Customer Ratings & Reviews

I own over 30 Switch games and this is easily one of my favorite. The level design is amazing, as is the graphics. The new funky mode makes the game more accessible, and is a real addition to the game. Highly recommended.

This is a fantastic entry into the Donkey Kong Country lineup. Yes it is VERY challenging at times and you might want to chuck your controller, but it's super fun and one of the best platformers for switch.

Fun game! Similar concept to Mario, has different levels, can play with a second player which is sometimes required to get through certain spots in some levels

This is a fun game that reminds me of the old donkey Kong games but with a lot of new and modern twists. It’s definitely a lot harder to get all the letters and now there’s puzzle pieces as well. Wish it was a little simpler like the old school games. Funky mode definitely makes it easier for younger players. Overall it’s a really good and fun game.

I don't play much video games now a days but when I do, i tend to gravitate towards classic games particularly platforming games because that's what I grew up on. It's nice to play a new take on a classic character and game (never played tropical freeze on 3DS or Wii U). The graphics are awesome and the game play is great. Controls can be a little tricky but you can get past it. Fun game!

Hopefully Nintendo keeps pumping these games out. They are incredible! None top the old DKC games on the Super Nintendo, but these are great modern versions and I would recommend them to anyone!

I used to play this game on Super Nintendo and I loved the new version. It uses all the resources available on Nintendo Switch but with great references from the old version. It's nostalgic but new at the same time.

Solid Nintendo platforming gameplay as always. Highly recommended if you like challenging platforming and great level design, though the addition of funky mode means that even beginners will have a great time as well.

It's a nostalgic feeling playing donkey Kong like the old days.. good graphics as well

Game is Awesome!! Brings back memories & just having a blast to jump back on it!!

DONKEY KONG ROCKS!!! The colors, the graphics, the plot and the game play, WOW. I was absolutely not disappointed. I LOVE THIS GAME. I'm old, I'm a nurse at a very busy, hospital and my job and COVID-19 were stressing me out so bad I was getting sick. My kids bought me a Nintendo Switch for Christmas. WOW. I think everyone my age should have one of these. It brings me so much happiness because my brain takes a break from thinking about everything. The graphics on this are amazing, I'm all about the color and graphics. As far as length of play, wow, hours and hours. Definitely buy this.

This was a gift. This is a go to game for my grandson. He loves playing this game albeit a little challenging.

The original game on Wii U was challenging and fun, and you'll be getting the same experience with this Switch port. I never finished the game originally on Wii U, but I am having an easier and more fun time beating the game for Switch. The controls are tight, the stages are well created and planned, and the gameplay is varied. No major upgrades, but it's still a very well made game.

If you didn’t get this on the Wii U, I highly recommend it. The level design, music, and charm of this game are outstanding. Funky has helped my young son play co-op with me, so that’s a nice added feature, as well.

Easy to get started, and even easier for younger players with Funky Mode. All the classic elements of Donkey Kong Country that you remember, with stunning graphics for the modern age.

I finally picked up a copy of DKC: Tropical Freeze after enough friends who played the Wii U version convinced me to give it another try. I will say Retro Studios, the developer, continues to do an excellent job at making everything in the game worlds feel connected—there is basically never a random floating platform; everything is connected to something, and that can make it easier to figure out what will do what. On the other hand, some of the things I was able to pick up on, as someone more experienced with Donkey Kong Country games, and 2D platformers in general, were not as obvious to less experienced games I tried to play with in co-op mode. I do know the Switch version has the new “Funky Mode”, which is essentially an easy mode that lets you bypass a lot of challenges in levels, but 1) I feel like removing the challenge takes a lot of the fun out for me, personally, and 2) that doesn't help with things like people forgetting you need to hold ZL/ZR while you're grabbing a vine. If you are less experienced with 2D platformers, it may make sense to go with something like New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe; if you already enjoy 2D platformers, or Donkey Kong Country in particular, then this is an excellent entry in the series that improves on 2010's Donkey Kong Country Returns in pretty much every way.

This game provides an enjoyable ride of nostalgia enhanced by today's graphics and game-play mechanics. It is frustratingly difficult at times and there's been multiple instances where I've had to set the game down for the day after being destroyed over and over in certain boss fights. I guess for some people that's a good thing, but it's what keeps me from giving it 5 stars.

Donkey Kong country remains a tough as nails platformer, and is all the better for it. You will die a lot but nothing beats the feeling of finally getting through what seemed to be an unbeatable level.

My son loves this game and I really like playing it with him. My brother in law came over and played with my son. He enjoyed it so much he bought it as well when he went home. Good classic fun from Nintendo.

Fun game, but very challenging. The funky mode is a fun addition to the game.