Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Introduces Modern Mode for a

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has unveiled a new trailer highlighting some of the fresh features included in the remaster, with a special focus on the new Modern Mode. This mode introduces a number of adjustments aimed at making the game more approachable for newcomers and less punishing than its original version. Given that the original Donkey Kong Country Returns was considered one of the more difficult entries in the series, these changes should be welcomed by players who struggled with the game.

Announced during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD was a surprise to many fans, as it brings the beloved 2010 Wii title to the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Retro Studios, known for its work on Metroid Prime, the original Donkey Kong Country Returns marked DK's return to platforming adventures on home consoles. The success of Returns led to a follow-up, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, which was also re-released for the Nintendo Switch. Now, the HD remaster of Returns aims to make the experience more accessible, especially with the introduction of the beginner-friendly Modern Mode.

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The trailer offers a brief look at the game's familiar storyline, where Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must face off against the Tiki Tribe to recover their stolen bananas. Players will also recognize many of the original gameplay mechanics, including the mine cart levels, rocket barrels, and the option to choose between traditional button controls or the original motion controls from the Wii version.

Key features of Modern Mode include:

More starting hearts
Nine items per level instead of three
Expanded items in Cranky's Shop, including the Crash Guard (to survive two mine cart or rocket barrel crashes) and the Green Balloon (to survive one fall off a level)

In Modern Mode, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong each start with three hearts, providing more durability than the original two-heart setup. The overall heart count when both characters are together increases to six. Additionally, Modern Mode allows players to carry up to nine items per level, including one-time-use items such as extra DK barrels, invincibility potions, and Squawks to help find hidden items. This mode also includes items introduced in the 3DS version of Returns, like the Crash Guard and Green Balloon.

These additions in Modern Mode are especially appealing to players who found the original Donkey Kong Country Returns to be particularly challenging. However, it’s important to note that once Modern Mode is selected, it cannot be changed after starting a new game.