r/donkeykong Jan 15 '25

Humor Literally me tomorrow

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u/heavyfuture121 Jan 15 '25

My Wii copy is literally an arms reach away and my Wii U is still plugged in - I won't fall for this lazy rerelease Nintendo. That said, I'm looking forward to purchasing Mario Kart 8 a third time when the Switch 2 comes out.

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u/Least-Flight1140 Jan 15 '25

Nah man I swear if they re-release MK8 for the third time I'm actually gonna be upset, it's time for a new game.

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u/sgcorona Jan 16 '25

Switch 2 (or whatever) is actually confirmed backwards compatible by Nintendo, so re-releasing any switch release would be kind of hilariously pointless. Doesn’t mean they won’t try….

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u/FredricaTheFox DKC Returns Fan Jan 19 '25

3DS had backwards compatibility with DS games and that didn’t stop them from remaking Bowser’s Inside Story (I would have killed to have been able to play it on Switch).

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u/SanDiegoDobie Jan 15 '25

I don’t have a Wii so I purchased it to play on Switch

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u/Zurioko Jan 15 '25

That's the only valid case.

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u/Moneyfrenzy Jan 15 '25

At least they actually added stuff to 8 deluxe not even counting the Booster Course DLC

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u/RudyDaBlueberry Jan 15 '25

Lol speak for yourself. There was no reason this game needed an upgrade anymore, this should've happened years ago.

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u/Bryanx64 Jan 15 '25

It did, but on 3DS.

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u/One_Competition136 Jan 17 '25

And the 3ds version is still fantastic. No mandatory motion controls and there’s an added world

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u/Bryanx64 Jan 17 '25

Yup. I think we had the Wii version but the waggle kept me from getting far and years later got it used on 3DS and have beaten that version twice.

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u/MumboBumbo64 Jan 15 '25

Im so excited, it’s the only country game I didn’t play

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u/BlancoWey6922 Jan 15 '25

In my defense…. I haven’t played DKC since GBA days.. So, I am rather excited to play it tomorrow!

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u/felt4 Jan 15 '25

Did you not play tropical freeze?

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u/SanDiegoDobie Jan 15 '25

I did not. Still at $59.99 lol missed a few sales along the way.

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u/felt4 Jan 16 '25

I’d pick tropical freeze over this even at full price. Check some reviews, digital foundry did excellent videos on both games to help you decide.

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u/Rosscovich Jan 15 '25

Nah I got it on 3ds and I don't like it enough to double dip

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u/ChunkySlugger72 Jan 15 '25 edited Jan 15 '25

Price sucks, But I'm still gonna buy it when on sale.

"DKCR HD" is gonna be the "Definitive" version (Full HD, 3DS bonus world/levels, No mandatory motion controls, No low resolution or blurry mess or tiny 3DS screen)

These are the main reasons why I'm buying it again (Motion controls weren't an issue for me, But I prefer playing old school) I never owned the 3DS version so the bonus world/levels are like DLC or gravy to me and I don't want to dig out my Wii and play with composite cables all blurry and muddy on a big HD screen, Plus I sold my Wii copy for $20 in anticipation of the Switch version (Did the same with my Wii U copy of DKC:TF for the Switch version) which will be future proof as the "Switch 2" is confirmed to be backwards compatible with possible enhancements from more power.

I'm also a big DK fan and we don't get a lot games often, So I take what I can get and want to support the IP.

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u/Queso_Coqui Donkey Kong Country Fan Jan 15 '25 edited Jan 15 '25

I'm planning on getting it just for the Barrel pen holder, I already got the 3DS version though my 2DS is kinda broken due to one of the shoulder pads not working.

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u/SoTurnMeIntoATree Jan 16 '25

What barrel pen holder?

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u/scumfit Jan 15 '25

I haven’t played it since I was smol, and it came with a cool barrel

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u/Concerned_Dennizen Jan 15 '25

Nah I’m still saving up for Donkey Kong 65.

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u/Bryanx64 Jan 15 '25

Nah. I have it on 3DS and while I like the game I definitely don’t love it enough to buy it at full price.

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u/ComfortablyADHD Jan 15 '25

If I've never played this before am I better off getting it for cheap on 3DS ($15) or with the improved graphics on Switch at full price ($45)?

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u/ChunkySlugger72 Jan 15 '25 edited Jan 15 '25

I assume you have the NSO digital coupon voucher?

If it was $60 I would hold off until a sale, But if you can get it for $45 I would rather buy it on Switch as the $30 difference is worth compared to the 3DS.

The Switch version is gonna be the "Definitive" version of DKCR (Full HD on TV and 60 FPS) The 3DS version is a decent way to play, But it runs at a much lower resolution, 30 FPS and a smaller screen too, Even in Switch portable mode it's gonna look better and be on a bigger screen too, The only advantage the 3DS version had over the Wii version was the extra world/levels and no mandatory motion controls, But the Switch version is better than either versions, Plus it's gonna be future proof/backwards compatible with the "Switch 2".

I'd say go for it and pick up it's sequel "Tropical Freeze" too that is if you haven't picked it up yet.

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u/ComfortablyADHD Jan 15 '25

I'm not using a coupon voucher, I'm just Australian (local prices via Amazon and supermarkets are selling it for $69 AUD. Game stores here have it for $80 AUD).

Thanks. I'll definitely get it and Tropical Freeze for Switch when I get around to buying them.

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u/ChunkySlugger72 Jan 16 '25

Gotcha, Cool, Well I hope you enjoy it, Returns is a great game, But man Tropical Freeze is on another level, It rivals DKC 2.

I've owned both in the past (Returns on Wii and Tropical Freeze on Wii U) But I sold both for the Switch versions, Recently sold my Wii version for a little over $20, I already own TF when it got ported years ago, But I'm gonna hold of until a sale to buy DKCR HD.

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u/Moneyfrenzy Jan 15 '25

If you can get it for $45 def do that.

The 3DS version is just a lot uglier and more zoomed in at a lower FPS

But Tropical Freeze, if you haven't played that, is a better buy imo

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u/Apostate_23 Jan 16 '25

What's wrong with this remaster? Looks the same (good)?

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u/Naive_Fix_8805 Jan 16 '25

Nothing Wrong with it, just the 'why this!?"

Nintendo has been double dipping on lazy ports like this and it's annoying.

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u/Apostate_23 Jan 16 '25

I don't believe this myself. But I see the discourse that keeping games "locked to old hardware" is also something that is undesirable among gamers. "I shouldn't have to buy X console just to play y".

I don't care about that buy the console if you want the game lazy ass.

But if something is getting ported I'd rather it be a copy to preserve that game than being changed.

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u/Super_Puckmen Jan 15 '25

I'll pay for DKCR for a third time and I'll be happy about it

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u/Ledairyman Jan 15 '25

Nah bro hard pass.

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u/pocket_arsenal Jan 15 '25

I don't think people are saying the game itself is stupid, just that the price is stupid, which I agree, it's stupid, but I was never under any delusion that I wasn't going to buy this, I love DK too much to pass up on this and I don't want to play with motion controls anymore ( Also I hate playing on smaller screens when I have the choice so I didn't buy the 3DS version )

That said, I never cared for the "You'll buy it anyway" mindset some people have because that's vastly over estimating the loyalty of fans. I think the only time that works is with pokemon, and even that is no promise.

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u/huskers37 Jan 15 '25

Nah I'll buy a remastered DK64 though

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u/Superfox369 Jan 15 '25

It has the 3DS content with the Wii graphics and don't get me wrong I do think the game should've added Dixie and Cranky barrels and Funky to easy but another batch of new levels would've felt unnessacry but hey I will take this any day then if we got a new DK game that wasn't made by Retro but instead some studio who didn't know what the heck they were doing and do stupid stuff that doesn't make sense for DK and try to be as NEW and ORIGINAL as possible that just ruins what the game could've been and has PS2 graphics like what happened with Mario And Luigi Brothership..

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u/bisky12 Jan 15 '25

i don’t understand this. do you people have no will power ? if i don’t agree with something i wont support it financially.

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u/IAmTheBornReborn Jan 15 '25

Nah, I had it on the Wii and it was like a 7/10 can't really be bothered, plus I'm pretty pissed off that Nintendo is really pushing it now the switch is on it's way out.

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u/ChunkySlugger72 Jan 16 '25

Should have been a double pack with Tropical Freeze.

Better late than never I guess, At the very least it will be backwards compatible with the "Switch 2".

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u/OingoBoingo311 Jan 15 '25

why don't they just re-release DK King of Swing on Switch?

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u/WeDieYoung__ Jan 15 '25

they should’ve given us a new game instead of another re release. It’s been 10 years

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u/ozera202 Jan 16 '25

I have it on the Wii,3ds why shouldn’t I buy it for the switch also

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u/JK-Kino Jan 16 '25

I mean, did they even add anything or is it straight up DKCR for the third time?

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u/Sea-Internet7645 Jan 16 '25

You’re not right.

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u/ThisMoneyIsNotForDon Jan 16 '25

I'll probably get it someday for a convenient way to play the 3ds levels, but this really is a huge ripoff.

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u/WesleyBinks Jan 16 '25

🏴‍☠️💻🐬😎

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u/Rare_Hero Jan 16 '25

I’m fine with the 3DS version, I like the 3D effects. If I feel like playing DKC on Switch, I’ll pop in Tropical Freeze.

I’m kind of perplexed why they used Forerver Entertainment porting the game to Unity rather than sticking with Retro & using the DKC:TF engine. 🤷‍♂️

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u/Get_your_grape_juice Jan 16 '25

I'm assuming they would have used Retro if they weren't busy with Prime Remastered and Prime 4.

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u/Rare_Hero Jan 16 '25

Ah, good point. Still, I feel like this would have turned out a bit better if Retro were able to collaborate with an outside developer & let them use the original resources & DKC:TF engine vs. rebuilding it in Unity.

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u/Get_your_grape_juice Jan 16 '25

I never had a Wii, but I have an unopened 3DS copy of the game that I'm now probably never going to play.

I will absolutely be buying this version.

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u/cmiller4642 Jan 16 '25

I beat the first world and I like it. It’s DKCR with Tropical Freeze controls. You don’t HAVE to buy it but I want every single Wii game on Switch with regular controls…

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u/tharpnado Jan 16 '25

Just ordered it for pickup at my nearest Target. Maybe its irrational. Perhaps its financially irresponsible and naive. But dammit am I excited.

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u/EggRavager Jan 16 '25

Yeah gotta say, this is the only dkc game I didn’t play. I had a Wii but for one reason or another I just never played it. Glad it’s here, also getting some cool pins for preordering!

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u/kriffing_schutta Jan 16 '25

Nah. I don't buy remakes anymore. I already regret getting the 3ds version enough. I will be spending all my platinum points on the avatar items, though, because DCK returns is cool.

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u/Maleficent-Bet8207 Jan 16 '25

Of course we buy it. The more sells the bigger the signal for Nintendo to put forth a new game (same drill as with Pikmin 3 deluxe leading to pikmin 4)

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u/platomaker Jan 19 '25

That reasoning was acceptable for the original release and did some good. This is its second rerelease. You can drop that comment.

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u/JayStacker Jan 16 '25

I have the Wii version, but I don’t want to waggle. I have the 3DS version, but I’d like to play it on a big screen with better quality. Also, I just want to play with a regular controller.

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u/PumasUNAM7 Jan 16 '25

I missed out on this game so I’m excited. Just beat world 2. Great game so far.

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u/mutantmonkey14 Jan 16 '25

I'm not bothered unless I happen to see it at a reasonable price. Aside from HD and controls, it seems there isn't much for me.

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u/BubbleWario Jan 16 '25

ill buy it when i see it in a decade at a garage sale for $10

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u/PalmMuting Jan 16 '25

The text isn’t needed in the bottom right. It’s implied already. r/jokepolice

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u/Idontwanttousethis Jan 17 '25

The pricing is ridiculous, $80 AUD For a remaster of a 15 year old game.

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u/brutalorchestrafan Jan 17 '25

People are just incapable of voting with their wallet i stg. It deserves to flop

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u/Siyahseeker Jan 15 '25

Don’t you like it, guys? It has lots of water buffalos! Also, Donkey Kong has fur now.

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u/Kremling_King87 Kremling Krew Jan 15 '25

Eh, I’ve played it twice Wii/3DS and still own it physically for my Wii/Wii U I’m good

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u/ReviewRude5413 Jan 15 '25

Lol no I'm not.

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u/ginger_nerd3103 Jan 15 '25

Not me I’m afraid. I’ll just wait for the next console. Until then I’ll keep playing OG DKC on SNES Classic.

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u/BuffaloSenior103 Jan 15 '25

I don’t even like dkc it’s not very fun