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So I'm playing Donkey Kong Country Returns
15 years ago
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and...I'm actually trying to decide if I enjoy this more than the originals.
Gotta say Retro Studios really did their homework on this one. I'm particularly liking the new take on some of the old ideas, like the mine cart levels where everything is falling apart and you're riding on top of giant eggs, or the factory level where all of the machinery goes in time with the music. Speaking of factories that first stage was totally a reference to LIMBO.
On top of that it's actually pretty damn difficult, even with the health bars. Fortunately the game isn't too stingy about 1-ups. :V
The only things I really don't like so far are the forced motion controls, the lack of tagging (i.e. you can't use Diddy in Single Player), and the drawn-out boss battles. I also kinda wished David Wise was around to compose the soundtrack, but the songs are still good (they included remixed of various old DKC1 tunes).
Other than that, I'd recommend anyone with a Wii or in need of a platforming fix to get this game.
Gotta say Retro Studios really did their homework on this one. I'm particularly liking the new take on some of the old ideas, like the mine cart levels where everything is falling apart and you're riding on top of giant eggs, or the factory level where all of the machinery goes in time with the music. Speaking of factories that first stage was totally a reference to LIMBO.
On top of that it's actually pretty damn difficult, even with the health bars. Fortunately the game isn't too stingy about 1-ups. :V
The only things I really don't like so far are the forced motion controls, the lack of tagging (i.e. you can't use Diddy in Single Player), and the drawn-out boss battles. I also kinda wished David Wise was around to compose the soundtrack, but the songs are still good (they included remixed of various old DKC1 tunes).
Other than that, I'd recommend anyone with a Wii or in need of a platforming fix to get this game.
Though I would also add that while the Tikis are cute, I kinda miss the Kremlings.
the lack of Kremlings was disappointing as well, although it didn't really hinder the enjoyment of the game.
a cameo would've been OK though. :X