Is this the same game as the Wii version?

Yes. It is a remaster of the 2010 Wii game with HD visuals and the extra levels from the 3DS version. Level design and physics are unchanged.

Can two people play together?

Yes, two-player local co-op lets one player control DK and the other Diddy. There is no online multiplayer.

New Mode lowers the difficulty by giving extra hearts and other items. The original Wii-style difficulty is still available.

How many levels are there?

There are 80 levels across nine worlds, including the bonus levels added in the 3DS release.

Is it suitable for kids?

The ESRB rating is Everyone, and New Mode makes it easier. Some later levels are still challenging for younger players.

Does it need extra controllers?

For two players you share a Joy-Con, so a second controller is not required.

Where is the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD cheapest?

At Game Bros LB, for $47.00, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,559 ratings.

Where can I buy the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD?

18 stores we checked sell it, including GameStop, Best Buy, Target, Antonline, Game Bros LB.

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 51,559 ratings

Reviewers and owners treat it as a solid, faithful remaster of a well-loved platformer. Most praise the level design, co-op and the added 3DS levels, while some note it is the same game as before with few new ideas.

What people mention

Level designPraisedPlayers call the 80 levels inventive and tightly built, with memorable mine cart and rocket barrel runs.
Co-opPraisedOwners enjoy playing locally with a friend or child, using Diddy's hover and peanut popgun alongside DK.
DifficultyMixedSome find the original challenge rewarding, while others say the spikes are steep and welcome New Mode's extra hearts.
New contentCriticisedReturning players note the game is largely the same as the Wii and 3DS releases, with few additions.
ControlsMixedA few reviewers find the carried-over motion and shake inputs less comfortable than button controls.

About the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a 2D platforming game for the Nintendo Switch system. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong set out to recover their banana hoard from the Tiki Tak Tribe. Players stomp enemies, blast through barrels, and ride rockets, mine carts, and Rambi the rhino across 80 levels in nine worlds.

The game is visually enhanced in HD and includes the extra levels from the Nintendo 3DS version. Players can choose to play it as originally designed for the Wii system, or lower the difficulty to get extra hearts and other helpful items.

Two players can team up in local play as Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, passing a Joy-Con controller to a friend. Diddy uses a Peanut Popgun and a Barrel Jet to hover. Donkey Kong uses a Ground Pound and can Barrel Roll through enemies.

Platform

Nintendo Switch

Edition

Physical

Genre

Action, Platformer

Game modes

Singleplayer

Players

Up to 2 offline

ESRB rating

Everyone