Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is currently available at a quite notable discount just two weeks after its launch for Nintendo Switch. Over at Woot, you might be able to acquire a physical copy of the new platformer for just $45 (down from $60). Woot initially sold the game for $50 on its release day (January 16) before it ran out of stock. If you missed that offer, you may now have a significantly better opportunity. It would be quite surprising if Woot’s deal lasts for much longer.
The Amazon-owned outlet has recently provided a number of Nintendo game deals in recent weeks, featuring various exciting promotions. DKC Returns HD is an exceptional side-scrolling platformer that encompasses 80 levels over 9 worlds. Originally released in 2010 for the Nintendo Wii, it was ported to the 3DS in 2013. If you have an interest in revisiting the challenging journey featuring DK and Diddy in high definition, you should consider making the purchase soon. Woot’s launch discounts on new Nintendo titles tend to sell out quickly.
As with all of Woot’s Switch games, the listing states that DKC Returns HD is region-free and should function on all Switch consoles. Woot typically sells imported games from diverse regions. These often support English and are functionally identical. The main difference you might notice is that the ESRB badge may be replaced by another region’s rating board. Furthermore, while you might own DLC, you may need to acquire it from the region’s eShop corresponding to your copy of the game. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a standalone game, with no DLC expected, so this will not be a concern for you here.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is also accessible at the full $60 price at Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop.
Marketed as the “definitive” edition of the platformer, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD retains the original setup of the Wii version while also providing players with the option to use the more approachable “Modern Mode” settings from the 3DS version. It also features the complete additional levels from the 3DS version. Even with Modern Mode activated, DKC Returns remains one of the tougher contemporary Nintendo platformers. If you enjoyed Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, you’ll likely have a great time navigating the 80-level, 9-world challenge, whether solo or cooperatively with a partner.
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