The Divisive Return of Donkey Kong Country

[@TheJustintendo]

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[@ParadiseCityIquique]

nobody talks about donkey kong country returns HD for the Nvidia Shield

[@arddermout6946]

The biggest issue I have with the new Donkey Kong Country games is the tone-it feels too light. The original had a sense of underlying menace, with enemies that genuinely felt like a threat. In contrast, the newer games treat enemies more like obstacles to be quickly stomped on in a way that's satisfying for speedrunners, but it loses that sense of danger and tension. I really miss that darker, more challenging atmosphere.

[@TheJustintendo]

Yep I completely agree

[@martyhol]

The Wii controls were a pain, and the lack of Kremlings made it feel a bit like the Super Mario Bros 2 reskin of Doki Doki Panic. Characters you love in a weird world that they dont quite fit into.

[@Kaenargh]

I really miss the Kremlings as baddies..

[@TheJustintendo]

Same :(

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

Kremling = militaristic lizard wearing US inspired uniform (at least in DKC 1) Kremlin = center of Russia's capital city

[@TheChaosLupin]

@@Kaenargh I do actually liked the change in both DKCR and DKCTF. Instead of going the Zelda way of having almost the same baddie in every main game they went for something cool and original. Besides, if they make the Kremlings return for a future game that would maximize the nostalgia.

[@Kaenargh]

@@DontKnowDontCare6.9lol thanks I didn’t even see my typo. I edited my mistake.

[@Ali-ii8il]

The thing people didn't like in this game was the kremlings didn't return and it was reveal that retro just wanted to do something new to have something new for DK to face Like i still hope the new DK game has them back for sure

[@unwrappin]

They crushed returns. Can’t wait to play it on a third platform, in AMAZING HD

[@TheJustintendo]

YESS

[@TheBeird]

Played the 3DS version and struggled with it. But after finishing Tropical Freeze and loving the hell out of it, I went back to Returns and was finally in tune with it. Beat the game as well. Looking forward to having it on the Switch

[@TheJustintendo]

Fair enough, me too!

[@claytonhansen3322]

Glad to hear that your channel is going well. Good luck with everything. I played the country games for the first time when I was a lot older than most, in my 20s. I had always been a DK64 fan and felt that they seemed not as cool. Boy was I wrong and I'm so glad I played them. While DKC2 will always be so special to me, DKCR is one of my favorites for many reasons, to the point where it is probably in my top 3, after Tropical Freeze. An element you didn't mention that was new was the co-op. Yes the old games had it, but the simultaneous player control made it so much fun for me to share with my younger sister and my wife. They both loved playing it with me and I think it is one of the game's strongest parts. Tropical Freeze perfected the co-op gameplay by letting player 2 climb on DK's back for those more challenging parts for 2 players, but Returns got it almost perfect.

[@TheJustintendo]

That's fair, thank you for the kind words! There really is a lot to love about Returns

[@TheChaosLupin]

I loved the game but hated the forced motion controls in the Wii version. Then it was ported to the 3DS and I found myself playing it various times.

[@TheJustintendo]

Absolutely!

[@ThunderXSurge]

Bro the 3ds improvements, no motion controls, and it won't have 3ds ugliness the hate is so forced I'm so excited Edit: ok I wish it had Funky

[@TheJustintendo]

SAY IT LOUDER DAWG! I am so excited too!

[@MariobBro1]

I’M EXCITED

[@AppleGreenmusic]

Wii version had all of this minus the new levels on dolphin for many, MANY years. Official releases should be held up to the standards of emulation. It's called competition and it's what won emulation Dev's multiple court cases. Giving these companies tons of money for the bare minimum is not whay these games deserve.

[@ThunderXSurge]

@AppleGreenmusic What you expect then

[@mariocartmichael6133]

@@ThunderXSurgequality rereleases of older games instead of cheap bare-bones ports. In the Switch era, Nintendo hasn’t really done too many good rereleases. Look at Mario All Stars for SNES vs 3d All Stars for Switch. There was so much care and love put into the original All Stars, it wasnt just a port of the old games, it was a graphical overhaul making everything look better than it did on the NES, but in 3d All Stars Nintendo just slapped the three games together plus their soundtracks and sold it (limited time only) for $60.

[@bobbydazzler329]

The thing I disliked about the game what you didn't mention is missing animal buddies like Enguarde and Squitter and the Kremling enemies

[@TheJustintendo]

Very true! I don't have as big a problem with no Kremlings as most people do, hence why I didn't mention them.

[@PogueSquadron]

I love what the DKCR games did in taking advantage of being a 3D game but playing in 2D. It’s something that Nintendo themselves started playing with Yoshi’s Island but mostly abandoned. I always kind of wish they’d do something with Mario that felt like the 3D World preset in Mario Maker. 2D, but really taking advantage of background and foreground elements. But yeah, the controls? Waggle rolling, and then the rolling couldn’t be interrupted, and then also having to tap jump again to get boosts off enemies? All this stuff greatly held this game back from being truly great.

[@Chrisezo]

I had a buddy that was a die hard fan of DKC on the SNES, the guy since middle school would not shut up about how awesome the DKC games on SNES were, so he was real excited when he learned that a new Donkey Kong Country game was coming out. And then he played it... And from the moment that guy played it, he became a person that was anti any revival of any franchise. All because he just hated how DKC Returns played so much, and he called it a cash grab that was an insult to the original SNES trilogy. When DKC Tropical Freeze came out, I bought it on the Wii U and invited him over, and he just looked at me with disgust, and after much convincing he played it, mostly because I talked to him about how Cranky Kong was playable in this one, and after he did play it his hate just grew even bigger, mostly because he said that Cranky Kong lost his charm, as he was supposed to be a cranky old man that hated everyone and everything, basically one of those old people that would yell at kids "Get off my lawn!", and in the original SNES trilogy, the guy would always troll on the player, looking down on them and always challenging them to all sorts of stuff, but in Tropical Freeze he was just a chill old man that was hanging out with his family. I personally don't think the same way as that friend, as I think that there is some fun to be had in all of these games, but I never completed the Return games, because everytime I would play it my friend would say that I was part of the problem, where companies are not even trying anymore with new games, as people will just buy whatever has Nintendo characters no matter if its good or not, and I can kind of see that with how lazy Nintendo has been, and how even Pokemon is releasing unfinished buggy games.

[@jarerarebear1765]

Your friend sounds like a slave to nostalgia, I grew up with the Rare trilogy and still love them, but I never sympathized with this idea that Retro's DKC titles are immensely inferior compared to the SNES trilogy, to me they're equally as good as the originals, even better in some aspects.

[@eduuu1992]

Your friend sounds like Cranky Kong to me.

[@menoseloso119]

No offense, but your friend sounds fucking insufferable, jfc what a baby

[@mcgogy]

I almost broke my loft bed when this game was announced for switch

[@DeformedLunchbox]

The people playing co-op in this video are really good, damn.

[@StarHaven64]

Subscribed to your channel about 3 months ago and have been loving these DKC videos. Keep it up man, looking forward to more DK content as always!

[@TheJustintendo]

Thanks so much! Happy to have you!

[@RickTheChampionPiggy]

Returns is my favorite, however I haven’t played it since I was kid, so my opinion is more on the nostalgia side. Upon playing DKC, DKC 2, DKC 3, and DKL, I would say this game is missing two things: Water levels and animal buddies. I can understand the removal of animal buddies because Diddy Kong has basically filled that role in this game, but I really wish they made water levels. Not only would the ambience, music and overall serene, calm and nostalgic feeling return, but it’d also be a great excuse to bring back Enguarde. I think the HD remaster should’ve given us new water levels for this reason. What’s gotten me obsessed with this game recently is my love for its environments along with the concept art. I love nature so much and seeing this wild island awakens that passion in me. It’s definitely inspired me with my own ideas for a video game I want to make in the future. (RIP: Giant DK Head)

[@raphletic2011]

You and whoever you're playing this with to capture the footage are damn good at this game. Keep up the awesome Kongtent! 👍

[@TheJustintendo]

Thank you! I may or may not have another video going up in a little less than 2 and a half hours!

[@djnorris1572]

And the tiki tribe?

[@Multipurpose_Bagel]

Due to a physical limitation, I wasn't able to play certain Wii games easy - I could, but not always easily. So remakes (or better, original titles) that provide control options are great! Games that required shaking the Nunchuk specifically gave me a hard time, but nowadays, I love when gyro aim is an option in Switch controllers, for example.

[@TheJustintendo]

Absolutely!! More accessibility is always needed. How hard could it have been to just give us an option to use buttons or motion controls?

[@Multipurpose_Bagel]

@@TheJustintendo Exactly. so even though I own the original DKCR, I'm looking forward to the HD release, simple because I'll be able to enjoy it lol

[@TheJustintendo]

That's awesome, I'm definitely going to be partaking too😂🙏🏻

[@sithlordmikeyp]

I think another big reason people don't like Returns as much is because they ditched the Kremling Krew. The Tikis were pretty lame and the Snowmads were underwhelming.

[@devilsadvocateproductions]

DKC trilogy is my favorite game series. I’m glad you’re growing off it as well! Congrats and keep up the great work!🤘

[@TheJustintendo]

It's my favorite as well, thank you so much for the kind words! Couldn't do it without any of you.

[@triggeredcat120]

Kenji really did an outstanding job on the music. I LOVE this game. I preordered the HD Switch port.

[@GPCollings]

100 agree on your critique. This came had the chance to be the third best DKC game, however DKC returns is flawed becusss of those damn motion controls. The 3DS version fixed that, but unfortunately that means playing it on a tiny screen. The switch version is (hopefully) going to allow us to to experience it waggle free for the first time in an official platform. I can't wait.

[@countcrocodile1115]

Isn't it inmediatly biased to a loss that your opinion of the game is that it had the chace to be "the third best" rather than the VERY best to begin with? Almost as if you kever wanted it to top 2 of the original trilogy?

[@damightybenstein]

As far as video game franchises are concerned I see a perfect parallel between Donkey Kong Country and the Halo series. The original Halo trilogy is universally praised, like the original DKC trilogy, with Rare being the equivalent to Bungie. Retro Studios is, more or less, the 343 Industries of Donkey Kong Country. Every Halo after Reach is unfairly compared to the Bungie games, much like DKCR and Tropical Freeze are unfairly compared to the original Rare trilogy. Both franchises are held to such an impossibly high standard that every time there's a new entry a lot of the long-time fans can't help but feel at least a little disappointed in some way, shape, or form. It's amazing what nostalgia can do to a person.

[@TheJustintendo]

GREAT analogy! Well said

[@d3hybrid713]

When I first played Donkey Kong Country Returns. It was the first platformer I ever played that did not come from one of those plug and play NES collections. Since the Wii was also my second console right behind the PSP motion control was natural to me. I never understood the complaints until I played wii remote without the nunchuck after a long time and realized the normal Wii remote way more limiting. I realized it's just all in the wrist with nunchuck but with Wii remote you shake the whole controller which in hindsight is not great but this game has always held a special place in my memories and I will defend it even with it's flaws. I went back to play the older games and I think donkey country 2 is right behind returns for me personally the momentum based gameplay is awesome. The original is a bit too simple for me but that's what you love about it and that great. The atmosphere and control is great we are allowed our opinions anyways that's my opinion on it God bless you.

[@notgeneralsnaz]

The slight graphics issues are not dealbreaker for me. I won't notice nor will I care. This game is great. I usually never buy day 1 games, but I'm buying this one. Played both previous versions, and although it doesn't quite have that Rare charm, it is a stellar game with fantastic level design and set pieces. ...The controls were holding it back and the only other problem I had with it was the sound design: they didn't treat the old sound effects or character voices like they were sacred and irreplaceable, like you might see in a Mario or Pokemon game. They are close enough to be passable, but those old sound effects were iconic to me and I feel they are sorely missed.

[@TheJustintendo]

Yep I agree, I am VERY excited

[@M64bros]

Donkey Kong Country returns is always a cool gem

[@TheJustintendo]

🫱🏻‍🫲🏼🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@vinkennest3274]

3ds is the optimal way to play. +you get 8 other levels

[@mafw5572]

yeah but 30fps can´t let you appreciate the art when is a fast paced game

[@Goolix_Aero]

This game blew my mind as a kid with how detailed the environments were compared to New Super Mario Bros or any other 2D platformer not called Trine. It's probably a touch overlooked now due to being sandwiched between the beloved originals and the best 2D platformer ever made, but still worth a play

[@TheJustintendo]

So fair! It's a very good game

[@jserrano51]

Kremlings need to return!

[@TheJustintendo]

I agree!!

[@thaneros]

I think you may need to talk about the Country series lil step-brother and that's Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, which I feel Returns borrows a lot from. I enjoyed the first Returns as its an excellent platformer that a lot of games afterwards borrowed from such as Nikoderiko The Magical World. Its just that special sauce was missing compared to the first game.

[@TheJustintendo]

I definitely need to play Jungle Beat!

[@Papi_Keep_Playin]

I always hated the Wii's controls how they made you shake the control in order to pull off a specific move. And I agree I would've preferred if they gave us an option for this instead of forced that on us.

[@TheJustintendo]

Exactly, just let us choose.

[@mushman1395]

I'm a huge DK fan and these videos have been great! Looking forward to what you make next

[@TheJustintendo]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate that a lot🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@stevehughes1280]

The music was definitely not as good as the trilogy classics.

[@thegrandjinn4275]

I miss the Kremlings.

[@someguy4040]

I’m feeling cautious optimism. I would like to play this game again, but I’m perplexed by the graphical elements missing in the trailers. It’s only a handful, but it’s almost every shot something is missing or not right - so what does the rest of the game look like? I will wait until after this game releases and see if there have been fixes… a month away is cutting it very close, but we don’t know how old the trailer footage is, and I have seen one other instance of all graphic bugs being fixed before a games launch… so, this is a wait and see for me.

[@WarpChaos]

I didn't like how Diddy was basically just a power up.

[@TheJustintendo]

He really was, huh?

[@WarpChaos]

@@TheJustintendo Yeah, I liked playing as him in th original game. It sucked you could only play as him in 2-player mode.

[@PhilipJFryII]

Don't forget Robin Beanland did a few tracks for DKC 1 too, great video

[@reecerobin8413]

I think the main contovery is it being sold at full price when its not a full revamp of the visuals. Good video though.

[@TheJustintendo]

Yeah you're definitely right. Thank you!

[@martyhol]

Congrats on not watching the video.

[@kurtg5405]

I really hope the original 3 get a remake that is faithful to the originals with updated true-3d visuals.

[@TheJustintendo]

That would be a dream come true!

[@malo932]

I'm happy it's coming back, i'll buy the HD version at launch digitally. I hope we will get a third entry soon

[@TheJustintendo]

I will definitely be buying it as well, but on physical. I hope we get a new game soon too 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@mandalorianhunter1]

Thanks for this man, i been watching a lot of your videos lately. I am really hoping we get a new DK game soon because we really need him.

[@TheJustintendo]

I appreciate you man!! I want one too😭

[@PixelSprixie]

Interesting thought but DKC Returns HD releases roughly the same amount of time after the Wii original did as DKC3 and the Wii original of DKCR did too. Nov 1996 to Nov 2010 to Jan 2025 😊 the cycle of nostalgia continues! Really good video btw!

[@TheJustintendo]

Yes!! Thank you!! :)

[@michaelhockaday7426]

Tropical Freeze is in that timeline too. 2014.

[@eazyrat]

Was hoping for a remaster of the original trilogy. There's a fan made few levels or dkc2 that look genuinely professional if the fans can do it...

[@painuchiha2694]

I’m very excited for a brand new donkey kong game because I never played DKCR before. The complaints about visuals don’t apply to me but I understand why people are upset lol

[@TheJustintendo]

Exactly!

[@CreedoTheGamer]

People complain that It’s unfair? I beat it when I was like 8 😂

[@Stiv64_]

I remember getting legitimately angry at the devs for the time trial mode. Like, it was one of those few instances where I seriously doubted some devs understanding as to how video games work. Even more than the shaky wii mote thingy (which was likely a decision made by some higher ups). You (as in the devs) are telling me that there is very little error for the gold medal (which there reasonably should be), but when I die, not only does the timer stay and it sends me back to the last checkpoint, meaning I'll savely lose the chance for the gold medal, I also have to watch some stupid ass transition cutscene? Every single time? And I don't get an option in the pause menu to restart, I have to go back to the world map first? Bruh, have you ever played time trial or speedrunning in a video game before?

[@TheJustintendo]

Yeaaaahhh it was a problem

[@bjornrie]

My technical skill level in this game is similar to that of a speed runner and I have to disagree on the motion controls part... kind of at least. First I hope everyone uses Wiimote + nunchuck, because only using wiimote as a controller is indeed kinda trash. The motion controls are pretty accurate, I think the bigger problem is that most people who are not pros at the game have problems to motorically time a roll, especially since they often don't use the right technique: They move the wiimote very far when shaking. It's much better to move it only slightly, but very fast and hard while being in a controlled position(=same slight fast move, very same body position each time). Even with good technique it's of course harder to master than a normal button on controller, especially because most people aren't as used to it. But there definitely are people who are very good and almost never fail even the most precise passages(though errors with the motion control can happen of course). Also, there might be a slight delay using this method(at least I could imagine), but at least for good players their brains probably start to compute it out at some point. I personally would've had nothing against it if the classic controller could be used too, actually this is what Retro should have done in the first place. Still wiimote + nunchuck would be my preferred method, it's just a much simpler layout for controlling(the less buttons in use the better) and more intuitive, also more fun imo. I would just find it uncomfortable to have the roll button next to the jumping button. And also pretty accurate if you do it right. But of course it would be naive to expect a perfect technique from everyone who plays the game, just wanted to say that under certain circumstances the complaints don't really apply, also in a case of good technique not much motion is even involved and like I said it even has some advantages over normal buttons.

[@kurtg5405]

Great mention of the control scheme on the Wii edition. I still to this day do not understand why they didn't enable Classic Controller support, it would have made the games far more enjoyable. Anybody who's played Mario Kart Wii with the classic controller will understand.

[@TheJustintendo]

Dude literally. It drove me nuts!

[@vaguerant]

Having a modded Wii really opened up the game for me thanks to the Classic Controller hack. It makes such a huge difference, just as the traditional controls on 3DS and presumably Switch do.

[@yuvalamor6668]

What's your opinion on donkey Kong 94 gb?

[@TheJustintendo]

Haven't played it unfortunately

[@yuvalamor6668]

@@TheJustintendo thanks for answering

[@NintendoMania98]

I honestly have never ever had an issue with the controls in this game. The motion controls basically always work for me. I actually prefer this to the 3ds version because that system hurt my hands playing this one haha. I remember the trailer during e3 2009 when this game was shown off. My 11 year old self lost his mind lol

[@michaelkaduck1915]

I remember first learning about Donkey Kong Country Returns from a commercial where a guy in a Gorilla Suit was playing it on a Wii in the middle of a jungle. That was an amazing surprise for me back in the day. Then only a few days later, my Aunt gave me a copy of the game for Christmas. That was an amazing time. I love Returns. It is probably my second favorite next to the original SNES game. The level design is so creative, and it's multiplayer is so much fun. Can't wait to replay it on Switch next year. 🌴🏝🦧 I only hope that this is teasing a future game from Retro in the future. It's been 10 years since Tropical Freeze.

[@Favk21]

I got this game as christmas present for Wii some... dunno, maybe 10 years ago and I still haven't finished it. That caught me off guard as I love the original DKC trilogy dearly. Yes, even the 3rd one. I would happily push through harder parts of DKC 2 and 3, but Returns is just so barebones and constantly frustrating that it just left me cold.

[@TheJustintendo]

I honestly agree with that a bit

[@HerrKotte]

I was super excited when I saw the E3 announcement for this game since I love the original games. I bought it day one, beat it and unlocked all of the secret levels in a couple of weeks. Haven't played the game since then. Looking back nothing about it seems very memorable. No song, no particular stage or special moment sticks out to me. The level design might be great but the game as a whole feels very mediocre. One thing I hate looking at the game now is the art design. The characters Retro created, enemies and background characters, look like they could've been pulled straight out of Madagascar or any other modern western animated slop for that matter. The whole game does, really. Even Rambis redesign somehow makes him look so much more bland. I wish they'd kept the art and character design more true to the original triologi.

[@SergioPL]

I really like the controls on the Wii version. So much, that when I played Tropical Freeze, I use the same controls.

[@Michirin9801]

I really liked it when I played it on Wii, but I never beat it on there... But then I played it on 3DS and well, I LOVED it! I'm not bothered by the frame rate, it's just a better version of the game, and it really let it shine! I beat it on 3DS (during a bus ride lol) with the default Wii difficulty! And it honestly looks so impressive in real hardware too! It's a big thing with 3DS games where like, they look SOOOO Much better on the real thing than they do on recordings...

[@TheJustintendo]

Absolutely!

[@consolehelper7974]

This game on the WIi still looks super fun to play.

[@reversalmushroom]

I disliked it for a lot of superficial reasons. I dislike how much of the soundtrack is remixes, and I don't find the original music memorable, and I don't much care for the remixes either. The enemies aren't cool or memorable like the Kremlings. Also, how they move and behave feels stupid, like these are villains for a toddler's game. I find the art style to be unappealing. Then there's more substantive issues like the motion controls and how the characters aren't as fast as they used to be.

[@SanjiGenial]

I absolutely disagree about the controls on Wii. It just works. No issue. At least in the Wiimote + nunchuck combo, I even played Tropical Freeze like this because it's easier to be in the flow on the game like this. You "feel" the game. I also never thought that the game is too hard either. DKCR and TF are much better games than the DKC trilogy.

[@TheJustintendo]

It's all subjective, I just don't enjoy motion controls.

[@SanjiGenial]

@TheJustintendo I understand. And it should be optional. But I don't understand when you say that it didn't work well, that it was not "precise". Because I just didn't notice ANY issue with it, I completed both games like this and it worked pretty well (100%, all bonus levels, everything). But I saw so many people who don't know how to play with motion controls, they can't play Splatoon, they can't play "well" to any game with even a small part of motion controls because they're just too bad with it. So I really understand that, for them, motion controls are frustrating. But, it doesn't mean that it doesn't work, it doesn't mean that it's not precise. Tbh, I would have not posted this comment if you just said "there is no classic control option on the original DKCR, that's a shame and I think that more people would have loved the game with this option", fine, we all have different tastes I agree about that.

[@continental_consumer]

Its a game that relies on timing rolls that only lets you roll with motion controls, shich is extremely clunky and difficult to time compared to a simple button press.

[@nightfox8538]

I prefer button controls but idk the motion controls really weren't bad. I found them pretty damn responsive for what they were. I can't really remember them fucking up my platforming. I feel like this point of them ruining the game is greatly exaggerated.

[@TheJustintendo]

It's all up to preference. I just can't stand motion controls like that.

[@jarerarebear1765]

I was a DKC fan since I was six when the original game came out, after the Rare buyout I thought DKC would never return. So I was completely elated when DKC Returns came out, and it quickly became my favorite game for the Wii. But the series has felt cursed since then, people hated Returns just because it wasn't identical to the original, but that's what made me love it so much. I actually liked the Tiki Tak Tribe and think they made more sense as an enemy group than the Kremlings did. I liked the new bombastic style of it, and it still felt faithful to the spirit of the originals. In spite of all the negativity toward Returns HD, I'm still excited for it, because it remains one of my favorite games in the series.

[@TheJustintendo]

I am so excited for Returns HD too, so much of the hate is so forced.

[@Sefirosu88]

60 fps, no motion control, for me is a must buy.

[@TheJustintendo]

Yep, exactly this!

[@crashban4t.f.s.b783]

I’m so excited for it!

[@aleee2323]

I’m 100% getting the remake, I loved and played the shit out of it when it first released in 2010 but it’s really sad how lackluster is in the enemies department…no Kremlings is such a shame but it still feels like a good “ambience” DK game. Tropical Freeze just sucks ass, sorry 😂

[@TheJustintendo]

Ah man I LOOOVE Tropical Freeze 😭 It's all subjective though! I'm excited for the remaster!

[@aleee2323]

@ I reeeeally tried to like it, but it just feels so empty, with just a few enemies that look straight from a Dreamworks movie…but also the lack of any attempt to bring some atmosphere. It just looks empty and barren to me.

[@Oceansprayq23]

Now that's a hot take. I personally like returns better and would choose it over TF, but I wouldn't say tropical freeze is terrible.

[@Oceansprayq23]

I still wonder if they're gonna add extra kongs. If they could do it in tropical freeze, i don't see why they couldn't do it here

[@TheJustintendo]

I wish they would have!

[@roddyb33]

I really enjoyed this. And I’m really looking forward to the HD reissue. I’ll be playing it on a SNES controller.

[@TheJustintendo]

Thank you! I am very excited for it as well!

[@TheGhostgodzilla]

Personally I am excited fot this port, being able to play the 3DS exclusive levels in a bigger screen is enough for me to look forward to it.

[@TheJustintendo]

Ditto!

[@Se7enBeatleofDoom]

Donkey Kong Returns looks great on the Wii but the controls are better on 3DS. Looking forward to the Switch for the controls.

[@TheJustintendo]

Agreed!

[@michaelhockaday7426]

DKC 3 is actually my favorite. 2nd place goes to either DKC 2 or Tropical Freeze. I do like Returns and DKC 1 but not as much. I like Returns over DKC 1 though.

[@crammaster88]

Bro, I know the Switch Returns seems like a cash grab. But after nothing since Tropical Freeze, I think this may be Nintendo wondering if they can use the ip again. So if the Switch Returns does really in sales we may get another Donkey Kong game! And that’ll be worth the money for the Switch port.

[@TheJustintendo]

I agree!!

[@maddestmike5791]

It just doesn't feel like an actual upgrade to the original, and because it was announced during Donkey Kong Country's 40th anniversary it feels like a half-assed anniversary gift from Nintendo. -_-

[@SargeMaximus]

I have good memories playing this with my brother and we recently (Last year) 100% it. That said, the graphics are a huge drop down compared to the SNES gritty style for me. Also, what do I need this game for? Liteally nothing about it stands out to me as memorable.

[@aleckermit]

I've always felt in the minority in saying that DKCR > Tropical Freeze.

[@crashban4t.f.s.b783]

My favorite DKC games 1.Donkey Kong Country Diddy’s Kong Quest 2.Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze 3.Donkey Kong Country Returns 4.Donkey Kong Country 3 and the original Donkey Kong Country. Game I hate:Donkey Kong 64

[@Curlyheart]

Mines the same but swap 64 and tropical freeze

[@00J3553]

Mines 1. dkc2 2.dkc tropical freeze 3. Dkc 1 4.dkc3 5. Dkc returns 6. Dkc land 7. Donkey Kong jungle beat 8. Dk64

[@seanelmlinger2052]

donkey kong

[@johncrain9772]

I sorely missed all the fan favorite side characters and enemies like the rest of the fanbase, but did that keep DKCR from being a lackluster game? Absolutely not. I do wonder if Nintendo legally can’t use the Kremlings because they were created by Rare.

[@LeonDOro-i6r]

I remember gettin' this for Christmas, and being extremely disappointed. from the offset. the game sucks when those lava eggs hatch. those things look nothing like anything in the Donkey Kong Country world. the graphics suck too

[@djnorris1572]

0:31 da heck?! 🤨

[@TheJustintendo]

😂

[@FatmanCannon]

Nobody ever mentions the tiny handful of boring, lazy, single-screen bonus rooms recycled over and over in the newer DK titles. All the fun and thrill is sucked out of hunting them down. They simply never change. Zero effort compared to the old games (especially DK LAND, which launched you all over DK Island. One moment you're high in the mountains, the next, you're in a sunken temple or mysterious city. Talk about a lost art...)

[@-Gammaverse-project]

No, this game sucked in several ways, first of all for the graphics, the backgrounds, while in the original DKC we had pseudo realistic backgrounds, here we have the usual animated style crap: not immersive like the originals. many of the musics are beautiful but not as much as the originals, same thing goes for the sound effects of all kinds that do not help to enter the scene, they never imitate cartoonish noises: hasty style. one of the shittiest things about this game, and the absence of water levels, the absence of the protagonist's ability to swim! as if he had forgotten how the f**** to swim! if you fall into the water you die, like in Zelda 2. this is one of the most annoying and shitty things about the game, anything else? the lack of Kremlings, the tedious bosses with irregular patterns, the in-level saves, the pain in the ass of the pig telling you whether to use the white Kong, the frustrating controls, the lack of animal friends, the lack of all the other Kongs, if this shit had been made with the graphics of the original Donkey Kong, everyone would have preferred that on all fronts. same thing, if they had taken the original and transposed it into these graphics. this is a poor, hypocritical, shitty, delusional, poorly made game that only plays on the nostalgia and hypocrisy of having this name! luckily, tropical freeze is already much better and fits the original concept more.

[@ThatGuyRobbie14]

I personally like returns more than tropical freeze. So nostalgic for this game!!! Edit: AND IM GLAD THERE ARE NO WATER LEVELS! Anyone who wants them wants to hate the game.

[@TheJustintendo]

Completely fair!

[@ThatGuyRobbie14]

​@TheJustintendo Also, I really like the motion controls! They make you feel like you are donkey kong, and although it is less precise, I think I'd still go back and play the original after hd comes out just to play with the motion controls.

[@austinevans8842]

No one wants to hate the DK game but the lack of water levels is just inconsistent with the entire rest of the series. - DKC - DKC2 - DKC3 - DK64 - Jungle Beat - Tropical Freeze DK and the Kongs can swim. But as soon as DK or Diddy even touch water in Returns they drown or die. That's just not right. It would be like if Link forgot how to use a Sword in a Zelda game despite doing it in literally EVERY other Zelda game.

[@ThePillowGamer]

So your marathon is just gonna skip DK64? D:

[@TheJustintendo]

😉

[@josh6453]

Um… why’d you skipped DK64?

[@TheJustintendo]

😉

[@mellowyello1478]

I didn't like the Returns games... I think the difficulty in general wasn't balanced as well as the original games, and the overall vibe felt off.

[@TheJustintendo]

Completely valid!

[@ninja_tony]

Are you including Tropical Freeze? Because I personally feel like it’s as good as any game in the original trilogy.

[@timculhane625]

great video. I am currently playing tropical freeze on switch. Is very hard game

[@TheJustintendo]

Thank you! Tropical Freeze is unbelievably great to me