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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
[[File:Donkey Kong Island.png|thumb|left| | [[File:Donkey Kong Island.png|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Donkey Kong Island]] | ||
On one peaceful day, the volcano of [[Donkey Kong Island]] erupts and reawakens the [[Tiki Tak Tribe]] from their slumber. For mysterious purposes, the Tikis hypnotize the local wildlife ranging from elephants, giraffes, zebras and squirrels by using their music to bring them every banana in sight. Under their control, Donkey Kong is robbed of his [[Banana Hoard]]. Inside [[DK's Tree House]], Diddy Kong notices the Tikis with the bananas. He looks upon the cavern beneath the house and notices that there are no bananas, then angrily chases after them. Donkey Kong then emerges from the house and sees the animals stealing his bananas. However, a Tiki named Kalimba forces him back into the house and attempts to hypnotize him as well, but he is somehow immune to the hypnotic powers of the Tikis. He punches Kalimba Tiki through the front door and out of the tree house and immediately sets off for adventure. Donkey Kong reunites himself with Diddy Kong and the two simians head off through the island to recover their precious bananas. | On one peaceful day, the volcano of [[Donkey Kong Island]] erupts and reawakens the [[Tiki Tak Tribe]] from their slumber. For mysterious purposes, the Tikis hypnotize the local wildlife ranging from elephants, giraffes, zebras and squirrels by using their music to bring them every banana in sight. Under their control, Donkey Kong is robbed of his [[Banana Hoard]]. Inside [[DK's Tree House]], Diddy Kong notices the Tikis with the bananas. He looks upon the cavern beneath the house and notices that there are no bananas, then angrily chases after them. Donkey Kong then emerges from the house and sees the animals stealing his bananas. However, a Tiki named Kalimba forces him back into the house and attempts to hypnotize him as well, but he is somehow immune to the hypnotic powers of the Tikis. He punches Kalimba Tiki through the front door and out of the tree house and immediately sets off for adventure. Donkey Kong reunites himself with Diddy Kong and the two simians head off through the island to recover their precious bananas. | ||
[[File:Donkey Kong Country Returns Title Screen.png|thumb| | [[File:Donkey Kong Country Returns Title Screen.png|thumb|upright=1.66|The game's title screen.]] | ||
After traveling through various parts of Donkey Kong Island, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong soon encounter the leader of the Tiki Tak Tribe, [[Tiki Tong]]. After they defeat him, Tiki Tong's explosion launches them into space. While there, the Kong's knock [[Moon#Donkey Kong Country Returns|the moon]] down to earth, which crushes the Tiki base inside the volcano. This releases the bananas, which sends them and the moon flying out of the volcano. With the statue destroyed, the effects of the hypnosis on the creatures of the island are undone. DK and Diddy are able to land before they crash onto the island, and cheer as their bananas continue to rain from the volcano. | After traveling through various parts of Donkey Kong Island, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong soon encounter the leader of the Tiki Tak Tribe, [[Tiki Tong]]. After they defeat him, Tiki Tong's explosion launches them into space. While there, the Kong's knock [[Moon#Donkey Kong Country Returns|the moon]] down to earth, which crushes the Tiki base inside the volcano. This releases the bananas, which sends them and the moon flying out of the volcano. With the statue destroyed, the effects of the hypnosis on the creatures of the island are undone. DK and Diddy are able to land before they crash onto the island, and cheer as their bananas continue to rain from the volcano. | ||
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===Time Attack=== | ===Time Attack=== | ||
[[File:JungleHijinxs-TimeAttack-DKCR.png|thumb| | [[File:JungleHijinxs-TimeAttack-DKCR.png|thumb|upright=1.4|left|[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle Hijinxs]], in Time Attack mode.]] | ||
The Time Attack mode is accessible when any level has been completed at least once. In this mode, the player can earn one of four medals by finishing it in the fastest time possible. The level is always started with only [[Donkey Kong]], even if players have [[Diddy Kong]] with them. When the [[Tutorial Pig]] finishes the countdown and waves the green flag, the timer and level will officially start. If the Kongs reach the end of the level and hit the [[Slot Machine Barrel]] with a checkered flag on it, then the Tutorial Pig will wave it to stop the timer. Then, the player's total time is recorded and a bronze, silver, gold, or shiny gold medal is awarded, depending on how fast the player did in the level. Shiny gold medals require an even faster time than normal gold medals, and their required time is not shown in the game. | The Time Attack mode is accessible when any level has been completed at least once. In this mode, the player can earn one of four medals by finishing it in the fastest time possible. The level is always started with only [[Donkey Kong]], even if players have [[Diddy Kong]] with them. When the [[Tutorial Pig]] finishes the countdown and waves the green flag, the timer and level will officially start. If the Kongs reach the end of the level and hit the [[Slot Machine Barrel]] with a checkered flag on it, then the Tutorial Pig will wave it to stop the timer. Then, the player's total time is recorded and a bronze, silver, gold, or shiny gold medal is awarded, depending on how fast the player did in the level. Shiny gold medals require an even faster time than normal gold medals, and their required time is not shown in the game. | ||
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===Mirror Mode=== | ===Mirror Mode=== | ||
[[File:JungleHijinxs-Mirror-DKCR.png|thumb| | [[File:JungleHijinxs-Mirror-DKCR.png|thumb|upright=1.4|right|Jungle Hijinxs, in Mirror Mode.]] | ||
The treasure of the Golden Temple is a mirror, which unlocks Mirror Mode. In this mode, level layouts are completely mirrored, and players cannot use inventory items or Diddy Kong. As a result, no multiplayer feature is available during this mode. To add to the difficulty, Donkey Kong only gets one hit point, and as such, all recovery hearts are removed. Clearing all the levels in Mirror Mode will unlock some bonus images in the Image Gallery and is necessary for 200% [[completion]]. | The treasure of the Golden Temple is a mirror, which unlocks Mirror Mode. In this mode, level layouts are completely mirrored, and players cannot use inventory items or Diddy Kong. As a result, no multiplayer feature is available during this mode. To add to the difficulty, Donkey Kong only gets one hit point, and as such, all recovery hearts are removed. Clearing all the levels in Mirror Mode will unlock some bonus images in the Image Gallery and is necessary for 200% [[completion]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:DKCRGameStopSpecial WiiRemotePouch.jpg|thumb | [[File:DKCRGameStopSpecial WiiRemotePouch.jpg|thumb|The Wii Remote banana pouch.]] | ||
[[File:Donkey Kong jugando con un DSLite.PNG|thumb|left| | [[File:Donkey Kong jugando con un DSLite.PNG|thumb|left|upright=0.85|Donkey Kong, playing with a Nintendo DS Lite.]] | ||
*At the game's release, those who pre-ordered ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' at GameStop in the United States or Canada received a special banana-shaped Wii Remote pouch with the game's logo printed on it. | *At the game's release, those who pre-ordered ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' at GameStop in the United States or Canada received a special banana-shaped Wii Remote pouch with the game's logo printed on it. | ||
*If Donkey Kong does nothing for a long time while standing, he will look around, and sit to play what appears to be a [[Nintendo DS#Nintendo DS Lite|Nintendo DS Lite]]. While he is playing, button sounds and a sound effect from the first ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade game can be heard. Moments later, he throws the DS behind him, and it quickly fades away. | *If Donkey Kong does nothing for a long time while standing, he will look around, and sit to play what appears to be a [[Nintendo DS#Nintendo DS Lite|Nintendo DS Lite]]. While he is playing, button sounds and a sound effect from the first ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade game can be heard. Moments later, he throws the DS behind him, and it quickly fades away. | ||
*Shortly before the game's release in North America, Nintendo tried to trademark the pop culture phrase "It's on like Donkey Kong!"<ref>http://articles.cnn.com/2010-11-10/tech/on.like.donkey.kong_1_nintendo-claims-nintendo-super-nes-video-game-characters?_s=PM:TECH</ref> | *Shortly before the game's release in North America, Nintendo tried to trademark the pop culture phrase "It's on like Donkey Kong!"<ref>http://articles.cnn.com/2010-11-10/tech/on.like.donkey.kong_1_nintendo-claims-nintendo-super-nes-video-game-characters?_s=PM:TECH</ref> | ||
*Unlike the first two ''Donkey Kong Country'' games and ''Donkey Kong 64'', Diddy cannot be controlled in single player. His purpose is allowing Donkey Kong to hover for a while, as well as providing two extra hit points. | *Unlike the first two ''Donkey Kong Country'' games and ''Donkey Kong 64'', Diddy cannot be controlled in single player. His purpose is allowing Donkey Kong to hover for a while, as well as providing two extra hit points. | ||
*The wind-up punching move used by Donkey Kong at the end of ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' is very similar to his | *The wind-up punching move used by Donkey Kong at the end of ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' is very similar to his standard special move from the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]], the [[Giant Punch]]. | ||
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