Donkey Kong Country Returns (Retro Studios, Nintendo) is a fun romp with the iconic gorilla and his pals as they try to recover stolen bananas. Plenty of side-scroller action, collectibles and traditional movements should keep everyone entertained. For a character who has been around the fast-changing video-game world since 1981, this Donkey Kong doesn't act his age.
The story begins as members of the villainous Tiki Tak tribe hypnotize the animals on DK Island and force them to horde bananas, including Donkey Kong's considerable stash. Donkey Kong and his sidekick, Diddy Kong, race through different stages on the island to recover their bananas and defeat the Tikis, releasing their hold on the animals. Music and movements will evoke long-hidden memories for fans of the franchise.
The game will also capture and entice those who are finding DK for the first time with its ease of play and whimsical nature. It truly is a title for kids and kids at heart.