Pass a Joy-Con to a friend and tackle 80 levels of platforming mayhem in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. This enhanced re-release includes all bonus levels from the 3DS version and supports local co-op across the entire adventure, making it perfect for family gaming sessions on Nintendo Switch.
This barrel-blasting platformer brings Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong back to Donkey Kong Island for 80 levels of jumping, rolling and stomping across nine vibrant worlds. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD reimagines the classic Wii adventure with enhanced visuals for Nintendo Switch, plus all bonus levels from the 3DS version. Ride mine carts, blast barrels, and team up with Rambi the rhino to take on the Tiki Tak Tribe and reclaim your stolen banana hoard. Choose original difficulty or an easier mode with extra hearts, making it accessible for veterans and younger players alike.
The local co-op mode lets you pass a Joy-Con to a friend and tackle the entire adventure together as DK and Diddy Kong. Work as a team using Diddy's Peanut Popgun and Barrel Jet for ranged attacks and hovering, whilst DK brings the heavy hits with his Ground Pound and Barrel Roll. It's perfect for family gaming sessions and works across Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite. Rated PEGI 3, so it's suitable for all ages. The game comes as a physical disc and releases 16 January 2025.
