illdog Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I just wrote a massive post about this that would have got me lost of pluses and a pulitzer prize but I lost it all because my laptop is an utter fuck. Anyways, this should be called Donkey Kong Country Again But Looks Lovely because it really does. I don't have your fancy schamncy Xbones and PS4's but for cartoony graphics these are awesome, DK's fur in the opening cut scene looks amazballs. I still have Donkey Kong Country Returns pretty fresh in my mind so this feels like more of the same just with some bells and wistles. I played DKCR on the 3DS so I'm enjoying having this on the big screen. More of the same means the same controls which still have the same problems. You can whiz about like a trooper, doing you platforming as demanded but there is still that horrible delay between pressing the jump button and actually jumping that I could never get on with. He does the same when he rolls too, you hit the L or R buttons and there's a couple of frames of animation that leave you vunerable before he launches his attack. Ive played up to halfway through the second area. The first area is the normal introduction, all jungle with a few underwater bits. The underwater conrols are nice by the way, you have a thrusting manouver that propels you through the water with speed, you can also use it to launch out of the water when near the surface. Worthy of note is how the music changes in to a nice chill out version of the current score, DKC has laways gotten water music right. The second area is WIndmill Plains, I kinda wish this would have been first, its different enough to convert anybody who thinks they might have just picked up the previous version again. The music has been good too aand it has an autumnal setting that feels nice and fresh. The main differnce this time round is the introduction of Dixie and Cranky inside the barrels as well as just Diddy. Diddy still has his jet pack to boost your jump, Dixie gives you extended height on your jump similar to Yoshi with that dip and extra effort at the end and Cranky has a pogo stick jump a la Duck Tales (awoo-oo) that you can perform indefinitely if you so choose. It lets you jump on spikes and other surfaces that would otherwise kill you. There are only 6 worlds this time around but the individual levels are longer. The first boss fight was a bit drawn out, that cunt took some hitting and I fucking howled when i died after hitting him about six times but falling prey to the poopy jump delay. Its good so far, i guess that's all you really need to know. Haven't.encountered any ice yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikman Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Sweet baby Jesus at Christmas this is pissing me off! I'm on the 3rd level (training for ill, not for me!). Taking a good deal of coordination, I think I'm getting worse at games.. Looks lovely though and seems to be a proper DK game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illdog Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yea dude, its frustrating no doubt. Its just that type of game, it manages to be annoying as shit and wonderfully addictive all at the same time. Mine cart levels man, mine cart levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illdog Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yea, I just looked that up. If it's for time trial runs through levels Im all over that but overall completion percentage can go fuck itself, I just enjoy trying to get through the levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambob Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Says mister achievements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illdog Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Says mister achievements. Ive changed my ways, I thought that was evident through the games Ive been playing recently. I've set a time on the first level for us to fight over. It's a shit time, bronze, but should be good racing each others times. Cool, i'm down for that. Its on like Donkey Kong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikman Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I don't think I'm connected with any of you on WiiU, is it still friend codes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikman Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thank you kind Sir These levels are amazing. I'm on the 2nd mine cart one now. Everyone buy a Wii U and make sure we keep on getting more of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroed Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 This is absolutely superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manicm Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hopefully if i get out of work at a reasonable time will be playing this later, my copy came in the post this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyKurosaki Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Really tempted by this, reckon next payday I'll end up getting it. Though I've plenty to go with my new Wii U already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 This is pretty damn exceptional, but unsurprisingly so. I think Cranky is a bit of a game changer as his ability really makes you play different. And yeah, it looks amazing. I'm a bit into the second world so far. I did go back and try to get all the jigsaw pieces for the first world but I even managed to miss one using the bird on that level where you are a silhouette, which pissed me off. I've not tried to get all the jigsaw bits on the 'K' level... that cunt was bad enough to get through, let alone root around in. I'll have another bash tomorrow but I'm away next week so I'm not gonna be able to get in deep for ages. Laaaame. Oh yeah, and I tried the time trial. My time is shocking, I just don't think I know how to play quickly. I need to use that roll more but I'm not used to using it, I like jumping on heeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illdog Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I put a time up for the first level, its 2 mins 7 secs. I had half hour to get a quick go in today but spent it on time trials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatular Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Is there an easy mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 No, but there are power ups that can assist a run like extra health and stuff, and they're priced quite cheaply. They're used once per level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatular Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Cheers DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Reflex Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 It's because podcasters/reviewers know fuck all for the most. They're skimming over content that fast that nothing gets to sink in. I'd take all of your opinions over 'professionals' anyday for this very reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 That's weird because I'm listening to the current Idle Thumbs podcast and they mention it straight off the bat, and also they mention it on the Giant Bomb quick look. I really want it but not sure I can afford it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANGERMAN Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 yeah, I did it in 2 minutes 6 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I had a go but I did awful. I'll have a proper go tonight. And for the record I've heard Ducktales referenced too, not in reviews (not really read any) but I remember it said a lot when the Cranky trailer was shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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