How Donkey Kong Country Returned

[@lpnp9477]

There are few things more wholesome and adorable than a 60 year old Japanese man saying in perfect English "Donkey Kong is my friend"

[@AlriikRidesAgain]

Gonna be honest, made me tear up a little.

[@pilotmemes]

@@AlriikRidesAgain for me Nintendo has had its moments of bringing me to every emotional state imaginable

[@sawyerr1335]

I have to say, the soundtrack in this game is one of the best in video game history.

[@jimmyjohns2201]

Facts it is and no game comes even close to Dk soundtrack 🏝️

[@CreedoTheGamer]

@@jimmyjohns2201idk galaxy is pretty close

[@capitanpastabase6342]

Wdym, it's basically DKC1 remasters + Rocket barrel

[@jimmyjohns2201]

@@CreedoTheGamer I was talking about music wise fam

[@jimmyjohns2201]

@@capitanpastabase6342 what are you talking about lol

[@tpc_red9884]

You know things are serious when Miyamoto and Iwata pull out the good cop/bad cop routine!

[@AlriikRidesAgain]

Then Miyamoto breaks, and just says... Please take of the gorilla, he's my boi.

[@LalitoTV]

I think retro making DK was such a great thing, they really made the jungle feel alive in a way only they knew how thanks to Metroid

[@jimmyjohns2201]

Yea they really brought out the real donkey Kong wow

[@deadmeme739]

DK County Returns was my first dkc game and I hold a lot of nostalgic feelings towards it!

[@sirducksworthythe3rd842]

I'm sorry that your first was a dkc wannabe that plays or feels nothing like dkc

[@riceeatr4205]

@@sirducksworthythe3rd842 it appears we have a dkc elitist in our midsts, i went back to play the older dkcs because of the newer games

[@sirducksworthythe3rd842]

@Rice Eatr420 I grew up playing the dkc trilogy the dkc returns happens, I'm like yes its back I play and it's not dkc it's just a dk game like dk64 was..a okay platform error, but it's not dkc like they claim, tropical freeze is closer , but still not dkc, cause they stuck with the crappy on shoulder assist tool set up fir who was companion in original that you could actually switch to and play as wich add to the gamppu were wha6 returns and tropical did, wich takes away from the over all gameply

[@XXXXX8]

@@sirducksworthythe3rd842 did you have a stroke?

[@sirducksworthythe3rd842]

@XXXXX nope being completely honest

[@karnickel-s33d16]

Returns and Tropical Freeze are awesome! I hope we get a new Retro Studio DKC game soon. Also, your videos are great!

[@marxbajito7287]

I never in my life realized how stupid the blowing mechanic really is bro that part was funny as shit

[@rapidmonkeyhd6953]

This game shaped my childhood and I can 100% say this can be enjoyed by someone who hasn’t played the originals🙏🙏

[@emmitt0ther297]

What if DK country returns was code named: F8 to be the word Fate, as in them getting to work on a donkey Kong country game was fated to happen

[@Vindisk]

That actually makes sense and you might be right

[@apollojusticefanboy]

Amazing history of this amazing game. I remember having great memories of playing this game and it’s sequel and hearing the story of its development was interesting and inspiring. Especially the part where 94 percent of was completed in the last 5 months. While it’s impressive I hope there wasn’t too much stress in the last 5 months but you can tell they put their passion into this game.

[@salmonkindalikeme9316]

I need Donkey Kong Country to return one more time.

[@priestesslucy]

Two more. For the Switch and for the next console

[@madness9651]

Idk the Ice theme behind Tropical Freeze kinda suggested to me we would see Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Blaze with a Fire theme next, but that never happened...

[@rdowg]

I still dont get why TF isnt seen as a The king of platformers, that game finally managed to beat out my nostalgia for DKC1 and 2

[@GCDeadshot]

​@@rdowg wtf is TP

[@rdowg]

@@GCDeadshot TF* I meant tropical freeze, but the current zelda hype had me thinking "twilight princess" for some dumv reason

[@DakAttack345]

I discovered your videos from Coney and I haven’t been able to stop watching since. Keep it up, Carlito!

[@jazzminrice]

This was the first ever Donkey Kong game I’ve ever played I always associated Donkey Kong with the Mario series back then as a kid growing up in the 2000’s but I never knew just how far the two series separated in the mid 90’s giving Donkey Kong his own identity Just seeing the announcement on Nintendo Channel back in 2010 gave me an idea of just how massive this comeback was and how much it meant to so many people Many years later and this series has now become one of my favorite of all time, I just hope we get a new game soon whether it be by retro or the rumored in house Nintendo EDP game

[@jefferyferraro2390]

Carlito, my man I'm here!

[@dudnia8449]

Yep

[@jayoseven]

so glad you mentioned 12:04

[@Foxy101P]

I remember that. I thought that was hialorous as a kid.

[@EmersonFlemingEmRock13]

I hope Retro gets to make an original IP someday. Both the Metroid and DKC revivals are masterful adaptations, but their biggest strengths in my eyes are all the original ideas they bring to these titles. Would love to see what they could do if they were left to their own devices.

[@DB-lr6kl]

They did between Tropical Freeze and Metroid Prime 4. It was canceled.

[@fenrirslip]

While including motion controls in Returns was undoubtedly a controversial quirk, they don't ruin the entire experience. This game and Tropical Freeze have the soul of the original Donkey Kong Country games.

[@neonarrow8378]

As someone who speedruns DCK tropical freeze for fun, and who shares a birthday with 3 of the 5 Donkey Kong Country games; seeing this video, and seeing how much love, effort, and time retro studios put into this game, it almost made me shed tears. Thank you retro studios❤

[@Ytnzy250]

Does Tropical Freeze compare well against previous DKC games? Or is it just a cash in spin off?

[@SnevilGrey]

@@Ytnzy250 One of the best games ever, very far from a 'cash in spin off'

[@Ytnzy250]

@@SnevilGrey How about DKC Returns? Is it on Switch? Or only on 3DS? How would you grade the each game out of 10? DKC 1 is a perfect 10, next two were 9 & 8. Might buy the other two on Switch if I can. Thx in advance 👍

[@SnevilGrey]

@@Ytnzy250 Returns is only on Wii & 3DS sadly. I do agree that DKC is perfect, of course Returns is different but it really captures what made the original Donkey Kong Country good and made it times better, with a smoother, faster, and more satisfying gameplay experience, combined with a larger viewport of the area making it much better to play in. I'd give it a 10/10 for sure, although I think Tropical Freeze is slightly better, with more originality and fairness in difficulty. But they're pretty much as good, and both masterpieces.

[@Ytnzy250]

@@SnevilGrey Wow, i'm buying both later today, cheers fella.

[@jarerarebear1765]

I heard the project was codenamed "F8" because it was Fate that Retro would be the ones to revive DKC.

[@disneysydneyresortvirtual9264]

Man we desperately need a new entry. It's already been ages since Tropical Freeze again and that game was so perfect,that I played it 8 times already.

[@TSRStormed]

Was not expecting this video to have comedy elements in it and they were hilarious! That Miyamoto Master Yoda bit was an unexpected amusing surprise. Great work, and I'm sure I'm gonna love what you put out next!

[@ThatGuy38757]

Carlito Moment!

[@superlomaniac]

Totally a Certified Carlito Moment

[@jamesgraham3789]

I love how positive you always are when talking about things you love and enjoy. It’s really wholesome :)

[@FoamiSSB]

CARLITO UPLOAD WOOOOO

[@megazillasaurus]

Donkey kong country returns is my favorite donkey kong country game and it has the best soundtrack of any video game

[@doubledipdork]

Donkey Kong Country Returns was one of the first games I’ve ever played and really the only thing that gives me nostalgia, and it feels good to see this game be appreciated. Glad I can emulate it to come back to it again

[@ryanwinter8813]

It's overdue to return yet again I'd say. I hope that the next studio can knock it out of the park the same way Retro did ( hopefully with more familiar faces from the SNES era ), I gotta admit, hearing that it's supposedly being done in-house makes me nervous, i'm sure the gameplay will be great but i'm more worried about the characters and universe of DK that I've come to love.

[@ChefFandangle]

Your Commentary is Hilarious and very informative. Love the videos on your channel.

[@demontamerbf18]

My Dad got me a second hand DKC cartridge when I was little, the battery was dead so it wouldn't save my progress, at the time I had no idea that was the problem because I couldn't read english but I realized it wouldn't delete my progress if I left the cartridge on my SNES, so to finish it I had to play nothing but DKC for a while, so great memories, then I found out way later that there was a second and third game for the SNES and even later I realized DKC Returns existed and I couldn't have been happier, for me these games are just amazing and full of nostalgia and memories of my Dad.

[@superspun9944]

Donkey kong country returns… one of the most underrated wii games ever… also for the love of god Nintendo please port this game it needs to see the light of day on anything other then the 3ds or the wii

[@UltraPaperGamer]

...Damn, I want to replay DKC Returns now. Amazing Video Carlito

[@miserablepileofsecrets]

I remember completing the trilogy and getting this game back on Christmas 2010 and how amazing this was, and the 3DS port was even better! They truly need to do the same after MP4. That was one of those 2010s franchise resurrections and its the best one

[@aliveman420]

Tropical freeze fucking slaps, the games difficulty is probably the most balanced i have ever seen in a videogame. It's not an easy game, but it's also not frustrating. The fact that they managed to bring back David Wise to make a new soundtrack was amazing, even starting over a level was fun, because of the music of each stage. It's not a perfect game, but damn if retro studios doesn't make the next donkey kong, i feel sorry for the next developers that will work on it.

[@19AGJ86]

Let's keep asking for a Golden Sun!

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99]

I love DKC returns espically growing up with the original series

[@RNGart19]

Coney brought me to this channel, but Carlito is why I stayed. Great content. You should make a video on Mario RPG. I vaguely remember the game

[@BedBugReviews]

thanks again for a fascinating story Carlito! it eerily reminds me the development of Metroid Prime 2, in which it was estimated they'd only completed 30% of the game with only 3 months before their deadline. They still finished on time, and with a great game at that.

[@sodap]

I really appreciate the type of content your putting out. You're making historical studies of nostalgic properties & it's clear it's the content you want to make. These games are a big part of so many people's lives & thank you for your dedication & care for them in your videos.

[@DanteCrowlley]

We can say we returned to monkey

[@mauCHBK]

its adorable how Miyamoto cares so much about his characters, really wanting them to be taken care of and get the best game they can possibly get. he's the best. except for when he denied us a Smash Story Mode because of uploaded cut scenes to youtube. that sucked but he still is the best

[@TonyJenn]

Wrong person

[@eishikibahamut]

I heard rare actually pitched making a DKC4 for a nintendo handheld after they finished up the GBA port of 3. And maybe it was the sales of the GBA ports doing well or rare planting the seed of making a DKC4 that made nintendo decide to greenlight a continuation, but they probably wanted something better than a handheld game so that's where Rares involvement stopped with the series.

[@laitentierdotcom]

it’s here!

[@chrisp1239]

This is my second favorite game of all time! Every level, Pice of music and new idea was perfect. The inclusion of items rocket barrels and bonus levels was a great inclusion as well

[@Aserl]

I loved DKCR so much I 200%ed it I don't normally complete games unless I really really like it

[@caleblollis5806]

Amazing video! Idk why but this story was getting me choked up. I love your style of videos

[@sparkle5164]

I didn't grow up on the trilogy, but I did play a lot of the 2nd game specifically! My friends dad had a SNES and so we would constantly play on it when I went over. They didn't have all 3 of the games, so I was only able to play the 2nd, but I absolutely loved it! When DKCR came out for the Wii, I got it for my birthday and I had such a good time playing it, but sadly my Wii along with all of my games were stolen 0-0. I did eventually get a new Wii that I have now, but I didn't get the Wii version of the game because soon after it was stolen my dad got me the 3DS port. I've been replaying it recently and it's so nostalgic! Surprisingly, despite me playing way more Mario games, I think I've spent more time in the Donkey Kong Country games. Funnily enough when me and my friend went to watch the new Mario Movie, I recognized way more Donkey Kong references that Mario ones XD. My favorite games in the franchise have always been Donkey Kong and Luigi's Mansion and I don't think that'll change anytime soon!

[@JDG2764]

I love Iwata R.I.P you legend Returns is one of my favourite DK games well done Retro!

[@karinadelma]

I played the DKC on ps2 and it was my biggest childhood I have since mid 2000. I also played emulator games too.

[@evanherynk5863]

Why we haven't gotten a DKC game for the switch is both bewildering and maddening.

[@evanherynk5863]

@xid and that's why I don't pay attention to anything until a game is actually released. Tropical Freeze was fun.

[@gamalsaad1545]

@xid because of those crybabies we dont get good things anymore , almost decade without a new DK content

[@dingodyno9016]

Glad to see my boy DK on the big screen finally in the super Mario Bros movie, now we need a Donkey Kong Country movie

[@willmakesfilms]

Hell yeah ! I think a video on Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair could be good too, as well as Tropical Freeze. You have a nice writing style and a chill voice.

[@lolzwutify]

I want DKC to RETURN again 😭❤️

[@SuperNatendo]

This was an awesome video bro. I’ve 100% completed all the DKC games (which is no small feat) I’m definitely a huge fan of the series! Though this is probably my least favorite in the whole of the series, that by no means makes it a bad game. It’s hard to choose, but my favorite would probably be either DKC2 or Tropical Freeze. Retro Studios is the goat, no cap

[@StrawberryDreemurr]

Carlito distancing himself from RARE content by moving to Retro content.

[@StrawberryDreemurr]

Update: This video rules

[@CarlitoCFL]

I will do Rare still, just way less frequently, that was what I meant in that post. Now we’re gonna do Nintendo as a whole more probably. Only time will tell. But I’m glad you liked the video ❤️

[@CornelioLazarus-sg4gx]

The story for DKC returns development is somewhat similar to Super Mario RPG's development, both Retro Studios and Squaresoft housing fans of The Super Mario Bros and Donkey Country series respectively.

[@radicalredproductions5327]

Ha! Amazing recap, keep up the entertaining videos Carlito!

[@andrescube64]

I didn’t knew retro studios is in Austin Texas!!! That means that the company is really close to where I live!!!

[@DeadPlayin]

great video. i loved the originals as a kid and always thought they were insanely hard, lmao. haven’t got around to returns or trop freeze, but hopefully i will one day.

[@Juli_is_Online]

I still really adore DKCR, always have such an amazing time replaying it. Seems like DKCTF overshadows it for a lot of people which is understandable since that game is insanely good and beautiful, but I think DKCR has a ton of amazing levels, beautiful atmosphere and incredible music too

[@somebaker2613]

I adore these games and i really hope that the rumors for a new donkey kong game this year are true. Thanks for this! Please keep up the amazing work!

[@CornelioLazarus-sg4gx]

As much as I missed the atmosphere from dkc rare Trilogy, I couldn't put dkc returns down even when I died a lot.

[@DallasCoker]

I played this game so much as a kid. I didn’t even know about the originals until I was like 13

[@nicksorenson940]

After wanting to come up with different enemies for the first two Returns games I do hope that we can still see the Kremlings return again at some point in a future title. Part of what made it exciting to see King K. Rool revealed for Smash Bros. Ultimate was because it felt that we hadn't been seeing him in the games in quite some time.

[@Diamond_Aura]

Man now I wanna go back and play this game

[@brianhatcher2799]

Man, if somehow, someway, RARE could have stayed together and kept pumping out Donkey Kong Country games with the kind of quality, freshness, and exquisite charm and originality that it’s games possessed, it could have quite possibly been the best video game series ever(at least imo). But kudos to Retro Studios for reviving the franchise and breathing new life into it. Both games really do feel like Donkey Kong Country games of a new generation, with enough challenge and awe factor to satisfy even older gamers and fans of the series like me. And Tropical Freeze has some of the best level design I’ve ever seen in a side-scrolling platform game.

[@LaCazaLP]

Miyamoto going: Dude! Let DK Blow stuff! Is SO his Character lmao. its incredible how many of these Stories exist where Miyamoto just goes: Dude. I want this incredible dumb feature that is almost impossible to implement usefull in this game, in this game! And the Devs are all like: Whaaaaa?

[@taokuoh6805]

Missed chance to call it F5 like the refresh key on your keyboard. It's a refresh of the Donkey Kong Country franchise.

[@francescozappala4453]

DKC deserves to come back again. DKC trilogy is the best and DKC 3 is my favorite game of all the times. The graphic it had was superior and still has something unique. The soundtrack just from another planet.. and sounds are so detailed. Wish they make a new one with the same graphic style just enhanced. I'm playing the trilogy again in these days on the snes with an OSSC and it's truly an incredible experience.

[@atsunymphae2723]

you're an excellent story-teller, Carlito

[@Sjono]

Retro Studios’ DKC titles are way more commercially successful than Metroid Prime. It’s jarring how we haven’t had a new entry since 2014. Like what were they even doing before being assigned to MP4

[@chasecreed2]

I thought dkcr was okay but it just felt like something was missing... then years later I realized , animal friends. It needed more animal friends

[@ray017ray017]

this guy is my new "oh a new summoning salt vid" lol. great movies dude. you get my 2nd bell ever

[@neil_boss2191]

Donkey kong country returns gives me soooo much nostalgia

[@johnpaulcastillo8403]

Make a sixth, retro with the Kremlings, please.

[@Diwasho]

I'm sure Nintendo's sudden change of heart for the DK franchise, as well as them requesting specifically a classic style 2D sidescroller, has slightly more than everything to do with the fact that their New Super Mario Bros. title took off so unexpectedly well. Of course they wanted to capitalize on the formula and replicate it with other series and DK was the prime candidate. I mean, you can't underestimate NSMB's impact on the gaming industry in the late 00's, even other companies saw what was up and followed in the same direction, you can literally blame Sonic 4's existence on NSMB's success.

[@tigerlegacy7564]

They need to bring back the Kremlings. DK is my favorite Nintendo World. But Idk. I just dont feel like buying a DK game without my favorite villains of all time K. Rool and his Kremlings.

[@DanteCrowlley]

Nothing against Retro, but I really wanted to see Rare work on it's old IPs as well, like a Collab with Retro or something, it would be some wild experience, also I have no idea what Rare is cooking with Microsoft, I can't remember any project they had besides the new Banjo

[@HKong008]

Great video, may have shed a tear or two

[@bloodybohemian]

For the love of god, please don’t stop making videos

[@MasonOfLife]

The Donkey along blowing air is actually crazy 😂😂 like why bro

[@Sturben-qn7ph]

Drop everything babe new carlito video just dropped

[@Markt.400]

Im so glad someone isnt mad that k rool isnt in it i love k rool but a game is still fun even with or without the main villian

[@pip_gameing]

dk blowing on things for no reason is incredible lmfao

[@joojidoes]

Now they have to bring back nintendo coolest villain in the next Dk game, i dont even have to name him.

[@Leonretro]

I love how his whole motivation was to make the fans “shut the fuck up” 😂

[@MainManJaggi]

We love you, Carlito

[@RosyYTz]

AMAZING VIDEOO IT WAS VERY GOOD I LOVE THE DETAIL AND THE CONTENT IN GENERAL STAY SLAYYINGGG

[@PringleTheOne]

Gdamn 94% of the game was finished in 5 months, thats nuts lol.

[@thebuddah1253]

Chad Carlito vs. The virgin everyone else

[@stonedscone]

the name of this video deserves an award

[@BryanDW]

It was a great game, but nothing beats the original DKC. But I had alot of fun playing this game

[@buster5661]

Donkey Kong in donkey Kong returns blows

[@dailthegoat799]

8:32 when i saw this for the first time I cried for joy. Then Noah’s ark flouted away.

[@dailthegoat799]

Thank you retro studios and Nintendo for making this game. Time to boot up the old wii.

[@Sjono]

We didn’t get Donkey Kong Country 4 in the 90s but we did get Donkey Kong 64

[@Dranyos]

Quality Video as always homie! I look forward to all the new uploads when they come out! Cheers!

[@Sjono]

4:51-5:03 *Sonic 4 hears all this and starts sweating profusely

[@FleckfromBrooklyn]

It’s thanks to Returns we got Donkey Kong Frozen Ape. A true value at $50.

[@hexagonal69]

2:42 Language!😊

[@DanielSilva-qd5tt]

Finally I have an opinion on Donkey Kong Country Thank you Carlito

[@dcbaars]

Platform games just have so much magic.