Donkey Kong Country Returns

System: Wii, Wii U Release date: 03/12/2010

Important information

As of 27/03/2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Donkey Kong Country Returns offers the popular side-scrolling experience the series is known for, together with new levels, spectacular graphics and added depth to gameplay, courtesy of fully 3D environments – all of which are sure to delight both fans and series newcomers alike.

Jump, race and roll your way across Donkey Kong Island on a quest to rescue DK’s beloved banana hoard from the trouble-causing Tiki Tak Tribe. Stomp on enemies, grab banana bunches and ride rockets, rhinos and much more in classic 2D platforming gameplay, stuffed full of spectacular scenes and tricky traps. Use both characters’ special skills to overcome all kinds of obstacles and explore each stage to the full – hop Diddy onto DK’s shoulders and use his Barrel Jet to hover them both over large gaps, or roll to your heart’s content and trample everything in your path.

Take on the whole game together as the terrific twosome, DK and Diddy, by teaming up with a friend in the same room. Pelt opponents with Diddy’s Peanut Popgun and hover using his Barrel Jet, or slam bad guys into submission with Donkey Kong’s Ground Pound. The big guy can even do a Barrel Roll!

Keep ‘em peeled for collectibles as you tear through the jungle, across beaches and beyond. Grab the letters that spell out K-O-N-G and nab puzzle pieces hidden in each stage to unlock extra content, like super-tough Trophy levels. Unlock and conquer every one of these special stages and a brand new surprise awaits!

  • Join Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong and the rest of the gang in a classic 2D platformer
  • Play alone or with a nearby pal in co-operative multiplayer
  • Keep ‘em peeled for collectibles as you tear through the jungle, across beaches and beyond!

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Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is available now for Nintendo 3DS family systems. With all the action and spectacle of the original Wii adventure, it also features overhauled 3D visuals and all-new content!

Find out more at our Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D website.

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Nintendo Selects

This game is now available as part of the Nintendo Selects range, a series of top-notch software that offers varied gaming experiences! Find out more about Nintendo Selects on Wii U, Nintendo 3DS family systems and Wii.

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This game is part of a range of Wii titles available to download from Nintendo eShop on Wii U. Titles that support the Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro can be controlled with the Wii U GamePad. Find out more in our Wii U download content section.

Categories

Action, Platformer

Multiplayer mode

Simultaneous

Players

1 - 2

Publisher

Nintendo

Developer

Retro Studios

Features

Off-TV Play

Age rating

Wii download version (Wii U)

System

Wii U

Release date

22/01/2015

Age rating

PEGI 3

Compatible controllers

  • Wii Remote & Wii Remote Plus

Languages

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

Download size

3747.50 MB

Wii

System

Wii

Release date

03/12/2010

Age rating

PEGI 3

Compatible controllers

  • Wii Remote & Wii Remote Plus

Languages

English, German, French, Spanish, Italian