Donkey Kong Country Returns is a lovely-looking side-scrolling platformer with 3D graphics, spanning multiple worlds on an island. It can be tough at times, but also there are assists to help you skip forward if your kids are feeling frustrated.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD's perceived snub of the development team at Retro Studios is addressed in a statement by Nintendo.

Sunset Shore may be a beautiful level in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, but the collectibles can be tricky to find.

Canopy Cannons will require Donkey Kong Country Returns HD players to carefully time the use of barrels if they want all the collectibles.

Nintendo has rolled out another batch of icons, this time celebrating the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for Switch.

Country Returns breathed life back into the franchise and was considered the spiritual successor of the original Donkey Kong: Country trilogy from the Super Nintendo era. From the 2D platforming to its cartoon style, Retro Studios stayed true to the essence of the classic games while introducing new elements.

It's been nearly 15 years since the original Nintendo Wii release of Donkey Kong Country Returns. If you've always wanted to check out this superior platformer but never had the chance to own a Wii or Wii U (or 3DS),

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD doesn't individually credit any of the original team members who worked on the game.