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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze |OT| There's always money in the banana stand
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Kyleripman
Member
Beaten, but if you were using the remote only, then there is a run button (at least on DKCR, I assume it's the same for TF). It's actually the reason I use the d-pad with the gamepad. Gotta have my run button.
I've only done a time trial for 1-1 and I don't think I even got bronze lol but I only attempted it once when I got the game at launch. I'm on 6-3 now so once I finish the game I'll go and try to do the trails and get gold. So sorry for the guys and girls who've added me thus far!
ShockingAlberto
Member
Man, I like this game, but there's this stretch of 4-1 where the physics just get wacky.
Hobbestetrician
Member
There are levels past 3-1?World 6 just keeps getting better
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Yes. Much better levels actually.
I love 3-1 but unlike most people it's not even close to being my favorite level in the game.
The Xtortionist
Member
lol. A couple.
Trevelyan9999
Banned
This game is truly a great example of artistic design met equally by it's gameplay. Music fits perfect with the art direction, gameplay is enhanced by both.....
Retro and David Wise, THANK YOU for an Amazing experience!
Retro and David Wise, THANK YOU for an Amazing experience!
TheSpaceBetween
Member
Dat Cliffside Slide
Dat Wing Ding. Dat Reckless Ride. Dem Platform Problems. Honestly there are at least 15 levels that probably tie as my favorite. Probably more.
They become significantly better if you just go into every one with 3 crash guards.
Those are one use items right? If you die then you have to leave the level to go get some more? They seem useless to me then if I'm trying to learn a level.
I'm placed 9th on the Global Leaderboard for Busted Bayou using Cranky!
Now I'm trying to use Dixie since she's faster for the final section, but I'm fuckin cracking up trying to get the timing right for the part where you jump along the chasm on top of those flying guys.
I just can't figure it out, even after watching the replays multiple times! AAAGGGH!
Now I'm trying to use Dixie since she's faster for the final section, but I'm fuckin cracking up trying to get the timing right for the part where you jump along the chasm on top of those flying guys.
I just can't figure it out, even after watching the replays multiple times! AAAGGGH!
I can't do it, it's too hard! It's bullshit! I can't do it! I can't! Oh hi Mark.
The Xtortionist
Member
To high bounce off enemies with Diddy or Dixie, make sure to tap the jump button right after you bonk the enemy. Tapping it before will kill your momentum. It's unintuitive but it works, trust me.
I probably I should've seen that one coming...
Instead of trying to anticipate incoming hazards, pay attention to the trails of bananas and coins. They'll guide alobg the right path!
Lord_Byron28
Member
Finally im not alone in my love for this level. The artstyle, music and level design is epic and a ton of fun.Dat Cliffside Slide
I found 6-K more manageable, but that might just be because you're coming off 5-K and the entirety of world 6 and are already in challenge mode.
Edit: I've had a headache all night long, but listening to some world 5 tunes seems to have taken care of that.
They give you a buddy for 6-k if I remember correctly, so it's a bit easier.
Damn!!
That amazing.
They read NeoGAF... Interesting
I LOVE YOU RETRO!!
Of course they do
Many thanks, but I still can't get it. I can't even figure out the timing to jump on the bush guy that launches you up to the flying enemies while using Dixie!
I need a break
I'll do anything I can to make sure that the good people at Retro know how much I love their games...I own all three Primes and the Trilogy separately, along with both DKC's!
All 5 games are in my top 10 games for the last 10 years! (I didn't play Prime until 2004).
I think this new DKC might be even better than DKCR, even if music isn't in the equation! Cliffside Slide is just so excellent...
All 5 games are in my top 10 games for the last 10 years! (I didn't play Prime until 2004).
I think this new DKC might be even better than DKCR, even if music isn't in the equation! Cliffside Slide is just so excellent...
SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
I have the same sentiments. I wrote a little mini-review a while back that had some criticisms, but after going through and starting to 100% it, many of those criticisms have gone away.
I also forgot to praise the boss battles. Man, they're just amazing, aren't they? It's sad that I have to say this, but the lack of "hit the boss 3 times!" is very refreshing.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
All the bosses I believe are actually divided into three phrases of three hits each.
SaintMadeOfPlaster
Member
All the bosses I believe are actually divided into three phrases of three hits each.
Oh really? Well, at least they were clever enough to not make it so obvious.
Randomizer
Member
Getting this on Tuesday for my birthday can't wait to play it . So as someone who thought DKCR was the best 2D platformer since the SNES and in the top 5 of all time. Am I right in assuming my mind will be blown?
. So as someone who thought DKCR was the best 2D platformer since the SNES and in the top 5 of all time. Am I right in assuming my mind will be blown?BigEvilTurtle
Banned
What's with all the rocket barrel disdain? Is it the controls or difficulty or something? I love them! Once I grasped the controls it became a challenging but fun mini-game for me.
RomanceDawn
Member
When returns came out for the Wii I remember thinking it wasn't quite as "realistic" looking as much as I remember the old Country titles trying to be. I don't know if the water levels are whats doing it or what but the environments definitely give me more of a realistic vibe this time around.
These under water stages give me an Ecco the Dolphin feel. Like the lost city of atlantis or something. Very creepy for me to imagine who could have built all that in DK's world.
These under water stages give me an Ecco the Dolphin feel. Like the lost city of atlantis or something. Very creepy for me to imagine who could have built all that in DK's world.
I'm loving this game overall, but man, world 4 really reminded me that I hate water levels in games. Sure, the DK water levels are better than say Mario water levels, but World 4 is by far my least favourite world so far :-( Juicy Jungle seems much better from the first 2 levels I've played though.
Eric Kozlowsky, the Retro Studios environmental artist who praised MYE's fan art, specified at the link that he did the environmental art for 2-1, 2-3, 2-B, 2-Boss, 5-3, 6-3, 6-8 and 6-B. (He originally said World 3 for the World 2 levels, but he has since clarified). Hats off to him for designing the gorgeous Windmill Hills, Horn Top Hop and Fruity Factory (speaking of which, I just finished 5-3 tonight)!!
On a side note, I showed Amiss Abyss to three different people tonight and they were all like :-O
On a side note, I showed Amiss Abyss to three different people tonight and they were all like :-O
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
I hate water levels as well, but this game made them awesome. I actually loved the water levels in this game.
King Of Fuh
Member
I have been working my way through four and it has been a struggle. Just have 4k and the boss fight to go, but I agree, enough swimming!
I really hope this is the last of the swimming levels. Game is wonderful but if I were a reviewer world 4 alone would probably knock a point off my score.
superpickleman
Member
Deep Keep... Fucking aye, it took forever figure the secret out! Probably the worst designed secret so far. Although I did feel like a genius when I finally figured it out.
The Xtortionist
Member
Nice guy. I tweeted him the pic of Gloomy Gulch 2.0, among other things, and he said it was a rejected concept for the mangrove world. He also said he put the tank in Frosty Fruits as a SMB3 easter egg. It's cool to have a Retro employee that's open to interacting with fans after their 10+ years of utter silence on everything.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Yeah, the swimming portions can be tough.
But the way Retro designed the swimming levels was also masterfully done. Every level had something different and a spectacle. It was more beautiful than the land levels, well I though it was.
Got the game yesterday and have only played four levels so far, so my impressions are still very early.
- The load times bother me. Especially because the animation during the load time gets stuck frequently. At least I'd want that to look smooth
- the levels seem longer, but a good length. I like it.
- the atmosphere is incredible already! The music plays a big part in it obviously. Loving it!
- Dixie > Diddy. As if that had ever been a question
- The load times bother me. Especially because the animation during the load time gets stuck frequently. At least I'd want that to look smooth
- the levels seem longer, but a good length. I like it.
- the atmosphere is incredible already! The music plays a big part in it obviously. Loving it!
- Dixie > Diddy. As if that had ever been a question
The perfect Dark
Banned
I agree. I was worried before i got to play them, but they're just.......fantastic.
dark_prinny
Banned
This game makes sooooo happy! I mean this is the most fun I had in a a game for years.
I´m about to finish the game ( Last boss ) and I decided to go back and collect everything before I beat it. Currently on 2-K and loving it.
I´m about to finish the game ( Last boss ) and I decided to go back and collect everything before I beat it. Currently on 2-K and loving it.
Phatosaurus
Member
4-K is fucking bullshit. I've died over 30 times on it so far.
So far in terms of difficulty, 2K > 4-K > 1-K > 3-K
So far in terms of difficulty, 2K > 4-K > 1-K > 3-K
JODOROWSKY51
Member
World 5
boss is the best! Love the animation!
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