cartoon theme song

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Look out down below!

[@mikec8407]

This review was definitely...quite appealing, I'd say.

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Dude your sense of humor is bananas

[@mikec8407]

+That One Video Gamer Lmao thanks Jirard, I love your reviews. Your Tales of Symphonia one is my personal fave.

[@seadoggaming983]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@seadoggaming983]

MIN IS DARK SOULS AND SKYRIM THEYRE GOOD REVIEWS BUT I DONT AGREE WITH HIM ON THEM BUT I UNDERSTAND WHY HE DIDNT LIKE EM

[@DeadlyInsomnia]

OK

[@Sperium3000]

Why are you playing with the bongo controllers on top of a cardboard box? They can go on your lap just fine. Or Hell, sit on the floor with them between your legs if you need a solid surface so much.

[@theoucreator]

Well, I think the story has some really cool elements. The factory takes the magical essence of bananas and animates wooden shells into an army of Tikis, as seen in 7-B Feather Fiend. And that's just one example. Cool video, though! I love DKCR.

[@blazinginferno15]

I love the bits when you can hear Brett commenting/laughing/being hype in the background He got me good with that laugh at your improvised dk rap XD

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Hey guys, thanks for watching this week's episode. I had a lot of fun revisiting this franchise. Do you guys have a favorite Donkey Kong game? Let us know in the comments.

[@dr6559]

Diddy's Kong Quest, silly! Also, Tropical Freeze deserves WAY more credit than it got.

[@sonicpsycho]

That One Video Gamer complete the wonderful 101

[@stranker3890]

That One Video Gamer Tropical Freeze.

[@McHagis1234]

DK 64!!!

[@ELFKanginFan]

I love DK2 like you :) Also, you should have worn your DK t-shirt :D

[@YARGGG_GG]

Ahh, great review, and I agree. I beat the game, but I didn't bother with the time trials.

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

All I can dream about are those... ridiculous... painful... time trials. Never can haz sleep.

[@shadowrider5785]

That One Video Gamer Wasn't there a 3DS Version of Donkey Kong Country Return?

[@cybortaffer]

Luis Alberto Grimaldo Soto yes it the same game with one extra world and an easy mode.

[@CaptPonyholder]

Yea, I considered the game "completed" once I did pretty much everything else except for the Time Trials. They were too difficult for my weak self. Plus it was ruining the fun I had with the game.

[@MatthewSmart]

Returns is fun but Tropical Freeze is a much better experience!

[@EpicB787Animations]

Matthew The Autism Guy That comparison is Awesome to Awesome-er

[@raymondgrasso1004]

No

[@joh.6288]

raymond grasso have you heard of an opinion before

[@АнатолийКузнецов-т6ц]

Crash of The 90's he did state it as a fact tho... But I agree :)

[@franciscanadjasenarodrigue7747]

Nope. Returns doesnt have water levels.

[@rockerphobia]

Just wanted to say that I love the changes you guys have made throughout the years. it's really gone from a WIP to a sleek, professional design. Look forward to seeing you guys progress in the future. Also, thank you guys for making The Dex...just...oh God thank you haha

[@BigCowProductions]

I don't know if people call this out, Jirard, but I *LOVE* how you always make that background shelf match aesthetically to the game you're completing. It's a great way to utilize one space and give it a fresh feel for each episode. Thank you for the small details!

[@Morgil27]

If you hate the motion controls, then just play the 3DS port.

[@MegaReedX]

I know right

[@SonicMaster211]

2 seeable issues.... One is the fact... Maybe he didn't know about the port. The other issue is, he is a completionist which means he would have to do a complete run of both versions, and here is the big issue, and suffer hand crumps.

[@MegaReedX]

Yeah you're right there

[@sagichdirdochnicht4653]

If you got a 3DS. However, Emulation is also a great choice, if you got a Device that can Emulate it well. You can set up Buttons to perform certain motion actions. Wich completely eliminates the silly, useless, frustrating, dumb motion controlls on this game. (I don't mind Motion controlls, implemented correctly, and if they may add better functionality or whatever. On this game, it was utterly useless and would have played alot better with a classic controller - wich was not an option).

[@sagichdirdochnicht4653]

@@SonicMaster211 Uhm not really, he generally only plays one version. Because usually the versions aren't different. It wouldn't have made a hell of a lot of sense to play eg. GTA3 on PS2, XBOX, PC, PS4, Android and whatever other ports they ever made. That would be just silly.

[@risu2312]

This thumbnail may be the most beautiful one in KZbin.

[@horesfan400]

9:14 So he's finally here. Completing for you

[@Bababababa4]

Minrod Vils He's the first member of the normal boots crew

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

COCONUT GUN

[@fuppster]

Thanks for completing this one jirard, it means something to the both of us! This game was my entire childhood, and one of the few games I’ve completed. I didn’t have many friends and always got made fun of, but this game was always my go to to make me feel better.

[@RynKen]

My favorite DKC game is Diddy's Kong-quest. It's one of my favorite platformers in general.

[@PixxelTrixx]

New Completionist episode! time to drop what I am doing and watch :]

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Thanks for your continued support. We cannot thank you enough!

[@sebbaa93]

Im the only one who didnt have a problem with the motion controls?

[@louiswouters71]

I'm with you. I played this game for hours on coop, and when Tropical Freeze came out, I had the pro controller, but got so used to the wiimote hold vertically, that we still played it that way. I also did the shiny gold time attacks this way, and I must say for some parts it makes it easier, because shaking the controller can be done, while keeping full control of all the buttons. It makes timing a roll jump easier. And boy do those time attacks unlock the full potential of the level design!

[@mdalsted]

Nah, I'm with ya. Still, controlling the old-fashioned way is cool, too. : )

[@WarpedByTheNHK]

I totally agree. I honestly thought doing high jumps off of enemies without triggering Diddy's Jetpack was the more annoying control issue. I never failed to roll when I wanted to, but I can't even count the number of times I soared right over an enemy I was trying to bounce on. If anything needed a different button, it was the jetpack, not the roll.

[@עידושני-י6ס]

sebbaa93 no, you aren't the only 1, also I had no problem with the motion controls

[@lbomb8437]

sebbaa93 I had no problems with motion controls in any games

[@ShadowXSerpant]

me to my fiancé 'he's going to go ape over this' *watched my fiancé leaves the room as I had a stupid grin on my face*

[@Saben.C-Spoon]

This game is actually pretty nice on keyboard. Binding the Wiimote and Nunchuk shakes to keys works well and is quote comfortable depending on your keyboard and control setup

[@ClaudChannel]

OMG Complete Tropical Freeze! I'm dying to see this episode

[@victikirby15]

What about the 3DS remake. That has more levels and more stuff

[@projextlucian4476]

idk but a lot of people don't like the 3ds remake, i own a copy and it's not bad. the controls are better as well you don't have the damn waggle feature.

[@victikirby15]

Brandon Messing I actually prefer the 3DS version

[@projextlucian4476]

i have the 3ds version but i don't play it all the time, i have so many different games on my back log that i can't ever keep the ones i want to finish on my 3ds due to having so well acutally there are a few i can take off cause i completed them. scratch that i can.

[@42Caio]

I think the 3DS version is a lot better just due to having tighter controls. I'm surprised to hear there are people who don't like it, I always thought it was the definitve version to play.

[@thesatellite54]

I believe another point of contention is that the 3DS version only runs at 30fps instead of 60fps like the Wii version. Which is understadable, you want that greater response time for a platformer as taxing as this one can be.

[@Ichiboy900]

The only thing I didn't like about this game was the lack of Stickerbrush Symphony. Thankfully Tropical Freeze fixed that.

[@madnessunleashed8648]

TimmiT Tropical Freeze was basically the the Donkey Kong Country 2 of the newer game.

[@snoofer123]

TimmiT Stickerbush*

[@DHarpuia]

TF basically fixed the problems of Returns.

[@MrGuy__]

No, he was right

[@pifilixxiv3192]

Legalwave what is even the stickerbush symphony ?

[@NathanCassidy721]

If you REALLY want to hate yourself, try and 100% Donkey Kong 64. AKA The game with the most collectabes in a game. Period.

[@rindesk5580]

Nathan Cassidy he already did

[@NathanCassidy721]

The guy who sucks at games This was more directed at the audience that are also as crazy as Jirad. But I had to check and, my god, he did do it.

[@wariodude128]

He did. Long ago. The only ones he hasn't completed are DKC 2, 3, Jungle Beat and Tropical Freeze. Also, the percentage goes up to 101%. True story.

[@TheRedGuy]

DK 64 isn't that hard to complete, just because it has a lot of collectables doesn't make it hard, or tedious.

[@NathanCassidy721]

wariodude128 See earlier comment for details. Also it's easy to miss in 201 episodes and counting.

[@endruler8625]

Idk if you know this, or if someone already told you, but having Diddy Kong on your back also allows you to infinitely roll, even tho it’s not always required. I’m sure you’ve found this out by now, but it can be helpful during the time trials

[@RPGtourguide]

Such a great return to the DKC style. I personally didn’t have an issue with the motion controls, but I haven’t tried for completion either, so yeah… Hats off to you for another well executed completion!

[@jumpmon3563]

Whatcha think about the 3DS version?

[@muntasermo]

Jumpmon I Like it better for obvious reasons

[@Xyruk]

I feel like Jirard doesn't know it even exists because when he was mentioning the waggle controls he mentioned that it was fixed in DKC:TF but no mention that it was also fixed in the 3DS port.

[@kennedyozemwogie7958]

lil'tyrone, aka Yung Javier, aka papi chulo For Example :D

[@42Caio]

+Xyruk I was literally screaming at my computer scream about the 3DS version when he was complaining about the controls. I can't even imagine how obnoxious it was to play this game with fucking motion controls.

[@42Caio]

Also he didn't even mention the 3DS version has more levels, so it is pretty likely he doesn't know it exists.

[@allears2151]

maybe you should've gibbon the time attack a second chance I'll be here all week

[@liamsgreatbitgaming]

Adam Does Stuff it's gibbon

[@zombiekilla8724]

all week ha

[@Oogidahboogidah]

Liquid Bean can you be here for less time plx

[@PopsAWright]

OK

[@hurt4322]

O K A Y

[@donald347]

wtf 107 deaths seems really low

[@crazicide2491]

Or maybe it's 107 game overs.

[@stephenobrien6983]

Considering he failed the same level 38 times (13:43), It's probably game overs.

[@LaerobaTheBlueberry]

Lives are pretty easy to obtain though, so I think he really did mean deaths, not game overs

[@Jump-Man]

Donald exactly why I'm not 100 percenting this game I beat it like 2 days ago holy shit frustrating no interest in the secret worlds it's done over final boss SUCK THESE NUTS fuck that Done.

[@Ichigo111293]

I lost 100 lives on one of the bonus levels alone. So much pain.

[@ShiningBlueOfficial]

watching these every Friday always puts me in a great mood. working 3:30 am to 8:30 pm just to go home to record sucks. but you make my day so much better. thank you good sir

[@DGFTardin]

Finally we'll get a definitive version of this game

[@Tahmis_Googboi]

Question: Are the midway ratings like "finapete it" still a thing?

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

No I scrapped those for now to take more of a confident stance for the ratings.

[@Tahmis_Googboi]

Fair enough. That's a good reason for the switch. But doesn't that put you at risk of just giving everything a "Finish it" rating, much like how other reviewers end up giving most games an 80% to 90% to every "good" game?

[@OpXarxa]

What's confidence got to do with it? sometimes a game is good but clearly broken by completion objectives. sometimes it's enjoyable enough to complete to reccomend doing so. But a vast majority of good games are at that akward middle point where completing them is worth it to a certain extent but can feel like a drag if you force yourself to it. that rating workd.

[@tannerhankins4770]

I kind of liked them. For example, Saw would now get a Donate it while since it was so terrible it was funny without being horrible last time, it was a Lonate it, which was fair.

[@NEETKitten]

Nope. They died with Greg's career on the show

[@jfncho]

the bosses in this game and Tropical Freeze are so damn hard.

[@Slytzel]

Yes, never got past the boss of world 5 in this game :-(

[@jensklingenmaier1745]

Wtf on One heart Mode they are:)

[@SuperZombiepimp]

They're all pattern bosses I had a decent time with them but I grew up with the nes era where every game was dark souls hard

[@royedking]

JFn Cho I choked on laughter

[@channelremoved32]

the bosses weren't pushovers but i lost a lot more lives just in the levels

[@jairiske]

Those effects were great!

[@ksebala1]

+Jupiter Riske it's actually monkeying about haven't you watched red vs blue

[@michaelchristian6096]

David Sebala but what about the Monkees?

[@Hilget]

Wow, only 107 deaths for a complete run through? I just played this game again with some friends and I don't even know how many deaths we had. You rock! Do Tropical Freeze!

[@billny33]

107 deaths you say? I just played through this game, no time attack, no mirror mode, but I got all the puzzle pieces and kong letters and beat the golden temple for 100% and I am fairly certain that I died WAY more than 107 times. You must be incredibly skilled. I tip my hat to you good sir.

[@MP2066]

Why didn't play or at LEAST talk about the 3DS version I mean it fixes the Controls and adds more to the Secret world you unlock oh well good video anyway

[@sonicmario64]

I don't know about you, but I actually enjoyed playing both of the "Donkey Konga" games for the Gamecube; It's "Donkey Kong Jungle Beats" that I didn't enjoy for some reason. :P

[@williamwaters8248]

Really? Donkey Kong Jungle beat is by far my favorite donkey kong game, and I'm not saying that as if it's the only one I played, but it's my first one.

[@sonicmario64]

William Waters I actually found the bongo controls to be quite puzzling at times, and the enemies that appeared in the game were also very unrecognizable and unappealing, which is one reason why I didn't get into it that much.

[@williamwaters8248]

I played it on the wii so I didn't use bongos :/

[@sonicmario64]

William Waters Oh, yeah... I almost forgot that the game was re-released on the Wii with motion controls just like "Pikmin" and "Mario Power Tennis".

[@summerycast7936]

+Casey Decker If you found the bongo controls "puzzling" then why not use the GameCube controller instead?

[@blackdot105]

3DS version? Looks like ya didn't complete it then

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

Although he said he was annoyed with the waggle, Jirard seems to be super resilient. And I LOLED so hard that there was even a MIRROR mode with one life that only super hardcore would dare to 100% complete lol!

[@andrew-paulclements1502]

you have inspired me to 100% video games instead of just finishing them. I am still not willing to destroy my being like you do smashing probably months worth of playing a game into a few weeks.

[@damonkatumaru]

Honestly, if you want this game, get the 3DS port.

[@ArrisCross]

yup, saves money AND you can play it in your spare time.

[@mombijombo]

And it have more items

[@sunspot5]

Lucoshi but is that a good thing

[@theultrablock45]

I have both the Wii and 3ds versions lol

[@MabinogiKHVidegamer]

I personally recommend playing the Wii version on Dolphin and remapping the waggle controls to a button. Plays and looks very well.

[@dj165cc9]

6 puns in one video... Chuggaaconroy would be proud

[@williamwhite2568]

Dj165cc fuck chuggaaconroy

[@ceciliamarquez3774]

William White fuck you too

[@macrofurry5741]

William White Piss off.

[@ryodestroyer2]

What about the 3DS version? ...Eh, either way, good episode!

[@randomgamerdude98]

Ryan Jones yea i thought he was going to mention it too since it has seven extra levels in world 9😳

[@lCie902]

Plus, no motion controls!

[@slickvicXLII]

If you like Returns, you'll LOVE Tropical Freeze. I hope he does that sometime in the near future.

[@danathurmond4340]

Glad I'm not the only one that found the time trials brutal. Although I didn't even try to complete them all. Good job!!

[@Natelu-Sama]

2:05 Would you say they use... Gorilla tactics?

[@pontuslidekil6840]

Natelu-Sama boooo booo get of the stage booo :p

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

Well played

[@Idea--Man]

Why didn't you just play the 3ds version? It has no motion controls

[@GoonCommander]

My favorite DK game is Mario sunshine 😂

[@Sykeattacko1]

My favorite DK game is Max Payne 4

[@silvskill5358]

Darth Vapor Pfft. My favorite DK game is Sonic boom

[@Nitro_553]

My favorite DK game is Wonder Pets Save The Animals

[@GoonCommander]

NitroBoost Okay, That's Pretty fuckin slick bro

[@pixelfuzztv]

3:02 look at him trying to convince us that the Konga Bongos are "cumbersome". put the box away stupid.

[@FYCBigJezus]

i am blown away by your dedication to complete a game a week for the show. This game alone took 76 hours as you said. That is ridiculous! Keep up the good work dude!

[@gubbington2242]

Returns 3D is so much better. More levels, more items, and no crappy motion controls

[@sasparillagreg-9292]

I remember playing this at my friends house and having SO much fun with it, but I wasn’t over there long enough nor was I good enough to get past world one. BUT when they made the 3DS port I feel in LOVE with this game

[@fu2620]

this game shaped my childhood, without it i never would of become a gamer, nice to see you playing it

[@knuckl6972]

I used to play this game at a friend's house when I was but a wee lad. I bought it recently for myself, and this is just such a wonderful game.

[@HippieOscar]

Wow! Dude... 107 deaths... I know you are probably one of the better Donkey-Kong-Players out there, I was very impressed (and entertained) seeing you do the game with the bongo drum controller thingi, but... Only 107 deaths? All the temple levels, the cave world AND mirror mode? Even if you were able to practice for a few weeks to start the playthrough very skilled, I... Wow. I consider myself a good gamer, and I too completed this game, but I died like... 1070 times. Maybe more. Mirror mode is such a pain. Fun, but painful on your patience. You ARE Donkey Kong man. You really are. Wow. I guess that is what seperates you from us »normal« gamers. Love your content Jirard!

[@Kinaldio]

I completed this game during a 3-day rental from my local video store, fucking loved it. Looking back, it does look pretty damn good for original Wii. The "waggle controls" neither helped nor hindered the game, imo. It's as easy to waggle as it is to press a button, if not easier. I feel that people just like to complain because it is a bit silly of a control style

[@RedTV8888]

As hard as this game is, I still can't believe you 100%ed DKC 1 in under an hour.

[@shoutotodoroki3664]

It’s funny how he says “Buy it for your kids!” And I’m over here having to buy it for myself... for a console that is old, and the switch being out aswell. I wish my parents did things for their kids... (me)

[@riffsix]

DKCR defined my childhood as a 2000s- early 2010s kid. I tend not to like most platformers that don't include the third dimension, but holy shit DKCR is something special.

[@williamfederoff297]

I remember how brutal the time attack levels were, especially the waves of spider one and the temple with a shit ton of spikes and barrels. Those were nightmares o-e

[@chanceneck8072]

I best remember time attack challenges from Diddy Kong Racing and Blast Corps! You know, the glory days!...

[@brandonkrol]

I hope he brings back the pun-o-meter when he reviews Tropical Freeze. Unless he’s already reviewed it and has to re-complete it for New Game Plus

[@marbles8641]

I fully agree about the motion control "Gimmicks" forced on this game. Especially when Nintendo sold Game Pad and Game Pad Pro controllers for the console, they should have allowed for people who wanted to use such a peripherals to use it and skip the motion gimmick. That said, I found it slightly easier to play the game with Nunchuck and Wii-mote. The nunchuck analog holds well enough to play a platformer (though I prefer a d-pad) and it makes shaking/wagglign easier with one hand and much more comfortable than the side ways Wii-mote.

[@pseudoanonymous7700]

Let me help cheer you up: You could say that time attack mode drove you bananas.

[@thecrowinyourwalls9657]

the donkey kong country series is what i grew up with it was fun and playing returns was amazing thanks for doing this episode and its one of my personal favorites

[@xRocketzFighterx]

Bro you are a trooper of a gamer how can you have some much energy and determination to beat these games in such a short time is insane.

[@clevelandsteamer420]

I'll always remember getting this game. It was my birthday so I got to go to GameStop with my grandpa and I had my heart set on Mario vs dk miniland mayhem, but then I saw dkcr so I stopped grandpa mid-checkout and got this instead and I can confidently say that was one of the best decisions in my life.

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

Thanks for over-explaining the Pun-O-Meter, I'm sure nobody would've gotten that otherwise...

[@noname-jt6kl]

You actually don't need the items in mirror mode, you only need to beat the level, and that makes it more bearable. Plus you get 200% with or without time trials if you do mirror mode, making it more fun.

[@SuperHperTube]

Almost played through all time and mirror mode. I just had half of the last world to get when my wii nonshock broke (you really should play it with that) I really loved time mode. You feel so good mastering every level. Like you are playing in instument and every level is a song. But with pure perfection.

[@iBenjamin1000]

you actually went and finished mirror mode and got all the golden shiny medals? That's crazy! I took multiple hundred deaths just getting all the kong letters and finishing the golden temple level, but hey, finishing this game was still a pretty good time.

[@zgamer200]

Okay, this was the first episode I enjoyed in a long time. It's not that I didn't like the last few episodes, but lately it feels like you completing games had become a chore as opposed to something you genuinely enjoy doing. But with DKC: Returns you seemed to finally really be enjoying yourself once more, probably because of how much you love the DKC series, and that really showed in this video

[@dingeskerz]

Oh man. That sound when you collect a banana in this game is so satisfying.

[@hylianfreak]

I agree with you on everything except the motion controls, I think they fit well especially with the rolling and ground-pound abilities. I don't think the blowing should have been a feature though, feels super clunky to do.