Customer Ratings & Reviews

How well I remember playing the Donkey Kong Country game on Super Nintendo years ago. I was so excited when I discovered Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze for Nintendo Switch. I purchased it right away as a gift for my grandson. This game is so much fun with great color, music, and lots of challenges.

Donkey Kong is back in this Nintendo Switch version of the wonderful SNES Classic Donkey Kong Country. This game is filled with the fun gameplay and wonderful music we have grown to know from Rare. Buy this one!

The Wii U version was 5 out of 5 stars. The switch version is actually 6 out of 5 stars because of the new funky mode!

Gameplay, graphics, all are top notch. This game is a blast to play and highly recommended if you’re a fan of the originals.

I think I paid $35 so my review is based on that price. If you have bought the Wii-U version before it is not worth the upgrade but if this is your first time playing it then it's worth a buy. The new easier funky mode is good for beginners. The cart levels, bosses and platforming is fun.

Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze was one of the single greatest games to be released on the Wii U and if you loved it on the Wii U you will love it again on the Switch. That being said, the port didn't include as many extra features as I would have liked it too, As far as I know all it has is the new "Funky Mode" which lets you play as Funky Kong and makes the game incredibly easier so it is great if you want to get your children into the Donkey Kong games and make it a little bit easier on them so they aren't as frustrated with the difficulty that Donkey Kong Country is known for. If you're a first timer to this game buy it, couldn't recommend it enough. If you're a longtime fan I recommend waiting for a sale or price drop and stick with your Wii U copy for awhile.

A fun game with an easier mode for someone who has not played Latest Donkey Kong Country games. Waited for price to go down as it is a WII U port but it does not go down as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Still a lot of fun.. faster pace platforming fun.

I love this game. The visuals, music, and platforming challenge all mesh to create a whimsical sequel to the Donkey Kong Country Returns that surpasses its predecessor in every way. If you like colorful and challenging platforming, especially when playing with a friend, this is a must buy.

The game is just a joy to play. Every level is unique and brimming with charm, from the begrudged but determined enemies, to the vibrant backgrounds. It's always fun to see how you can interact with each level, and discover its secrets.

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is simply an amazing game. All the levels are unique, the music is awesome, and the attention to detail is amazing. If you played it on Wii U, there really isn't much new to see here, but if you have never played this game before, it is a must have.

Been playing this series since the SNES days of Donkey Kong Country and this installment of the series keeps the streak of great games going strong. These platformers are a lot of fun and Tropical Freeze is one of the few games you get to play co-op with a second player which I value a lot. If you bought the original on the Wii U you may want to wait for a good sale. But if you're like most people (there are now more Switch owners than Wii U owners already) you probably missed this game the first time around and should give it a go. There is new content here including a playable Funky Kong character which is a first! Highly recommended.

Fun and exciting game to play on Switch. Donkey Kong never disappoints.

Game me a lot of nostalgia from the old Donkey Kong Country 64. Very fun.

Bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas, but have my own copy. Love playing this. Haven’t gotten too far (kept switching between games), but when I did, it was easy to play, and loved the vibe.

Insanely fast delivery and the game arrived in perfect shape. Challenging to master the controls but a very fun game once you get into it. The soundtrack will be nostalgic for anyone who cut their teeth on DKC 1-3

This is really fun, but HARD! It feels like old school DK, but even harder! Good overall though!

If you like old school type Nintendo platformers, you'll love this game. Challenging without frustration thanks to the addition of the new Funky Kong character. The game is slot.more forgiving when you play as Funky Kong as opposed to the Wii U Donkey Kong. Tons of fun!

This game is very close to the Wii U version of it. It is a fun puzzle side scroller game. It is a challenging game that will frustrate younger kids and us older folks. It will take some time to complete it. It is still fun and what can I say, it is Donkey Kong!

The Switch version maintains the difficulty and tough bosses, but adds a more accessible and fun Funky Mode, if you aren't up for the soul-crushing challenges of some of Tropical Freeze's later levels. Tropical Freeze looks great on Switch.

Never had the original Wii U version but picked this up because its highly regarded. Not let down, super smooth, easy to play, full of secret paths and a few revisits in order to really appreciate the cunning level design. Some of the music is exceptional too.