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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Switch 2 · Released January 16, 2025 · Developed by Forever Entertainment S.A. · Published by Nintendo
★ 82Total 80Single playerMultiplayer
PlatformAction
Summary
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for some ground-pounding action in this HD version of Donkey Kong Country Returns, originally released on the Wii system.
Play solo, or with a buddy in local two-player co-op, in an adventure brimming with hijinks where you can stomp obstacles, send mine carts careening, fly high on rocket barrels and even hitch a ride on Rambi the Rhino.
Experience 80 a-peel-ing levels, including the additional ones from the Nintendo 3DS version.
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IGDB Rating
82.02 / 100
13 ratings
Total Rating
80.09 / 100
19 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player · Multiplayer
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action
Developer
Forever Entertainment S.A.
Release history (2 entries)
| Date | Platform | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2025 | Nintendo Switch | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Nintendo Switch 2 | — |
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Storyline
The villainous Tiki Tak Tribe has stolen Donkey Kong’s precious banana hoard and the Kongs are barreling after them in pursuit!











