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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Guide

2014 · Platformer

Box art

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze box art
Original Wii U cover for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

Game guides

Find the guide you need
GuideWhat you will find
Donkey Kong and a partner move among bright jungle plants.Diddy, Dixie, Cranky and movement abilitiesChoose the partner that solves the next route problem.
The Kongs cross a factory-like area filled with fruit and machinery.KONG Letters, puzzle pieces and secret exitsKnow which collectibles unlock levels and which unlock artwork.
An underwater route passes a giant octopus and spiked hazards.islands, bosses and Snowmad weaknessesFollow the six main islands and identify the boss at each end.
Two Kongs climb through a silhouetted jungle scene.Hard Mode, 200% completion and Time AttackSeparate one-heart clears, blue letters and speed medals.
Original Wii U cover for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.characters and Kong partner referenceDistinguish the Wii U partners, shopkeeper and Snowmad leader.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Choose a partner for the obstacleDixie gains height, Diddy hovers and Cranky bounces on many hazards.
Collect letters to open temple stagesAll KONG sets on an island unlock its hidden K level.
Separate puzzle pieces from progressionThey unlock artwork; relics and level clears open Secret Seclusion.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Donkey KongMain heroLeads the standard solo and co-op campaign.
Diddy KongPartnerAdds a short jet-assisted hover.
Dixie KongPartnerAdds an upward hair spin and strong swimming.
Cranky KongPartnerUses a cane bounce over suitable hazards.
Funky KongShopkeeperSells support items in the Wii U game.
Lord FredrikSnowmad leaderFinal main-story boss on Donkey Kong Island.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Diddy, Dixie, Cranky and movement abilitiesUse roll-jumps for long crossings →

Pictures All pictures →

Donkey Kong and a partner move among bright jungle plants.
Donkey Kong and a partner move among bright jungle plants.
The Kongs cross a factory-like area filled with fruit and machinery.
The Kongs cross a factory-like area filled with fruit and machinery.
An underwater route passes a giant octopus and spiked hazards.
An underwater route passes a giant octopus and spiked hazards.
Two Kongs climb through a silhouetted jungle scene.
Two Kongs climb through a silhouetted jungle scene.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: game and edition overviewwww.mariowiki.com