Topic: Donkey Kong Country Wii

[Killer_Man_Jaro]

I wish Retro would divulge a bit more about DKC Returns. There's been such good coverage for Kirby's Epic Yarn, but as for this... diddly squat since Rambi was revealed. I'm holding out hope that there is something major they haven't shown yet that will really set it apart from the SNES Donkey Kong Countries.

[alegoicoe]

Am new to the forums and i know this is an old thread, but i just got to say that am very exited about this game, been wating for it since the good old 16 bit days.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Another new trailer
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-eruption-donkey-kong/707131

[Caterkiller]

WAHOO!!!!!! Look at that man! No more media for me! For real this time!

[Luigi Dude]

And another new trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj-tkwelhGw

[Caterkiller]

I've already shamed myself.

[Killer_Man_Jaro]

Huh. Are there like three different remixes of the Jungle Hijinks theme in this game? I swear I keep hearing it in every new video with slightly different instrumentation.

Anyway, I'm still dismayed that North America is getting both of Nintendo's new 2D platformers before Europe gets even one of them. Must be the extensive translation required... 

[Peachylala]

And another new trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj-tkwelhGw

*applause*

[BeautifulShy]

Just thought I would let you guys know that the Super Guide is going to be in the game. I think I used it once in NSMBW just to see how it works. I did beat the part after Luigi did his thing. So I'm going to guess that this will be pretty hard then.

[Shaymin]

As long as I can trigger it and still get 100% completion, that's cool.

(Seriously New Super Mario Wii... dirty pool.)

[BlackNMild2k1]

Nintendo: "It's on like Donkey Kong"â„¢

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/gaming.gadgets/11/10/on.like.donkey.kong/

The makers of the classic video-game franchise have filed a request with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office to trademark the pop-culture phrase, "It's on like 'Donkey Kong.' "

Nintendo claims that the catchphrase "is an old, popular Nintendo phrase that has a number of possible interpretations depending on how it's used."

"In addition to Nintendo's use, it has been used in popular music, television and film over the years, pointing to Donkey Kong's status as an enduring pop-culture icon and video game superstar," they said Wednesday in a written release.

We tend to use it when something big is about to go down. Or when we're trying to save a princess by jumping over a bunch of barrels. Whichever.

Urban Dictionary defines it as "A phrase to denote that it's time to throw down or compete at a high level."

The phrase has popped up in music (Urban Dictionary says a song by rapper Ice Cube may have been its first pop-culture appearance) and movies, including 2003's "American Wedding," a sequel to "American Pie."
[...]
And it's clearly no coincidence that Nintendo's request comes just days before the latest Donkey Kong adventure, "Donkey Kong Country Returns," is to be released on November 21.

"On Nov. 21, It's on like Donkey Kong!" reads a company press release.

I'm surprised they didn't do this many many years ago.

[Peachylala]

I swear I heard this phrase in 1994... but I was only in grade one back then when DKC came out. Now 1999 when DK64 came out, I heard that a lot. It also got really annoying. Like "Do A Barrel Roll" annoying.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Ice Cube: The Predator - Now I Gotta Wet'Cha - (1992) NSFW Explcit Lyrics

[Shaymin]

I'm pretty sure I heard that phrase in American Pie 1.

Of course, "It's On Like Cranky Kong" is superior anyway.

[BlackNMild2k1]

It's in American Wedding.... they mention it in the article.

[ThomasO]

I was initially indifferent to this game, but I've grown pretty excited for it.


Game Informer has given it 9.5/10, saying it's one of the best platformers he's ever played.

[Caterkiller]

I was initially indifferent to this game, but I've grown pretty excited for it.


Game Informer has given it 9.5/10, saying it's one of the best platformers he's ever played.

Horray! I hope Retro gets awesome NSMBW like sales, they totaly deserve it. After Metroid and this I'd love to see them take on another genre, seems like they could make anything they wanted.

[Peachylala]

Game Informer has given it 9.5/10, saying it's one of the best platformers he's ever played.

what is this i don't even

[NWR_insanolord]

A Wii game getting a 9.5 in Game Informer is the equivalent of a 14 on NWR's scale.

[Killer_Man_Jaro]

Awesome. Much like the Metroid Prime situation, Retro Studios is ingeniously crafting modern design onto an old-school style of game, and it sounds like they have succeeded again with Donkey Kong Country Returns. Roll on December 3rd!

[Mop it up]

A Wii game getting a 9.5 in Game Informer is the equivalent of a 14 on NWR's scale.

Seriously. If Donkey Kong Country Returns has any of the problems I worry about (basically relying too much on nostalgia and remaking DKC1, like the original New Super Mario Brothers), then Game Informer is one of the publications I could count on for pointing that out. The title had me worried it'd end up like that, but it is shaping up to be a true sequel, Donkey Kong Country 4.

[Peachylala]

A Wii game getting a 9.5 in Game Informer is the equivalent of a 14 on NWR's scale.

Seriously. If Donkey Kong Country Returns has any of the problems I worry about (basically relying too much on nostalgia and remaking DKC1, like the original New Super Mario Brothers), then Game Informer is one of the publications I could count on for pointing that out. The title had me worried it'd end up like that, but it is shaping up to be a true sequel, Donkey Kong Country 4.

NSMBWii was still fantastic though. I love me some 2-D Mario because I'm such a 2-D whore.

[GoldenPhoenix]

I was initially indifferent to this game, but I've grown pretty excited for it.


Game Informer has given it 9.5/10, saying it's one of the best platformers he's ever played.

Definitely, the more I learn about the game, the more I want it. I may have to break down and buy it even though I really shouldn't with my current financial situation. But the game looks stunning, and a good blend of old and new, with fantastic art style and visuals. Thank you Retro for taking on Donkey Kong and making it relevant again!

[Peachylala]

Thank you Retro for taking on Donkey Kong and making it relevant again!

I second this. I have to find a demo station of this after the game is released. It's on my X-mas list, and it deserves it.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Thank you Retro for taking on Donkey Kong and making it relevant again!

I second this. I have to find a demo station of this after the game is released. It's on my X-mas list, and it deserves it.

I am most excited for the boss battles, I've only seen clips of one battle and it looked very interesting. Retro crafted some wonderful bosses in the Prime games (though some battles lasted way longer then they should have because of the boss's health), so I am excited to see what they can do with boss designs in a platformer.