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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 15 reviews

$59.99

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite [Digital]

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
SKU: 6607741
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Jump, roll, and stomp through Donkey Kong Island in 2D platforming action 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. Play the game as it was first designed for the Wii system, or reduce the difficulty for extra hearts and other goodies to make your journey a little easier. This barrel-blasting adventure is visually enhanced in HD for the Nintendo Switch system and includes the extra levels from the Nintendo 3DS version! Warning: If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software. A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required for Save Data Cloud backup. Nintendo.
  • Details
    • Genre: Platformer
  • Key Specs
    • ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Mild fantasy violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Nintendo
    • Product Name: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
    • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Game Details
    • Genre: Platformer
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Mild fantasy violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
  • Other
    • UPC: 400066077419

Jump, roll, and stomp through Donkey Kong Island in 2D platforming action 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. Play the game as it was first designed for the Wii system, or reduce the difficulty for extra hearts and other goodies to make your journey a little easier. This barrel-blasting adventure is visually enhanced in HD for the Nintendo Switch system and includes the extra levels from the Nintendo 3DS version! Warning: If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software. A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required for Save Data Cloud backup. Nintendo.

  • Team up with a friend and take on the whole game as Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong: Pass a Joy-Con controller to a buddy and take on the Tiki Tak Tribe as DK and Diddy in two-player local play.
  • Pelt foes with Diddy’s Peanut Popgun and hover using his Barrel Jet: Slam bad guys into submission with DK’s Ground Pound—or just Barrel Roll right through them. Work together to reclaim those bananas by the bunch!
  • Stomp enemies, blast through barrels, and more as Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in a visually enhanced HD adventure: Navigate 80 levels across nine worlds, including the extra levels from the Nintendo 3DS version.
  • Play the game as it was first designed for the Wii system, or reduce the difficulty for extra hearts and other goodies: Pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend and take on the whole game as DK and Diddy in local play.
  • Team up with a friend and take on the whole game as Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong: Pass a Joy-Con controller to a buddy and take on the Tiki Tak Tribe as DK and Diddy in two-player local play.
  • Pelt foes with Diddy’s Peanut Popgun and hover using his Barrel Jet: Slam bad guys into submission with DK’s Ground Pound—or just Barrel Roll right through them. Work together to reclaim those bananas by the bunch!
  • Stomp enemies, blast through barrels, and more as Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in a visually enhanced HD adventure: Navigate 80 levels across nine worlds, including the extra levels from the Nintendo 3DS version.
  • Play the game as it was first designed for the Wii system, or reduce the difficulty for extra hearts and other goodies: Pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend and take on the whole game as DK and Diddy in local play.

Q: Does the game include the extra levels from the Nintendo 3DS version?

A: This version of the game includes the extra levels that were in the Nintendo 3DS version.

Q: How many levels are there in the game?

A: There are 80 levels in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, spread across nine worlds.

Q: Can you play as both Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong?

A: Yes, you can play as Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong to help them get their bananas back from the Tiki Tak Tribe.

Q: What is the ESRB rating for the game?

A: The ESRB rating for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is E (Everyone).

Q: Is a Nintendo Switch Online membership required to save game data?

A: A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to back up save data to the cloud.

Q: What are some of the ways to play the game?

A: You can play the game as it was originally designed for the Wii or choose to reduce the difficulty for extra help.

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Customers commend Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for its great gameplay, now enhanced with beautiful HD graphics. The game is well-received, with players appreciating the return of a classic DK experience. There are no cons reported for this product.

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