Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was developed by Retro Studios and was the fifth Donkey Kong Country game. Tropical Freeze doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, offering a similar brand of gameplay to its critically-acclaimed predecessors.  Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is one of many first-party Nintendo games that was originally a Wii U-exclusive but has since been released on the vastly more successful Nintendo Switch.

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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Tag Page Cover Art
Platformer
Released
February 21, 2014
ESRB
E For Everyone due to Mild Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Retro Studios
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Barrel-blast into a critically acclaimed Donkey Kong adventure as this beloved franchise makes its Nintendo Switch™ debut with a banana-bunch of new features. Traverse islands packed with platforming perfection and nonstop action as the classic Kongs in the original game, or mix things up by playing the story as Funky Kong in new Funky Mode!

Arctic invaders have turned Donkey Kong Island into their personal frozen fortress, and it’s up to you to save the day. Play as Donkey Kong in Original Mode and team up with Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and Cranky Kong—each with unique abilities—to overcome platforming challenges and frosty foes.

For a more accessible experience, start a game in Funky Mode to enjoy a range of gameplay updates and a new main-character option, spectacular surfing simian Funky Kong! His extra hearts and unique abilities make for a more relaxed gaming experience. And no matter which mode you choose, a wealth of collectibles and two-player co-op round out the fun!

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