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Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D |OT| It's on like Dragon Kong!
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Velcro Fly
Member
Argh my copy is going to be at the UPS facility down the street from my house until Tuesday.
That hurts
That hurts
StevePharma
Member
Got the game and it still plays amazing, but I feel I have grown out of DK's moveset. Rayman and Mario feel snappier and quicker to control, I like it that way in platformers. Donkey always controlled somewhat 'heavier' imo, something I never really liked in the DKC games. I just wished he moved a little faster.
All in all a pretty good port, but nothing mindblowing.
All in all a pretty good port, but nothing mindblowing.
Oni Link 666
Member
I thought the 2 control options, which disable either the d-pad or circle pad, were pretty weird, but the circle ad option works well. I'm going to use that. I'm not rolling with R and the d-pad is too low on the original 3DS anyway.
If it were up to me, I would have made it so you hit the ground when you crouch and hit Y, run holding Y, roll if you hit Y while running or walking, pick things up with Y when you are near something you can pick up, and then have R blow or whatever. That's pretty much how it was on SNES and I don't get why they didn't just do it like that.
If it were up to me, I would have made it so you hit the ground when you crouch and hit Y, run holding Y, roll if you hit Y while running or walking, pick things up with Y when you are near something you can pick up, and then have R blow or whatever. That's pretty much how it was on SNES and I don't get why they didn't just do it like that.
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Deleted member 1235
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never played this, just downloaded this and beat the first level. This game is GREAT. I like how difficult it is outright to find all the stuff. had to play first level twice to get the 'O' and the 9 pieces.
on the world map, what's the last thing to collect per level?
on the world map, what's the last thing to collect per level?
Krappadizzle
Member
Had no clue that this was out. Saw it on the E-Shop. Downloading now. Looks great, but I've heard it has a difficulty curve out the ass, which was a major reason I bought it, because it's supposed to be hard. It's hard, not cheap, right guys?
Nocturnowl
Member
All these jolly posts warm my heart, just beat Switcheroo which is surely on the top rung of this games levels, as is most of the factory for that matter.
It's mostly fair game but I will say that there are a few stages that play the dick move card at points, certain Tippy Shippy cannon platforms leap to mind as a "got ya!" moment, fortunately checkpoints are pretty plentiful anyway.
Unfortunately no, the only Kongs in this game are Dobkey, Diddy and Cranky chilling in his hut.
Time Trial medal I think.
It's mostly fair game but I will say that there are a few stages that play the dick move card at points, certain Tippy Shippy cannon platforms leap to mind as a "got ya!" moment, fortunately checkpoints are pretty plentiful anyway.
Krappadizzle
Member
So occasional asshole-nish? As long as it isn't constant it sounds great. I haven't played a Donkey Kong game since Donkey Konga on the GameCube. So I'm excited, just wish this damn E-Shop download would hurry up, it's ridiculously big.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Seems like it keeps within tradition when it comes to difficulty curve and DKC...
eXistor
Member
I feel it being 30fps really hurts it actually. The game has stutter too. I popped in the original after playing and it just feels like a pretty big difference to me, it's so much smoother in every way. It's perfectly playable of course and still a great game, but if you already played the original, I see no reason to go for an inferior version.
Senator Soufflé
Member
Is there any reason to play as DK in multiplayer?
Diddy seems so much superior with jetpack and pop guns.
Diddy seems so much superior with jetpack and pop guns.
DICKS AHOY
Banned
Yeah, while DKCR's still objectively better than the older games stuff like this still irks me. Hope they (whether it be Monster games or Retro Studios) expand upon the original game's team-mechanics and animal buddy systems since both seem sort of superficial in Returns.Senator Soufflé;59209457 said:
I'm assuming it's even more obvious in the 3DS port where you're less likely to be playing co-op with someone.
This is one of my top 5 games of the generation. If you never played it, do yourself a favor. Is a classic everyone should play, the attention to detail is insane and every level is unique. In short, it's a gem of a game.
Senator Soufflé
Member
Even giving DK an extra heart / a more powerful jump or something to show that he's stronger would be great.
Yeah I expected more animals not less.
Game is still great of course. Better than any recent Mario game by miles.
this.
think of it as a tails to sonic like in sonic 2. except not gimped in every way.
just played the first two levels. Game looks really great, full of details and style. The music is fantastic! Still getting used to the controls, but dammit if it doesn't feel better than the wii ones, the reason I couldn't play this gem
and Lego City for free, what more can i ask
and Lego City for free, what more can i ask
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Deleted member 1235
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also for those that never played, new mode or classic?
classic all the way. The challenge is what makes the game even better. Only with the challenge can you appreciate the brilliance of the level design.
Velcro Fly
Member
Going to be playing New Mode at first just to get used to the game. Then I'll switch over to Classic Mode. Don't think I have enough courage to try Classic Mode first.
I guess you cary your 3DS in a case? And every case can at least cary a few games along, so AC can still always be there.
I'm gonna get Lego City as my free download. Waiting for AC to come out as my third game, really want it retail.
It is incredible, this game seems like it was designed for the 3DS, holy shit at the graphics, the gameplay, the level design, and all in portable format, Amazing.
If you love Donkey Kong, you have to try this, even if you played the Wii version already, do it for yourself, for your love of videogames.
If you love Donkey Kong, you have to try this, even if you played the Wii version already, do it for yourself, for your love of videogames.
The Hermit
Member
watching people appreciate this gem instead of complaining about the controls warms my heart.
Edag Plata
Banned
I'm never going to be able to gold these time trials ever, am I?
JetBlackPanda
Member
What are you guy talking about club Nintendo download?
It's still a great game but the framerate can be annoying, especially compared to how smooth the original is. I've even noticed a few times where it chugs a little. The 3D looks wonderful though so that's a bit of a saving grace.
This, I'm guessing.
This, I'm guessing.
JetBlackPanda
Member
Ahh! Thank you.
Snowden's Secret
Banned
The controls seem less responsive in this version? Just me?
This blew my mind when I opened the case. I mean, I've gotten used to having just the foldout poster instructions. I was let down when they started doing it, but I was glad they didn't abandon manuals altogether. Now we get a foldout manual which tells us how to access the digital manual which you assume exists to save costs over the foldout manual which they went ahead and printed anyway to make sure you could figure out how to access the digital manual. And people say Ninty's out of touch. Pshaw.
Also, I'm enjoying the game, but wish there was a SNES control scheme. The roll button and button for picking up barrels should be the same button. They should've used the mic for the blow function. Or at least had an option for it. I'm really enjoying it, but i have a hard time for some reason holding a shoulder button to cling.
Lord British
Member
Does anyone know any good prices for the UK version of this?
Than the Wii version? Isn't that because of a lower frame rate?
Shop To have it for just under £27. Could throw that into Flubit to save a bit more as well if you fancied.
That's what I would assume.
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Deleted member 1235
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crap I just realised that I purchased fire emblem this and luigis mansion. Now I can get a 4th game free.
uhh.... what should I get? Animal crossing and pokemon can suck it, what does that leave me with the other options look kinda........ castelvania sounds really terrible as well
uhh.... what should I get? Animal crossing and pokemon can suck it, what does that leave me with the other options look kinda........ castelvania sounds really terrible as well
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Deleted member 1235
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if anyone is looking to buy this from the e-shop, I just qualified for the 'so many games' promotion and have a code. none of the games interest me so I'm selling it.
Donkey kong is 40 euro in the e-shop. I'd be looking for 35 euro for the code. any takers?
terms and conditions of the contest here
http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nin...Terms-Conditions/Terms-Conditions-750395.html
if interested pm me. can take paypal or and will mail the code as soon as I receive funds.
code states that code works on any 3ds so this would be valid for all countries, however 35 euro is 45USD and I've got no idea if that's worth it for US people. probably you pay 40 bucks or something for new games.....
Donkey kong is 40 euro in the e-shop. I'd be looking for 35 euro for the code. any takers?
terms and conditions of the contest here
http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Misc-/Nin...Terms-Conditions/Terms-Conditions-750395.html
if interested pm me. can take paypal or and will mail the code as soon as I receive funds.
code states that code works on any 3ds so this would be valid for all countries, however 35 euro is 45USD and I've got no idea if that's worth it for US people. probably you pay 40 bucks or something for new games.....
Chance Hale
Member
The framerate isn't bothering me nearly as much as I thought it would, certainly not comparable to
Castlevania like one poster said. Only thing really bothering me is there doesn't seem to be enough AA, bit jaggy at times. Only really bothersome when you take a barrel to the background stages, DK becomes a mess of pixels. Otherwise it looks beautiful and the 3D is stunning.
the 15 FPS 90% of the time in combat
The bonus levels in this game are sooo good. I wouldn't mind buying this if the exclusive levels turned out to be as good.
Those were in the original release.