Funky’s been around since 1994, but this is the first time he's been a playable character. In Funky Mode, you’ll be able to play as the coolest Kong ever: Funky Kong.
#DONKEY KONG COUNTRY: TROPICAL FREEZE UPGRADE#
The graphical upgrade wasn’t necessary, as the game looked gorgeous on the Wii U, but it makes for a big “wow” factor when playing.ĭKC: Tropical Freeze’s release on Switch also brought a brand-new mode for players to hang-ten with: Funky Mode. It’s beautiful in handheld mode and it’s eye-melting-ly pretty on the big screen. What’s the difference between the Switch version and the Wii U version?Īt first glance, DKC: Tropical Freeze for Switch is absolutely gorgeous. There are five islands to work through, each with their own perils and baddies, until you reach Donkey Kong Island, where you’ll have to battle the Snowmads’ boss, Lord Fredrik.
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You can also enlist Squawk the parrot to help you find puzzle pieces. These Funky Kong items are great if you have any beginners playing the game. If you get stuck, you can buy and equip balloons that will help with air underwater, float you back to safety if you fall, and give you more lives. If you play in the game's Original Mode, you’ll meet up with Funky Kong, and he’ll try to sell you helpful items that you can equip at the beginning of each level. With your crew in town, you make your way through the island - jumping, rolling, bouncing, swimming, floating and ponytail-helicoptering along the way. In Original Mode, which is exactly like the Wii U version, you’ll be able to partner up with Diddy Kong (DK’s little buddy since 1994), Dixie Kong (Diddy’s girlfriend since 1996) and Cranky Kong (DK’s grandpa).
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You play as a Donkey Kong - yes, the bad guy from the 1981 arcade game of the same name - and you must return your island home to its splendor after it’s invaded by blizzard-happy bad guys known as the Snowmads.
#DONKEY KONG COUNTRY: TROPICAL FREEZE SERIES#
The Donkey Kong Country series is an old-school run 'n' jump platformer from the mid '90s. All the years I’d sunk into the series, all the time I’d spent passing the controller back and forth with my younger brother - I’d finally get to share the series with my kids.īut before you peel the banana on this game for the kids, here are a few things to consider. So, when Nintendo announced in January that a retooled version of the Wii U Donkey Kong Country game was making its appearance on Switch, it was an easy yes. The only one I'd missed was the original 2014 release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Wii U.Ī lot of people missed out on that DKC game, to be fair. Over the years, I've played through almost every single iteration of Donkey Kong Country that there's been. It stretched the technology further than anyone had ever seen at that time, and it followed up with gameplay that was crisp and challenging. Even back then, Donkey Kong Country was a marvel. Its roots are rich and deep, reaching as far as back as 1994 with its first apperance on the Super Nintendo. Before you peel the banana on this game for the kids, here's what you should consider.ĭonkey Kong Country is a longtime Nintendo staple.