We didn't quite remember how difficult Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was, or perhaps we're a bit embarrassed to admit it took us a few hours this time to master a game we'd beaten already four years ago.

If you crave a challenge, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will bring out the best of your platforming abilities. Those expecting a cakewalk will feel like they slammed headfirst into a brick wall of difficulty.

Great presentation; with lush graphics and charming music; Incredibly challenging; but never feels unbeatable; New Kongs encourage different playstyles

Will simply be too difficult for some tastes; Co-op play is a disappointment

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a brilliantly inventive 2D platformer that deserves to be considered alongside Nintendo's best

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a perfect fit for the Switch, delivering impeccable platforming goodness with Donkey Kong and his family. It's beautiful both from a visual and auditory standpoint and each level you play has its own identity or unique flavour.

Excellent platforming mechanics; Level design is impeccable; New Switch features take the edge off the huge difficulty curve; Funky Kong is radical; Incredibly good soundtrack; Beautiful artistic direction and design; A ton of secrets and completionist centric stuff to do

Controls sometimes feel unresponsive or clunky; Steep difficulty curve that can cause some frustration; Very tight timing windows on some platforming sections

Retro Studios' Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze joins Mario Kart 8 , Pokkén Tournament , and Hyrule Warriors as part of the recent trend of Wii U games reappearing on the Nintendo Switch.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is the latest Wii U port to hit the Nintendo Switch and if you missed its initial release in 2014 and are planning on picking it up, then you're in for a treat…perhaps banana themed treats!

Satisfying; yet challenging platforming gameplay; Crisp; colourful visuals; Meaningful supporting characters; Funky Kong Mode is a speed running dream

Difficulty spike late on my surprise some

Nintendo has been slowly but surely breathing new life into their Wii U library by porting it over to the Nintendo Switch. The latest game to get this treatment is Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze .

Framerate and resolution are improved; Game is still fabulous; Funky Kong is pretty useful

Not much has changed; Funky makes the game too easy; No idea why ‘lives' are still a thing

Nintendo's marketing strategy of rereleasing slightly altered versions of critically acclaimed Wii-U games for the Switch continues on with the re-release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Switch.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is another excellent Wii U game that has found an even better home on the Nintendo Switch.

Creative, varied level design; Looks great; Funky Kong mode makes the game more forgiving for less skilled players

Adds very little besides Funky Kong

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is even better now that its on the Nintendo Switch! Check out Kidzworlds review of the new game!

Varied Levels; Tight Platforming

Not Nintendo's Best Art Style; Full Price Port