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[TheUltimateWaddleDee]

So there is a video for Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D released, and GameXplain did a comparison of the 3DS version and the original. I didn't find anything about it on this site, so here's the video for you to enjoy.



The Wii version has higher resolution textures (most noticable when he is about to leave his house) and better lighting (the lava level) and shadows (the cutscene with Diddy), but that is kind of expected. Character models. and environments look about the same, although the 3D effect should look really good in the 3DS version. The 3DS version also appears to use buttons only, so that's a plus.

So tell me what you think of the trailer, and if you are going to get ir or not. I am because I missed out on the original, and I want to use buttons instead of motion controls the Wii version had.

[NintendoReport]

I think it looks great and the 3D is meant for this type game. I will be picking it up for sure.

[Gaymer]

I'm picking it up because I loved the Wii version. But I didn't like the unnecessary motion controls on the original version. Having this based only on buttons will make it 100 times easier to play and will feel just like the SNES Donkey Kong Countries.

[Alex Wolfers]

I'm picking it up because I loved the Wii version. But I didn't like the unnecessary motion controls on the original version. Having this based only on buttons will make it 100 times easier to play and will feel just like the SNES Donkey Kong Countries.

I agree 100%. I just wish my 3DS wasnt stolen.

[SolxBurst]

I never played the original release and I have always wanted to, so I will be picking this game up for sure! And it looks great, the only differences I see is some slight resolution differences giving the game some jaggies, but that's about it, and the rest of the game looks great.

[TheUltimateWaddleDee]

I agree 100%. I just wish my 3DS wasnt stolen.

Dude...that really sucks. Do you have any idea where, or are you going to have to get a new one?

[itogi]

I play the Wii version of DKCR and it was really a great game and hard. As for the 3DS version I am not sure if i'll pick it up since I beat DKCR.

[Guy Fieri]

The comparison, for the most part, is the same. There's the obvious jaggies, and some background details are missing. But other than that, the 3DS version seems spot on. I loved the game on Wii, no motion controls and portability are a huge plus. So I'll be picking this up day one.

[3Dude]

I dont expect the teaser trailer to be comparable to the final retail release, particularly since a lot of the differences are in areas where the 3ds is much, MUCH stronger than the wii.

I do see the decision to release this game on the eshop as a downloadable title having a negative effect on the texture resolution.

Edited by 3Dude, 25 February 2013 - 08:16 PM.

[Blake]

I still haven't beaten the original, but I'll probably get the 3DS version because yolo and all that.

[Smertrius]

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3ds is coming out May 24, 2013

[GhostDrive]

I play the Wii version of DKCR and it was really a great game and hard. As for the 3DS version I am not sure if i'll pick it up since I beat DKCR.

 

Same here. If it goes on sale I may double dip, but since I have the Wii game I don't plan on getting the 3DS version. Either way, for those that haven't play it this game is amazing. I miss Rareware but damn Retro did a fantastic job.

[Smertrius]

donkey kong returns for 3ds may 24 th for europe

[Half]

The thing that I noticed the most was no shadows for the boss, weird considering it's a blob. xD

[Crispy Bacon]

I think the 3DS version looks very good next to the Wii version. I'll double-dip again.

[PixelKnot]

The comparison is pretty impressive. 3DS doesn't look too far off.

[umegames]

I actually liked the wii controls, and i wont be picking up just because i actually am satisfied with the wii version.

[TheUltimateWaddleDee]

Sorry for bumping a kind of old thread, but I didn't think this warrented a new topic. Gamexplain did another comparison video, this time comparing the framerate.


The Wii version ran at 60FPS, while the 3DS version is at 30, even with 3D off. This is a little disappointing, but it shouldn't affect the overall game too much.

[Portal]

Well that's...interesting. Not gamebreaking, but the 3DS cn handle it.

[Julio93]

Eh, what the hell I'll buy it, I'm sick of shaking the Wii remote.