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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong recover their precious banana hoard from the villainous Tiki Tak Tribe! Stomp enemies, blast through barrels, and ride rockets and mine carts (and even Rambi the rhino) in 80 levels across nine worlds.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Platformer
7/10
Top Critic Avg: 77/100 Critics Rec: 71%
Released
January 16, 2025
ESRB
E for Everyone - Mild fantasy violence
Developer(s)
Forever Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op
Franchise
Donkey Kong Country
Number of Players
1-2
Nintendo Switch Release Date
January 16, 2025
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch
How Long To Beat
11.5 hours
How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs)
31 hours

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