Boss b A small toucan-like foe that constantly rolls a thorny and seemingly pungent berry down a path. A large plant that has grown high above the ground.

It can be taken out by jumping on its head or rolling into it from behind. When a player finds a Schnautzel near a Tuff Fluff in Horn Top Hop they need to make sure they that it is slightly facing the background and keep rolling into it or throw another enemy at it. Once players complete a level, they open a new path or crossroad. Icy obstacles cluttered in rows. The website also features several other activities focused entirely on the game, but these are promotions for the Nintendo Switch version. Gamer Network. Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata Articles using Infobox video game using locally defined parameters Articles using Wikidata infoboxes with locally defined images Articles using Video game reviews template in multiple platform mode Articles containing potentially dated statements from March All articles containing potentially dated statements. Archived from the original on November 5, After setting their aim for the Kongs, Schnautzels shoot fireballs from their large snouts at them. It can only be controlled to ascend or descend.

Allows the player to view a summary of their progress on the island where they are currently located. A giant fish that can be found sleeping near the beginning of Amiss Abyss. They drop down from the sky and float along a set path in the air. The gameplay of the title is very similar to that of its predecessor, Donkey Kong Country Returns. They are capable of leaping high above the water as they try to snatch the Kongs. The new leader to beat in its sector, we're talking pure ecstasy here. Puzzle Pieces, as items, do not affect gameplay in any way, and only unlock concept artwork available by accessing the "Extras" menu. The Kongs would have to dodge his spike-covered arms, which the monster tries to slip through tight gaps and tunnels. Both ends of its spear are sharp, making the enemy initially devoid of vulnerable spots.

They are harmful if touched, but vulnerable to Corkscrew attacks or Cranky Kong's cane swipes. It can be defeated using any attack, but can be dangerous if it lands on the Kongs. Donkey Kong. Chris Carter of Destructoid complimented the HD visuals and regarded the game as one of the best-looking games in the Wii U library. Vox Media. A fiery wild boar. Explosive clusters suspended with a rope. He also believed that the game's issue of being very difficult is softened by the large amount of extra lives that can be collected. Official Nintendo Magazine UK. September 24,

The gameplay of the title is very similar to that of its predecessor, Donkey Kong Country Returns. A type of Barrel Cannon that self-destructs as it blasts the Kongs features a skull and crossbones symbol instead. Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is an absolutely beautiful game. In the game, the factory of the jungle is entirely automatic. Game Revolution. Topic Archived Page 1 of 2 Last. Retrieved February 17, Jump to: navigation , search. Throughout their journey, the Kongs must overcome six islands that have been seized by the Snowmads, dealing with one of their commanders at the end of each island.

Chompasauruses can also be found sticked to ceilings. An aerodynamic machine very similar in concept with the mine cart, the rocket barrel moves forward at a constant velocity. The final tweet attributed to Cranky Kong is the game's launch trailer. Barrel Cannons fire the Kongs across long distances, doing so at the player's signal. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze review. In order to restore them, the Kongs have to collect Heart items found along the way. A yellow caterpillar enemy that clings to any surface, in the manner of Thug Slugs. Wikiquote has quotations related to: Donkey Kong Country. It transports the Kongs throughout very steep tunnels or over wide chasms, using its fuel power. It takes three jump or roll attacks to defeat, and can also be taken out directly with a thrown object.

Banana Coins represent the currency in the game. ESRB :. Yellow Snaggles can only be taken out using Cranky's cane. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. The Kongs can also roll to knock out enemies. Retro Studios [a]. Game Informer. These items and their corresponding actions are presented in the following table. The popguns can only be used in multiplayer or on Hard Mode. Their repertoire of attacks consists of throwing Watermelon Fuse Bombs , as well as swinging on a rope towards the Kongs, usually spinning a hammer in an attempt to hurt them.

These bouncy mold objects come in three colors: purple regular , green with higher elasticity, thus offering better bouncing capabilities , and blue causing a moving structure to work as soon as they are pressed. Retrieved November 2, A heavy sack made of cloth that lies hanged with a long rope. If connected to the Internet and signed into Nintendo Network , players are granted the possibility to upload their Time Attack records on a worldwide leaderboard. Tech Support. Late in the console's life, th Both are great 2D platformers, but Tropical Freeze is a vastly better game. Download as PDF Printable version.

Donkey Kong then notices the horn that was used to freeze their island fell out of Lord Fredrik's hands during his fall, which he grabs and blows into, producing a wave of flowers that carries the Kongs to the bottom of the island. Unbeatable natural hazards that traverse a patch of ground. Bananas are simultaneously used in two ways: when a total of one hundred is acquired, the player earns an extra life; also after collecting one hundred bananas, the Kongs are able to perform a Kong POW. Gargantuan Gills. They make their way through the frozen fortress until they encounter the leader of the Snowmads, Lord Fredrik, who challenges them to a battle deep in the depths of the volcano. A steamboat model was built to serve as the basis for all mechanical structures present in Lost Mangroves. The health counter lacked the wooden plank icon behind the hearts. A Pointy Tucks that carries a shield to push the Kongs back.

Deep Keep seen in the level's introduction Amiss Abyss encountered as an obstacle. The game has seven total islands, consisting of six "main" islands and one secret island Secret Seclusion , which serve as the game's worlds. The Guardian. They can be defeated with three Cane Bounces or three roll attacks from the front or back. If the Kongs wake it up, it destroys a wall on the right that normally prevents them from swimming further. The fish follow a straight line in the air and can be stomped on. An enemy that attacks the Kongs by tossing fish at them. Each set of music pertains to one of the six main islands of the game and can be unlocked by beating the boss of its corresponding island. In this state, it can then be picked up, carried, and hurled by the Kongs to attack other enemies or break fragile walls that hide secrets. A small, chubby sawfish enemy that swims from side to side.

Additionally, Tropical Freeze adds Dixie Kong as a partner character, who has a mid-air hover ability that affects how players access platforms. It can be taken out by jumping on its head or rolling into it from behind. The co-op play was praised as a fun and chaotic experience. Objects that come in many different shapes and sizes. Each boss of this game is faced at the end of one of the six main worlds. You'd better get it right. Using his Barrel Jet, he can help Donkey Kong hover across pits and other obstacles for a short time. Nonetheless, fire Archies can be defeated the same as normal Archies.

His jetpack allows him to hover in midair and get speed boosts underwater, though he cannot defeat enemies this way. They are rather frequent and can be obtained either by usual ways, or by performing a task such as collecting a set of bananas. Topic Archived Page 1 of 2 Last. The game also presents ice and underwater levels, which were absent in Returns. In multiplayer, the move can be used if both players press a button at the same time. Chompasauruses can also be found sticked to ceilings. An enormous circus sea lion and the first boss of the game. Cheesy Chesters grant damage to the Kongs when bumping into them, but are also vulnerable to any attack. On the map, the player can access a menu where they can select several items from a list.

In a video posted on YouTube and presented by Canadian actor Ajay Fry , they were challenged to guess how many bananas are in a solid block of ice for a chance to win a four day trip to the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, as well as a Wii U Deluxe Set system bundled with Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze , a Wii Remote controller and a Nunchuck. Bananas are simultaneously used in two ways: when a total of one hundred is acquired, the player earns an extra life; also after collecting one hundred bananas, the Kongs are able to perform a Kong POW. These blocks can be pounded and destroyed, and some contain Banana Coins and Watermelon Fuse Bombs , the latter having to be thrown at the boss to damage him. If Donkey Kong lacks a partner, he can redeem him by throwing and breaking such barrels otherwise, these barrels are empty if he encounters them. Rambi retains his role as the sole ridable Animal Friend. However, only the silver bells found in Wing Ding are mandatory to use, as they act as switches that reveal part of the path ahead. In this state, the spikes on its body are revealed and can injure the Kongs. These barrels usually appear to contain only one character, whereas the other spins like a roulette and constantly switch the partner inside, each time indicated by the before-mentioned abbreviations. This can be done by ground-pounding or performing a similar action in front of one, or by knocking it with Rambi, depending on the situation. The summary lists all the unlocked levels on that island and shows whether the KONG letters and Puzzle Pieces have been collected, as well as the best medal obtained in Time Attack mode for each level.

A large plant that has grown high above the ground. Collapsible Underwater Grass. He commented on what he opined as a lack of flow and inventiveness, which he claims to define the best 2D platformers. They can be defeated by jumping or rolling into them three times. User Info: TheGreatGamer Meanwhile, back at Donkey Kong's hut, Diddy is briefly shown blowing a kazoo. However, they can be deflected with Corkscrew moves or cane swings and sent back to their master, who gets hit and subsequently damaged. An aerodynamic machine very similar in concept with the mine cart, the rocket barrel moves forward at a constant velocity.

The photographs contain affectionate captions with word plays, and are accompanied by artwork for the game. When players found out Retro Studios was working on yet another Donkey Kong game, disappointment filled the air. Underwater, Donkey Kong is able to charge at enemies to defeat them. The Kongs can grab the vine and slide along it, being able to jump or drop from it at any time. Even while under the fire, Porcupals can be knocked out with Water Sacks. Each of them costs five Banana Coins and can be obtained by chance. Paths are normally navigated on foot, but Blast Barrels are sometimes used for taking shortcuts; Donkey Kong Island 's map navigation, on the other hand, is entirely provided by Barrel Cannons. They detonate when touched by the Kongs or a throwable object. In a video posted on YouTube and presented by Canadian actor Ajay Fry , they were challenged to guess how many bananas are in a solid block of ice for a chance to win a four day trip to the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, as well as a Wii U Deluxe Set system bundled with Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze , a Wii Remote controller and a Nunchuck.

It is to be noted that, unlike in the other modes of the game, the Kongs do not lose a life after their health bar has been drained completely during Time Attack, further proving that exploring the game this way has no virtual effect on general gameplay. A levitating cannon, shaped like a barrel. Any attack method is effective against these enemies, but only when they are encountered normally; only barrels are apt to defeat upside down Buckies. I am happy its pieces got so much use throughout the game! The website also features several other activities focused entirely on the game, but these are promotions for the Nintendo Switch version. Large thorny fruits falling from baobabs and rolling on the ground. Don't have an account? I don't completely disagree with this.

Categories :. One week before the game's initial launch, on February 13, , Nintendo celebrated Valentine's Day on their official Facebook page by posting various Donkey Kong-themed greeting cards. On each island, the Kongs eventually encounter a shop run by Funky Kong , which is always marked with white pads. Kotaku UK. Yellow Snaggles can only be taken out using Cranky's cane. Twilight Terror seen in the background, loading fish with a Tucks Shoal Atoll encountered as an obstacle. When not electrically charged, it can be destroyed by any attack method that can be approached underwater, including a Corkscrew move. Nintendo World Report. A fiery wild boar.

It can be destroyed by any attack. A straight, slightly inclined vine traced across the screen. Digital download. While down, the Kongs can jump on the plant's platform and rise along with it as the plant retreats to its initial position. CBS Interactive. As they crash, they freeze the patch of ground they fell onto, creating a slippery surface. A wooden contraption floating on water. A Corkscrew attack has been added, which can be used to defeat certain enemies or collapse less durable structures while underwater. It started with games like New Super Mario Bros. The appeals are completely different.

Cranky, in a similar mechanic to the DuckTales video game, can use his cane to bounce on dangerous surfaces such as spiky thorns and reach higher areas and defeat certain enemies the other Kongs cannot. A mode originating in Returns , Time Attack of any level can be accessed only after the player has beaten the level in question at least once. It can only be controlled to ascend or descend. You'd better get it right. A new feature in this game is the Kong POW attack, which turns all the enemies on-screen into items. A spiky blowfish, capable of growing in size. Three stomps or, alternatively, three roll attacks , as well as a barrel, can knock them out. Yellow Snaggles. Six of them are obtained by completing the temple levels in the game, while the seventh and final one is obtained after beating the game.

It is timed, however, and will go back to its vertical position after a while. Archived from the original on March 28, Their repertoire of attacks consists of throwing Watermelon Fuse Bombs , as well as swinging on a rope towards the Kongs, usually spinning a hammer in an attempt to hurt them. Mysterious relics are similar to Rare Orbs from the previous game; they are required to access a secret world, Secret Seclusion. While dangerous to touch, they can be destroyed with any projectile or with a Cane Bounce. Diddy wields two popguns which can fire peanuts. Punch Bowl theme. They also spring in the air when their platforms get flipped by large objects. Bombs that take the form of spherical melons are called Watermelon Fuse Bombs.

Bramble Scramble. He will also pound the ground and temporarily sink patches of basalt in the lava. Wing Ding theme. CERO :. Purple Flower Platform. It can be taken out by jumping on its head or rolling into it from behind. Nonetheless, it behaves the same underwater, as it tries to bite the Kongs. A wooden contraption floating on water.

The Kongs' ability to swim has been restored, though it is altered from the Mario -styled swimming controls present in the original trilogy. Although common, they are rarer than singular bananas. Donkey Kong. Every once in a long while, a game rewards you for lingering in its levels and hunting for every little detail the designers have hidden away. The final boss, titled the king of all Snowmads. Hard Mode can only be played with one Kong, marking the only occasion in the game aside from multiplayer sessions when one can take full control of Diddy, Dixie, or Cranky. A slug enemy. Wing Ding theme.

These bouncy mold objects come in three colors: purple regular , green with higher elasticity, thus offering better bouncing capabilities , and blue causing a moving structure to work as soon as they are pressed. Lord Fredrik, the Snowmad King. Retrieved 20 March As the Kongs celebrate Donkey Kong's birthday, their island is attacked by the Snowmads, arctic invaders. A large enemy that carries a blowing horn and uses it to shoot icy fish as a means of attack. A small, chubby sawfish enemy that swims from side to side. On the map, the player can access a menu where they can select several items from a list. Each island has levels at least two are optional , a Key Temple, a Funky's Fly 'n' Buy , and a boss level at the end. Dioramas that represent the six main islands of the game are unlocked the same way. Main article: List of extras in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Allows the player to view a group of galleries where extra content can be unlocked.

Likewise, ground-pounding can be used to empty Item Containers , which are found in the immediate background. He attempts to suck in the Kongs by inhaling large quantities of water, then pushes them onto the hermit crabs on the walls by puffing the water back. Diddy Kong Racing Barrel Blast. November 14, They are harmful if touched, but vulnerable to Corkscrew attacks or Cranky Kong's cane swipes. For a full list of concept artwork, complete with indications on what concepts were or were not used, see here. In particular, Walton was displeased by the game's difficulty, naming it a frustrating and cheap experience based on trial and error. The roulette only activates when the Kongs are very close to the Slot Machine Barrel. Retrieved February 18,

In the U. Wii U GamePad. He commented on what he opined as a lack of flow and inventiveness, which he claims to define the best 2D platformers. Nintendo Video Games. A small enemy constantly covered in blue flames. Wikiquote has quotations related to: Donkey Kong Country. Cranky harnesses the Cane Bounce by using his iconic rigid cane to combat or overcome some obstacles that could be dangerous to stomp on, such as urchins and thorns. So it is only fitting that in the opening scene we find video game's greatest gorilla celebrating a banana cake birthday with his primate posse.

These bouncy mold objects come in three colors: purple regular , green with higher elasticity, thus offering better bouncing capabilities , and blue causing a moving structure to work as soon as they are pressed. When DK is played, he can gain a companion and each Kong has three hit points. It is very similar to Hot Hootz, in that it also flies by following set routes. He also found the game to have personality and overall attention to detail, conferred by character design and humorous animation, and opined that the game has charm, partially attributed to David Wise's soundtrack, whom he described as an "expert ear". Retrieved May 21, Each of them costs five Banana Coins and can be obtained by chance. After the Kongs break the finish barrel, he springs on the scene with a chequered flag, indicating the race has been terminated. Giant Spiked Nut.

Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Start a Wiki. Diddy Kong returns as a playable partner for Donkey Kong and is the first Kong partner to be encountered in the game. Mountain Mania theme. Tech Support. Both are great. List of video games. Additionally, in the E3 demo, the level Cannon Canyon was known as "Cannon Canyons" and belonged in the second world instead of the third. His Peanut Popgun can be used to shoot and stun or distract enemies for a brief moment. An enemy that tries to attack the Kongs with a spear.

Spinning Platforms hide pits that transport the heroes either into bonus areas or merely into hidden areas that contain loot. Speedy Tuckses can be knocked down with any attack. So it is only fitting that in the opening scene we find video game's greatest gorilla celebrating a banana cake birthday with his primate posse. Upon spotting them, Mimics walk in their direction, but soon turn out to stroll aimlessly. This is the button combination for the Wii U GamePad primary control scheme. Additionally, green pads relate to levels which have been completed on Hard Mode. He also found the game to have personality and overall attention to detail, conferred by character design and humorous animation, and opined that the game has charm, partially attributed to David Wise's soundtrack, whom he described as an "expert ear". Allows the player to view a group of galleries where extra content can be unlocked.

Since not every musical composition in the game has been given an official name, several of the ones shown are either described as arrangements from past Donkey Kong games, or merely marked as conjectural with a pointy line. While some Puzzle Pieces are scattered throughout a level in different areas, some appear only after collecting a certain group of items. Categories :. We're in an era of 2D platformers when it comes to Nintendo, whether you like that fact or not. The story begins at Donkey Kong's hut , where the Kongs are celebrating his birthday, with a banana-themed cake. The Kongs can stun the Papa Painguin with a ground pound and make it drop its spear, then roll into the enemy from either side to defeat it. Item Handles are levers that are always stuck to the ground. Kotaku UK.

Donkey Kong has had a strange time of it at Nintendo over the years. It can be taken out by jumping on its head or rolling into it from behind. Objects found afloat in the water. User Info: NeoArashi. It became the basis for all of the structures in the Mangrove Island […] I'm pretty happy with this piece and even though it is an early one and not fully featured in the game you can see it in a few instances in Trunk Twister. Diddy Kong Racing Barrel Blast. Gargantuan Gills. Lord Fredrik uses his horn to summon ice dragons and icy balls, some of them hosting Tuff Tucks and Tuff Fluffs that can be thrown back at the boss. Electronic Gaming Monthly.

He is affected by lightning and runs away as he bumps into fiery enemies. Nintendo Video Games. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Donkey Kong using a kiwi bird to carefully go down a bramble-filled descent. Retrieved May 21, As such, they hurt any enemy that gets hit, but they also extinguish fiery enemies or spots due to being water holders. In the game, the factory of the jungle is entirely automatic. Archived from the original on The four Kongs walk out on the front deck to investigate.

A grouchy bee that flies towards the Kongs when tempted to do so. The game's soundtrack was produced by returning composer David Wise who had previously worked on the soundtrack for the previous Donkey Kong Country games except for Returns , with some help from Daisuke Matsuoka, Minako Hamano, Shinji Ushiroda, and Riyu Tamura. The table below lists all of the worlds and levels in the game, including their respective music theme s and a number of Puzzle Pieces. Once players complete a level, they open a new path or crossroad. How can I fix this? The former two are found in the levels Blurry Flurry and Forest Folly respectively, while Mugly can be seen at the bottom of the Donkey Kong Island diorama. Retrieved February 18, As soon as the bomb drops on the ground, its fuse starts to burn and will explode after a short time.

Donkey Kong turns away frustrated as he hears an uproar. A mysterious enemy hiding inside a bush and waiting to surprise attack the Kongs. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. An aerodynamic machine very similar in concept with the mine cart, the rocket barrel moves forward at a constant velocity. User Info: CountDupon. Fugu Face-Off theme. Its announcement was a surprise. The Kongs can skip water by performing a continuous Kong Roll on its surface. These features make Tropical Freeze consistently worth coming back to, and mark it as a high point for the series. Other peoples Switches connect, but mine won't.

A bird foe that walks from side to side. As such, they hurt any enemy that gets hit, but they also extinguish fiery enemies or spots due to being water holders. I've beaten Mirror Mode on Wii. It is timed, however, and will go back to its vertical position after a while. Archived from the original on July 15, His main attack set includes scattering sharp feather missiles, charging onto the Kongs with his sharp talons, creating strong gusts with his wings, and spawning small owl minions, some of which can be thrown back at the enemy to damage him. The Kongs can perform Ground Pounds in various places to break unsound structures such as crates and cracked blocks , revealing items or secret paths underground. When not electrically charged, it can be destroyed by any attack method that can be approached underwater, including a Corkscrew move.

Giant Spiked Nut. They can be defeated by any attack method. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. It will fling the Kongs up in the air if they simply hop on its back. In addition, a Snaps can be seen on the title screen. March 31, Buckies leave trails of toxic gas behind, and when hanging down the ceiling, they release big, dangerous bubbles that descend slowly. List of video games.

They can be defeated by jumping or rolling into them three times. During every race, he first shows up at the beginning, waving a small green flag in the rhythm of the countdown. SMM2 is really all about building levels and seeing what other people have come up with, NSMBU is about playing through a series of professionally designed levels. Retrieved January 19, This is the button combination for the Wii U GamePad primary control scheme. Costs- Depends on the item. Flaming Falling Totem Pole. Both ends of its spear are sharp, making the enemy initially devoid of vulnerable spots. This causes a breeze of flowers to carry the Kongs to the bottom of the island.

In an epilogue cutscene after the credits, the Kongs discover a wrapped present on their front lawn, which they open. Due to Donkey Kong series creator Shigeru Miyamoto being protective over the series, Retro Studios had to prove their ability to handle the license, as Miyamoto said, "This is my baby. Game Revolution. Retrieved May 5, How can I fix this? While inflated, the Pufftups are only vulnerable against Cranky's crane. Retrieved May 10, Water Sacks are found in stacks on the ground.

That wasn't so hard! When playing as him, you can stay submerged for as long as you want, and you can stand on spikes without receiving damage. Official Nintendo Magazine UK. A straight, slightly inclined vine traced across the screen. Retrieved April 16, Retrieved 20 March They eventually deflate themselves, becoming exposed to any sign of attack. Diddy Kong Racing Barrel Blast.

Each of them costs five Banana Coins and can be obtained by chance. Donkey Kong is a good challenge, but Mario is a breezier play through and can be played with friends. User Info: StephenYap3. It has two springs underneath. The spikeless blowfish that Fugu summons during his battle. Keep me logged in on this device Forgot your username or password? Retrieved November 2, This includes the ability to use the popgun as Dixie and Cranky and perform ranged attacks. The primates can mount on the back of the collapsed obstacle and pound it three times to break it.

His Popgun shoots dentures at enemies. For a full list of concept artwork, complete with indications on what concepts were or were not used, see here. StarD86 is forever my hero. It is vulnerable to any attacks. Ba-Boom will also try a rolling dash attack, changing direction as they collide with the arena margins. Hardcore Gamer. Punch Piranhas cannot be defeated. Math Donkey Kong Game Boy. Turns enemies into Red Balloons , which add lives. Yellow Snaggles can only be taken out using Cranky's cane.

This is also Cranky Kong 's first appearance as a main playable character in the Donkey Kong Country series, although he was previously playable in minigames in the Game Boy Advance versions of Donkey Kong Country 2 and 3 and 's Donkey Kong Hockey when he went by the name of Donkey Kong. Objects that come in many different shapes and sizes. Runs the Funky's Fly 'n' Buy shop, which sells various items in exchange for Banana Coins, similarly to Cranky Kong's Shop from the previous installment. Their shrapnel can injure any character, such as the Kongs and enemies. The Super Guide from the previous game is absent and is replaced by an expanded shop, run by Funky Kong , offering various support items such as temporary invincibility. Donkey Kong can perform this move on a short distance. When DK is played, he can gain a companion and each Kong has three hit points. The enemy can be defeated by rolling into it from behind. He no longer offers the Super Kong option, which does not reappear in the game.