![]() Still, if you haven't played the originals, chances are you'll find nary a flaw in Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Their absence is really unexcusable, and it's almost enough to compel me into dropping the perfect rating. They were one of the most fun parts of the SNES games, especially in the fantastic "animal barrel" stages, where you assumed full contol rather than merely riding them. Perhaps the saddest part of the game is the lack of animal buddies (only Ranbi the Rhino is available, while Squawks the Parrot has a small side role). They had an epic feel that, sadly, no items here manage to recapture. Finding one of those, huge and majestic, after lots and lots of searching, was a reward like no other. A source of disappointment, however, is the lack of DK coins. The KONG letters are given newfound importance, while puzzle pieces are scattered through every world (often as rewards to the much-beloved bonus minigames). Thankfully, and as always, Donkey Kong's quest is filled to the brim with collectibles. There is an "easy" mode, as well (but come on, the ridiculous difficulty is yet another DK trait you shouldn't miss out on). The controls, which apparently were almost a dealbreaker in the Wii version, work perfectly. The music, another hallmark of excellence in the series, remains completely immersive, with the Kenji Yamamoto compositions doing justice to the incredible old tunes by David Wise and Eveline Fischer. The graphics are incredible, with perhaps the best use of the 3D effect I have ever seen in a 3DS game. Every production value here is through the roof. The good news is: it is absolutely amazing. Having never owned a Wii, I had been counting the days to get my hands on Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Out of all the amazing SNES games, I'd rank Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest straight at number one. Out of all the amazing SNES games, I'd rank Donkey Kong Country Disclaimer: Donkey Kong Country is my favorite platforming series of all time. Disclaimer: Donkey Kong Country is my favorite platforming series of all time.
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