Who knew that this golden oldie had such deft platforming skills? (SPOILERS INSIDE)
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/36145
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will be released for Wii U on February 21, 2014, as announced during the recent VGX awards show.
In addition to a release date for the previously delayed 2D platformer, Nintendo and Retro Studios unveiled the title's fourth playable character to be Cranky Kong, the grandfather of the titular Donkey Kong who was previously teased via a leaked image of the game's box art.
Cranky Kong, who makes his series debut as a selectable character, has the unique ability of bouncing on his walking stick, which enables him to gain greater altitude than a regular jump and traverse otherwise dangerous hazards, such as spikes - not dissimilar to Scrooge McDuck's signature mechanic in Capcom's Ducktales franchise.
New gameplay footage showed certain collectibles that can only be obtained by utilising Cranky's capabilities. He joins a roster of previously-revealed Kong family members Donkey, Diddy and Dixie.
I really don't understand why DK is the only playable character in single-player. This is my number one complaint about Retro's take on the series and it's something that just doesn't make any sense.
I really don't understand why DK is the only playable character in single-player. This is my number one complaint about Retro's take on the series and it's something that just doesn't make any sense.
What? During the demo they said certain levels were designed around each character's strengths, like Cranky's Scrooge cane. I can't imagine they would only let you use Donkey Kong.
To be honest, I'm excited to use Cranky.
I really don't understand why DK is the only playable character in single-player. This is my number one complaint about Retro's take on the series and it's something that just doesn't make any sense.
What? During the demo they said certain levels were designed around each character's strengths, like Cranky's Scrooge cane. I can't imagine they would only let you use Donkey Kong.
To be honest, I'm excited to use Cranky.
