For the original it was Diddy Kong, for DKC2 it was Dixie Kong, and for DKC3 it was Kiddie Kong. The Donkey Kong Country series would make an entire trilogy, each time introducing a new Kong into the fold. The title's superb soundtrack by Dave Wise, Eveline Fischer, and Robin Beanland only further enhanced the ambiance as well. The game utilized 3D sprites and backgrounds to great effect, creating an unbelievable atmosphere. Who could forget as a Super Nintendo boasting that that system was a 2D platforming fan's dream console? You had Mario, Yoshi, Kirby, and then from a little company known as Rare, Donkey Kong Country. Our subject today is none other than Retro Studios' attempt at recapturing lightning in a bottle with Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Nintendo Wii. They're merely a means to survey past games and point out any positives or negatives I missed when I originally reviewed them, and to remember what it was that was so enchanting about the game in the first place. It's important to note that RE: segments are not revisionist reviews. Time for RE:, a segment where we take a fond look back at a game already reviewed and beyond the hype.
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