Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread - Page 2

slop101 · 11-21-10, 10:21 PM

I'm a couple levels into the 2nd area, and it's not "insanely" hard yet, but getting difficult as it goes - and like I said, extra difficult if you want to grab every item. But at this rate, it should be insane hard a couple more areas in, as that video above can attest.

AndyCleveland · 11-22-10, 01:10 PM

i am in 3-4. the difficulty hasnt been anything crazy yet, but ive had fun losing quite a few lives in some tricky spots.

the environments are AMAZING and unmatched by any other game. this is how 2d platforming is done!

CreatureX · 11-22-10, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyCleveland

the environments are AMAZING and unmatched by any other game. this is how 2d platforming is done!

QFT!

Just started the game and played the first sunset level.

Simply beautiful.

AndyCleveland · 11-22-10, 11:54 PM

i love how the environments are so interactive. huge structures collapsing around you when blasting around in barrels, the mine cart stages, shooting into multiple depths with barrels. definitely the wii's best offering, along with SMG 1 & 2

slop101 · 11-23-10, 10:28 AM

^ don't forget Kirby's Epic Yarn! It's an easy, relaxing game, but right up there with the best Wii games.

NiCK Crush · 11-23-10, 10:41 AM

Debating on grabbing this later this evening.

Decker · 11-23-10, 10:45 AM

BTW : At Kmart, I mentioned you get two $10 gaming coupons if you buy the game using your rewards card. What I didn't realize is that those two coupons have different bar codes, so you can use them together to save $20 on a single item over $20 if you want. Coupons are valid 11/28- 1/2011 (can't remember the exact date).

AndyCleveland · 11-23-10, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by slop101

^ don't forget Kirby's Epic Yarn! It's an easy, relaxing game, but right up there with the best Wii games.

really? because i got through like 4 stages and thought it was easilly one of the dullest games ive ever played. i was really looking forward to it after the positive reviews and because it's a 2d platformer. maybe ill have to try it again.

i know this for a fact: i HATED the cutesy cut scenes. and collecting furniture for my apartment.

slop101 · 11-23-10, 11:00 AM

I suppose it's all about expectations.
I went in expecting a cutesy relaxing game that just breezes over you.
But I was mostly bowled over by the sheer creativity behind the game.
The apartment furniture thing is lame, but it does open up some interesting mini-games and challenges.

kstublen · 11-23-10, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Decker

BTW : At Kmart, I mentioned you get two $10 gaming coupons if you buy the game using your rewards card. What I didn't realize is that those two coupons have different bar codes, so you can use them together to save $20 on a single item over $20 if you want. Coupons are valid 11/28- 1/2011 (can't remember the exact date).

I got this at Kmart today using a prior $20 Coupon that was about to expire and only got one $10 Coupon instead of two. Do you only get two if you have a rewards card?

Brent L · 11-23-10, 02:34 PM

Ok, Kmart is really starting to tick me off. I bought DKC on Sunday but only got one $10 gaming coupon. I wasn't aware I needed to be a rewards member, so I am to blame for that one, no big deal.

I stopped back in the day after, got a rewards card, and returned DKC and got the cash money back. I went back to electronics, got the game, had them scan my new rewards card, and bought another copy with the cash I just got refunded back to me. Did I get two $10 gaming coupons? Nope! It just printed one off just like it did before when I didn't use the rewards card in the first place. I believe they didn't even activate my card.

Ugh.

Now I know this may sound shady, but I'm ok with asking since Kmart screwed up the second visit - I now have two $10 gaming coupons, one from the first purchase that I returned and one from the second purchase. Will the first one work even though I returned that game? If so I'll just not worry about returning and rebuying, yet again. This is my first experience with these Kmart gaming coupons and so far I'm not impressed.

Decker · 11-23-10, 02:46 PM

They both should work unless they changed things, which I doubt. Not only did I get two $10 coupons, but I got emailed two as well. If they really plan on mailing coupons like this, I hope they're individual use ones like best buy rewards certificates or they will get robbed blind. We won't know much until they become active next week.

SuperBatMan · 11-23-10, 08:28 PM

The level you need the key for in level 1..just..

Oh. my. God.

So beautiful.

NiCK Crush · 11-23-10, 08:29 PM

Yea, the graphics and music in this game are TOP NOTCH. Glad I decided to pick this one up. Love some of the new gameplay.

DVDKrayzie · 11-24-10, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Brent L

Ok, Kmart is really starting to tick me off. I bought DKC on Sunday but only got one $10 gaming coupon. I wasn't aware I needed to be a rewards member, so I am to blame for that one, no big deal.

I stopped back in the day after, got a rewards card, and returned DKC and got the cash money back. I went back to electronics, got the game, had them scan my new rewards card, and bought another copy with the cash I just got refunded back to me. Did I get two $10 gaming coupons? Nope! It just printed one off just like it did before when I didn't use the rewards card in the first place. I believe they didn't even activate my card.

Ugh.

Now I know this may sound shady, but I'm ok with asking since Kmart screwed up the second visit - I now have two $10 gaming coupons, one from the first purchase that I returned and one from the second purchase. Will the first one work even though I returned that game? If so I'll just not worry about returning and rebuying, yet again. This is my first experience with these Kmart gaming coupons and so far I'm not impressed.

Actually, if you email the guy over at CAG about this, he's supposed to hook you up as it happened to a lot of people. i can't personally vouch for it, but they seem to be happy with him. I applied online right before i went to kmart, got my temporary rewards number, gave it to the cashier and 2 coupons printed out.

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atxbomber · 11-25-10, 03:11 AM

As much as I'm loving this game, I have to say the rocket barrel levels that require you to mash the A button in order to fly may be the single worst game mechanic ever to make it into a first party Nintendo game. Ugh.

LosingMyMind · 11-27-10, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by slop101

Holy shit, this game looks to be really difficult:

That level is in the first world

I had a heck of a time getting the gold medal in time attack for that one.

mzupeman2 · 11-27-10, 07:03 PM

That level isn't in the first world.

LosingMyMind · 11-27-10, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mzupeman2

That level isn't in the first world.

Learn-to-play. Collect K-O-N-G in all of the levels in the first world and that level most certainly opens up.

atxbomber · 11-27-10, 08:52 PM

Yeah, it's level 1-K.

slop101 · 11-28-10, 12:22 AM

Okay, a few worlds in and this game is too fucking hard - and not hard in a "wow, that was challenging but fair" sort of way. No, hard as in "the game developers are just being assholes" way.

david12 · 11-28-10, 09:36 AM

Hard, yes. But shouldn't 2-d platformers in the year 2010 be somewhat difficult? That's what multiple red balloons in each level are for. Enjoying the creativity of it.

atxbomber · 11-28-10, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by slop101

Okay, a few worlds in and this game is too fucking hard - and not hard in a "wow, that was challenging but fair" sort of way. No, hard as in "the game developers are just being assholes" way.

I'll agree that whoever put in the level "Crowded Cavern" is absolutely an asshole.

LosingMyMind · 11-28-10, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by atxbomber

I'll agree that whoever put in the level "Crowded Cavern" is absolutely an asshole.

The only part in that level that gave me any trouble was steering the bat and his blasts out of the way so I could get that G. Other than that, it wasn't bad.

Brent L · 11-29-10, 01:21 PM

I love and desire hard 2D platforming games like this. They sure weren't a breeze back in the day and I love when developers have the balls to go that route these days.

I am having an absolute ball with this one.

11-21-10, 10:21 PM	#26
slop101 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cali Posts: 17,246	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread I'm a couple levels into the 2nd area, and it's not "insanely" hard yet, but getting difficult as it goes - and like I said, extra difficult if you want to grab every item. But at this rate, it should be insane hard a couple more areas in, as that video above can attest.

11-22-10, 01:10 PM	#27
AndyCleveland Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 628	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread i am in 3-4. the difficulty hasnt been anything crazy yet, but ive had fun losing quite a few lives in some tricky spots. the environments are AMAZING and unmatched by any other game. this is how 2d platforming is done!

11-22-10, 11:54 PM	#29
AndyCleveland Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 628	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread i love how the environments are so interactive. huge structures collapsing around you when blasting around in barrels, the mine cart stages, shooting into multiple depths with barrels. definitely the wii's best offering, along with SMG 1 & 2

11-23-10, 10:28 AM	#30
slop101 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cali Posts: 17,246	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread ^ don't forget Kirby's Epic Yarn! It's an easy, relaxing game, but right up there with the best Wii games.

11-23-10, 10:41 AM	#31
NiCK Crush DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,594	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread Debating on grabbing this later this evening.

11-23-10, 10:45 AM	#32
Decker DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Vegas, Baby! Posts: 21,757	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread BTW : At Kmart, I mentioned you get two $10 gaming coupons if you buy the game using your rewards card. What I didn't realize is that those two coupons have different bar codes, so you can use them together to save $20 on a single item over $20 if you want. Coupons are valid 11/28- 1/2011 (can't remember the exact date). __________________ Xbox Live: Decker 01........... My 360's Blog PSN Gamertag : Decker01 GAME CENTER ID : DECKER 01 I haven't seen Evil Dead 2.....yet.

11-23-10, 11:00 AM	#34
slop101 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cali Posts: 17,246	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread I suppose it's all about expectations. I went in expecting a cutesy relaxing game that just breezes over you. But I was mostly bowled over by the sheer creativity behind the game. The apartment furniture thing is lame, but it does open up some interesting mini-games and challenges.

11-23-10, 02:34 PM	#36
Brent L DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 13,190	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread Ok, Kmart is really starting to tick me off. I bought DKC on Sunday but only got one $10 gaming coupon. I wasn't aware I needed to be a rewards member, so I am to blame for that one, no big deal. I stopped back in the day after, got a rewards card, and returned DKC and got the cash money back. I went back to electronics, got the game, had them scan my new rewards card, and bought another copy with the cash I just got refunded back to me. Did I get two $10 gaming coupons? Nope! It just printed one off just like it did before when I didn't use the rewards card in the first place. I believe they didn't even activate my card. Ugh. Now I know this may sound shady, but I'm ok with asking since Kmart screwed up the second visit - I now have two $10 gaming coupons, one from the first purchase that I returned and one from the second purchase. Will the first one work even though I returned that game? If so I'll just not worry about returning and rebuying, yet again. This is my first experience with these Kmart gaming coupons and so far I'm not impressed. __________________ "Would I rather be feared or loved? Ummm, easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me."

11-23-10, 02:46 PM	#37
Decker DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Vegas, Baby! Posts: 21,757	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread They both should work unless they changed things, which I doubt. Not only did I get two $10 coupons, but I got emailed two as well. If they really plan on mailing coupons like this, I hope they're individual use ones like best buy rewards certificates or they will get robbed blind. We won't know much until they become active next week. __________________ Xbox Live: Decker 01........... My 360's Blog PSN Gamertag : Decker01 GAME CENTER ID : DECKER 01 I haven't seen Evil Dead 2.....yet.

11-23-10, 08:28 PM	#38
SuperBatMan DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,025	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread The level you need the key for in level 1..just.. Oh. my. God. So beautiful. __________________ ...And it is my job to get them all the way through to acceptance. And if not acceptance, than just depression. If I can get them depressed, then I'll have done my job. -Michael Scott Wii Code- 2220 9038 7939 5844

11-23-10, 08:29 PM	#39
NiCK Crush DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,594	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread Yea, the graphics and music in this game are TOP NOTCH. Glad I decided to pick this one up. Love some of the new gameplay.

11-25-10, 03:11 AM	#41
atxbomber Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 893	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread As much as I'm loving this game, I have to say the rocket barrel levels that require you to mash the A button in order to fly may be the single worst game mechanic ever to make it into a first party Nintendo game. Ugh. __________________ DVD Collection [DVD Profiler] Goodreads xbl & wii u ultimaton psn: real_ultimaton 3DS: 3995-6651-2413

11-27-10, 07:03 PM	#43
mzupeman2 DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NY Posts: 3,255	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread That level isn't in the first world. __________________ Oppo BDP-83 - Pioneer 1019AH-K - Samsung 46A550

11-27-10, 08:52 PM	#45
atxbomber Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 893	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread Yeah, it's level 1-K. __________________ DVD Collection [DVD Profiler] Goodreads xbl & wii u ultimaton psn: real_ultimaton 3DS: 3995-6651-2413

11-28-10, 12:22 AM	#46
slop101 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cali Posts: 17,246	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread Okay, a few worlds in and this game is too fucking hard - and not hard in a "wow, that was challenging but fair" sort of way. No, hard as in "the game developers are just being assholes" way.

11-28-10, 09:36 AM	#47
david12 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Carrollton, Tx Posts: 615	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread Hard, yes. But shouldn't 2-d platformers in the year 2010 be somewhat difficult? That's what multiple red balloons in each level are for. Enjoying the creativity of it.

11-29-10, 01:21 PM	#50
Brent L DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 13,190	Re: Offical Donkey Kong Country Returns Thread I love and desire hard 2D platforming games like this. They sure weren't a breeze back in the day and I love when developers have the balls to go that route these days. I am having an absolute ball with this one. __________________ "Would I rather be feared or loved? Ummm, easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me."