Donkey Kong Country Returns for the third time.
Apologies in advance to anyone drawn in by Nintendo’s Switch successor news and missing out on this week’s roundup. Please refrain from spoiling any Kuru Kuru Kururin-related content for me as I catch up.
ARCADE ARCHIVES
- Platform: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (worldwide)
- Price: $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29
- Publisher: Hamster / Konami
What’s this? A multiplayer-focused athletic racing game that involves mashing buttons to outpace opponents on tracks. Collect coins for upgrades and experience a blend of Japanese and western game design elements in this reissue.
Why should I care? This game combines Japanese humor with western gameplay mechanics, offering a fun experience without taxing your hands too much.
Useless fact: The characters in the game were designed by Hiroshi Iuchi, known for creating Radiant Silvergun and Ikaruga.
EGG CONSOLE
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (worldwide)
- Price: $6.49 / ¥880
- Publisher: D4 Enterprise / Nihon Falcom
What’s this? A turn-based RPG where players seek revenge against an evil demon lord, with unique gameplay elements like no random battles in the overworld.
Why should I care? While borrowing elements from Dragon Quest II, this game offers challenging combat mechanics and a captivating story.
Language barrier? The text is mainly in hiragana/katakana and may require Japanese reading skills.
OTHER
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (worldwide)
- Price: $59.99
- Publisher: Nintendo
What’s this? A high-definition remaster of the classic Donkey Kong Country side-scrolling game with enhanced visuals and additional features.
Why should I care? This faithful remaster stays true to the original while offering improved graphics and gameplay options, making it a worthwhile replay.
Useless fact: The remaster was produced in Unity, marking a departure from Nintendo’s usual development tools.
Original article by retronauts.com
