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'''''Donkey Kong Country Returns''''' is a side-scrolling {{wp|2.5D}} [[Genre#Platform|platform]] game developed by [[Retro Studios]] and released for the [[Wii]] in [[List of games by date#2010|2010]]. It is the fourth game in the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]] and a reboot. The game stars [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]], who must recover the [[banana hoard]] from a new group of villains, the [[Tiki Tak Tribe]]. In [[List of games by date#2014|2014]], a sequel was released for the [[Wii U]], titled ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. | '''''Donkey Kong Country Returns''''' is a side-scrolling {{wp|2.5D}} [[Genre#Platform|platform]] game developed by [[Retro Studios]] and released for the [[Wii]] in [[List of games by date#2010|2010]]. It is the fourth game in the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]] and a reboot. The game stars [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]], who must recover the [[banana hoard]] from a new group of villains, the [[Tiki Tak Tribe]]. In [[List of games by date#2014|2014]], a sequel was released for the [[Wii U]], titled ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. | ||
In [[List of games by date#2013|2013]], the game was [[Reissue#Ports|port]]ed to the [[Nintendo 3DS]], titled ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''. The original Wii game was later released for digital download on the [[Nintendo eShop#Wii U|Nintendo eShop]] for the Wii U on January 21 | In [[List of games by date#2013|2013]], the game was [[Reissue#Ports|port]]ed to the [[Nintendo 3DS]], titled ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''. The original Wii game was later released for digital download on the [[Nintendo eShop#Wii U|Nintendo eShop]] for the Wii U on January 21, [[List of games by date#2015|2015]] in Japan and on January 22, 2015 in Europe. On March 31, [[List of games by date#2016|2016]], the digital re-release was made available in North America exclusively for [[My Nintendo]] users. The game was later made publicly available on the North American Wii U eShop on September 22, 2016. The digital re-release was eventually removed from the Wii U eShop worldwide after its discontinuation on March 27, 2023, making it no longer possible for players to purchase the game. However, players who purchased the title before this date can still play it as long as it is on their Wii U device. | ||
On July 4, [[List of games by date#2019|2019]] at approximately 9 pm UTC+8, the game was silently released on the Chinese {{wp|Nvidia Shield TV}} store without any prior notice from Nvidia's Chinese website or its social media accounts. Unlike the other Wii/[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] ports, this game was never advertised by Nvidia and was only known to exist by approval information from government websites. Nvidia eventually posted about the game on July 12 at 3:13 pm UTC+8.<ref>https://weibo.com/6154885380/HD7PcEM2g</ref> | On July 4, [[List of games by date#2019|2019]] at approximately 9 pm UTC+8, the game was silently released on the Chinese {{wp|Nvidia Shield TV}} store without any prior notice from Nvidia's Chinese website or its social media accounts. Unlike the other Wii/[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] ports, this game was never advertised by Nvidia and was only known to exist by approval information from government websites. Nvidia eventually posted about the game on July 12 at 3:13 pm UTC+8.<ref>https://weibo.com/6154885380/HD7PcEM2g</ref> | ||
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|align="center"|[[Stormy Shore]] | |align="center"|[[Stormy Shore]] | ||
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!style="background:saddlebrown;color:white" colspan=5 align=center|Ruins enemies | !style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"colspan=5 align=center|Ruins enemies | ||
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|align=center|[[File:Vine Chomp.png|100px]] | |align=center|[[File:Vine Chomp.png|100px]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[Hungry plant]] | |style="text-align:center"|[[Ape-Eating Plant|Hungry plant]] | ||
|An enormous blue type of Chomp hiding in the canopy leaves, facing downwards. If the Kongs grab onto its vine-looking tongue, the hungry plant will suck it back inside its mouth, along with the characters. Should they end up in the mouth of a hungry plant, the creature will chew and injure them. Hungry plants cannot be defeated. | |An enormous blue type of Chomp hiding in the canopy leaves, facing downwards. If the Kongs grab onto its vine-looking tongue, the hungry plant will suck it back inside its mouth, along with the characters. Should they end up in the mouth of a hungry plant, the creature will chew and injure them. Hungry plants cannot be defeated. | ||
|align="center"|[[Vine Valley (level)|Vine Valley]] | |align="center"|[[Vine Valley (level)|Vine Valley]] | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:VineDKCR.png|100px]] | |align="center"|[[File:VineDKCR.png|100px]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|Vine | |style="text-align:center"|Vine | ||
|A thin plant hanging from the forest canopy. It can be either stationary or swinging, and appears in various lengths. Vines are used to sway above chasms or climb atop higher areas. [[ | |A thin plant hanging from the forest canopy. It can be either stationary or swinging, and appears in various lengths. Vines are used to sway above chasms or climb atop higher areas. [[Ape-Eating Plant|Hungry plant]]s have a vine for a tongue, and use it to attract prey into their mouths. | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
{| class="wikitable reviews" | {|class="wikitable reviews" | ||
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|Release | |Release | ||
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|align="left"|"''Donkey Kong Country Returns doesn't hide behind any gimmicks. This is a traditional take on 2D [[Genre#Platform|platformers]], and it excels because the brilliant level design makes old obstacles seem new again. Every level hides a new surprise, and you'll replay them over and over again not only to nab every hidden collectible, but also because they're exquisitely entertaining. Fantastic visual design and a catchy soundtrack complement the core gameplay beautifully, making it a pleasure to enjoy the aesthetic aspects. It's a shame there are some control issues, but you usually have only yourself to blame when you fall into a bottomless pit. Donkey Kong Country Returns is another great game for Nintendo's furry mascot, and it's a must-play for anyone craving an old-school platformer.''" | |align="left"|"''Donkey Kong Country Returns doesn't hide behind any gimmicks. This is a traditional take on 2D [[Genre#Platform|platformers]], and it excels because the brilliant level design makes old obstacles seem new again. Every level hides a new surprise, and you'll replay them over and over again not only to nab every hidden collectible, but also because they're exquisitely entertaining. Fantastic visual design and a catchy soundtrack complement the core gameplay beautifully, making it a pleasure to enjoy the aesthetic aspects. It's a shame there are some control issues, but you usually have only yourself to blame when you fall into a bottomless pit. Donkey Kong Country Returns is another great game for Nintendo's furry mascot, and it's a must-play for anyone craving an old-school platformer.''" | ||
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==Glitches== | ==Glitches== | ||
===Diddy and | ===Cranky Kong's Shop glitch=== | ||
When visiting [[Cranky Kong's Shop]], the game may freeze during transitions, such as when buying items or even entering the shop.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyZc381WElY&index=10&list=PLVimAd1p9OoBXBcQOkAMEoszUxVRhq8i0</ref> This can sometimes be fixed by entering and exiting the Home Menu.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3aEkYJQhvE&index=21&list=PLVimAd1p9OoBXBcQOkAMEoszUxVRhq8i0</ref> | |||
===Diddy and damaged Donkey Kong=== | |||
The player must go to an area in a level with a [[DK Barrel]] and at least one enemy without [[Diddy Kong]]. The player must grab the DK Barrel and wait the enemy to approach [[Donkey Kong]]. When the enemy is almost touching him, throw the barrel so that it breaks before Donkey Kong gets damaged. If done correctly, Diddy gets on Donkey Kong's back and two extra hearts appear in the health HUD, but one of the main hearts is empty, while it naturally would refill when the barrel breaks. | The player must go to an area in a level with a [[DK Barrel]] and at least one enemy without [[Diddy Kong]]. The player must grab the DK Barrel and wait the enemy to approach [[Donkey Kong]]. When the enemy is almost touching him, throw the barrel so that it breaks before Donkey Kong gets damaged. If done correctly, Diddy gets on Donkey Kong's back and two extra hearts appear in the health HUD, but one of the main hearts is empty, while it naturally would refill when the barrel breaks. | ||
==Official soundtrack== | ==Official soundtrack== | ||
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*[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/sf8j/index.html Official Japanese Website] | *[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/sf8j/index.html Official Japanese Website] | ||
*[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/Wii_DKC_Returns.pdf North American manual (EN/FR/ES)] | *[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/Wii_DKC_Returns.pdf North American manual (EN/FR/ES)] | ||
{{DKCR}} | {{DKCR}} | ||
{{Donkey Kong games}} | {{Donkey Kong games}} | ||