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Donkey Kong Country Returns

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It's on like Donkey-- *gets sued for a million dollars by Nintendo*SuperPhillip9/10
Donkey Kong is back...but not to the same "Country"WebEffect5/10
Not just a quick cash-in on the 2D platformer and retro series craze, this game has some of the best level design in any platformer940678/10
Leave it to Retro Studios to make another great Nintendo re-imagining.AK_the_Twilight8/10
Mixing old-school gameplay with the power of the Wii, amazing level design is what makes DK's return to the country so great.Archmonk Iga8/10
Insert some overused "Donkey Kong is back" tag line here.BimmyandJimmy8/10
Welcome to the jungle...discoinferno848/10
Donkey Kong Country 4? No. But that’s only because it was intended to be as original as possible, and it succeeded.gamer_boy99710/10
He's finally back, performing for you...horror_spooky8/10
Retro Studios has brought Donkey Kong back to life!MarioSuperstar8/10
A few unfortunate flaws makes this return a slightly disappointing one, even if the game remains great nonetheless.MTLH9/10
A throwback adventure that's probably best left for people who are already fans of the Donkey Kong Country seriesnintendosega6/10
It's Better Than No DKC4PSICOffee7/10
More fun than a barrel of monkeys... or even the original for that matter!Shining_Knight79/10
Donkey Kong Country Returns, but with a monkey on his backsircooksalot6/10
I loathe you, ape (No trolling intended)StephenYap310/10
Donkey Kong Country Returns... but along with more Nintendo Wii Disappointment...StormCroc7/10
I am ashamed for having ever doubted Retro.TwilitLeviathan8/10
For the name "Returns", it sure doesn't feel familiar.xcamel247/10
One of those games you don’t know you’ll enjoy when you unwrap itZerothma8/10

GameFAQs Full Reviews

Welcome to the disappointing jungle.Cam4244/10
Exactly what it says on the boxdarkknight1099/10
Donkey Kong Country returns from the depths of the Super Nintendo... Wii?ChronoCactaur9/10
The return of the King of Swing is definitely worth checking outDark_Gunner9298/10
Masterful level design and classic platforming make this return one to last a lifetime.HailToTheGun9/10
Not Worthy of the Donkey Kong Country NameLance Rocket7/10
You will go bananas for this game. Yeah, I said it.SwigGYx_x9/10
A wonderful reincarnation of an old classictekworm9/10
A Donkey Kong game without Rare or Kremlings? Yes, it can be done, and if you liked the original DKC, this game is well worth the playthrough.VinnyVideo9/10

GameFAQs Quick Reviews

DKCR is one of the shining stars of the Wii libraryCastleman210/10
The 2D platformer genre returns.SneakTheSnake10/10
Amazingly Fun and Insanely Hard!Ahiam949/10
He's back again, and it's about time too!Boo_Guy10/10
So that's where my copy of a good classic Donkey Kong wentChaosInvoker9/10
An excellent continuation of a classic series.evisceratorX9/10
An epic return welcomed with mixed feelingsIceQueenZer09/10
Ignore the haters. This is the 2D platformer we've all been waiting for.jimmybiceps10/10
Here's to hoping for a DKCR2!KuchikiYuna8/10
Return Of The KongsSkipatronic9/10
King of the JungleSuperGamecube649/10
A much needed installment in the DK franchisetcs765488/10
The dymaic duo make an epic, long time return to the Nintendo Wii.YoYoLeFtToRiTe9/10

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Donkey Kong Country Returns

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