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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze |OT| There's always money in the banana stand
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Just realized I am at 6-7 and I've never used the kung pow moves... I have bought lives from funky thou.
When I get to the rocket levels I get excited. So much fun. And the controls are perfect.
Beelzebufo
Banned
It's actually pretty fun!
Using new Kongs makes hard levels easy and easy levels hard
This brings a smile to my face for when I get this game. 1-K on DKCR destroyed me after playing through the first level. I hope somebody else somewhere gets to experience the "This game isn't that hard. What was everyone talking about?...YOU'VE GOTTA BE JOKING ME" reaction I had once I played 1-K.
After trying all layouts out, the best control scheme for me on the Gamepad has been analog-stick, but with X/Y swapped with the triggers. Pressing Y/X to grab feels so much more sensible than pressing a trigger. Vice versa for rolling. And the dpad is ok but a pain after a while, and is a detriment on swimming levels.
The Xtortionist
Member
Crossposting from David Wise thread. Top 5 favorite tracks?
1. Staff Credits
My undisputed number 1. And yes, it's strange to me because normally I'd never pick a non-gameplay song as my favorite.
This theme has it all and is executed brilliantly. Starting off as a awesome big band jazz celebration, it transitions into a more somber melody before hitting an uplifting finish. Then comes the heavenly, if short-lived Stickerbush saxophone remix that sounds like it was recorded using entirely live instruments. Wise puts that extra special touch on it with the live sax, adding a more personal aspect to a remix of arguably the greatest DKC track and one of the greatest video game tracks of all time. Wise knows what the hardcore fans want and fucking gives it to us.
2. Harvest Hazards
The climax at 1:44 is epic and when the full suite of backing instruments kicks in at 2:05, I can't even. The hype explodes out of my headphones.
3. Busted Bayou
Such a fun and funky song. Really great variety in instruments with two distinct guitars, dat flute, and the eventual sax.
4. Amiss Abyss
'Nuff said.
5. Seashore War
1. Staff Credits
My undisputed number 1. And yes, it's strange to me because normally I'd never pick a non-gameplay song as my favorite.
This theme has it all and is executed brilliantly. Starting off as a awesome big band jazz celebration, it transitions into a more somber melody before hitting an uplifting finish. Then comes the heavenly, if short-lived Stickerbush saxophone remix that sounds like it was recorded using entirely live instruments. Wise puts that extra special touch on it with the live sax, adding a more personal aspect to a remix of arguably the greatest DKC track and one of the greatest video game tracks of all time. Wise knows what the hardcore fans want and fucking gives it to us.
2. Harvest Hazards
The climax at 1:44 is epic and when the full suite of backing instruments kicks in at 2:05, I can't even. The hype explodes out of my headphones.
3. Busted Bayou
Such a fun and funky song. Really great variety in instruments with two distinct guitars, dat flute, and the eventual sax.
4. Amiss Abyss
'Nuff said.
5. Seashore War
In no particular order, Windmill Hills, Alpine Incline (I like both parts though), Busted Bayou, Seashore War, and...Jelly Jamboree. So many good choices though so it's hard to narrow it down.
That's funny. 2-K took me about a hundred tries (took me forever to get the timing down on the bopping) but then I went and completed 3-K on my first try.
Additionally: Fruit Factory is my favorite track in the game.
Astral Dog
Member
Finally finished the main worlds, i hated that final boss, bland scenery and it had the worst music of the game
And i enjoyed the 3d camera sections, such a dissapointment there are very few of them
And i enjoyed the 3d camera sections, such a dissapointment there are very few of them
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
I just finished 2-K and had a lot more trouble with it than 1-K. It's the combination of not being able to stop and timing being really important. Had a lot of trial and error to it, but once you start getting it down it's a fun level to play.
Beelzebufo
Banned
Really? Having the roll button set to a face button reminds me more of the older DKC games. And isn't it weird to tap shoulder buttons over and over for ground pounding? It's also easier for me to not have to worry about accidentally letting go of te grab button when I'm jumping on zip lines.
2-k was easy because it was just etting the timing right and I always do it perfectly lol but then 3-K comes with those horrible patterns, good thing that Dixie exists
So, I was looking at this game on Amazon just to last minute price check before I pick it up in store tomorrow (finally!), when lo and behold I see this:
Monkey
How the hell is that blatant copyright infringement still up on the site? There are tons of other blatant rip-offs too.
They're not even consistent in their stolen screenshots. One of them is from DKCR3D.
Chet Rippo
Member
Yeah, whatever game Retro makes next should have David Wise in charge of the music.
Do you guys remember my post from last page? I mean this one:
After learning the trick, thanks to you guys, I lost lives down to about 48 lives then I started to regain them slowly. So, I finished the level as I re-reached my 99 lives counter (on that EXACT attempt). And, of course, 999 banana coins was reached WAY before I had my winning run. That said, great level for banana coin farming.
Yeah, 2-K FINALLY down.
Now, my hands hurt.
*screams internally*
After learning the trick, thanks to you guys, I lost lives down to about 48 lives then I started to regain them slowly. So, I finished the level as I re-reached my 99 lives counter (on that EXACT attempt). And, of course, 999 banana coins was reached WAY before I had my winning run. That said, great level for banana coin farming.
Yeah, 2-K FINALLY down.
Now, my hands hurt.
*screams internally*
Freezie KO
Banned
Just beat 5-K. That was deliciously evil.
I've also been beating each level and getting all the KONG letters as I go, so I thought in World 5 that the
was genius.
I've also been beating each level and getting all the KONG letters as I go, so I thought in World 5 that the
transition from fruit into popsicles when the level goes from fruit-themed to ice
lol
"I love this game its so fun and it never gets boring and I think it is even better than others, and my favorite thing about is that you can throw acorns i would recommend this app"
Freezie KO
Banned
Just played 6-1 and discovered Homecoming Hijinx. Amazing how much music enhances the feel of returning home to perilously platform around your frozen home as it collapses before your eyes. In the running for my favorite track.
I'm playing through Hard Mode now. It's quite cool to use
World 7 had fun stages, but they weren't that hard. 7-1 gives you a free buddy and 7-2 isn't that difficult (but I love how trippy it is!). 7-3 was quite challenging though. I remember having more trouble in that floating fruits level in DKCR though.
Only "criticism" I have with this game is that mine cart levels were so much crazier in Returns. The level with the giant egg and the mix of platforming and cart in the volcano world were really cool and nothing here reaches that level imo. Only the sawmill level was surprising to me.
the other Kongs. I'm not using Donkey for Hard Mode, he already enjoyed a lot of play time!
World 7 had fun stages, but they weren't that hard. 7-1 gives you a free buddy and 7-2 isn't that difficult (but I love how trippy it is!). 7-3 was quite challenging though. I remember having more trouble in that floating fruits level in DKCR though.
Only "criticism" I have with this game is that mine cart levels were so much crazier in Returns. The level with the giant egg and the mix of platforming and cart in the volcano world were really cool and nothing here reaches that level imo. Only the sawmill level was surprising to me.
Ok last K levels completed
5-K: Goddamit! I hate hate hate hate this level. Tried more than 50 times until I got it. What a hard level, hardest in the game by far.
6-K: A bit easy considering the previous K levels, a dissapointment.
So...(spoilers ahead)
Now let's play Hard mode!
5-K: Goddamit! I hate hate hate hate this level. Tried more than 50 times until I got it. What a hard level, hardest in the game by far.
6-K: A bit easy considering the previous K levels, a dissapointment.
So...(spoilers ahead)
Unlocked World 7 and I'm dissapointed that it had just three levels, oh well.
7-1: The only difficult part was the last part with the small blocks roling in the air. I hated that part and thanks to it I played through almost all the level more than 30 times.
7-2: More or less a hard level, the rocket barrel and minecart parts could have been done crazier, it was a lame level in creativity.
7-3: Fun level and hard. Not a great way to end the game but it was fine.
7-1: The only difficult part was the last part with the small blocks roling in the air. I hated that part and thanks to it I played through almost all the level more than 30 times.
7-2: More or less a hard level, the rocket barrel and minecart parts could have been done crazier, it was a lame level in creativity.
7-3: Fun level and hard. Not a great way to end the game but it was fine.
Now let's play Hard mode!
TheSpaceBetween
Member
No particular order...
1) Big Top Bop
2) Scorch'n'Torch
3) Twilight Terror (Stickerbrush remix)
4) Rockin' Relics (water)
5) Forest Folly
Obviously I'm leaving out a ton of great ones like Grassland Groove and Panicky Paddles (swimming), but you really can't go wrong with any of the songs!
The Librarian
Banned
Its not even a platformer, its a jigsaw puzzle game.
That's exactly what I felt/feel!
I've still not beaten 1-K on DKCR *shame* But I'm only on level 3, so there's still time :-D
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Did you make it in the end? By the way, as someone who likes to play the time attacks (only going for gold though, otherwise I'd probably never be done with the game), it's a bit funny to see that the levels where I always think "Oh, some time to relax and just take the free gold medal" are the ones that are the stopgates for others.
The Librarian
Banned
I've gotten distracted by TitanFall. Getting stuck on 6-4 as much as I did, and the prospect of returning to it, is kinda keeping me away at the moment.
revolverjgw
Member
This game looks TOO good. I can't process all the detail and activity going on onscreen at all times.
I'm trying to beat the game on hard mode along with time trials, but how do you unlock the final 7 images? Must you get shiny golds? Or the Time Attack Heart things? I've completely beaten the first two worlds, with all hearts for World 1 with one shiny gold, and world 2 with all normal gold medals, and I've gotten the blue Kong letters for every stage in both worlds.
I just bought the game a few days ago and it's pretty awesome!
A question
Currently I'm playing with a friend in multiplayer but...
Is there an easier way to change partner Kongs in this?
There are some routes we could not open, is this due to secrets only available with different Kongs?
Thanks.
A question
Currently I'm playing with a friend in multiplayer but...
Is there an easier way to change partner Kongs in this?
There are some routes we could not open, is this due to secrets only available with different Kongs?
Thanks.
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Yup. Most of the levels themselves were not overly challenging on hard, but them boss fights destroyed me haha.
I collected all the images and haven't touched time trials. I'm not sure if collecting the blue KONG letters has anything to do with it though or if you just have to beat all the levels on hard.
that it is! glorious in motion and the difficulty is no joke. getting my ass kicked and loving it.
Just 100%'d it today,
. But other than that, the K levels weren't all too bad -- certainly took me multiple tries, though.
Fantastic soundtrack + great gameplay = amazing game. I almost dare say it's my second favorite Wii U game (my top favorite being Wonderful 101).
I don't think I'm going to try for 200% (complete Hard for everything) but I might at least try a few levels on Hard just to see how it is (plus I want to try the other Kongs by themselves).
world 7 such a biiiitch!!
Fantastic soundtrack + great gameplay = amazing game. I almost dare say it's my second favorite Wii U game (my top favorite being Wonderful 101).
I don't think I'm going to try for 200% (complete Hard for everything) but I might at least try a few levels on Hard just to see how it is (plus I want to try the other Kongs by themselves).
Anyone on gaf doing time trials in any serious capacity? I'm having a ton of fun doing a level here and there (8th global in Windmill Hills right now, whaddup), but I'd have way more motivation to do more if anyone on my friends list was giving me competitive times. NNID is Murrah for all the speed runners that wanna add me (or you can add me even if you're not doing time trials if you really want to)
I'm going for every shiny gold and have a lot of good times. Check the list in the OP for GAF friends
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
I'd suggest trying this: Find a steady rhythm of pressing and then quickly releasing the B-button, to stabilise the barrel; as soon as you are able to fly in a straight line as much as you want, you should have the base feeling down (pressing B a bit longer -> go up, let it go a bit longer -> go down; usually go up and down in small steps and not by force). Now, if it's really so annoying to you and you have a hard time reacting to the obstacles, go to youtube and look for a recording of the stage. Always watch a segment (as much as you can keep in mind) and then play it, and pause. I don't know if any items like the bonus heart help in barrel sections but it's worth a try, too. Good luck
.dark_prinny
Banned
Took me several tries to beat the fucker, but Is not as hard as it seems at the beginning. Keep it up!
Just beat the game yesterday! It was a lot of fun, can't wait for the sequel
Right now I'm unlocking the K levels, I skipped most of the secret exits on my playthrough, though I made sure to collect the KONG in every level that I played so I won't have to replay any levels for that reason.
the secret exit in Panicky Paddles (5-4)...
is bullshit
is bullshit
But I still managed to get it, sanity intact. For those who don't know/remember, it's the one where you have to get Dixie through to the end, while the level has way more various ways to lose health than most other levels, and the only kong barrel is right at the beginning. I might be a bit strict on myself for not using any powerups but DAMN YOU whoever at Retro designed that specific challenge
I used Cranky to bounce off the spiky fruits but the toughness still applies...