Like the other levels in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, you'll need to find somewhat hidden puzzle pieces and KONG letters if you want to work towards fully completing the stage.

In this DK Country Returns HD guide, we'll show you where to find all the puzzle pieces and letters in 1-3: Tree Top Bop.

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Tree Top Bop Collectible Guide for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Puzzle Piece 1

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Keep going to the right until you see a barrel that'll shoot you to a different part of the level.

Ignore it and roll jump over to the far-right platform to find a secret puzzle piece.

Letter K Location

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Head into the barrow with the up arrow, and you'll see the letter 'K' floating mid-air. Time your jump correctly to snag it.

Letter O Location

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You'll see the letter 'O' floating above a breakable cube between two frog enemies.

Puzzle Piece 2

Once you grab Rambi the Rhino, trace your steps and head left to the section with the three bird enemies. Look on the ground to see a secret entrance you can only enter by breaking it with Rambi.

Collect all the items inside the challenge room for the next puzzle piece.

Puzzle Piece 3

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Continue the stage with Rambi underneath you, and eventually, you'll spot three conveniently placed blocks that can be charged and broken through. The puzzle piece is hidden inside the third block.

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Letter N Location

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As with the other letters in this stage, it'll be in plain sight as you platform across swaying trees. Look out for a pair of frogs.

Puzzle Piece 4

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Shortly after snagging the letter N, you'll see some more breakable blocks Rambi can charge through. This will take you to a secret challenge area. Make sure to use the cannons to grab the items without falling to your death to get the next puzzle piece.

Letter G Location

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After leaving the challenge room, walk to the left to find the last KONG letter hanging above some frogs.

Puzzle Piece 5

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And like a lot of other collectibles in DK Country Returns HD, go right past the final goal barrel to find the last hidden Puzzle Piece for Tree Top Bop.

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Top Critic Avg: 77 /100 Critics Rec: 71%
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Released
January 16, 2025
ESRB
E for Everyone - Mild fantasy violence
Developer(s)
Forever Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Multiplayer
Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op
Number of Players
1-2
Nintendo Switch Release Date
January 16, 2025
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch
Genre(s)
Platformer
How Long To Beat
11.5 hours
OpenCritic Rating
Strong