THE WORLD'S WORST REVIEW of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

[@NocturnalFudj]

Not long before this video went into production I'd actually been streaming my *first ever* playthrough of Banjo-Kazooie on my Twitch channel over at www.twitch.tv/nocturnalfudj, though I had to put it on the backburner for a while to prioritise this video and some other important irl stuff. With this video out of the way - I reckon I'll be returning to it in the coming days. I'm apparently coming up to the level everyone hates pretty soon (Rusty Bucket Bay?) so it should be great entertainment value, stay tuned to my Twitter or KZbin community posts for updates on when I'll be going live next. Hey! Videos like this sure are exhausting to make and - frankly, often not a good return investment! However you're able to - I'd really really appreciate that if you enjoyed this video, you do whatever you can to share it around and help it get rolling and gain some publicity. I put a ton of work into everything from script to editing to even just conceptualising how this would differ from The Deview and what would make it more "viable" so to speak. Twitter, Discord, friends, KZbin, however you do it, know that I'm super grateful

[@themostdislikedchannel]

Guess I know what the next review is

[@iBenjamin1000]

"playing banjo kazooie" I'd like to do that

[@Athesies]

The guy who came up with "snow job" for a level name should win a nobel prize or something

[@jonathand.4088]

There is a G.I. Joe character named Snow Job

[@Bee-N64]

there was also a Crash Bandicoot level named that, too

[@Athesies]

@@Bee-N64 thats the level im refering to mate, lol

[@n3on6404]

They should win a SNOWbel prize

[@digiorniboy]

I hope he was fired

[@cheeseinthewind5568]

"He is also a child, and I hate that" It's the simplest lines that get me

[@themostdislikedchannel]

-Anakin Skywalker

[@Anodyne_Akôn]

The tone and delivery make it work even beter.

[@gptheto]

'And I'm a landlord now' Ah yes, theres the government-mandated abdominal workout that I get once per Fudj video

[@Nick-sd6fj]

I like how you said " it's like Tony hawk not actually being a hawk" when you could've just referenced how donkey Kong isn't actually a donkey

[@ilikethis3203]

Fuji "Think Tony Hawk not being a hawk." Me: Wait, WHAT???

[@NocturnalFudj]

You "Fuji" Me: Wait, WHAT???

[@ilikethis3203]

@@NocturnalFudj me: wait, what? also me: * re-reads own comment * also me: wait, FUCK!!

[@ripyouanewone]

Didn’t even mention Rambi, so this is indeed the world’s worst review.

[@TheJebus26]

This has to be the worst review I’ve ever seen… In all seriousness - I really appreciate your perspective on games and KZbin (and life in general). As a fellow pathological hipster I enjoy that you make the videos you want to make. This platform is so saturated with lazy content so I feel that your videos are always high quality and a breath of fresh air

[@sawkchalk6966]

I appreciate fudj's style

[@AltoPiano12]

i think about the idea of limitations breeding creativity all the time now since you first mentioned it on your channel a while back, and it's really neat to see that concept play out all over the place. i can't stop seeing it now haha. and i think it's cool that you're trying to embody that in your own work here too. i also love that you keep making what you enjoy, even if it doesn't "do well" in terms of capitalistic societal success. focusing on doing what we love is a radical act in a world that tries to keep us from doing anything that isn't "productive," and it's admirable and inspiring to see you keeping at it. thanks

[@fam3871]

Lovely, and totally agree!

[@extrafudj7110]

Well done on this sweaty x

[@NocturnalFudj]

Please leave me alone

[@Kneevirus]

Get a room

[@himacri9334]

@@NocturnalFudj aww you two are so cute :)

[@jrjandel1190]

Where's the double fudj?

[@seamino8329]

pee

[@lenclwyd7670]

ok this review is art-ass art. sidenote: it seems the whole world is celebrating DK right now..except in Kyoto where they're having what is apparently a year-long power outage.

[@xxsusmasterxx5491]

WHERE IS DONKEY KLONG 64 REMAKE OR KLONKY DONKY 3D 2 WHR ART THOU

[@JustJohn43]

Before I go into the review. 2 things after that intro: I love this. Limitations really do breed creativity. And as somebody wondering how to present myself when I decide to make serious content, this has given me a little more inspiration. This channel has helped me mentally in many ways. Also, I don't like Donkey Kong, I dont have any connection and cannot connect with the SNES games, but Tropical Freeze is one of the most epic games I have ever played

[@videogamesarecool9280]

I absolutely love the restriction of not saying anything is good or bad. It makes the video so much more interesting to watch as it creates some pretty weird and entertaining sentences

[@The_Blazelighter]

On the topic of Tropical Freeze's music, I would like to point out that obtaining the soundtrack from a legal source is darn near impossible (depending on your country). This is downright criminal and I feel like we need more attention drawn to the subject.

[@lued123]

Isn't "worst" a straightforward value judgement? Wouldn't that mean the series' own title is banned?

[@NocturnalFudj]

Worst doesn't necessarily mean bad, the "worst" apple among a great bunch of apples is still a good apple

[@lued123]

@@NocturnalFudj Yeah, but the worst of all reviews is a bad review.

[@NocturnalFudj]

@@lued123 OH you mean the title specifically lol, the title exists in its own separate pocket universe I wouldn't worry about that

[@lued123]

@@NocturnalFudj I'm just being pedantic, don't worry about it. I mean, the intro to the series concept isn't really part of the review.

[@CrispyJM]

'Definitely racist polar bear' caught me off guard LOL

[@evanfehn]

I love these review videos they always feel so optimistic to me. You said you dislike the game at the start then made it sound so fun because there was no bias towards calling things good or bad. It leaves everything up to the viewer and i love it

[@dappitydingdong1219]

when did he say he disliked the game???

[@sawmillthrill]

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is easily my favorite game of all time. Not just because it’s such a beautifully crafted platformer with my favorite primate in media, but it helped me overcome the death of my grandpa. It was the sequel to DKC Returns, which he got for me when I was a kid, I LOVED Returns so much. It clicked with me on so many levels. Then in January 2013 my grandpa suddenly passed. It was the first death of a family member that I was super close to. It led me down a spiral of depression, just as a 5th grader. Not to mention I moved the summer after that. I came into middle school, a shy, depressed new kid that no one knew. I never followed game announcements, so I had no idea TF was revealed until I saw a TV ad in January 2014. A sequel to one of my favorite games at the time. I was loving the game as expected, but the final world, DK Island, in a sad, broken state, and familiar locations from Returns being destroyed really just resonated with me. Idk how to describe it, but it was deep for 11 or 12 year old me. Even now I get a little emotional, especially on the 1st and 6th level of that world

[@aidankocherhans9861]

You already used the words "good" and "bad" in the intro, you've already failed your mission.

[@zachcoats4849]

I just want to say I have really loved your De-view series so far. It is so much more creative and personal than any of the other KZbin game reviews I have seen. The De-views are also really funny so thats a huge plus.

[@metroidman3893]

That bit with the old friend at the bar had me roaring with laughter after I actually audibly gasped at the "I'm friends with DB Weiss and David Benioff and the ending to GoT was MY idea!" punchline. You're funny as fuck dude. Oh yeah cool video too. Cheers from across the pond!

[@antonionb1464]

This video is hilarious. I think this is a really great route to take the Deview, the title is much more appealing as well.

[@aruce9]

that little "Quiff" is in fact part of donkey kong's skull. In the cartoon his head is shaved and the quiff is fleshy. in superstar saga you fight skeletons that are the same species as DK and they also have that quiff. so in fact that part of DK's head is in fact bone and not hair. now you can't unsee it.

[@DanielFiala]

You're still underrated. For real your comedic writing and timing are unreal

[@BaselardFE]

Thought the Deview was gone for a moment, but no, it has just evolved! Good stuff as always!!

[@Silentstaraptor]

I genuinely feel really comforted in knowing that someone else is freaked out by the knife and their world other than me.

[@conr__]

"Funky Kong is old, meaning he likely voted for the same people who displaced Donkey Kong from his ancestral home." Incredible; Instant sub. In seriousness, I love your sense of humor! Great video.

[@whiffunderscore703]

Really liked this video. Wasn’t a serious analysis of the game but managed to convey strengths and weaknesses of the game pretty well. Love this a lot. Can’t wait for your next one

[@Matthew-nk5iq]

This has got to be one of the most fun, inventive video game reviews I’ve seen in a while. Well done, man

[@annaphorra]

god i loved that whole "the game's difficulty is like meeting your old mate at the bar" segment, especially the world 6 part holy shit that was great

[@fleshbagwasp]

"These words are strictly outlawed in any context." Not even 10 seconds later... "It may seem like a harsh restriction but have some faith in me, okay? I'm pretty good at this." Nah, but in all seriousness, great video as per usual! I especially enjoyed the opening five minutes! ^v^

[@williampittman2432]

Congratulations, your "Not a Review" style review somehow had an extra layer of meta entertainment. Also not having a big number at the end definitely does something subconsciously to make the viewers give their own score based on your points. 😘🤌

[@lordroy88]

Even in the worst review of tropical freeze, he still talks about the incredible music

[@thesauceboxx3]

This was my first video I watched from you, and I’m all for this different style of reviewing (it was pretty funny)

[@caramelvampires]

Praying to the algorithm gods for this to be seen, because it was a delight to watch😊

[@SheepShockin]

I just came across this video last night, and liked it so much I've been binging the rest of your content since. Love the analysis and the humor, keep up the great work!!

[@CaptainAstronaut]

Amazing Video as always!! Every time I see someone talk about Tropical Freeze, it's my reminder that, "oh yeah, I own that game and should probably play it whoops"

[@xSoporific1]

I literally ordered the game today, once I get it and play it ill come back to this video Edit: well 6 days later of writing this comment I just beat, it was an amazingly hard game and this review is amazing too, it’s not the worst at all

[@jomol4598]

love the video, you’re really funny, hope this worst review series does well, feels like a more marketable name!

[@Patricia_Taxxon]

this is about to become my favorite game review series on youtube

[@Miguelunch18]

The algorithm show this video to me and I have subscribed as soon as the video ended. It's not about the good jokes or the conspicuously complicated gibberish, but for the way you appreciate a game. I love Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze as much as I love videogames, but your video make me appreciate it a lot more. Thanks man, incredible video.

[@TaleOfTheToaster]

God this was blummin' good, never before has someone so succinctly defined what's so subtly uncomfortable about Donkey Kong just being a massive fuck off ape with a smile on his chops and a variably sized arse Loads of standout moments in this, the camel and string analogy applies, but ludonarrative dissonance, well if Diddy Kong didn't get much here, then stupid monkey being one of the best characters in Smash 4 alongside time manipulating witch and oversized sword super soldier man, that was pretty dissonant

[@fam3871]

THE FUDJ IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVERR POGG. Amazing review btw your humor is sour af while your analysis feels honest and deeply cared for. Thanks for such quality product homie.

[@TheMoonPersonTV]

Never watched one of your videos before. This showed up in my recommendations. The opening half of this video was legitimately funny (at least, I found it funny.) On God. Shit was making me laugh. But I really appreciate how much your thoughts evolved not only about the game itself but artistic endeavor and a real commentary on the game industry and just media as a whole. Really well thought out and clearly shows you think a lot about this, which retrospectively makes the start of the video even funnier. Can't wait to see more

[@synon7449]

7:31 Don’t those electric orb things float? I don’t see anything holding them up.

[@-bail-]

Those are enemies, technically. If you look closely they have eyes that follow you around. That, and electricity "holding" things in place still checks out in terms of 'cartoonish logic'.

[@swordmasterarie7752]

Great video! Tropical Freeze is my favorite game of all time and you definitely managed to eloquently explain some of the reasons (only some, this is the worst review of the game after all) why it's such a good game.

[@yehuda8589]

I don't know why you keep on calling these reviews bad because you don't use the words good or bad, when in actuality these are some of the best game reviews I've ever seen on youtube since you actually allow the viewer to come to their own conclusion on whether or not to buy the game instead of using incredibly blanket terms like saying they're good or bad which has caused me to nearly miss out on some of my favorite games.

[@AfRose26]

"...he is also a child, and I hate that" - Fudj, 2021

[@averypatrick5279]

The worst review of this game was the game spot one, who said it was incredibly uninspired. You could literally film yourself taking a shit on the game cartridge and it would be a better review than that one.

[@Wendy_O._Koopa]

Yeah, this video was completely different from what I was expecting. I was expecting this guy to talk about how bad that GameSpot review was, and how wrong it's opinions were. Or, since the internet is always subverting my expectations, maybe he had somehow found an even worse review somewhere, and was going to rebuke that. Instead, what I got was a love letter to platform games. I've never been so pleasantly surprised.

[@ThomasFogle]

Loved this format, you earned a sub off me from a single video, I've been playing tropical freeze and going for 100% I love the DKC series so much and DKC2 is one of my all time favorites, i cant wait to see more reviews like this

[@JokerOnOpium]

That Game of Thrones joke hit different, like a personal attack

[@aidankocherhans9861]

I know you won't say this, but this game is totally poggeroonie. Very fudjlike, in my opinion.

[@Predator122555]

Love your videos. Creative and funny. Genuinely make me laugh and always keep me intrigued. Keep it up!

[@daSenfgurke]

Just stopping by to say your videos are awesome. Your effort really shows!

[@emiliomoralesluna4116]

Why does the gag involving DK ass in Mario Kart DD has different renders in the HUD?

[@TDogGames56789]

What’s the music that starts at around 4:20? It sounds super familiar I think it’s a nintendo game but I forgot.

[@longbean5526]

donkey kong has one thing. he has those shiny cheeks.

[@icholasyurgh]

Phenomenal content once again. I think you would excel in reviewing Celeste.

[@nicholaszacharewicz693]

Great video! It was well worth the wait! ...Also, if the cgi cartoon is canon, that swirl on Donkey Kong's head is actually part of his skull. ...Just fyi 🙃

[@millythompsonfromtrigun98anime]

This is actually a really cool idea for a series! Good video

[@jacktheseven66]

This is one of my comfort games. Also, your content is awesome keep it up!

[@ChrisPBacon-ne5xm]

Horn Top Hop is still one of my favorite bits of music ever. It just makes me happy everytime I hear.

[@callummacdonald9610]

Thank you for trying so hard Fudj! Your videos are my favorite content on KZbin

[@Suneru]

Amazing video! Great concept and perfectly executed :)

[@rajasnagpurkar]

Yo this is hilarious had me laughing loudly d smiling throughout the video. So much fun and worthwhile content /creative satire of the video game essay genre

[@nyukjustacommenter857]

I didn't know I needed the term "Pathological Hipster" but it's now going to stick with me loyally and I'm happy.

[@colbyoconnor1335]

Great video as always!! You’ve made me almost want to get the game now

[@cameronhinojosa2780]

I've never watched a video of yours before. I thoroughly enjoyed your thoughts on this game I've never played, but not because it enticed me to play through it myself or satisfied my boredom. It made me want to look at games in a more thoughtful way, and to rely much less on letter grades and scores to convey quality in forms of art. It wasn't an overwhelming, repetitive regurgitation of a script full of adjectives, nor was it a lecture trying to articulate every small piece the game can offer. Wonderful job.

[@lordroy88]

Watching a grown man talk about DK’s ass is straight up hilarious

[@Wendy_O._Koopa]

You may spank it... once.

[@heyitsmort7744]

“Donkey Kong inflation” is my favorite joke (and realm of discourse) in this video

[@jrwhrwiutrwuitwiut]

6:40 "I hope you're ready to be challenged." Sir, I assure you, I am VERY challenged already.

[@tidalphantom0277]

Honestly amazing and I hope ur doing great! Love ya ❤️

[@togglebott7748]

I thought you were gonna be making fun of the gamespot review lmao Also fantastic video, subbed

[@javakups7450]

Really enjoyed the video and glad your back!

[@leahjames9475]

That Ludonarrative Dissonance cheering joke was amazing, thanks!

[@noivernova9016]

Great video, I’m happy to see that the spirit of the De-View lives on. It was also nice to hear your thoughts on one of my favorite games, keep up the good work.

[@wellitsureisntdale1860]

You say this is the world’s worst review but I’ve gotten quite a few good chuckles out of this. Solid review 👍

[@gooey7745]

Taking this video way too seriously, the opening was a bit too tryhardy, but everything past that was genuinely hilarious and simultaneously nice to sit through. Hope this series works out in the future!

[@chad0ch0]

Been looking forward to this, glad you're back with some fresh content!

[@stanstanstan2597]

Actually, not all of the Banana Meter moves are balloon-based. That’s only Diddy. Cranky gives you money, and Dixie gives you golden hearts.

[@NocturnalFudj]

Ah, my bad - I kinda forgot about that lol

[@stanstanstan2597]

@@NocturnalFudj No big deal man. This was the first of your videos I’ve seen, and you’ve certainly given a great first impression! Very clever and funny. No-brainer sub.

[@Rodanguirus]

I love how Tropical Freeze continues to have more and more gamer personalities try it out and praise its design.

[@pontuzaa4602]

yooo, we've been waiting for this one!

[@pontuzaa4602]

worth the wait

[@kellerwhite9299]

Hey more than double what you thought it might cap out on views-wise! ;) Great content as always, thanks!

[@makeke02]

man i love this video format. Tropical freeze is such a magical experience

[@haroohusky]

DK did indeed work on his squats back then. And nobody complained. 😏

[@ShamanJeeves]

I've been an obsessive Donkey Kong Country fan since Christmas of '94, and this is might well be my favorite review I've ever watched of any game in the series. Kudos for the original approach.

[@LoaphMeat]

I love these creative reviews. Wildly entertaining

[@MegaZzZeux]

New to your channel, and with all the videos talking about Tropical Freeze and Rayman Legends... Hopefully you've given Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair a try by this point. Feels like a good combo of both of those games with its own identity. Not perfect, but I've been enjoying it a lot.

[@QuentinCarrero]

"[Good and all synonomyous words] are strictly outlawed, in any context" Literally 7 seconds later "Perhaps the **BETTER** Question is"

[@NocturnalFudj]

Better is relative and doesn't necessarily mean good! If one turd is "better" than the other it's still a turd

[@tropicarls]

AS always, fudj, your de-views are the one kind of review that actually makes me want to get a game. Also, the fact that you pointed out that the placement of platforms in Mario games does not make much logical sense ruined Mario games for me.

[@ethandodd8493]

hearing about dkctf's levels being 'spangeled' is so funny to me because spangle is a very small town in washington that my family visits a lot so im imagining donkey kong being stuck in a wheat field in the middle of bum fuck nowhere

[@aturchomicz821]

25:05 Fudj HATES 12 Years a Slave confirmed D: Anyway this is an amazing video once again, Epic. Thanks Fudj😎

[@aidankocherhans9861]

I love that you basically went, "All of the dk family disturbs me. Except for funky. He's cool."

[@goodchicken1785]

Very good video fudjy boy. i like the bit about monkes

[@oldtoby4062]

The ludonarrative dissonance bit was perfect

[@renaigh]

Donkey Kong just knows that if it wasn't for him, Mario wouldn't famous.

[@henryconner3002]

Now hear me out, bad year for Donkey King, economic recession - Scott Wozniak

[@axolotlz3111]

Not 100% related to the video, but when you mentioned RPGs having many moving parts, it reminded me of SMT Nocturne. Have you tried the game before? It's probably the "gamiest" turn based RPG I've played in terms of how it just has a few heavily fleshed out systems. It and monster hunter have definitely scratched my itch for a game that you probably don't want to see mentioned in this comment. Keep up the good work :)

[@MOONTRIPS]

never gonna stop thinkin bout how you called David Wise Jungle Jazz Jesus

[@graydeotto2820]

Hey Fudj what did you think of it not coming home?

[@NocturnalFudj]

loved it, fuck us