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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, [[List of games by date#2015|2015]] in | 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 21-22, [[List of games by date#2015|2015]] in all regions except North America. 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. | ||
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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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Main characters=== | ===Main characters=== | ||
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===Supporting characters=== | ===Supporting characters=== | ||
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Boss battles may be sequential, meaning the boss will become more aggressive as it takes more hits. After receiving the final hit, the creature will faint, and the Tiki that possesses it will reveal itself in a dizzy state, allowing the Kongs a chance to knock it out with repeated punches. However, if ignored for some time, the Tiki will regain consciousness and leave the fight scene, abruptly ending the level, although this has no influence on the game's progress. | Boss battles may be sequential, meaning the boss will become more aggressive as it takes more hits. After receiving the final hit, the creature will faint, and the Tiki that possesses it will reveal itself in a dizzy state, allowing the Kongs a chance to knock it out with repeated punches. However, if ignored for some time, the Tiki will regain consciousness and leave the fight scene, abruptly ending the level, although this has no influence on the game's progress. | ||
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Most of the enemies from the island's natural fauna are specific to certain worlds, though they might briefly appear in other locations. For example, [[Rawk]]s, which are common in the [[Jungle (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle]] world, can be also encountered in [[Damp Dungeon]], a level from the [[Ruins]] world, as well as the [[Golden Temple]], the last area to be explored in the game. | Most of the enemies from the island's natural fauna are specific to certain worlds, though they might briefly appear in other locations. For example, [[Rawk]]s, which are common in the [[Jungle (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle]] world, can be also encountered in [[Damp Dungeon]], a level from the [[Ruins]] world, as well as the [[Golden Temple]], the last area to be explored in the game. | ||
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!style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"colspan=5 align=center|Tiki Tak Tribe | !style="background:saddlebrown;color:white"colspan=5 align=center|Tiki Tak Tribe | ||
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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"|[[ | |style="text-align:center"|[[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:Bopapodamus.png|100px]] | |align=center|[[File:Bopapodamus.png|100px]] | ||
|style="text-align:center"|[[Bopapodamus]] | |style="text-align:center"|[[Bopapodamus]] | ||
|A big hippopotamus enemy perched on a high wooden pole. It is completely inoffensive and can be collapsed with | |A big hippopotamus enemy perched on a high wooden pole. It is completely inoffensive and can be collapsed with five stomp attacks. | ||
|align="center"|[[Tippin' Totems]] | |align="center"|[[Tippin' Totems]] | ||
|align="center"|[[Springy Spores]] | |align="center"|[[Springy Spores]] | ||
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The adventure is littered with noteworthy objects that can be used or manipulated in various ways or purposes. Below is a table that comprises all collectables, projectiles, vehicles, and miscellaneous objects found in the game. | The adventure is littered with noteworthy objects that can be used or manipulated in various ways or purposes. Below is a table that comprises all collectables, projectiles, vehicles, and miscellaneous objects found in the game. | ||
===Collectibles=== | ===Collectibles=== | ||
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===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
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|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. [[Vine Chomp]]s have a vine for a tongue, and use it to attract prey into their mouths. | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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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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*[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)] | ||
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