Donkey Kong Country Returns official hype thread! Reviewers are going bananas!

So has anybody played it yet? I'm going to get my copy in about an hour.

This game is out today!

Who has it and how do you like it?

I just updated the OP with some new reviews. The game is currently sitting on an 89 right now at metacritic. I have about two hours of gameplay so far and I'm loving it! I'm going to play some more after Walking Dead tonight!

http://www.gamespot.com/n64/action/donkeykong64/index.html Donkey Kong 64 GameSpot Score 9.0 Editors' Choice. ACTUALLY 3D. Why the **** is this new donkey kong 2D?yodogpollywog

I think because Nintendo wants to rekindle some of the classic gameplay that they got with the original Donkey Kong Country games on the SNES. I actually wanted there to be a new 3D Donkey Kong game. I'm just hoping they release DK 64 soon because of the release ofDKCR.

Dang, Steller Reviews.

It baffles me though why it got such a low score on Gamespy.

I'm betting this game will break the wii's 8.5 streak with a 9.

Dang, Steller Reviews.

It baffles me though why it got such a low score on Gamespy.

LegatoSkyheart

It was too tough for them

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Dang, Steller Reviews.

It baffles me though why it got such a low score on Gamespy.

laus_basic

It was too tough for them

yeah read the Review. It was great!

Just played the first three stages. The visuals are astoundingly vibrant, the controls are superb (very precise) and the level design looks promising.

Gamespot never fails to dissapoint.

Gamespot never fails to dissapoint.

Zune_HD

well under the now playing at the top of the page it says GT5 and then you click it and its Black ops lol! Gamespot is a little weird in some areas. I wish this review would hurry up and get posted. I want the 8.5 curse broken!

Just had a thought, does anyone know which engine this game uses? (and Metroid for that matter).

I have a feeling the review is gonna be posted tonight. inb4 8.5Shinobishyguy

Well it better be posted tonight, GS's already late to the party.

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"]I have a feeling the review is gonna be posted tonight. inb4 8.5laus_basic

Well it better be posted tonight, GS's already late to the party.

took then 4 or 5 days (longer than IGN) to post the Goldeneye one :P. Another reason I prefer IGN. It is nice to....you know see the review BEFORE I buy the game lol.

Just had a thought, does anyone know which engine this game uses? (and Metroid for that matter).

shutdown_202

In this interview, they seem to be saying it's an entirely new proprietary engine, though it probably derived somewhat from the Prime 3 engine.

And also...

Each level in DKCR contains about three times the detail of an average Metroid Prime 3 room, as far as the texture count and poly count.Retro

Holy crap.

I'm going to go ahead and predict a 9.0. After the first couple levels, the level design is some of the rest I've ever seen in a sidescrolling platformer.

Meh. DK was fun when I was 10 years old. But being 23, not so much...BodyElite

This DK game is more challenging than 90% of the so-called "grown up" games that come out these days. It is no kid's game.

And for the record....It's an 8.5, not a 9. Don't be crazy.Cherokee_Jack

Do you mean that GS will give it an 8.5 or its an 8.5 game?

I don't see how its a stretch to say that this game is AAA quality. It is just as good as the old DKC games.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]And for the record....It's an 8.5, not a 9. Don't be crazy.GreySeal9

Do you mean that GS will give it an 8.5 or its an 8.5 game?

I don't see how its a stretch to say that this game is AAA quality. It is just as good as the old DKC games.

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[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]And for the record....It's an 8.5, not a 9. Don't be crazy.Cherokee_Jack

Do you mean that GS will give it an 8.5 or its an 8.5 game?

I don't see how its a stretch to say that this game is AAA quality. It is just as good as the old DKC games.

Well, I guess that does establish a bit of a precedent, but many reviewers that have given the game a 9 have said that it outshines NSMBWii.

And for the record....It's an 8.5, not a 9. Don't be crazy.Cherokee_Jack

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[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]And for the record....It's an 8.5, not a 9. Don't be crazy.Cherokee_Jack

Do you mean that GS will give it an 8.5 or its an 8.5 game?

I don't see how its a stretch to say that this game is AAA quality. It is just as good as the old DKC games.

Meh. DK was fun when I was 10 years old. But being 23, not so much...BodyElite

On topic, Gamespot should hurry up the the damn review already!:P

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]And for the record....It's an 8.5, not a 9. Don't be crazy.Shinobishyguy

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]And for the record....It's an 8.5, not a 9. Don't be crazy.Shinobishyguy

There's always a chance, but I really don't think so. Not at GS.

Which isn't to say GS is biased.I played about half of NSMB Wii and I didn't think it deserved a 9 either. Of course this game seems like it has a lot more presentation going for it, but the platforming is also not as tight and refined as Mario's is.

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]And for the record....It's an 8.5, not a 9. Don't be crazy.Cherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] so there's basically no chance of this getting AAA?Shinobishyguy

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"] There's always a chance, but I really don't think so. Not at GS. Which isn't to say GS is biased. I played about half of NSMB Wii and I didn't think it deserved a 9 either.Cherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] so after this it's skyward sword or bust huh?Shinobishyguy

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"] Naw, man, it's Epic Mickey! ;)Cherokee_Jack

(for whatever stupid reason)

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] ...the curse is never gonna be broken is it ;_;Shinobishyguy

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] ...the curse is never gonna be broken is it ;_;Shinobishyguy

(for whatever stupid reason)

But I think most people admit that the Wii pretty much dominated this year.

so I was looking at some screens from the game running on dolphin and they featured those silly looking frogs.Made twoavatars.

9/10 from WIRED

WIRED: Staggering attention to detail; imaginative level design; constant introduction of new gameplay elements; high level of difficulty that doesn't frustrate.

TIRED: Unnecessary motion controls; disappointing boss battles.

9/10 from WIRED

WIRED: Staggering attention to detail; imaginative level design; constant introduction of new gameplay elements; high level of difficulty that doesn't frustrate. Awesome game is just awesome :D

TIRED: Unnecessary motion controls;

:lol: at motion controls, biggest gimmicks this gen

9/10 from WIRED

WIRED: Staggering attention to detail; imaginative level design; constant introduction of new gameplay elements; high level of difficulty that doesn't frustrate. Awesome game is just awesome :D

TIRED: Unnecessary motion controls;

:lol: at motion controls, biggest gimmicks this gen

Giancar

IDK, I think they slightly enchance the experience in DKCR. Its pretty standard waggle and nothing to write home about, but it makes me feel a little more connected to the action and its very responsive. *shrugs*

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9/10 from WIRED

WIRED: Staggering attention to detail; imaginative level design; constant introduction of new gameplay elements; high level of difficulty that doesn't frustrate. Awesome game is just awesome :D

TIRED: Unnecessary motion controls;

:lol: at motion controls, biggest gimmicks this gen

GreySeal9

IDK, I think they slightly enchance the experience in DKCR. Its pretty standard waggle and nothing to write home about, but it makes me feel a little more connected to the action and its very responsive. *shrugs*

anyways, it seems that DKCR is gonna be the platformer of the year, and since platformers are in my top genre list it's just an awesome game 8)

Knew it wasn't going to get AAAE even though I hyped it.

Oh well, another 8.5 exclusive for the Wii.

The game released today in Euroland. Suprised theres not many people here talking about it.

Im on 3-1. This game is nuts...........the attention to detail is just mind boggling.

9/10 from WIRED

WIRED: Staggering attention to detail; imaginative level design; constant introduction of new gameplay elements; high level of difficulty that doesn't frustrate. Awesome game is just awesome :D

TIRED: Unnecessary motion controls;

:lol: at motion controls, biggest gimmicks this gen

Giancar

Consoles = Biggest Gimmick EVER.