Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

 Wii U
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 915 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 836 out of 915
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 915
  3. Negative: 51 out of 915
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  1. Eny2505
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    This is how a platformer should be. Incredible level design with great idea and stunning attention to the details in the world. Donkey Kongs moveset is weird and clunky at first but is so fun when you discover all mechanics and know how and when to use dixie / diddy and cranky. Dixie works best most of the time though. What they could‘ve experimented more with would be the animal buddies.This is how a platformer should be. Incredible level design with great idea and stunning attention to the details in the world. Donkey Kongs moveset is weird and clunky at first but is so fun when you discover all mechanics and know how and when to use dixie / diddy and cranky. Dixie works best most of the time though. What they could‘ve experimented more with would be the animal buddies.

    (play it on switch there is no reason to get it on wii u)    … Expand
  2. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    + Controls are slick and precise, making for rewarding platforming
    + Graphics are gorgeous, especially for the underpowered Wii U system
    + Extremely accomplished soundtrack
    + Creative level design

    - Lacks some of the charm and atmosphere that the original DKC trilogy possessed
    - Boss fights were somewhat underwhelming
  3. philsom
    Jun 15, 2023
    9
    Way better than Returns, amazing music like all DKC games, and beautiful art and level design, with the charisma of the characters we already know and love. Just wish the next one would be a little more close to the old trilogy art and graphics style if 2d or that itd be a good 3d game that Donkey Kong deserves and doesnt have.
  4. BonzaiTheHost
    May 10, 2023
    10
    Peak Monkey Madness. A game that gets the Sonic formula better than even Sonic Team can do.
  5. Elquansa
    Feb 2, 2023
    9
    In my eyes this is genuinely one of my favourite platformers. The developers really played around with so many ideas with the levels and characters. All the levels are so creatively designed and fresh, accompanied by incredible graphics, with David wise' amazing compisitions in the soundtrack.
  6. ossimoro
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
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  7. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    No me esperaba ese pico de dificultad en un Donkey Kong, la verdad. Recomendadísimo.
  8. Mochimeplease
    Oct 30, 2022
    9
    Arguably best multiplayer game ever released on Nintendo console, the game is simply a lot of fun and forces you to work together and think creatively for the results. The wiiU might have been lacking in games but the quality of them are among the best ever made on a Nintendo console if not any console.
  9. Jattaman
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    Splendido nuovo capitolo della saga.
    Design grafico come sempre splendido, bellissimi livelli, sfida impegnativa ma mai frustrante.
    Ennesimo capolavoro.
  10. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
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  11. greninjaX
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    one of the greatest 2D platformers ever made. donkey kong is a big friendly gorilla and he will keep you warm at night.
  12. TSNintendogamer
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    The game is so good! I love the platforming and creativity the game has! It looks so beautiful. The platforming is great because it's done so well. The environment interacting with the platforming really helps. I also liked the 3d angle to it as well. The bosses are hard but fun as well. Lastly I love how hard the music slaps. Especially the first boss theme. I only wish thatThe game is so good! I love the platforming and creativity the game has! It looks so beautiful. The platforming is great because it's done so well. The environment interacting with the platforming really helps. I also liked the 3d angle to it as well. The bosses are hard but fun as well. Lastly I love how hard the music slaps. Especially the first boss theme. I only wish that there were more animal buddies but than again we wouldn't want too many gimmicks in the game would you because then we would get donkey kong country 2 and other than that it's a masterpiece.… Expand
  13. aandrade81
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Difícil sem ser frustrante, a trilha sonora deste jogo é inesquecível, um dos melhores jogos de plataforma que já joguei.
  14. grimreapersims
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
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  15. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    One of the best 2D Platformers. In every aspect this game is great in the genre. Amazing stages, great music. smooth gameplay and an astounding world with astonishing visuals and environment with life. One of the best games on Wii U and in it's genre.
  16. JohannLink
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This is, by far, the best platformer ever made. The muisc, the gameplay, the game´s eviroment with all of its detail, the puzzles and challenges, its a great experience, with a even better difficulty curve.
  17. MatthewAce70
    Oct 24, 2020
    9
    Tropical Freeze is a fantastic sequel to a fantastic predecessor. Retro Studios have outdone themselves with this entry by making it look bigger, more varied, so gorgeous, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Calling this game good would be an understatement, because not only is this game beautiful to look at, it also plays super amazingly! Starring Donkey, Diddy, Dixie, and Cranky,Tropical Freeze is a fantastic sequel to a fantastic predecessor. Retro Studios have outdone themselves with this entry by making it look bigger, more varied, so gorgeous, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Calling this game good would be an understatement, because not only is this game beautiful to look at, it also plays super amazingly! Starring Donkey, Diddy, Dixie, and Cranky, you’ll explore all kinds of islands on your way back to DK Island.
    For those who enjoy mascot platformers and just great fun in general, then this game should belong in your library.    … Expand
  18. Yozora
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    La perfección en las plataformas, además de un gran reto para los que quieran hacerlo al 200%. Sin duda alguna una obra maestra que le encantará a cualquiera que le gusten otros plataformas clásicos como los mario bros, o cualquier otro título anterior de la misma franquicia. Y un indispensable para cualquier plataformero.
  19. mikath
    May 26, 2020
    10
    i really tried to find a something to dislike in Dkc Tropical freeze. But everytime i died, for some reason i smiled at my tv, every time i got challenged by the game in some of the most dificult stages of the series, somehow the inventful level designe and awesome game design made me laugh and prase even more this game. The only time i really looked down on the game was the first world,i really tried to find a something to dislike in Dkc Tropical freeze. But everytime i died, for some reason i smiled at my tv, every time i got challenged by the game in some of the most dificult stages of the series, somehow the inventful level designe and awesome game design made me laugh and prase even more this game. The only time i really looked down on the game was the first world, and even then was just because the game was trying to make me get used to the tone and flow of the game. Once the first boss began, the game was a blast start to finish! best linear level designe in 2d platformers i ever seen, with not even one single level i would say it was bad or bland. All of this combined with one of the best soundtracks in game made by the great master David Wyse, in one of his best works. How the hell people could say this game is bland or "too haard" is beyond me. The developers at retro managed to find the perfect balance between dificult level designe and forgiving game designe. The game never, and i repeat, NEVER, kill you without any warning or not asuring that you knew what to do. if you died, is your fault, not the controls or level designe, it was you! and even than, you have a lot of lifes that the game almost throws at you, and various itens in funky's store, so you can have some help to deal with the levels, even if you're not that good or patient. Man i cannot stress enough how good this game is. Is not my favorite game, or platformer, but is definetively one of my favorite games of all time. Returnes might have showned that retro know how to designe a good 2d platformer, but Tropical freeze showed that they might be the best developers at this genre in the industry currently. As much as i love Dkc 2 with all of my heart, not even nostalgia can make me say that retro didn't surpaced that game with this masterpiece of a platformer. Is a must for any platformer fan, nintendo fan or who has a wii u or a switch.… Expand
  20. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    The best donkey kong platforms in 2D mode and one of the funniest platforms ever with rayman legends. A must if you have the wii U.
  21. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    This may just be the best 2D platformer of all time. Definitely (in my opinion) on the Wii U. Fantastic backgrounds, visuals and creative and beautiful level design. A great difficulty and incredible boss fights that are even better than those in Donkey Kong Country Returns. The difficulty may not be for all people, especially not for young or new gamers. Completing the game and evenThis may just be the best 2D platformer of all time. Definitely (in my opinion) on the Wii U. Fantastic backgrounds, visuals and creative and beautiful level design. A great difficulty and incredible boss fights that are even better than those in Donkey Kong Country Returns. The difficulty may not be for all people, especially not for young or new gamers. Completing the game and even 100%-ing the game is pretty easy when you master the controls but 200% completion is much more difficult.

    Overall. this is a fantastic game that is a must buy for any owner of a Wii U.    … Expand
  22. iMustang
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    If you're into intense platforming, look no further. This game gave us so many moments of rage quitting, which only lead to so many rewarding feelings as we progressed! Highly recommended to anyone who owns a Wii U.
  23. loputosu
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    There was clearly an immense amount of heart and soul put into this game. It still retains its tight controls from Returns (minus the waggle controls that can alienate some people), with the most inventive level design in any game period. Not to mention being tough as nails, which I also enjoy.
  24. mefzeldernx
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    La nueva entrega de Donkey Kong, nos lleva a una nueva búsqueda de defender su hogar de la invasión de un grupo de animales vikingos. Tan simple como suena la historia da como lugar a uno de los mejores juegos de plataformas 2D de toda la historia, tanto en diseño de niveles, como música, gráficos y jugabilidad.
    "Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze" es de esos ejemplos que merecen ser    La nueva entrega de Donkey Kong, nos lleva a una nueva búsqueda de defender su hogar de la invasión de un grupo de animales vikingos. Tan simple como suena la historia da como lugar a uno de los mejores juegos de plataformas 2D de toda la historia, tanto en diseño de niveles, como música, gráficos y jugabilidad.
    "Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze" es de esos ejemplos que merecen ser enmarcados por lo bien hecho que están, la dificultad es desafiante pero nunca tienes la sensación de frustración debido a que la construcción de controles es tan precisa que sabes que perdiste una vida por tu culpa.
    Sin lugar a dudas es un obligatorio para Wii U, no aprovecha la posibilidad de tener dos pantallas pero eso le quita méritos de ser una obra maestra. En cuanto a la saga DKC, Tropical Freeze cuenta con los mejores jefes de toda la historia de los simios de Nintendo.    … Expand
  25. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    9
    retro estudios sabe como trabajar y lo a demostrado en estos ultimos años, donkey kong tropical freeze es el mejor plataformas 2d de wiiu gran dificultad y excelente musica del gran david wise, niveles muy inspirados, jugabilidad excelente, donkey kong tropical freeze es la perfeccion de plataformas, hacerse con el 100% del juego es un desafio el mayor de wiiu, los niveles me hicieronretro estudios sabe como trabajar y lo a demostrado en estos ultimos años, donkey kong tropical freeze es el mejor plataformas 2d de wiiu gran dificultad y excelente musica del gran david wise, niveles muy inspirados, jugabilidad excelente, donkey kong tropical freeze es la perfeccion de plataformas, hacerse con el 100% del juego es un desafio el mayor de wiiu, los niveles me hicieron mas de una ves querer lanzar el gamepad lejos, lo que si me parecio un poco corto y alguno que otros niveles un poco parecidos a return, el hd le pinta genial al mono de nintendo, eso si ya es hora de ver al simio en una aventura 3d esperemos que asi sea, vamos retro estudios, sigue dandonos grandes alegrias juego impresindible para todos los que posean una wiiu Nota 9.5… Expand
  26. JuanitoMaldad
    May 1, 2018
    0
    Pésimo juego de WiiU aburrido y sin chiste lo peor de la saga de DK es este juego
  27. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    8
    First of all amazing music even if it is greatly a remake of the stellar Rareware music.

    Great game overall with some criticism. Too difficult, scrapped usage of the Gamepad and lengthy loading times. After so much hype for the Gamepad by Nintendo you would expect the signature games of the console to make use of it, but no.

    Overall an 8.
  28. Fobmcrafi6
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    9.3 out of 10 as the environments and aesthetic are gorgeous and awe-inspiring. The same (necessary precision) game mechanics from Donkey Kong Returns, but now Dixie and Cranky Kong are in it. While Dixie feels fresh and different than Diddy, I would almost never use Cranky as he never seemed necessary and hard to use. The story isn't that exciting, but is still a fun experience just like9.3 out of 10 as the environments and aesthetic are gorgeous and awe-inspiring. The same (necessary precision) game mechanics from Donkey Kong Returns, but now Dixie and Cranky Kong are in it. While Dixie feels fresh and different than Diddy, I would almost never use Cranky as he never seemed necessary and hard to use. The story isn't that exciting, but is still a fun experience just like most Donkey Kong Country games.… Expand
  29. 1234JacobW
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    This is a great 2D platformer, it is challenging and the level design is very creative
  30. DerWahreQwert
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is simply the best 2D-Platformer I have played since Super Mario World. Every single stage is designed with passion and detail, every one has at least 1 level-exclusive focus, for example the sandstorm level from world 3. The Boss fights are all unique and more entertaining than the ones from DKCR. This game also has a really great Soundtrack: fromDonkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is simply the best 2D-Platformer I have played since Super Mario World. Every single stage is designed with passion and detail, every one has at least 1 level-exclusive focus, for example the sandstorm level from world 3. The Boss fights are all unique and more entertaining than the ones from DKCR. This game also has a really great Soundtrack: from beautiful underwater tracks in world 4 to catchy remixes of the rocket barrel theme from DKCR.
    Sadly this gem suffered from the poor performance of the Wii U, but hopefully the upcoming Switch version will compensate and finally give the game the honor, which it thoroughly deserves    … Expand
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#11 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#6 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
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#2 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 77
  3. Negative: 0 out of 77
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2014
    90
    The next generation of Donkey Kong is a solid platformer for the veterans. The difficulty level is straight from the nineties and the game doesn't give any slack. It's an thrilling adventure that frustrates at times, but on the other hand, it gives you a true sense of achievement. With these kind of games Nintendo will survive, no matter what the analysts say. [March 2014]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Apr 9, 2014
    70
    I hate Tropical Freeze, but I hate it for the right reasons. It's an invigorating hate: I really badly want to beat this game. And when I do, it will be oh so worth it. [May 2014, p.68]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 7, 2014
    80
    Still very hard, still very enjoyable. A no-brainer for all the fans of the series but also for anyone with a Wii U. [Issue #239]
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