Hero of Canton
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Neither. It's a nice change of pace - not the most exciting level, but something a little different.
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze |OT| There's always money in the banana stand
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Neither. It's a nice change of pace - not the most exciting level, but something a little different.
Incitemaybe
Member
Wow, take that Bopopolis!
That took a million attempts but I finally made it....
Also dat 3-1......I see it's made it self well known around here
That took a million attempts but I finally made it....
Also dat 3-1......I see it's made it self well known around here
Either that or 6-K.
The perfect Dark
Banned
2-2
Original:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MMynY_klOGg
Tropical freeze (walkthrough, couldn't find the OST)
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OFKgS7VAALk
I didn't get an answer yesterday but just in case you missed it: There's a remix of "Everfrost Peak" from Diddy Kong Racing in World 2. Did you find it?
It's in the second world isn't it? I seem to remember it just being long enough for me to think it was from DKR before it changed to something slightly different and confused me.
Calamari41
41 > 38
God, the last world is so fucking sad. The music combined with what you are seeing is just breathtaking. Especially
The complete ruins that the Cliff zone has become, and our good pal Giant Bat trapped in the ice! Fuckin' Snomads.
The Xtortionist
Member
The only stages that are bad in hard mode are Slippy Spikes, Deep Keep, Amiss Abyss, and Current Capers. At least, those are the only stages I recall dying more than 10 times on, and that's considering I went for
The perfect Dark
Banned
Check out Ms. Splosion Man for some awesome speed runs and time trials. This game reminds me of it quite a bit
The Main Event
Member
Received my copy today. Jesus the game is mesmerizing to look at.
Beat the main campaign. Absolutely spectacular. It's an experience for the ages and a platformer for people who are convinced that familiar platformers don't have anything new to offer. It stomps all over existing ones preceding it in recent history and truly takes a familiar formula to the next level.
Alongside the original Metroid Prime, this is going to stand as pure perfection on Retro's part and feels like a strong contender for their best game so far. I really can't rave enough about this game and I'm barely scratching the surface.
Buy this game if you have a Wii U.
Alongside the original Metroid Prime, this is going to stand as pure perfection on Retro's part and feels like a strong contender for their best game so far. I really can't rave enough about this game and I'm barely scratching the surface.
Buy this game if you have a Wii U.
The perfect Dark
Banned
Yeah I feel the same. It's the best WiiU game and I didn't even like DKC Returns. But Tropical Freeze seems like a true successor to the old Rare games.
All KONG letters in 5-1 was quite hard :/
The Xtortionist
Member
You just gotta go for it at that part. Go as fast as you can, following the banana cues.
Interceptor
Banned
"Dull and boring Level-design"
I am still in world 2 but even there it´s baffling to me how a reviewer can come to this conclusion.
Yup it's beautiful.
Bel_Air_Jeff
Banned
Convinced that the negative reviews for this game is just a response to Nintendo releasing another sequel.
But looking at this game objectively, it's probably the best 2-D platformer Nintendo has released since the SNES.
But looking at this game objectively, it's probably the best 2-D platformer Nintendo has released since the SNES.
The perfect Dark
Banned
Well it's not as easy as Call of Duty
"Nintendo games are childish!
Wait...I can't even beat the second Boss, wtf is this shit damn it *rage quit*"
d00d3n
Member
I have it installed on the internal memory and it stutters pretty bad when loading into new levels. Sorry ...
KeeSomething
Banned
Most likely. I haven't played Tropical Freeze yet, but just based on the videos I've seen (and from my experience with Returns), there is no way anyone can claim the TF's levels are boring are dull. The levels are incredibly dynamic!
I've made it up to World 4's Boss, and man, just from my time with the game that 6 from Gamespot is a joke. In fact, playing the game and watching people's speed runs proves certain parts of that review are factually wrong.
If this is unimaginative level design, then I don't know what imaginative level design is.
Phatosaurus
Member
How do I into chain rolling like in this video?
The perfect Dark
Banned
You need a buddy Kong on your back. Then you just keep hitting the roll button or waggling the controller depending on what you're playing with.
The perfect Dark
Banned
Heh, the secret exit in
was hard to find
4-1
That's quite a statement, but I do agree. This is perhaps the first true 2D platformer since that time period that has felt like its really tried to push the genre. While I am one who loved New Super Mario Bros 2, Wii & U, those games definitely did not push the envelope. Instead, they all refined an excellent formula. This game treats the platformer genre like its a AAA franchise, with insanely detailed backgrounds and tremendous music. The change of perspective gameplay is also quite well done, and really adds a new feeling to the game.
The Xtortionist
Member
Anyone have any tips for high-bouncing with Diddy off a roll jump and retaining momentum? I'm doing time trials for 1-2 and the part near the beginning with Tucks on a ship is kicking my ass. I can't get through cleanly to save my life. Always end up killing my momentum with what I'm guessing is an early jetpack trigger.
Tathanen
Get Inside Her!
Jesus Lawd some of the world 4 levels were gobsmackingly gorgeous but 5-1 is the best thing I have ever seen on the Wii U. I had to move my seat closer to the TV just to appreciate it. The colors, the movement, the detail in the background and foreground. Easily the apex of my now-gen experience.
Retro how could I have ever thought that this game just looked like Returns in HD.
Retro how could I have ever thought that this game just looked like Returns in HD.
Booty Patrol
Banned
Autumn Heights
Sawmill Thrill
Sawmill Thrill
This may be a recurring question but I'll shoot anyway -- so, I'm safe just skipping past Donkey Kong Country Returns and heading right into Tropical Freeze, right?
I mean, I'm clearly not missing any intricate continuity, and though DKCR looks like a wonderful game, Tropical Freeze seems to surpass it in most respects (according to what I've read) except for difficulty, which I'm fine with as I'm not a platforming nihilist.
Put my OCD at ease, GAF.
I mean, I'm clearly not missing any intricate continuity, and though DKCR looks like a wonderful game, Tropical Freeze seems to surpass it in most respects (according to what I've read) except for difficulty, which I'm fine with as I'm not a platforming nihilist.
Put my OCD at ease, GAF.
That's not secret. It's k level
It doesn't matter. If you like TD you can go back to returns after if you want more. Returns harder on eyes and motion controls tho.
Finally my moment of glory!
Busted Bayou. I wish I could record it because it took me so damn long to get it haha.
I knew Dixie was better than Cranky at this one.
Congrats man, I will watch it soon.
Alaskanbullworm
Member
Man, level 5 is beating my ass sideways...and I love it!
Aw damn thanks man. I was wondering why I couldn't find it after like going through the level 50 times!
Freezie KO
Banned
Finally my moment of glory!
Busted Bayou. I wish I could record it because it took me so damn long to get it haha.
I knew Dixie was better than Cranky at this one.
Congrats! Any Gaffer that is the world record holder for one of these levels needs to get some love.
Finally my moment of glory!
Busted Bayou. I wish I could record it because it took me so damn long to get it haha.
I knew Dixie was better than Cranky at this one.
Hey that's awesome!!!
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Crazy Jane doesn't care, as long you enjoy yourself in the sweet breeze of Tropical Freeze
The Xtortionist
Member
Finally my moment of glory!
Busted Bayou. I wish I could record it because it took me so damn long to get it haha.
I knew Dixie was better than Cranky at this one.
1. Can you explain how you pick up the DK barrel while you're rolling?
2. What's with the plucking animation stuttering when you use it to clear a path? Exploit or a replay glitch? I've seen this on Mangrove Cove as well, when players pluck the giant tree out of the ground.
Nice run. It impresses me to see so many precision high bounces with Diddy/Dixie. I suck at doing them.
Between this and Pikmin 3, the WiiU could be nicknamed The Amazing Fruit Machine.To hell with resizing these, the world must appreciate 5-1 in all its 720p glory.
