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November 2010
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The editors liked
Inspired level design
Fun and creative challenges
Cleverly hidden secrets and surprises add replay value
The editors didn't like
Poorly thought out controls cause needless accidents and deaths
Frustrating "vehicle" stages will make you feel the burning fury of a thousand suns
While many game publishers have struggled mightily to move their franchises into the third dimension (like Sega, which took over a decade to publish a solid 3D Sonic the Hedgehog game), DKCR is proof that it is possible to take old-scho...
Abstract: Nintendo in Japanese should mean fun. Every time Nintendo or one of their studio’s releases a new title based upon one of their core characters (this time Donkey Kong) it has a tendency to be a good game. Donkey Kong Country Returns falls into this cat...
Abstract: There has always been a charm to Donkey Kong and his little pal Diddy Kong. Both have showed their mugs in many Mario related titles such as Super Smash Bros Brawl, Mario Power Tennis, Mario Kart; Double Dash!! and many others. They have even starred ...
Abstract: Donkey Kong Country Returns is difficult and makes no apologies for it. You'll die often, you'll be surprised by enemies and circumstances, and you'll have to play certain levels over and over before you see the end. Bone-crushingly hard games aren't...
Fantastic level design, Hidden collectibles give a substantial reason to replay levels, Vehicle sequences are loads of fun, Strong artistic design, Catchy soundtrack.
Occasionally clumsy controls.
Donkey Kong's newest adventure makes traditional platforming feel fresh again, thanks to clever level design and great artistic touches....
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Published: 2010-11-22, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: There's a time and place for innovation, but you certainly can't expect a tie-wearing gorilla to lead the charge into unexplored territory. As the name suggests, Donkey Kong Country Returns is a trip down memory lane, and this tightly crafted collectio...
Abstract: Sixteen years ago Nintendo and Rare collaborated on a special project that used state of the art rendering techniques to bring back Nintendo's most memorable villain-turned-hero, Donkey Kong. That game was Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo. Sh...
Abstract: Much like any medium, gaming has the potential to evoke a sense of escapist fantasy or childlike wonder. To wit, they can be as magical as a great novel or a film, though the occasions where developers reach to the right blend of pitch-perfect mechanic...
