Hey, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD! Neat!

For the Nintendo Switch, even?
Channel art by ‪@PaintraSeaPea‬

[@QwixLF]

They heard us say DKCR 3 and misinterpreted it as DKCR for the 3rd time.

[@Ray_2112]

Better say we want DKC 6 in the future

[@jaretco6423]

Oh. You want the New Super Mario Bros of Donkey Kong? Have at it!

[@twincherries6698]

​@@jaretco6423I'll happily take the 2nd best game in the series, thanks. 😊

[@BagMonster]

It should be noted that this Returns port is almost certainly motivated by the Donkey Kong theme park opening next year, which is heavily based on Returns

[@pineapplepenguin1759]

​@@Malachit-dl1qwThey chose it *because* its generic, which makes it a good representation of the general "donkey kong" brand. Its the same reason Super Nintendo World focuses on the Generic "Mario" aesthetics and characters.

[@davidrich27]

They won’t have kremlins?

[@Malachit-dl1qw]

@@pineapplepenguin1759 I think it's mostly because they're very child-friendly villains in terms of looks. And the Tikis save a lot of production time/costs due to their overall small size and lack of detail.

[@jarerarebear1765]

​@@Malachit-dl1qwReturns was the game that brought back Donkey Kong Country, It was the best selling DK game since the original Donkey Kong Country, so it made sense to base the theme park on it. And the Tiki Tak Tribe aren't all that "generic" they're volcano Tiki gods that are themed after musical instruments, and they're easier to incorporate into the environment of a theme park.

[@Chiller326]

There is 100% going to be a huge new Donkey Kong game for Switch 2 next year.

[@mikmoomamimocki]

In 2024, Returns is the same age as DKC3 was when Returns came out.

[@PC2000]

oh god

[@mulukirruk]

Would have preferred a DKC3 remaster honestly.

[@chisecrecy4974]

This made me sad. Very sad.

[@Zordyn]

"The final game from the direct" *EDGEWORTH IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING YOUR LOCATION*

[@WarpChaos]

I don't think Arlo is an Ace Attorney fan, but AAI2 finally being localized would be a cool topic for him.

[@qwertyuio404]

Edgeworth: umm actually, objection dumbarlo. Haven’t you heard? You absolute failure. Did capcom not tell you? (celery cutting noises) your garbage excuse of a statement? I’ll shove my entire duoligy into your direct because it’s f(ok i cant think of a clever censor for this one)ing wrong. Why? Well, you little nintendo fanboy, if you could take a look at this UPDATED AAI2 LOCALIZATION!! one of the best ace attorney games ever made and it’s been stuck in japan for over a decade. The fan translation was amazing but now I can never accept these new names. Eddie Fender… a defender… NO HES RAYMOND SHIELDS AND YOU CANT TELL ME OTHERWISE CAPCOM

[@user-rf2kx8hf5z]

I prefer the new names, personally. “Eustace Winner”, though… yeesh.

[@qwertyuio404]

@@user-rf2kx8hf5z I’m personally just too used to the fan names. And as for Eustace Winner, I get that his father was a bit of a jerk who would definitely name him something like that, but Sebastian will always be Debeste in my heart…

[@Zordyn]

​@@qwertyuio404 I literally got the fan translation a few days ago just to see which names are better

[@OtterloopB]

New Swanky Kong Mode!

[@DonkeyKongCountryReturns]

That would be really cool! I would love to play as Swanky

[@Mike14264]

That would be sick as heck

[@toasttitan3253]

New Bluster Kong mode

[@DonkeyKongCountryReturns]

@@toasttitan3253 YES

[@dr.awesomex75]

Found it hilarious that I literally just finished the Mario Party Jamboree Video, and the Segway at the end with Donkey Kong being next in line only to see the video about him was uploaded a MINUTE AGO was hilarious

[@kirbehetcetera]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Aronax507]

Same, perfect timing

[@CosmicTornado1]

Same thing happened to me

[@joeyalbert_]

Same here!

[@platinum-or3y]

The segway????

[@ramenpower8097]

Still waiting for that Funko Fusion video

[@Hundo_Mo]

Its a KZbin Short

[@aaronc3722]

Still waiting on sunshine 2

[@JsYTA]

This game went from $50, to $40, and now possibly $60

[@boygame1955]

dkc returns was $20 when I got it as a Nintendo selects on the 3ds.

[@blayedd_]

Just happy to have a version where you don’t need to choose between motion controls or a 240p screen

[@PBJA89]

But instead, we get a barely "improved" $60 port of a game that was cheaper elsewhere.

[@blayedd_]

@@PBJA89 Traditional controls and HD is a major improvement, I don’t care if people say it’s lazy. And while it’s likely it’ll be $60, that hasn’t been confirmed. So don’t get all worked up over it now

[@HarmonicWave]

Exactly. It just felt strange to have Tropical Freeze on Switch all this time without DKCR right along side it. I miss the days where a game and it's sequel, or even a trilogy, all came out on the same system and looked roughly the same (as far as quality).

[@jadenperalta388]

It's actually 720. Have you ever watched anything in 240 before?

[@leoschautvideos]

this should've just straight up been available on the eshop after the direct

[@neonwolf7315]

Right?! I got so mad when it said freaking January

[@DarkLink1996.]

They should have made this thing ages ago, really.

[@BaxterSquee]

@@neonwolf7315 Donkey Kong needs his Christmas cookies before he can Return again

[@Kniffel101]

Well, since it isn't finished and has tons of graphical bugs, I prefer them completing the port first, before releasing it and putting it onto cartridges, so it can be complete on the physical. =)

[@itsmatt517]

for free

[@FakeFantum]

‘At the bottom in terms of how fan pleasing it was’ ‘it’s not blowing anyone’s minds’ This game was my biggest reaction of the whole direct 😭 I’m certainly in the minority, but this game was a huge nostalgia hit for me and it also happens to be one of my favourite games ever. So yeah, I was pretty damn pleased.

[@DogginsFroggins]

A decade later and he is still returning, legend has it he will forever be returning, never to actually return.

[@mroms25]

I'm glad this game finally has an official HD version with standard button controls.... but I was really expecting them to at least say something about a new game being in development. Ten years without a new title is baffling for a series as huge as DK.

[@lukedetering4490]

Suprisingly not that baffling given DK's history. There was a big gap between DKC3 and DKCR too.

[@mroms25]

​@@lukedetering4490 We got DK64, Jungle Beat, Diddy Kong Racing, and a bunch of spinoffs, man. I'm saying there haven't been **ANY** new DK games since Tropical Freeze unless you wanna count the Mario Vs DK remake.

[@jaretco6423]

Not to mentioned we have Tropical Freeze gotten an port on Switch and it's an far superior game.

[@orangeslash1667]

@@mroms25 Retro Studio's is too busy with Metroid right now.

[@whyrwehere]

​@@lukedetering4490We got DK64, Jungle Beat, King of Swing, Diddy Kong Racing, Jungle Climber, Donkey Konga 1, 2, and 3, Barrel Blast, the GBA ports of the country games, and the Mario vs Donkey Kong games.

[@MrGuy__]

most of the cutscenes in returns aren't pre-rendered, they're in real-time, but they look different because dk and diddy's models have been replaced. the only pre-rendered cutscenes are the intro and outro

[@ridgenyan-botxv367]

unfortunately, dkcr hd seems to be based on the 3ds version and is thus lacking some of the lighting effects of the wii version

[@MrGuy__]

@@ridgenyan-botxv367 ahhh thats why. i thought to myself "surely they didn't remove the effects from the wii version?" no, because the 3ds port already did that. and of course, they'd base it on the 3ds version, which has the extra content. *hopefully* they can add the visual effects back in but i kinda doubt it tbh

[@adora_was_taken]

@@MrGuy__ really hope they do, it would suck for the hd remake to look worse than the original

[@granvillimus]

@@MrGuy__ They're backporting SOME of the visual effects from the Wii version at least. The shine effects used by a number of objects on Wii appear to be restored (most noticeable on the giant bat, octopus and even some of the environmental scenery). The water surfaces in the beach levels also now have a facsimile of the Wii effects after being removed on 3DS. Though the water still needs quite a bit of work as it's far too opaque and there are some other missing wave layers underneath. Outside of the restored reflections, there's still a handful of visual problems inherited by the 3DS port however. And to make matters worse, Switch even has a handful of newly missing effects that the 3DS port actually still had. The game needs a lot of polish before it releases, and hopefully they use the extra 6+ months to do so and aren't just sitting on a finished copy until then.

[@mgxzazfbyjuchrisclarkvpz236]

The shine on the octopus is gone in this version I just saw a comparison video

[@UseTheBoost3D]

I know that it's a bit of an eye-roll to have this announced, but it excites me because it's the first time all 5 DKC games are under one roof WITHOUT the forced motion controls of DKCR. With how selective they are about NSO games, I'm surprised we have all 3 SNES games!

[@killmii8473]

What about 64?

[@user-rf2kx8hf5z]

@@killmii8473 No “Country,” so it doesn’t count.

[@crazynaut223]

smh it's not complete until they put the GBC and GBA rereleases on NSO

[@user-rf2kx8hf5z]

@@crazynaut223 Point

[@VictoryReviews]

Motion controls are fire

[@encomiumpilot]

Donkey Kong Country Returns Returns

[@jonathanalfano3941]

Donkey Kong Country Returns Returns Returns, they already ported it to the 3DS lmao

[@Zordyn]

Donkey Kong Country Returns Returns Again!

[@Haha0192dd]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaXZmnydbqeAd80si=l-RQSf02HtBRpEq2​@@Zordyn

[@SuperPaperPokemon]

Donkey Kong Country Re-re-returns

[@tgirltouhou]

dkc returns was one of the wii titles that got ported to the nvidia shield in china, which uses the same tegra x1 chip as the switch, so this seems like a fairly easy port, just add the new levels from the 3ds version and you finally have a version of dkc returns with button controls and it runs at 60fps

[@audoodle9963]

yeah as a big fan of retro's dk games (better than their Metroid games don't @ me) I really would have loved if they added Dixie, cranky, and funky to this game at least. it really feels like nothing has been done to this game

[@Kniffel101]

No, the Shield uses Android. The chip isn't the only thing that needs to be considered when doing a port. And it still got a ton of graphical effects missing or wrongly rendered, which need to be fixed.

[@dyscotopia]

It is kind of wild that what once took an $20,000 Silicon Graphics workstation to pretender is now being done in real time with lots of visual enhancements on a 9-year old mobile chip

[@fleedledeedle666]

Can't wait for Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze: Re-Slushed for Switch 2.😍

[@TravisLee33]

Lol

[@nickk3077]

Man, watching all of this gameplay makes me want to play the game! So instead of waiting until January, I will just play the exact same game right now. lol!

[@Yoshifan20]

Enjoy playing this amazing radical platformer which version are you playing?

[@Yoshifan20]

Also I hope you have a awesome day today daily reminder that you are amazing and you deserve so much kindness and happiness

[@dpackerman4203]

It truly is a super good game. Donkey Kong Country doesn’t get enough love

[@king_poyo64]

I want this, but for Wooly world. Seeing mu custom Yoshi’s in HD would be great. It could have more amiibo support, meaning Joker, and Banjo Yoshi could be real.

[@kingsmithgaming8726]

Never had the chance to play it on the Wii, but I remember seeing the advertisements for it on tv and was so excited. Looking forward to finally having my chance on switch.

[@TravisLee33]

Probably for the best. The Wii version had mandatory motion controls.

[@wozthescott2804]

Even though it’s disappointing Nintendo is releasing this game for the THIRD time instead of giving us a new DKC, I’m more inclined to get it for the fact that we get the game with no motion controls, full hd 60 fps, and includes all 3ds levels. Plus it can be played in handheld too.

[@stripescat1219]

In my mind the main reason they’re doing the rerelease is to due to the upcoming Super Nintendo world expansions in Japan and Florida, as they’re heavily based on the DKCR aesthetic and it would be strange if the game wasn’t available (for cross-promotional purposes)

[@Dark_Jaguar]

Funny thing is, this isn't the first time. DK has a long history of getting a few games, then being ignored for a long time, then suddenly getting a few new games. The original arcade games came out, then we just got ports of those arcade games to NES as the "Classics", and only midway through the SNES life cycle did we get the Country games out of nowhere! Three of them, plus the Donkey Kong Land games, and then the N64 got DK64... and then nothing. We got "enhanced" ports of the DKC games on GBA, and that was it outside of emulated ROMs for a good long while, and then Returns, and Tropical Freeze the generation after! So, yeah this fits the pattern. But, I really hope they don't charge full price for this or Luigi's Mansion HD. At the very least, it'll have all the enhancements of the 3DS games, but without the slight downgrade in graphics.

[@Purpylon]

Donkey Kong Country Re-Re-Returns.

[@mr.awesome6011]

It's a hard sell when Tropical Freeze has been on the Switch for six years and is the superior game.

[@Jan1lla]

thats exactly why its not, people who have played tf know its amazing and a lot of them likely havent played returns. They know its the same format and would want to give it a try

[@agreedboarart3188]

They're both about the same in terms of quality honestly. I think the bias leans towards TF because 1. David Wise, 2. no shitty motion controls, 3. it's the only one on Switch.

[@Link_1129]

This is for people that never played the original, mostly. Agreed, though.

[@mr.awesome6011]

​​@@agreedboarart3188 It's more because Returns just feels generic compared to Tropical Freeze. For instance, the worlds in Returns are just Jungle, Beach, Cliffs, Factory etc and latch far more on the original games Whereas Tropical Freeze has more original themed worlds with cool names like Autumn Heights, Bright Savanah and Juicy Jungle​. The enemies are more simple looking Tiki masks and regular animals while The Snowmads are lead by a more menacing Viking fleet of cold climate animals befitting the game's theme. TF also has more playable characters and more natural looking level design that looks like it's all part of the world and not some arbitrary path with themes built around it. This is better shown during opening level camera shots and mine cart levels and barrel canon sections that go off the 2D plane. And sorry but the controls and David Wise are still valid points because the motion controls are gimmicky and inferior and David Wise has composed some of his best works for this game.

[@BaxterSquee]

I actually like returns better, I think it felt more…. “Jungly” to me. Really lame how the only animal buddy in returns is rambi though since I also played the original trilogy.

[@cole6843]

Donkey kong Country is one my favorite series. I hope we get a new game on the switch 2

[@Under_Sky_Third_Gaia]

Yeah I hope so also

[@driedmango1914]

Donkey Kong is the most mismanaged character in Nintendos roster. He’s probably amongst their top 5 or top 10 most famous and unique characters, yet he only gets 2D ports of Wii games.

[@frickerrific2813]

I’ll just stick with dolphin for this one personally since the graphics seem to have lost some of the sauce from the Wii version for some apparent reason. Might buy it on sale for convenience though.

[@Sam_T2000]

they should’ve made _”Donkey Kong Country Returns 3: K.Rool’s Kremling Kingdom”_ or something like that… somewhere like 2017-19-ish… and then an HD trilogy collection with all three _Returns_ games a few years later… and then by now we’d be getting a new Donkey Kong sub-franchise, something like a semi-open world 3D platformer, kinda like _Sonic Frontiers,_ but with Donkey Kong… …and then have the Switch 2 launch with a trio of Nintendo’s second and third tier franchises, rather then _Zelda_ and _Mario…_ like _Metroid Prime, Donkey Kong…_ and maybe _F-Zero_ ? or throw in _Star-Fox_ and _Kirby_ ?

[@Brendan-cv1np]

You did not just say the subtitle for the next game should be KKK. Call me crazy, but I don't think that's the best idea lol

[@Sam_T2000]

@@Brendan-cv1np - 😂

[@lonecom685]

I like how this is THE definitive version of the game (3DS levels, button controls, nice graphics and playable on the TV and on the go). I always like the motion controls, but it's nice to have the option. HOWEVER, it IS time for a new game. Donkey Kong is one of Nintendo's best and most important series. He deserves to be in their best selling console. But I get that he's without a developer right now with Retro being busy with Metroid... This is the problem with DK, he is always lacking a developer. In a perfect world, Rare would still be taking care of him to this day.

[@RaFaPilgrim]

He just keep on returnin'

[@ohno5559]

This game is what we call a "light to no remaster" still pumped that DKC is getting some attention though

[@TheLegoMaster261]

Donkey Kong is my favorite fictional character, and I can confidently say that I am very excited for this! I’ve always wanted to play that game again with the 3DS controls and on an HD console so I will indeed be picking this up!

[@Redpoppy80]

I really wish this was a NEW Donkey Kong game myself. I already have this one and while it is fun, it is not enough for me to pay twice for.

[@orangeslash1667]

Retro Studio's is too busy with Metroid right now.

[@Redpoppy80]

@@orangeslash1667 For ten years!? Tropical Freeze was released in 2014. Ten years is MORE than enough time for both Metroid Prime and Donkey Kong. I have heard that Retro Studios is lacking in direction and proper leadership.

[@ihatestairs9034]

@@orangeslash1667that’s bullshit man. A DK game should have been in development YEARS ago whether by Retro or not

[@orangeslash1667]

@@ihatestairs9034 It did take a LONG time for Retro to make Metroid Prime 4. Without Rare, only Retro can make a DKC game, with Nintendo making Mario vs Donkey Kong.

[@ihatestairs9034]

@@orangeslash1667 That’s not true, Nintendo has plenty of studios in the palm of their hands, some of which who have made 2D platformers before who would be perfect for the job. Nintendo have the keys to DK’s success, they just choose not to use them

[@endervista1724]

tbh i’m just happy that there is finally a definitive edition of the game

[@mcgogy]

DKC Returns is the absolute goat. i grew up with this game along with Galaxy 2, Mario Bros. Wii, and Mario Kart Wii. I also had a ds and other cool ds games. But DKC Returns is the one i was the best at and played the most.

[@CaptJack88]

When I saw this I thought this was going to be our shadow drop for the direct. The biggest disappointment is that we gotta wait until 2025 for a port.

[@gmcubed]

The game is missing a number of lighting and graphic effects, like come on, what are they even doing here.

[@DarkMetalOmega]

"It really is time for a new DK game" Captain Falcon: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@Scienceboy0]

Hey at least you got F-Zero 99

[@why3994]

​@@Scienceboy0hey at least you got dk94 on nso... oh wait..

[@jarerarebear1765]

Ah yes, the oppression Olympics, nobody's got it worse than F-Zero amirite? At least nobody thinks of Captain Falcon as Mario character #8.

[@Kongaslam]

What about the Ice Climber fans?

[@lonecom685]

Honestly, DK deserves that more

[@mr_vision66]

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D HD with Funky Mode

[@daltonsturgeon4024]

I’m just happy I can play this game whenever I want now. I’ve only ever beaten it once, and I can’t wait to play it again. Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I choose to believe Nintendo has a new DK game in the works and Returns HD is to hold us over until it’s ready. If I’m right, I pray it’s a Switch 2 launch title, though that’s probably asking too much. I just want more Donkey Kong; he’s my favourite Nintendo IP!

[@Youngson113]

Kid Icarus uprising fans watching other 3DS games get re-releases: ☠️

[@kyuii2642]

the fact that the switch doesn't have its own DK game is a disgrace

[@Ray-dl5mp]

It really is the one flaw of the perfect console cycle basically. Sure people could want /nitpick other franchises but this is the only big franchise where they did the bare minimum which was basically hope people haven’t played these before so they seem kinda new. The optimistic way to look at it is they needed a new gameplay idea and they thought it fit better on switch 2.

[@HeiseiWasTaken]

The price has already been revealed!! in the Japanese direct that is, the price was in Yen but the conversion said 40 dollars, I know it might not be one to one, but you guys shouldn't asume the worst!!!

[@twincherries6698]

It's 60

[@theshadowdirector]

Hyrule Warriors. Though it was a while ago, this isn't the first game from the Wii U, then ported to 3DS and then ported again to the Switch with all previous content.

[@dannybogue8111]

I also think it’s a nice shot in the arm for DK, considering he’s about to get his own theme park land (AND mine cart ride) at Universal Orlando next year!

[@xeveemon]

I actually, honestly, asked for this because lately I have gotten the urge to want to play this game again, but I don’t feel like bringing out the old new 3DS, and I just want to play it on Switch because I use the Switch all the time and want to just be able to just play it on my convenient system. So yeah, I actually genuinely really wanted this to happen. And the best part, it comes out one day before my birthday! That’s just the icing on the cake for me! 😁

[@isofruitfruit9357]

God damn this is going to be **profitable** as fuck for Nintendo.

[@wootmasterzorsx]

I will say flat out this is leagues above Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD in terms of HD remasters, because it’s essentially a definitive edition of the game, taking the new levels and quality of life improvements from Returns 3D and putting it on a home console like the original. Beyond that, Luigi’s Mansion is not a series that has been dormant for so long- 3 released in 2019 and after both how well it did and how Next Level Games were bought by Nintendo, you know that means a sequel will hit the Switch successor. DK, meanwhile, hasn’t had a new game since 2018 and even that was a port of Tropical Freeze, so since 2014. So for me, as a big Donkey Kong fan, this is a huge relief to have SOMETHING to hold me over until the next new game. And, having heard through the grapevine this wasn’t supposed to be such a long wait for a new game, that a cancelled Vicarious Visions developed game was in the works, it all gives me hope for a new game pretty early in the lifespan of Switch 2. Like, Nintendo are using DK a lot recently, and I think it’s all to raise brand awareness and really build up a new game. DK in the Mario movie, Mario vs Donkey Kong, the Nintendo World expansion for Donkey Kong, and now this? DK is showing up more and more lately, and I do think it’s to a purpose. And beyond all that, this is exactly what I wanted. Yes, a new game would be cooler, more hype, whatever… but I wanted the series complete on Switch and now I can play DKC 1, 2, 3, Returns, and Tropical Freeze. Plus, it has the 3DS exclusive levels finally on a home console which I was hopeful for. And in general, again, after having nothing for SIX YEARS, this is a relief to have SOMETHING to enjoy. It genuinely feels like a weight has been lifted since the wait is over for ANY news. Like, Zelda fans knew Tears of the Kingdom was a thing at least; every Direct I would get no Donkey Kong news and feel a bit more defeated. Also, one last thing, I think it’s not fair to say “oh, this game is probably done and could have been shadow dropped.” Like, some people have nitpicked this trailer into oblivion because of the tiniest details for missing effects, and I think it’s still a ways off as a result. Like, this was probably a more recently started project to tie in to the Nintendo World expansion since they made it very Returns themed. And while I don’t mind the tiny little details, the fact they exist makes me think that they are still working on porting everything and making everything look just right. Still very happy this exists and have zero issues in this specific case of a full price release because I want this game and it makes me happy and I’m not gonna grumble about anything. Just gonna have this fuel my hope that a new game will be early on for Switch 2 and be happy with this as a stop gap in the meantime.

[@doctorlion]

I’m very happy about ports like this, even if the pricing is very silly, because, and say it with me: We don’t just want games on the switch We don’t just want lots of games on the switch We want *allll* the games on the switch

[@thatguysinthecornertooelec3700]

The one thing I hope they do and think could truly make this the definitive version of the game (even if still not 60 bones worthy) is allowing us to play as Diddy Kong in mirror/hard mode like in Tropical Freeze with him, Dixie and Cranky. This version of the game is already likely the best way to play it by virtue of 60fps and no forced motion controls (though apparently there's a bunch of minor visual flourishes missing or broken, but we've still got 7 months so I'm sure those'll be fixed), but playable Diddy would make it even better.

[@mcgogy]

you know, its funny. DKCR - Wii title backwards compatible on Wii U DKCR HD - Switch title backwards compatible on Switch 2 DKCR 3D - Around a year or 2 ago there was a concept drawing for Switch 2 leaked and it had 2 detatchable screens. See where im going?

[@KoenRH2803]

I’d loooove to have a mainline 3D Donkey Kong! With all the funk and style we love from the old games

[@mekman4]

Great Stuff, as always!

[@anormalguy9320]

After watching GameXplain's video, i'm worried about this remaster.

[@owenstroud5656]

I wouldn't be, they have a lot of time to fix those little details

[@DryPaperHammerBro]

Yeah. The 3DS version looks much nicer

[@dpackerman4203]

I’m just happy to have this game on my switch. For this game, that’s enough for me.

[@rikustorm13]

Same kinda

[@Vindisk]

@@DryPaperHammerBroYou mean the Wii version?

[@Aether_Athea]

Yes the final game, great work Arlo, genuinely! Hope you now get to relax soon! Edit: I don’t think my mind ever processed the release date for Returns, but yeah feels interesting Echoes of Wisdom releases first Edit 2: Yes good to hear you’ll pace yourself and yes wish you both luck!

[@joshbessey9647]

To be honest this game is masterpiece!

[@Chlocean]

Nintendo's locked in rn fr. Best end-console slate I've seen ever.

[@BrendenKeene]

I'm glad it's here, but GIVE ME ANOTHER 3D DK!!

[@Marandahir]

I think the reason they're not doing DKC 6 yet is because Metroid Prime 4 originally was going to be Bandai Namco, freeing up Retro to do DKC games, but MP4 had to be started over from the start with Retro Studios, so it was all hands on deck at Retro and they couldn't afford the time and staff to split their resources between DKCR3 and MP4.

[@WohaoG]

I almost broke my desk out of excitement when I saw DK's house but hey, to each their own I guess

[@DaniDoyle]

I was so excited when I saw dks hut then i saw it was a remaster and my excitement all left me

[@RyanStorey1231]

Despite DK being one of Nintendo's OGs of their recognizable intellectual properties, the series has always been somewhat of an afterthought to Nintendo. After Mario himself became his own entity with the NES, Donkey Kong fell by the wayside for over a decade until Nintendo contracted Rare to use one of their IPs to make a game, and they chose Donkey Kong. But then, as we all know, Rare got sold to Microsoft and without their main DK developer, I guess Nintendo just didn't know what to do with the guy for over a decade as he languished in spinoffs and weird bongo rhythm games. Then Retro Studios came in and revived the series. But right now, they have their hands full with Metroid Prime again, so I guess Nintendo just doesn't have a dev team to pass a new DK game on to. And you'd think they'd be trying harder because apparently, DK has seen a huge resurgence in popularity since the movie came out. I'm still convinced that there was a 3D DK game in development at some point like all the rumors pointed to, but something must have happened.

[@FutureRetroRoots]

I'm probably one of the few that doesn't mind re-buying this a 3rd time 😊 . There is something about it that makes me wanna keep revisiting again, it is one of my favorite games and it has an interesting history with me playing it on my Wii (it broke the disc reader while almost reaching the final boss 😅)

[@themothreborn]

the best thing about this for me is that it makes it more likely we might get kirbys epic yarn HD and yoshi's woolly world HD also its just good to have an actual definitive version of this game without needing to choose between waggle rolling and the screen being a little too small for how the game was originally visually designed

[@sedrickdiggory2464]

I personally believe this quick and dirty remaster of DKC Returns is just being done so they have SOMETHING DK related out in time for the opening of the Donkey Kong Country areas in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan late this year and Epic Universe next year.

[@grammardad]

Fully agree: yes a pleasant surprise but c’mon we are long overdue for something new for this important, legacy IP. As you say, the potential is huge.

[@mulukirruk]

I would have sooooo much preferred a Donkey Kong Country Original Trilogy HD Remaster Collection. This would have been some actually great news and a good surprise. The third rendition of the same game doesn’t even get a huge DK fan like me too excited.

[@SPIKE169]

It is honestly great. The controls for returns on wii honestly sucked. And the director cut game was on the 3ds with better controls but bad frame rate for a side scroll game like dkc returns. For many people, because of these problems, this will be the first time people can actually enjoy the game. Not like luigi 2

[@gregmasciola3332]

I've wanted them to put this out on Switch for years. Hopefully Yoshi's Wooly World gets the same treatment at some point.

[@VictoryReviews]

I wish it looked a bit better but it's still cool to finally have it I feel like a new Donkey Kong game is around the corner!

[@Schollchen]

Im just so happy that there’s a new demographic being able to enjoy this amazing game

[@100megayoshi]

Honestly Donkey Kong Country Returns is the perfect game for a HD remaster. Besides removing the motion controls. It doesn't really need any major quality of life improvements. Although I wish Retro Studios could of done the port, to give it that Metroid Prime Remaster visual overhaul. I think it would of been cool if we could get Dixie, Cranky, and Funky as extra playable characters. But their abilities probably wouldn't fit into the preexisting levels, so I get why they wouldn't do that.

[@Kevinnn111]

Nintendo testing to see how many times they can sell the same game at full price and still have people buy it

[@EliasCullen]

Bethesda style

[@fluffynator6222]

Yeah, some people don't have a Wii or WiiU

[@mthawksfan9483]

I would be beyond pleased if, over the next few years, Nintendo ported some of the best 3ds games over to the switch. I would love to see HD: Link Between Worlds, Super Mario 3d Land, Wooly World, RoboPlanet (please!) and a ton more! Especially if Switch 2 is backwards compatible. It would be a great way to leverage the massive install base of the switch to reintroduce some great games to a wider audience while also subtly padding the NSW2 library

[@Linkman247]

Overpriced at $60 for a remaster. There is no justification when mario wonder is a brand new title at $60. This is gouging and a straight up Nintendo tax.

[@nicolasacosta1673]

Yea I agree. I really don't understand Nintendo's pricing. They seem to just experiment how much they can squeeze out of their customers. I for one got tired of their bs and now I mostly buy switch games off ebay cheaper or just emulate games on my pc when I don't care about having them on the switch.

[@wittymchitty]

I'm still very hopeful that Nintendo is making a new DK game. I mean, why on earth would they make the new DK attraction at Super Nintendo World if they had no plans to do anything else with the property? They wouldn't make an F-Zero extension to their park.

[@orangeslash1667]

Retro Studio's is too busy with Metroid right now.

[@Shmeve0]

I still can't believe they only charged $40 for Prime remastered while charging full price for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD

[@DaAcorn]

If the release of this port is an indication of their commitment to a third game, then I’ll be happy with them future proofing the trilogy to be playable on the same console (as long as the switch 2 is backwards compatible)

[@turnipcake3263]

It really is crazy that ports with little to no new content are full price. I get the feeling that Nintendo tentatively dipped their toes into the idea, and then when it worked they were like “ok cool, we’re never going below $60US again

[@mgxzazfbyjuchrisclarkvpz236]

That's exactly what they did and yes it really sucks as the value is crap ...such as the Dark Moon remaster being 60 frickin dollars!

[@padenal6069]

I always forget that Xenoblade 1 is part of the Wii -> 3DS -> Switch pipeline.

[@steveandhishobbies]

Surprise prediction: this will come out at $39.99.

[@TjuserX]

Honestly, we should've seen this coming since the DK area in Nintendo World is based on this game.

[@ThePoltergust5000]

Point of order: It's not JUST a remastered port of the Wii game: It's a remastered port _including the content from the 3DS version,_ which had a whole new world of secret endgame levels in lieu of DKCR Wii's single final secret level... and which was stuck on a system with a 240p screen. Is getting to see that one world in full HD worth full price? Proooooooooooooooooooobably not, but at LEAST it's a LITTLE better?

[@Umbrella2]

Wild how there hasn’t been an original DK game on the Switch. 😮

[@ElTaitronAnim]

It just seems like a strange release, when Tropical Freeze is already pretty much better in every way.

[@hoagieimpact9189]

3 big DK games on Switch, but they are Wii U, GBA, and Wii remakes. Almost every Nintendo series got at least one new game on Switch, but it seems poor Kong isn't going to show off something new this gen.

[@matthias7790]

They're cooking something. I would love a Donkey Kong 2,5D on the switch 2.

[@Alex-1776]

I love getting the hits from GameCube / Wii upgraded for HD. $60 is definitely a valid complaint, but I’m still getting it. Hopefully they have big plans for DK on switch 2 when the hardware isn’t as much of a hindrance

[@mtvproductioning9811]

This kind of makes me wonder what is going on at Retro Studios. Last I heard they were not doing so good and cancelled many projects and people were leaving the company. This game isn't even being developed by Retro Studios, but forever entertainment, so i hope they haven't gone out of business. But then again Metroid Prime 4 is coming, and that's still a Retro Studios project, so maybe they wanted to focus on that.

[@dreye3215]

I liked this one more than Tropical Freeze, it had more atmosphere

[@jaretco6423]

I disagree. I like Tropical Freeze better. Returns has too much jungle alike areas in each area.

[@twincherries6698]

God forbid the DK game have fun jungle areas!

[@Life4Nintendo]

Donkey Kong Country Returns Again AGAIN

[@C_B_Hubbs]

I think a big new 3D DK game could be a good launch/first year game for Switch 2, maybe even in the place of a new 3D Mario initially and that would come later in the generation.

[@fabribe1683]

Funnily enough, with this remake all DKC games are on switch. Now for DK64 on NSO

[@volvoman5262]

Nintendo does re-realise ports/remasters/remakes games, but only if that remaster is old enough, so don't expect LM1 remaster until at least another 5 years

[@mariojetsluigi11]

I’m pretty sure they’re doing it now for Super Nintendo World cross promotion since the dkc area is based on this game mostly. Japan’s version is scheduled for late this year and Orlando’s is next year.

[@artsyomni]

Just fix the animation and I'll forgive some downgraded effects. But DK's hand jittering into the ground after pounding his chest really looks awful. =P

[@connor9568]

How can you forgive the downgraded effects?

[@artsyomni]

@@connor9568 it’s better than downgraded effects AND janky animation =P obviously I’d prefer they both be fixed, but given the porting company’s pedigree, I’m not holding my breath for a perfect port.

[@Pheicou]

I think the reason we haven't seen more DK games is Retro Studios has been making Metroid Prime 4 lol, I don't think Nintendo knows who else would be a good team to work on DK games.