Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

"Ultimately, though, it’s worth it for anyone who hasn’t yet played Donkey Kong Country Returns before, since what they’ll find here on Nintendo Switch is absolutely the best way to play a game that represents a publisher at almost the …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a great reminder of how good Retro Studios can be, though there&s;s not too much for returning players."

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a simple, but very well done remastered of this Nintendo classic. The thing is that is is based on the 3DS version rather than the Wii&s;s version."

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD remains a fabulous 2D platformer that retains and expands on the magic of Rare&s;s previous games: if you haven&s;t played it on Wii and you like the genre, you should, as it&s;s the best version …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the exact same, challenging game from the past, just looking slightly better. It is a charming if difficult classic platformer, but I’m not sure it stood the test of time. If I were to …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a fine way to play the 2010 original, but it&s;s also lacking any real reason for fans to double-dip beyond waggle-free controls. It&s;s less of a remaster and more of a port, to be …"

"With improved presentation and controls, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the definitive version of a classic platformer. Though it lacks the variety and bold ideas of its sequel, and offers little new content, it&s;s a worthwhile experience for those …"

"It would have been nice to see some new content added, but as a remaster it was not expected. Overall, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is still a fantastic addition to the Nintendo Switch lineup and is a truly enjoyable …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on the Switch is by far the best way to play the game; it avoids the awkwardness of the Wii&s;s controls and doesn&s;t have the visual compromises of the 3DS version. It makes it difficult …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD gives a high definition remaster to the Wii classic"

"Despite its age, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD maintains exceptional quality, offering engaging platforming sequences, visually impressive set-pieces, dazzling vistas, and a high level of difficulty. While the majority of collectibles offer limited in-game value beyond unlocking mirror mode, their …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the best way to experience one of the best 2D platformers ever, but it&s;s a little too expensive."

"With nine worlds of fantastic action-platforming, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has aged rather well and is still a pleasure to play, despite its sequel Tropical Freeze remaining the series&s; high point."

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a great title to rescue from the Wii&s;s library, allowing a new generation of gamers to enjoy this masterful platformer. It didn&s;t need a total overhaul, so it makes sense that it&s;s just an …"

"The quality of its level design, the two-player coop and a wealth of stages, including the 3DS ones, are enough to recommend a purchase, but Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is sort of lazy if compared to other remastered versions …"

"It’s a challenging retro platformer that is a delight to play for the most part, but with each new set of levels, I wanted to see what a new Donkey Kong excursion might look like, instead of love letters like …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns is still a fantastic game today. The fact that it stands tall compared to other platformers is a testament to the original release&s;s quality. However, this is the third re-release the game has seen in 15 …"

"The boss fights are all clever, the controls allow for precise maneuvers, and the visuals are nice and crisp. It took me a little time to get used to the controls, and I kept feeling slower than I would have …"

"A straightforward remaster that struggles to outshine the Switch port of Tropical Freeze, but Returns HD is still a challenging and satisfying platformer that stands the test of time."

"Despite it feeling really late in the game to drop this HD re-release, the simple fact is that Donkey Kong Country Returns is a masterclass in tough-yet-exhilarating platforming, and the Switch is now the best place to play it all …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a fantastic reminder that the franchise that began on the Super Nintendo in 1994 is a real competitor for Nintendo’s best 2D platforming series, an extremely competitive landscape."

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a passable remaster of an amazing platformer – more modern improvements and a larger graphical update would have been nice, but this is still one of the greatest 2D platformers Nintendo has released this …"

"The ability to pick it up and put it down for short bursts was a perfect fit for the game, and helped keep my blood pressure under control for some of the endgame levels that really got me boiling over."

"Nintendo Switch remaster of this classic platformer is the definitive version of it, and anyone who loved playing it previously is going to love the opportunity to play through it again. If you’re newer to video games… this is an …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD still delivers its share of scintillating simian escapades, but aside from a visual spit shine, not much has been added to the game to keep it competitive with the many excellent 2D platformers that have …"

"Even though I love Donkey Kong, having the only games starring Donkey Kong released on the Switch being rereleases of older games is disappointing. Not only that, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has the least amount of extra content to …"

"Donkey Kong is back with yet another remaster that remains very faithful to the original games. The level design, collectibles and many challenges make this game quite an enjoyable experience. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD main game modes offer a …"

"Nintendo&s;s Donkey Kong Country reboot feels as good in 2025 as it did in 2010 and 2013."

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a phenomenal platformer and a must-play Nintendo Switch title, but it could be skippable for the fans that own the 3DS port."

"While this remaster doesn&s;t do justice to this game&s;s significant legacy, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is still a good way to play a very addictive game."

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD remains a classic and often challenging platformer brought to new life with a gorgeous HD makeover. Unfortunately, aside from a new gameplay mode which makes the game slightly easier and its updated visuals, this remaster …"

"Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a fine remaster of the Wii platformer, bringing along all the tweaks from its Nintendo 3DS port. It&s;s not much more than that, but it&s;s still a great platformer."

"The 2010 franchise revival gets a makeover and some modern conveniences, but wild difficulty spikes make it tough to recommend for anyone but the most dedicated DKC fan."

"Nintendo continues its long tradition of enhancing past games with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. While the third time isn&s;t quite the charm it could have been-more of the same Retro Studios title that millions have already experienced on past …"