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Donkey Kong Country Returns Guide

2010 · Platformer

Box art

Donkey Kong Country Returns box art
North American Wii box art for Donkey Kong Country Returns.

Game guides

Find the guide you need
GuideWhat you will find
The Kongs stand on a wooden platform in a coastal stage.Wii controls, Diddy and beginner guideLearn how movement, Diddy’s hover and the two-player setup change a difficult jump.
A barrel-launching sequence passes between large stone structures.world order and boss referenceMatch the eight main worlds to their bosses and prepare for each type of stage.
Donkey Kong and Diddy cross gaps among stone ruins and tall spiked obstacles.KONG letters, Puzzle Pieces and Golden Temple unlocksSeparate the collectible rewards and follow the Wii temple unlock sequence.
Donkey Kong crosses a beach while a ship attacks in the background.Mirror Mode and Time Attack guidePrepare for reversed stages and plan repeatable timed runs in the original Wii game.
The Kongs stand on a wooden platform in a coastal stage.characters, helpers and shop itemsIdentify the playable Kongs, animal helpers and original Wii shop options.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Separate the two collectible goalsKONG letters open a world’s temple; Puzzle Pieces unlock gallery content.
Use Diddy before difficult jumpsHis jetpack adds a short hover to help correct an awkward landing.
Finish the eight temple challengesEach temple awards one Rare Orb for the original Golden Temple.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Donkey KongMain playable KongUses rolls, jumps, ground pounds and grabs to cross the island.
Diddy KongPartnerRides with DK in solo play or becomes the second player’s character.
Cranky KongShopkeeperSells support items and a Map Key for each main world.
RambiAnimal buddyAppears in selected levels and can charge through suitable obstacles.
SquawksCollectible helperAlerts the player to nearby Puzzle Pieces when equipped.
Tiki TongFinal bossLeads the Tiki Tak Tribe that stole the banana hoard.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Wii controls, Diddy and beginner guideChoose the controller setup first →

Pictures All pictures →

Donkey Kong and Diddy cross gaps among stone ruins and tall spiked obstacles.
Donkey Kong and Diddy cross gaps among stone ruins and tall spiked obstacles.
The Kongs stand on a wooden platform in a coastal stage.
The Kongs stand on a wooden platform in a coastal stage.
A barrel-launching sequence passes between large stone structures.
A barrel-launching sequence passes between large stone structures.
Donkey Kong crosses a beach while a ship attacks in the background.
Donkey Kong crosses a beach while a ship attacks in the background.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Donkey Kong Country Returns: game and edition overviewm1.nintendo.net