2011/1/29: Wii: Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Sonic Colors
2011/1/29: Wii: Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Sonic Colors
The dark atmosphere and great music were replaced with a cartoonish look and generic jungle music. The underwater levels, all animal buddies (except Rambi), and levels that do more than scroll to the right were removed. The precise controls were even ditched in favor of controls that force unreliable "waggle" for no reason.
The other reviews are great though.
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2011/1/29: Wii: Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Sonic Colors
@JesusSaves - I would be curious to know how much of the game you've played. I certainly wouldn't describe much of the music as "generic jungle music." The factory level was particularly terrific as the music had a very Pink Floyd "Welcome to the Machine" vibe. Loved it.
Overall, I would say DKC Returns is probably my favorite game from last year and probably in my top 5 Wii games overall.
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I'll admit, I've only made it to the 2nd world (Beach).
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[QUOTE=JesusSaves]I have to strongly disagree with the Donkey Kong Country Returns review. It definitely did NOT keep with the spirit of the original DKC games. The originals had dark, atmospheric graphics and music, limitless variety, and great control. DKC Returns lost all of that.
The dark atmosphere and great music were replaced with a cartoonish look and generic jungle music. The underwater levels, all animal buddies (except Rambi), and levels that do more than scroll to the right were removed. The precise controls were even ditched in favor of controls that force unreliable "waggle" for no reason.
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[QUOTE=Samael]I loved the underwater levels, but I also loved the underwater temple in Ocarina of Time and probably shouldn't be trusted.
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For that matter, Majora's Mask's water temple was also brilliant.
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I'll admit, I've only made it to the 2nd world (Beach).
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Well you certainly were quick to judge. The game actually has a lot of variety in its level designs and you should really give it more of a chance.
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2011/1/29: Wii: Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Sonic Colors
I think it's hard to justify considering there seems to be a new Sonic game every few months!