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The Donkey Kong Country Returns saga needs a third game
- Thread starter lunanto
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But you might want to read that again, Prime 4 just started, that'll take at least 3 years. Don't think they have enough staff left over for DKCR3 so it won't happen this gen unless another studio takes over.
Originally envisioned Monster Games taking over for DK, but they're on mediocre nascar game duty.
Then don't always be taking snide digs at the series! The needless negativity on this site is exhausting. Especially telling us we don't need a new game when it's half a decade between titles. Yes, we absolutely do need frequent new games if we ever want people to stop being dismissive like it's an unimportant franchise. How would you like it if people were making comments like that about your favorite games. It adds nothing to the discussion and just creates bad vibes
The next game probably isn't even going to be by Retro or Monster, which would honestly be for the best, it needs something different.
They need k krol back and the option to play with any monkey during the 1st playthrough. I always prefered diddy kong over anynother monkey. That's why i always loved the snes games. Choose any monkey u prefer
So yeah, I'm open to a DK reboot.
Just think the idea that a DKCR trilogy is a must is a bit weird. Feels like it just comes from "retro did a metroid trilogy, should get a DK trilogy" but that's a continued story in a certain canon of the franchise.
DK will probably get a new game eventually be it from retro in like 5 years or a different studio entirely
Fair enough. I don't really want a trilogy either, simply because there's no topping Tropical Freeze in this formula, and whatever the sequel is will probably suffer the same way DKC3 did by following 2. But if it has the Kremlings maybe it'll avoid that fate. Or if they were switching up the Kongs or something, maybe. But yeah, I can't see anywhere significant they could go with the Returns series.
I do think a new GAME is a must, but I honestly hope it's not Retro styled. I've had my fill of the formula, and it's too difficult for casual players to enjoy, especially when they don't teach the significance of the roll jump.
I would rather a 3D game, or a different 2D platformer, or a spinoff, or even a remake. I just don't think they're going to waste all the momentum of the brand currently and let it wait until Retro isn't busy. Next year is prime time for another game.
I enjoyed the new donkey kong country games, but... they just never hit the same notes as the original games.
And I hate that.
They were just too simple, the enemies were terrible, the bonus stuff poor... sure it was a fantastic few games but it just wasn't the same...
For me, I wanted Kremlings, with banana coins, DK coins, bonus challenge areas, and levels/gameplay more akin to the old ones.
But oh well... I still have the old ones :) they are still some of the tightest and amazing games ever made, with 2 being one of my all time fave top 3.
And I hate that.
They were just too simple, the enemies were terrible, the bonus stuff poor... sure it was a fantastic few games but it just wasn't the same...
For me, I wanted Kremlings, with banana coins, DK coins, bonus challenge areas, and levels/gameplay more akin to the old ones.
But oh well... I still have the old ones :) they are still some of the tightest and amazing games ever made, with 2 being one of my all time fave top 3.
DK mega-fan chiming in.
I'm conflicted here to say the least.
Say a 'third one' eventuates, people won't jump on it the way they say they would. Difficulty being the main reason. The collectables being another.
I think a stab at 3D is next, and logical. The Mario Rabbids DLC was a successful experiment, iterate on that.
DK64 was ok, but I think that game won't be used as a template again.
DK Isle is like Hyrule or Peach's Castle in that it's never adhered to a clearly defined shape or layout, but I'd like to see a return to the Kremling's base of operations.
I'm not quite sure a luscious jungle DKC-style is achievable just yet, plus, fully three-dimensionally realised variants of places we've already seen in previous games should only be done sparingly (the amusement park, the haunted bayou etc).
The Kongs are a family, and the stuff from the intro movie of Tropical Freeze (the graphics were of course stellar) is something that might seem dumb and silly to most but I loved it.
I'm conflicted here to say the least.
Say a 'third one' eventuates, people won't jump on it the way they say they would. Difficulty being the main reason. The collectables being another.
I think a stab at 3D is next, and logical. The Mario Rabbids DLC was a successful experiment, iterate on that.
DK64 was ok, but I think that game won't be used as a template again.
DK Isle is like Hyrule or Peach's Castle in that it's never adhered to a clearly defined shape or layout, but I'd like to see a return to the Kremling's base of operations.
I'm not quite sure a luscious jungle DKC-style is achievable just yet, plus, fully three-dimensionally realised variants of places we've already seen in previous games should only be done sparingly (the amusement park, the haunted bayou etc).
The Kongs are a family, and the stuff from the intro movie of Tropical Freeze (the graphics were of course stellar) is something that might seem dumb and silly to most but I loved it.
I'd love a DKC game in the art style of the renders from the SNES game manuals.
I mean look at it! https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAALE.pdf#page=21
I mean look at it! https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAALE.pdf#page=21
It does, but as wonderful as the series is - in both it's Retro and Rare incarnations - wouldn't it be better to do another 3D exploration platformer first and then return later on with a third sidescrolling game? There's so few quality 3D platformers around, we really could use another.
And in the meantime we can enjoy and celebrate the new Yooka-Laylee :)
And in the meantime we can enjoy and celebrate the new Yooka-Laylee :)
What if they give Donkey Kong to the Ubisoft Studio that made the modern Rayman games? Those were pretty good installments which in fact were quite reminiscent of DKCR in some aspects. In addition, Ubisoft has proved with the DK DLC for Mario Rabbids that they have a good understanding of the universe and a lot of ambition towards it. They are also occidental and have good relations with Rare staff like Kirkhope, so Dave Wise should be a shoe in then.
I'd rather see them try an approach to Donkey Kong Country than giving it to another Nintendo studio that is not Retro, to be honest. I like Goodfeel games but I'm not sure they would understand modern DKC pacing and gameplay.
I'd rather see them try an approach to Donkey Kong Country than giving it to another Nintendo studio that is not Retro, to be honest. I like Goodfeel games but I'm not sure they would understand modern DKC pacing and gameplay.
First give us the definitive Returns HD with the 3DS difficulty balance adjustments and the 60 fps. Then the 3rd game with return of K. Rool.
PS: K. Rool should be playable.
PS: K. Rool should be playable.
Sure but first they need to complete Prime 4 and that other game that they have been working on for the past five years and hopefully haven't cancelled.
Untill then Nintendo should port DKCR HD on Switch.
Untill then Nintendo should port DKCR HD on Switch.
The Best DKC Game.
It's wild to me that we got people out here openly admitting to liking K. Rool and the Kremlings. Society truly has come a long way for even the weakest in our society to feel safe.
The Mother series is a very authorial series basically it's a Dragon Quest clone wrapped around Shigesato Itoi writings and humor.
You can't simply substitute Itoi and make it a sequel (well you can if Nintendo lacked integrity and somehow needed a new Mother game at all cost but this isn't the case).
A spiritual successor would be the proper way.
Only if the game is truly amazing (justify its existence of course)
and/or
they bring back the Kremlings (along with similar voices from the original games).
Ps. David Wise is a must.
and/or
they bring back the Kremlings (along with similar voices from the original games).
Ps. David Wise is a must.
This is shaping up to be a good (maybe even very good) game, but please don't imply that the enemy design in here has anything on the Kremlins and King K. Rool. That's one of the weak point in YL so far.
At this point, I'd love for this to happen though. A DKC Returns 3 with the Return of the Kremlins would be an insane thing to happen!
If the impossible lair turns out great, let these devs try it even - the get the concept, have a great turnaround time and have history with the franchise.
Why would these particular indie Devs even consider that though? Undertale is a bigger success than any of the mother games were, probably bigger than them all combined. Toby fox is rightfully spending time in making a sequel to that, and not some small time franchise Nintendo abandoned.
I feel the same way. DKCR felt very deliberately and cohesively designed. Tropical Freeze to me feels a little bloated and unfocused in comparison.
I really wished more people would ask for 3D DK! It's time to move on to 3D DK. I really want Retro to make a great 3D DK game because we don't have one. Rare tried and it was a good attempt, but not good enough. Also, TF was basically the best you could get. Yeah, there's some small things they could make better, but I'd prefer them challenge themselves to a 3D DK.
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Me too. I bought the Wii U this year and I have to say that Tropical Freeze is probably the game out of the 20 ish I've played that I had the most fun with. A great game and challenging too.
It doesn't need it but yeah, I always kind of hoped Retro would get to make a third game, especially after TF was so good. If they nail it with Metroid Prime 4 however no third Retro DKC will be an acceptable sacrifice
I'm still blown away by the initial reaction for the TF reveal. A consistent dev releasing a sequel to one of the greatest games of it's gen and people were mad? Baffling.
But yeah a sequel to TF would make me get a switch
But yeah a sequel to TF would make me get a switch
Dixie is a monkey too? Actually, she's neck and neck with diddy.
People have always liked the Kremlings, a few contrarians on internet message boards don't change that. The weak ones are the people still thinking they'll go away after K. Rool got into Smash.
I really don't get this. If anything, Tropical Freeze was the definition of thematic focus and cohesion. Each level and island tell a story, and it's really well done cause it ties to the platforming and level design.
Nocturnowl described it better/more detailed:
I would also recommend watching Jonneh's video of NSMBU vs TF. It's really well done and explains thoroughly why TF is so good and cohesive.
It should come back with...
•K Rool and the Kremlings as villains
•in 3D this time
•Made by the team that made Super Mario Odyssey
please.
•K Rool and the Kremlings as villains
•in 3D this time
•Made by the team that made Super Mario Odyssey
please.
You've blown my mind... wowwwwwww!!!
I have to check everyone's desing again!