--- product_id: 164207 title: "Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze" price: "€ 80.46" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/164207-donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 5 diverse island stages 2-player co-op mode 4 playable characters Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze **Price:** € 80.46 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌴 Level up your nostalgia with Donkey Kong’s coolest island adventure yet! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze - **How much does it cost?** € 80.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/164207-donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Co-op Adventure:** Team up with a friend in seamless 2-player multiplayer mode for double the fun and strategy. - β€’ **Unlock New Moves:** Master the innovative 'plucking' mechanic to uncover hidden secrets and enhance exploration. - β€’ **Breathtaking Visuals:** Enjoy spectacular views with a rotating camera that immerses you in vibrant tropical and frozen environments. - β€’ **Dynamic Level Design:** Experience levels that twist, turn, and transform, keeping every run exciting and unpredictable. - β€’ **Iconic Character Lineup:** Play as Donkey Kong, Diddy, Dixie, and Cranky for a fresh twist on classic gameplay. ## Overview Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is a critically acclaimed Nintendo Wii U platformer featuring four playable characters, dynamic and visually stunning levels across five unique islands, and a cooperative multiplayer mode. Released in 2014, it combines classic Donkey Kong charm with innovative gameplay mechanics like the 'plucking' system, delivering an engaging experience for both solo players and friends. ## Description desertcart.com: Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze : Nintendo of America: Video Games Review: THIS is the Donkey Kong Country game that you have been waiting! - Remember when you first played Super Mario Galaxy 1 on the Nintendo Wii? Remember how amazingly fun that game was due to how different and unique the game played? Most of all, I am sure you remember the fact that Mario Galaxy 1 was pretty easy? Even though it was easy, it was still a GREAT and FUN game to play because Nintendo did a great job with making the Wii Remote/Nunchuk controls work really well with Super Mario Galaxy 1. After you collect all the stars, re-beat the game with Luigi, etc there is not much else right? Finally Super Mario Galaxy 2 is announced and eventually released. Super Mario Galaxy 2 BLEW anyone that beat Super Mario Galaxy 1 socks OFF! Super Mario Galaxy 2 is what the dedicated Mario gamer was looking to play because not only did Super Mario Galaxy 2 blew Super Mario Galaxy 1 away, it also gives you that GREAT satisfaction feeling of completing the levels/game due to how challenging Super Mario Galaxy 2 was at the time. Anyone that has completed Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 will know that Super Mario Galaxy 2 was hands down the best of the two thanks to how awesomely creative, challenging, rewarding and FUN the game was to hardcore nintendo mario gamers. Now fast forward to Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Nintendo Wii because if you are reading this, then you will know how much fun that game was to play on the Wii, correct? Most of all, it was a LONG time coming because there has yet to be a great Donkey Kong Country game since the first three Donkey Kong Country games on the Super Nintendo were absolutely phenomenal. Besides how great and fun Donkey Kong Country Returns was for the Nintendo Wii, it did felt easy for true hardcore nintendo donkey kong fans. Even though we still loved and praised the game, we just can't help but think that the game could of been a little bit more harder or challenging ya know? Well guess what? Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is HERE and YES the hype is true! I, myself and others I am sure were on the fence about buying Tropical Freeze because of how easy Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Wii was back then but I am glad I bit the freaking bullet.....I mean BANANA...because Tropical Freeze is absolutely SPECTACULAR! BUT most of all, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is the CHALLENGE that you have been waiting for since Donkey Kong Country 3 for the SNES because when I say Tropical Freeze is challenging, I ain't kidding! You ever notice when you play the first few levels, you always collect EVERY letter, balloon or the puzzle pieces as well because you just want to find them all before you complete the level? I always end up doing that and have been successful at that for a LONG time until Tropical Freeze first level was completed, I realized I was STILL missing 2 puzzle pieces! This shocked me because every single Donkey Kong Country game that I have played, I always end up successfully finding the hidden stuff in the first few levels due to wanting to explore, take my time, enjoy, etc. but when you play the first level of Tropical Freeze, I am going to bet 99% of the people do not end up finding all of the Puzzle pieces or KONG letters or both during their first time completing the level! Of course they will probably be able to find whatever they are missing the 2nd time they replay the level but I am not kidding, I honestly believe you will not find all those puzzle pieces or kong letters during you're first attempt of completing the 1st level or more levels of world 1. what else? well I know there is sadly, WAY too many negative nancy's that care more about the graphics than the GAME itself wanting to know if the graphics are good or whatever. Read my words, are you kidding me!??! THIS IS DONKEY KONG COUNTRY FOLKS! OF course the graphics are going to look good, so QUIT worrying about that and focus on the more important part of the game which is the GAME itself! The music? HOLY CRAP! If you always enjoyed Donkey Kong Country soundtracks since the first DKC game for the Super Nintendo, then you are in for a VERY special treat my fellow DKC gamer! Also, did I mention there is alot of great extras/unlockables? I wont spoil that part cause trust me, you will want to see it in person by yerself rather than cheating by watching a full playthrough of the game via youtube or whatever lol. If you are skeptical about buying Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, then do not worry because there is no excuse to not buy DKC Tropical Freeze since this brand new spanking game is only $49.99!!! Smart play and decision by Nintendo because I can't be the only one thinking that this game could or should of been $59.99 but that's not the case. Also, for the record if this game was $59.99, I would of still bought it! I am absolutely SHOCKED that Nintendo did not promote the online mode for DKC tropical freeze. I know what you are thinking, "WAIT WHAT? DONKEY KONG COUNTRY HAS ONLINE MODE???" Then guess what? YES! It is true! DKC tropical freeze DOES indeed have online mode. First off, do NOT get sad about the fact that online mode does not include co-op gaming because if you really think about it, Donkey Kong Country already has co-op mode locally! Plus, I don't see myself playing a co-op game of Donkey Kong Country with some random player I don't even know. Anyways, why did I mentioned that Donkey Kong Country tropical freeze has online mode? Well, after you complete any levels in the game, the level itself will unlock a time trial option but the best part is the fact that you can UPLOAD you're fastest completion time of whichever level via ONLINE! After you upload you're best completion time for whichever level, the game will display an online leaderboard ranking! Plus, it will show the person that is playing what they are ranked as right away! But that's not all! Have you ever wanted to see how fast any of the levels can be beaten? Well, the online leaderboards allow the players/gamers to select ANYONE that has submitted their best times and you have the option to WATCH THE ENTIRE REPLAY of the fastest player beating any of the DKC levels! Let me tell you something, you will be SHOCKED and AMAZED on how insanely fast some of the best Donkey Kong Country players in the world can do. It is seriously pure shocking to watch the reply, you will FULLY understand what I mean and feel after you watch you're first replay video of whichever level you want to see being completed in record times by hardcore DKC players! Before I end this review, please do yourself a favor by purchasing Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze for the Nintendo Wii U by either buying the retail disc box version OR please visit the Wii U Eshop and download the game to you're Wii U because i promise you that Donkey Kong Country tropical freeze is a game that you can proudly have stored on you're Wii U main channel page with all of the other games/apps you may have downloaded. I got this game as a gift via disc retail package, even though I am just a TINY bit disappointed about that because I wanted to download Tropical Freeze to my Wii U, so that I don't have to change discs if ya know what I mean hahahaha. In conclusion, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is a MUST buy game for any Wii U owners that are looking for something to keep them playing for months due to how rewarding and challenging this game is compared to the Donkey Kong Country Returns Wii game back in 2010. Were you left wanting more levels, more challenging and more rewarding feelings from completing the game/levels? Then buy Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze ASAP or you might as well just get rid of you're Wii U since you're Wii U doesn't deserved to be played if you didn't put in some DKC tropical freeze time in the Wii U. I am not joking, if you do not play Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze on you're Wii U by the end of this month, then you should be arrested, plain and simple! Cheers everyone and BUY Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, the Wii U needs that Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze lovin! Please wear a hoodie or warm clothes when playing Tropical Freeze because you will literally start to become VERY cold when playing the snow/winter levels, trust me on this one! Peach out! ps. Why are you reading this? GO BUY DONKEY KONG COUNTRY TROPICAL FREEZE NOW or you will be REPORTED! Review: "MAN THESE BANANAS ARE GOOD!" - Bonus points for any who caught the Brian Regan reference in the title... In the past five or so years, two previously dormant video game icons have made major comebacks, starring in some of the best 2-D platformers in decades. Of course, I'm referring to Donkey Kong and Rayman . Both characters offer games that are about as awesome as 2-D platformers get these days, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is yet another modern DK masterpiece to add to the list ( Rayman Legends was also stellar). This game is simply stupendous, in so many ways. Not only is it filled with nostalgia for the DK of my childhood, but it also adds a ton of new ideas that are not only cool for DK, but for 2-D platformers in general. This game is a real treat. Once again, Retro Studios has nailed it, and this game actually soothes some of the sting I felt at learning they were not developing a new Metroid game (Not gonna lie, it still hurts a little). If you don't like somewhat longer, detailed reviews, then give this one a pass. You've been warned. The story in DKCTF is very unique for the series. Once again, Retro has created an all-new villainous force for DK and co. to face called the "Snowmads," a ragtag army of arctic animals with a major Norse/viking theme. They rudely crash DK's birthday party with an invasion, driving all our favorite Kongs away from their home island while also redecorating it to suit their snowy tastes. Needless to say, they brought a polar vortex of their own, transforming DK's island paradise to a frigid arctic playground. Thus, DK and three of his closest companions begin a trek across several unique and totally different islands to take back his home. The premise is cool and all (Like that pun? No...? I'll see myself out...), but like all platformers, the story is there to introduce the platforming action and then take a step back to let the gameplay shine, and it does so well here. The graphics in DKCTF are, putting it bluntly, drop-dead gorgeous. There's so much vibrant color and imagination in this game, it's fantastic! Because you'll be traveling across several different islands, you'll be treated to a huge variety in locales, all of which look awesome. From DK's frozen island, to an island filled with flaming boars, massive mountain crags, and Viking Owl villages, all in a beautiful autumn, to an island strewn with the wreckage of countless boats, planes, and ships (including Samus' starship cleverly hidden in the canopy in one level, which is awesome! ), to a jungle during harvest time filled with jelly, rivers of juice, and other food items (Yummy), there's no shortage of interesting level themes. Remember the beautiful silhouette levels from DKCR? They return in full-force here, making some levels look like they'd belong in a sweet art house indie game. Lots of creativity in this game visually, you'll never be bored. Seriously people, this game is gorgeous, and it runs at a smooth 60 fps which is awesome. The new enemies are also really neat and full of character. While it's easy to miss the Kremlings, Retro has made up some equally charismatic and iconic villains to replace them, if you ask me. I love the Snowmads. Really, the charm in this game is everywhere. I love how Donkey will sit down and start playing a 3DSXL if left idle. I love the different personalities of the main characters. This game is full of charisma. The sound design in the game is also fantastic. Lots of nostalgic sound effects return. I also really enjoy the voice actor's work on DK and the rest of the characters, even if it's all relegated to shouts, grunts, howls, etc. Best of all, this game sees the return of David Wise, the brilliant composer behind the original Donkey Kong Country trilogy's incredible music. Remember the unspeakably awesome atmosphere of songs like "Aquatic Ambiance" and "Stickerbrush Symphony?" This game has songs of that caliber (Both of those in addition to other fan favorites actually show up gloriously remixed, and the latter is evoked in the incredible "Alpine Incline"). Remember the bop-your-head-to-the-beat awesomeness of the original "DK Island Swing" or the dramatic epicness of "Flight of the Zinger?" Yep, that kind of greatness is here too. I would start listing off awesome tracks from the game, but pretty much *every* single song is stellar. No joke. I love David Wise's music so much. He hit it out of the park with this one. Recruiting him was very smart on Retro's part. Thank goodness he agreed to come back to the series. As a matter of fact, I'd go as far as to say the soundtrack is a major, major selling point for this game. If they ever release this game's soundtrack, I WILL buy it immediately. I don't care if I have to import it from Japan, I *need* this game's soundtrack. The gameplay in Tropical Freeze is, at its core, the same great formula introduced almost two decades ago, with even more of the refinement and freshness that DKCR introduced to the mix. You'll be enjoying a 2-D platformer with a tangible rhythmic quality to it that is very satisfying, with controls so tight you can bounce a quarter off the game and make change. Alongside Rayman's recent outings, you will not find a platformer with such great controls and unique, challenging level designs. You'll be collecting red balloons, banana coins, and literally hundreds upon hundreds of bananas. KONG levels and puzzle pieces are hidden cleverly in the levels. Mine carts return to turn you into a sweat-drenched, adrenaline-drained husk. Make no mistake, this game is ridiculously challenging, perhaps infuriatingly so for some gamers, which is something to keep in mind. DKCTF is a game that hearkens back to a time when dying in the same spot a couple dozen times in a row was due to a lack of player skill, not the game being "cheap" (so many games these days coddle gamers, it's nice to see old-school challenge in my opinion). Boss fights are a highlight as well. Most of them have multiple parts, each of which requires you to take a new and different approach. This makes boss fights super hard, but also very engaging and challenging, which I appreciate. DKCTF also introduces quite a few new ideas to the DKC mix. For the first time since DKC3, DK and friends can swim. In my opinion, the controls in these segments are much better than they were in the old DKC games. Underwater levels in this game are actually awesome thanks to more than just the music this time. There's a lot more emphasis on 2.5-D in this game. During many barrel segments, the camera will change to a full-on 3-D view, which makes for some mind-bending challenge and exciting set-pieces. Even mine cart segments have some 3-Dish moments, which is awesome. The biggest change to the game is the introduction of two new characters. DK and Diddy return and play exactly as they did in DKCR. New to the game are *drumroll* DIXIE KONG, who plays similarly to Diddy but has a double jump of sorts that gives you some extra distance and height. Totally new to the series is CRANKY KONG (He hasn't been the star of a game canonically in a loooong while), who essentially uses his cane in true DuckTales pogo fashion. Cranky's style is particularly unique, and so fun to use. While player-one can only ever play as DK, each of the three supporting characters add really fun and unique benefits to your move-set. All the characters are fun to play, whether DK for player one or the other three for player two, and the increased variety is really nice for people who love co-op gaming like my wife and I do. Overall, there's a lot of new ideas in this game, too many to count here. Suffice it to say, this is a major step forward for the DKC series, and most definitely not a rehash. Let's face facts, this game rules for the most part, but there are some subjective aspects that some may not like. These should be pointed out for the sake of objectivity. Like I said earlier, this game is ridiculously hard, especially after you get past the first couple islands (and even those can be challenging!). This game will not coddle you. No, this game will kick your @$$ six ways to Sunday, and that will undoubtedly turn some gamers off. As much as I love co-op, you have to be so in tune with your partner to succeed, and the slightest mistake will ruin everything. My wife loves playing DKC with me. For us as a couple, DKCR and now this game have been majorly bonding at the best of times, and end-of-the-world fight inducing at the worst of times (I'm only partially kidding, lol). All I'm saying is the punishing difficulty and co-op don't always mix too well. Also, when playing co-op, they did not make a way for player-2 to quickly switch characters or drop in/out. You have to pause the menu, select the drop out option, then reconnect to pick a new character. That's a major pain. Perhaps worst of all, or least worst of all depending on your opinion, they did nothing to utilize the Wii-U's features in any meaningful way. Don't expect any interesting implementation of the touch screen, gyroscope, etc. The gamepad's screen isn't even on if you select to play off of the T.V, in fact. Rather than a Wii-U showpiece, this is just an awesome traditional hardcore DK experience that happens to be exclusive to the Wii-U, which I'm perfectly happy with. Focusing on the core experience in development is always better, I say I don't know how Retro does it, but every game they make is just pure gold. They must employ Midas or something. I've played for many hours by now, solo and with my wife, have reached several islands, conquered several bosses, and I'm really thinking that this is the best Donkey Kong game I've ever played. I'm not just blowing smoke or using hyperbole. This game is just pure, refined 2-D platforming gold, and I absolutely love it. DKCTF makes DKCR look like an extended demo in comparison, and I LOVE DKCR, so that really is a testament to the greatness of Retro's work on Tropical Freeze. I love this game, and if you are a fan of old-school gaming challenge, platformers, Donkey Kong, Nintendo, or just awesome games in general regardless of genre, then get this game immediately. Buy it, prepare an epic trek across several islands, and save your precious home and banana hoard from the Snowmads! ## Features - Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong join the adventure as playable characters alongside Diddy Kong. - Explore new dynamic levels that twist, turn, and transform in new ways. Enjoy spectacular views from the dynamic rotating camera. - On their journey to reclaim Donkey Kong Island, Donkey Kong and his friends travel across five islands with a variety of stages that include underwater areas and frozen environments. - Enhance Donkey Kong's exploration and unlock secrets with a variety of new moves, including a "plucking" system to pull items right out of the ground. - Team up with friends in a cooperative multiplayer mode that lets two players share in the fun together. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00DC7O77A | | Best Sellers Rank | #20,076 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #92 in Wii U Games | | Compatible Video Game Console Models | Nintendo Wii U | | Computer Platform | Nintendo Wii U | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (940) | | Date First Available | June 1, 2013 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00045496903190 | | Item Weight | 3.2 ounces | | Item model number | WUPPARKE | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Nintendo | | Product Dimensions | 5.4 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches; 3.2 ounces | | Publication Date | February 21, 2014 | | Rated | Everyone | | Release date | February 21, 2014 | | Type of item | Video Game | | UPC | 809395322755 454969031900 045496903190 012301022261 792491790934 751195339504 036138793361 | ## Images ![Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ixybL49SL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THIS is the Donkey Kong Country game that you have been waiting! *by T***1 on February 22, 2014* Remember when you first played Super Mario Galaxy 1 on the Nintendo Wii? Remember how amazingly fun that game was due to how different and unique the game played? Most of all, I am sure you remember the fact that Mario Galaxy 1 was pretty easy? Even though it was easy, it was still a GREAT and FUN game to play because Nintendo did a great job with making the Wii Remote/Nunchuk controls work really well with Super Mario Galaxy 1. After you collect all the stars, re-beat the game with Luigi, etc there is not much else right? Finally Super Mario Galaxy 2 is announced and eventually released. Super Mario Galaxy 2 BLEW anyone that beat Super Mario Galaxy 1 socks OFF! Super Mario Galaxy 2 is what the dedicated Mario gamer was looking to play because not only did Super Mario Galaxy 2 blew Super Mario Galaxy 1 away, it also gives you that GREAT satisfaction feeling of completing the levels/game due to how challenging Super Mario Galaxy 2 was at the time. Anyone that has completed Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 will know that Super Mario Galaxy 2 was hands down the best of the two thanks to how awesomely creative, challenging, rewarding and FUN the game was to hardcore nintendo mario gamers. Now fast forward to Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Nintendo Wii because if you are reading this, then you will know how much fun that game was to play on the Wii, correct? Most of all, it was a LONG time coming because there has yet to be a great Donkey Kong Country game since the first three Donkey Kong Country games on the Super Nintendo were absolutely phenomenal. Besides how great and fun Donkey Kong Country Returns was for the Nintendo Wii, it did felt easy for true hardcore nintendo donkey kong fans. Even though we still loved and praised the game, we just can't help but think that the game could of been a little bit more harder or challenging ya know? Well guess what? Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is HERE and YES the hype is true! I, myself and others I am sure were on the fence about buying Tropical Freeze because of how easy Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Wii was back then but I am glad I bit the freaking bullet.....I mean BANANA...because Tropical Freeze is absolutely SPECTACULAR! BUT most of all, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is the CHALLENGE that you have been waiting for since Donkey Kong Country 3 for the SNES because when I say Tropical Freeze is challenging, I ain't kidding! You ever notice when you play the first few levels, you always collect EVERY letter, balloon or the puzzle pieces as well because you just want to find them all before you complete the level? I always end up doing that and have been successful at that for a LONG time until Tropical Freeze first level was completed, I realized I was STILL missing 2 puzzle pieces! This shocked me because every single Donkey Kong Country game that I have played, I always end up successfully finding the hidden stuff in the first few levels due to wanting to explore, take my time, enjoy, etc. but when you play the first level of Tropical Freeze, I am going to bet 99% of the people do not end up finding all of the Puzzle pieces or KONG letters or both during their first time completing the level! Of course they will probably be able to find whatever they are missing the 2nd time they replay the level but I am not kidding, I honestly believe you will not find all those puzzle pieces or kong letters during you're first attempt of completing the 1st level or more levels of world 1. what else? well I know there is sadly, WAY too many negative nancy's that care more about the graphics than the GAME itself wanting to know if the graphics are good or whatever. Read my words, are you kidding me!??! THIS IS DONKEY KONG COUNTRY FOLKS! OF course the graphics are going to look good, so QUIT worrying about that and focus on the more important part of the game which is the GAME itself! The music? HOLY CRAP! If you always enjoyed Donkey Kong Country soundtracks since the first DKC game for the Super Nintendo, then you are in for a VERY special treat my fellow DKC gamer! Also, did I mention there is alot of great extras/unlockables? I wont spoil that part cause trust me, you will want to see it in person by yerself rather than cheating by watching a full playthrough of the game via youtube or whatever lol. If you are skeptical about buying Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, then do not worry because there is no excuse to not buy DKC Tropical Freeze since this brand new spanking game is only $49.99!!! Smart play and decision by Nintendo because I can't be the only one thinking that this game could or should of been $59.99 but that's not the case. Also, for the record if this game was $59.99, I would of still bought it! I am absolutely SHOCKED that Nintendo did not promote the online mode for DKC tropical freeze. I know what you are thinking, "WAIT WHAT? DONKEY KONG COUNTRY HAS ONLINE MODE???" Then guess what? YES! It is true! DKC tropical freeze DOES indeed have online mode. First off, do NOT get sad about the fact that online mode does not include co-op gaming because if you really think about it, Donkey Kong Country already has co-op mode locally! Plus, I don't see myself playing a co-op game of Donkey Kong Country with some random player I don't even know. Anyways, why did I mentioned that Donkey Kong Country tropical freeze has online mode? Well, after you complete any levels in the game, the level itself will unlock a time trial option but the best part is the fact that you can UPLOAD you're fastest completion time of whichever level via ONLINE! After you upload you're best completion time for whichever level, the game will display an online leaderboard ranking! Plus, it will show the person that is playing what they are ranked as right away! But that's not all! Have you ever wanted to see how fast any of the levels can be beaten? Well, the online leaderboards allow the players/gamers to select ANYONE that has submitted their best times and you have the option to WATCH THE ENTIRE REPLAY of the fastest player beating any of the DKC levels! Let me tell you something, you will be SHOCKED and AMAZED on how insanely fast some of the best Donkey Kong Country players in the world can do. It is seriously pure shocking to watch the reply, you will FULLY understand what I mean and feel after you watch you're first replay video of whichever level you want to see being completed in record times by hardcore DKC players! Before I end this review, please do yourself a favor by purchasing Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze for the Nintendo Wii U by either buying the retail disc box version OR please visit the Wii U Eshop and download the game to you're Wii U because i promise you that Donkey Kong Country tropical freeze is a game that you can proudly have stored on you're Wii U main channel page with all of the other games/apps you may have downloaded. I got this game as a gift via disc retail package, even though I am just a TINY bit disappointed about that because I wanted to download Tropical Freeze to my Wii U, so that I don't have to change discs if ya know what I mean hahahaha. In conclusion, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is a MUST buy game for any Wii U owners that are looking for something to keep them playing for months due to how rewarding and challenging this game is compared to the Donkey Kong Country Returns Wii game back in 2010. Were you left wanting more levels, more challenging and more rewarding feelings from completing the game/levels? Then buy Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze ASAP or you might as well just get rid of you're Wii U since you're Wii U doesn't deserved to be played if you didn't put in some DKC tropical freeze time in the Wii U. I am not joking, if you do not play Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze on you're Wii U by the end of this month, then you should be arrested, plain and simple! Cheers everyone and BUY Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, the Wii U needs that Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze lovin! Please wear a hoodie or warm clothes when playing Tropical Freeze because you will literally start to become VERY cold when playing the snow/winter levels, trust me on this one! Peach out! ps. Why are you reading this? GO BUY DONKEY KONG COUNTRY TROPICAL FREEZE NOW or you will be REPORTED! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "MAN THESE BANANAS ARE GOOD!" *by R***A on February 22, 2014* Bonus points for any who caught the Brian Regan reference in the title... In the past five or so years, two previously dormant video game icons have made major comebacks, starring in some of the best 2-D platformers in decades. Of course, I'm referring to Donkey Kong and Rayman . Both characters offer games that are about as awesome as 2-D platformers get these days, and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is yet another modern DK masterpiece to add to the list ( Rayman Legends was also stellar). This game is simply stupendous, in so many ways. Not only is it filled with nostalgia for the DK of my childhood, but it also adds a ton of new ideas that are not only cool for DK, but for 2-D platformers in general. This game is a real treat. Once again, Retro Studios has nailed it, and this game actually soothes some of the sting I felt at learning they were not developing a new Metroid game (Not gonna lie, it still hurts a little). If you don't like somewhat longer, detailed reviews, then give this one a pass. You've been warned. The story in DKCTF is very unique for the series. Once again, Retro has created an all-new villainous force for DK and co. to face called the "Snowmads," a ragtag army of arctic animals with a major Norse/viking theme. They rudely crash DK's birthday party with an invasion, driving all our favorite Kongs away from their home island while also redecorating it to suit their snowy tastes. Needless to say, they brought a polar vortex of their own, transforming DK's island paradise to a frigid arctic playground. Thus, DK and three of his closest companions begin a trek across several unique and totally different islands to take back his home. The premise is cool and all (Like that pun? No...? I'll see myself out...), but like all platformers, the story is there to introduce the platforming action and then take a step back to let the gameplay shine, and it does so well here. The graphics in DKCTF are, putting it bluntly, drop-dead gorgeous. There's so much vibrant color and imagination in this game, it's fantastic! Because you'll be traveling across several different islands, you'll be treated to a huge variety in locales, all of which look awesome. From DK's frozen island, to an island filled with flaming boars, massive mountain crags, and Viking Owl villages, all in a beautiful autumn, to an island strewn with the wreckage of countless boats, planes, and ships (including Samus' starship cleverly hidden in the canopy in one level, which is awesome! ), to a jungle during harvest time filled with jelly, rivers of juice, and other food items (Yummy), there's no shortage of interesting level themes. Remember the beautiful silhouette levels from DKCR? They return in full-force here, making some levels look like they'd belong in a sweet art house indie game. Lots of creativity in this game visually, you'll never be bored. Seriously people, this game is gorgeous, and it runs at a smooth 60 fps which is awesome. The new enemies are also really neat and full of character. While it's easy to miss the Kremlings, Retro has made up some equally charismatic and iconic villains to replace them, if you ask me. I love the Snowmads. Really, the charm in this game is everywhere. I love how Donkey will sit down and start playing a 3DSXL if left idle. I love the different personalities of the main characters. This game is full of charisma. The sound design in the game is also fantastic. Lots of nostalgic sound effects return. I also really enjoy the voice actor's work on DK and the rest of the characters, even if it's all relegated to shouts, grunts, howls, etc. Best of all, this game sees the return of David Wise, the brilliant composer behind the original Donkey Kong Country trilogy's incredible music. Remember the unspeakably awesome atmosphere of songs like "Aquatic Ambiance" and "Stickerbrush Symphony?" This game has songs of that caliber (Both of those in addition to other fan favorites actually show up gloriously remixed, and the latter is evoked in the incredible "Alpine Incline"). Remember the bop-your-head-to-the-beat awesomeness of the original "DK Island Swing" or the dramatic epicness of "Flight of the Zinger?" Yep, that kind of greatness is here too. I would start listing off awesome tracks from the game, but pretty much *every* single song is stellar. No joke. I love David Wise's music so much. He hit it out of the park with this one. Recruiting him was very smart on Retro's part. Thank goodness he agreed to come back to the series. As a matter of fact, I'd go as far as to say the soundtrack is a major, major selling point for this game. If they ever release this game's soundtrack, I WILL buy it immediately. I don't care if I have to import it from Japan, I *need* this game's soundtrack. The gameplay in Tropical Freeze is, at its core, the same great formula introduced almost two decades ago, with even more of the refinement and freshness that DKCR introduced to the mix. You'll be enjoying a 2-D platformer with a tangible rhythmic quality to it that is very satisfying, with controls so tight you can bounce a quarter off the game and make change. Alongside Rayman's recent outings, you will not find a platformer with such great controls and unique, challenging level designs. You'll be collecting red balloons, banana coins, and literally hundreds upon hundreds of bananas. KONG levels and puzzle pieces are hidden cleverly in the levels. Mine carts return to turn you into a sweat-drenched, adrenaline-drained husk. Make no mistake, this game is ridiculously challenging, perhaps infuriatingly so for some gamers, which is something to keep in mind. DKCTF is a game that hearkens back to a time when dying in the same spot a couple dozen times in a row was due to a lack of player skill, not the game being "cheap" (so many games these days coddle gamers, it's nice to see old-school challenge in my opinion). Boss fights are a highlight as well. Most of them have multiple parts, each of which requires you to take a new and different approach. This makes boss fights super hard, but also very engaging and challenging, which I appreciate. DKCTF also introduces quite a few new ideas to the DKC mix. For the first time since DKC3, DK and friends can swim. In my opinion, the controls in these segments are much better than they were in the old DKC games. Underwater levels in this game are actually awesome thanks to more than just the music this time. There's a lot more emphasis on 2.5-D in this game. During many barrel segments, the camera will change to a full-on 3-D view, which makes for some mind-bending challenge and exciting set-pieces. Even mine cart segments have some 3-Dish moments, which is awesome. The biggest change to the game is the introduction of two new characters. DK and Diddy return and play exactly as they did in DKCR. New to the game are *drumroll* DIXIE KONG, who plays similarly to Diddy but has a double jump of sorts that gives you some extra distance and height. Totally new to the series is CRANKY KONG (He hasn't been the star of a game canonically in a loooong while), who essentially uses his cane in true DuckTales pogo fashion. Cranky's style is particularly unique, and so fun to use. While player-one can only ever play as DK, each of the three supporting characters add really fun and unique benefits to your move-set. All the characters are fun to play, whether DK for player one or the other three for player two, and the increased variety is really nice for people who love co-op gaming like my wife and I do. Overall, there's a lot of new ideas in this game, too many to count here. Suffice it to say, this is a major step forward for the DKC series, and most definitely not a rehash. Let's face facts, this game rules for the most part, but there are some subjective aspects that some may not like. These should be pointed out for the sake of objectivity. Like I said earlier, this game is ridiculously hard, especially after you get past the first couple islands (and even those can be challenging!). This game will not coddle you. No, this game will kick your @$$ six ways to Sunday, and that will undoubtedly turn some gamers off. As much as I love co-op, you have to be so in tune with your partner to succeed, and the slightest mistake will ruin everything. My wife loves playing DKC with me. For us as a couple, DKCR and now this game have been majorly bonding at the best of times, and end-of-the-world fight inducing at the worst of times (I'm only partially kidding, lol). All I'm saying is the punishing difficulty and co-op don't always mix too well. Also, when playing co-op, they did not make a way for player-2 to quickly switch characters or drop in/out. You have to pause the menu, select the drop out option, then reconnect to pick a new character. That's a major pain. Perhaps worst of all, or least worst of all depending on your opinion, they did nothing to utilize the Wii-U's features in any meaningful way. Don't expect any interesting implementation of the touch screen, gyroscope, etc. The gamepad's screen isn't even on if you select to play off of the T.V, in fact. Rather than a Wii-U showpiece, this is just an awesome traditional hardcore DK experience that happens to be exclusive to the Wii-U, which I'm perfectly happy with. Focusing on the core experience in development is always better, I say I don't know how Retro does it, but every game they make is just pure gold. They must employ Midas or something. I've played for many hours by now, solo and with my wife, have reached several islands, conquered several bosses, and I'm really thinking that this is the best Donkey Kong game I've ever played. I'm not just blowing smoke or using hyperbole. This game is just pure, refined 2-D platforming gold, and I absolutely love it. DKCTF makes DKCR look like an extended demo in comparison, and I LOVE DKCR, so that really is a testament to the greatness of Retro's work on Tropical Freeze. I love this game, and if you are a fan of old-school gaming challenge, platformers, Donkey Kong, Nintendo, or just awesome games in general regardless of genre, then get this game immediately. Buy it, prepare an epic trek across several islands, and save your precious home and banana hoard from the Snowmads! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm Giving This Game 5 Stars For Everything Except The Difficulty *by E***E on March 9, 2018* Everything about Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is improved upon from its direct predecessor Donkey Kong Country Returns. We experience the realm of DK for the first time in High-Definition. The graphics and worlds are so much more lush and there is so much to explore and unlock in each level. Retro Studios couldn't go wrong by bringing back David Wise, the composer from the original DKC series in the mid 1990's, and it really shows with how immersive and memorable the music is. The worlds and enemies are distinct from each other and this has always been a strongpoint of the DKC series when compared to other platformers. I'm enthralled by the return of Dixie Kong this time around and I hope she is here to stay. Cranky Kong is also a playable character but I try to avoid using him as I find his abilities harder to control than Diddy Kong's jet-pack or Dixie's hovering ponytail. As for the animal buddies, we are still left with just Rambi The Rhino and some background appearances from Squawks The Parrot. I sorely miss using Enguarde The Swordfish during the underwater levels among some of the other animals which had extremely useful abilities to help you soar through levels. Retro Studios did away with the hoard of Tiki characters from DKC Returns and instead replaced them with Nordic Animal Vikings threatening to freeze DK Isle for good. While I like the Viking enemies much better than the Tiki characters that were used before, many of us DKC veterans are still left longing for the return of the rightful villains to the DKC universe, King K. Rool and the Kremlings. Are they really owned by Rare? Is this the reason for their unexplained absence 2 times in a row? My only other complaint, and this is a massive one, is the extreme difficulty of the game following the same issue with DKC Returns. Now, you're hearing from someone who completed all 3 DKC games from the original series on the SNES and the GBA versions respectively. Even the Donkey Kong Land series on the Game Boy and the Game Boy Color version of the original. Yet something in the translation from straightforward 2D to 2.5D has made these games nearly impossible to master in the later stages of the game. Same thing with DKC Returns, except they gave us Super Donkey Kong to complete the levels for us if we were unable to do so ourselves after multiple attempts. Such feature is absent this time around and there was really no reason to remove it because of how hard this game becomes. Even in the early stages, you can sense how hard this game is going to get later on. It's not even funny, I was stuck on the 5th World for over a year with this game. I'm not removing any stars for this, but simply pleading with Retro Studios to make the game more accessible for beginner to intermediate players in the next sequel. Now in 2018, with the upcoming port of this game coming out the Nintendo Switch, perhaps the inclusion of Funky Kong as a playable character will make this game easier to master. I can only hope. This was an incredibly hard game where I didn't exactly feel like I accomplished anything significant once I beat it, just sheer exhaustion. Still, this is an awesome game and memorable addition to the longtime series. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/164207-donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/164207-donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-24*