You'll have to put a lot of work into Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to unlock its secret world, but it's worth the effort if full completion is your goal.

T he release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD marks the end of the Nintendo Switch. Last week, Nintendo announced their next console, the Nintendo Switch 2. While everyone is exc

Contrary to popular belief, Nintendo is technically not charging more for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD than it did for the original.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD brings changes both good and bad to the Wii's impressive and satisfying cooperative 2D platformer. The post REVIEW: ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns HD’ Is Just Enough (Switch) appeared first on But Why Tho?

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a fairly straightforward port that'll fill enough time on the road to the Switch 2.

Country Returns breathed life back into the franchise and was considered the spiritual successor of the original Donkey Kong: Country trilogy from the Super Nintendo era. From the 2D platforming to its cartoon style, Retro Studios stayed true to the essence of the classic games while introducing new elements.

In every level of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, there are hidden items that you can obtain, including puzzle pieces and KONG letters. Getting all of them will ensure that you complete each level to 100%, which, in turn, can give you the chance to unlock some achievements in the game.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD takes everything that worked on Wii and 3DS and adds an HD coat of paint and multiple control schemes.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the definitive version of a great platformer that finally brings the best of the Wii and 3DS versions into one. But the lack of new stuff makes it a hard sell as a full-priced Nintendo Switch game.

This review is based on a Nintendo Switch code provided by the publisher. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will release on Nintendo Switch on Thursday, January 16 for $59.99 USD. The game is rated E.