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Nintendo has uploaded a trailer that focuses on the upcoming Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze port for the Nintendo Switch. In the video, we get to see gameplay of it running on the Switch, as well as a snippet of the new Funky Kong mode for the game. Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze originally launched on the Wii U in 2014, for $49.99, and will release for the Nintendo Switch on May 4, 2018 for $59.99. The game is around 6.6GB, half the size of the Wii U version, and will also have loading times that are 2x faster than the original version.

 

[Owenge]

YUS, more switch games

 

[yusuo]

YUS, more switch games

No no, don't you mean more wii u games masquerading as switch games

 

[Owenge]

No no, don't you mean more wii u games masquerading as switch games

ya... but it still feels good

 

[DrayanoX]

No no, don't you mean more wii u games masquerading as switch games

Since most people that own a switch didn't buy a Wii U then it's effectively a "new" game.

 

[mizorechan]

It's worrying to see Nintendo charging $60 for everything. This is a 2014 game which was released for $50. And looks like the only new addition is the "Funky Kong Mode". So, no new levels, which is disappointing. Compare with Batman Return to Arkham. Two games for $40.

This is a fantastic game for sure, but Nintendo is going too far.

 

[dpad_5678]

I fucking love the DK Country games. DKCR and DKCR 3D we're incredible.

 

[godreborn]

this is a game I wouldn't mind going through again. I don't want to use the analog sticks with a platformer though. it just feels unnatural.

 

[leon315]

YUS, more switch games

u mean ''YUS, MORE PORTINGS'' do u?

 

[vpd]

Oh Joy. yet another Wii U port.

 

[AngeloftheNight091]

So, basically this is the exact same game, just they added Funky Kong?

They need to stop re-releasing the same games for every console with minor changes. its getting ridiculous..

And I love Donkey Kong Country..

 

[Vieela]

It's nice and all, but $60 for a port? That's quite a bad deal :/ It was even sold by a cheaper price on the Wii U...

 

[osaka35]

I'd be happier if it included both wii u donkey kong games (the wii one was ported to wii u if I recall), or at least a reduced price. I'll pick this up eventually, but definitely used.

 

[rileysrjay]

Gotta admit, I'm way overhyped for this one. Absolutely loved dkcr for 3ds, and didn't have a Wii u. IIrc dkcr was one of the first games I ever 100%. Hopefully tropical freeze can outdo returns for me.

 

[godreborn]

yeah, I'd like to see a dkc collection at some point with every dkc game on it. unfortunately, I had hoped that this would've had some new levels in it like returns with its world 9 levels. since each level represents a different world, it would be fitting with dkc tropical freeze as well considering there are 6 worlds and 3 world 7 levels, so it would equal up to 7-9 compared with the 9-9 of returns. it just seemed like that's what they were going to do. I guess funky kong mode is easy mode kinda like the three hearts thing in returns? I wish they had done more than that. it's a great game nonetheless, but they should've offered more than that.

 

[DeslotlCL]

60 bucks for a game that was waaaay less expensive in its original release? No thanks.

 

[AngeloftheNight091]

Gotta admit, I'm way overhyped for this one. Absolutely loved dkcr for 3ds, and didn't have a Wii u. IIrc dkcr was one of the first games I ever 100%. Hopefully tropical freeze can outdo returns for me.

Tropical Freeze was an amazing game! Its awesome.

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It just get costly getting all the same games over again.. even when its for something like a character. Its going to be difficult to justify this kind of a purchase.

 

[mangotowel]

Xenoblade chronicles X next please

 

[b17bomber]

You know these Switch games are quite similar to the ones they have on Wii U.

 

[rileysrjay]

Tropical Freeze was an amazing game! Its awesome.

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It just get costly getting all the same games over again.. even when its for something like a character. Its going to be difficult to justify this kind of a purchase.

I've heard nothing but good things so far, so I have high hopes for it. Personally If I had a Wii U and already played something like tropical freeze/bayonetta/captain toad I probably wouldn't be buying it again on switch unless I knew I absolutely had to have a portable version of the game. Tbh The only game I could see myself buying for switch if I already had a Wii U would be mk8 for portability.