Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: overview trailer, footage, and screenshots
First released on Wii back in 2010, and then ported to Nintendo 3DS in 2013, Donkey Kong Country Returns is about to make its second return, this time on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Forever Entertainment, Donkey Kong Country HD will launch on January 16th worldwide.
Since its reveal during the latest general Nintendo Direct presentation in June, we haven’t had the occasion to see much more of the game in action. Fortunately, this changed today with the release of the usual overview trailer!
Here’s the trailer (available in English and Japanese version, as usual):
Bananas and barrels and Kongs, oh my! Prepare for your jaunt across Donkey Kong Island with the latest trailer for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, coming to Nintendo Switch January 16th.
And that’s not all! There’s also some additional footage for you to check out. Said footage showcases the various actions you can perform and Donkey Kong (and Diddy Kong!), the various areas you will get to explore, and more.
Here’s the footage:
Next up, here’s some more screenshots:
And finally, here’s the press release:
Stomp enemies, blast out of barrels, ride mine carts and do so much more when Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launches early next year. This visually-enhanced version of the duo’s platforming adventure combines selected features from both Wii and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game – including the extra Nintendo 3DS levels!
With 80 levels across 9 different worlds – each featuring a dastardly boss battle at the end – the Kongs will have to be at their best to earn back their precious bananas. And of course, gathering every secret, collectible and Time Attack medal will require some serious platforming panache.
But you don’t have to do it alone! A friend or family member can lend a hand as Diddy Kong in local co-op. Diddy can use his jet pack to help land tough jumps and fend off enemies with his trusty peanut popgun. Playing in Modern Mode helps players out with additional hearts and items, and you can also select Original Mode for a tougher challenge.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) comes out on January 16th worldwide!
Source: Nintendo / Nintendo PR (11/12/2024)
