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![]() Remember when I said that Donkey Kong Country Returns was missing something? Well, Retro Studios follow-up entry answered what it was missing David Wise. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (9.5/10) They simply do not make games like this anymore. It has stood up tremendously to the test of time (though most games have on the SNES). The one that started it all for the Donkey Kong Country series is still one of the greatest video games that has ever been made.įrom the fantastic soundtrack to the groundbreaking atmosphere and design to the refreshing presentation, this title took the world by storm over 25 years ago and still remains a marvel to this day. Let me just say this, I take no issue with anyone who still feels that the original Donkey Kong Country is the best and their favorite. Luckily, Retro Studios nailed it with their next title (more on that later). I just felt when I first played this game (and when I still play it) that something was missing. The mechanics are very fluid and the level design really picks up near the end. Retro Studios delivered their own, fresh take on the franchise and while I am not in love with Donkey Kong Country Returns, it is definitely a solid game. Now, this game is a lot different from the original series as it features a much broader camera view, simultaneous cooperative play, and the omission of traditional bonuses and such. One thing is for sure Donkey Kong Country Returns revitalized the Donkey Kong franchise and Retro Studios deserves a lot of credit for that. Top it all off with a soundtrack that is not up to par and consistent framerate issues and you have yourself a real stinker of a game. The level design is also incredibly bland and pale when in comparison to the earlier titles. It certainly does not help that this entry introduces Kiddy Kong as a playable character who is beyond the worst Kong in the entire franchise. Simply put, I believe that Rare ran out of ideas as the game is just a landfill of different, terrible gimmicks. For the record, I have played it quite a few times and even went through the torture of completing it 103 percent. No, I am not a fan of Donkey Kong Country 3. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble (5.3/10) ![]() Just a quick note, this list will only include the five entries from Rare and Retro Studios (with their corresponding scores as I have personally reviewed all of them). Today, I would like to look back at this legendary series (as no signs are pointing to the release of another entry any time in the near future) and rank the games from worst to best. As with many others, they have become some of my favorite video games of all-time. However, perhaps no series represents the sheer brilliance of the character better than the Donkey Kong Country series. Over the years, Donkey Kong has been involved with some of the most treasured games in history. Shigeru Miyamoto is the original mastermind who created the tie-wearing, butt-kicking, lovable ape. When you talk about who the most iconic video game characters are, you would be hard-pressed to find those that would pass up on the name Donkey Kong. ![]()
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