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Red Nintendo Switch game case with Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze artwork

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Nintendo Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze Switch

SKU CH-ZX3J-6MVHC GTIN 045496592660

A side-scrolling platformer for Nintendo Switch featuring the classic Kong crew plus Funky Kong with new abilities and local co-op

  • NameDonkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
  • EditionStandard Edition
  • FeaturesDonkey Kong, diddy Kong, dixie Kong and cranky Kong return f
  • ESRB RatingE - Everyone
  • GenrePlatformer
  • PlatformNintendo Switch
  • Play as Funky Kong for the first time in the series
  • Includes original Wii U game plus brand-new Funky Kong mode
  • Two-player co-op with shared Joy-Con controllers
  • Funky Kong double jumps, hovers and infinite rolls
  • ESRB E rating suitable for all ages

Nintendo Switch Platformer Adventure

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze brings the classic side-scrolling series to Nintendo Switch in a Standard Edition release rated E for Everyone. The game includes the original Wii U adventure plus an exclusive Funky Mode designed for newer players. Up to two players can team up locally using a single pair of Joy-Con controllers.

Solo Players and Local Co-op Fans

This release suits anyone who wants a polished platformer playable alone or with a friend on the same console. The added Funky Mode gives extra mobility options that smooth the difficulty curve for less experienced players. Buyers who only play online multiplayer or who need a version on a different platform should look elsewhere.

Exclusive Funky Mode on Switch

The defining difference from earlier versions is the Switch-exclusive Funky Mode, letting you play as Funky Kong with double jump, hover, infinite rolls and a surfboard that negates spikes. This mode is only available on the Nintendo Switch release. Cartridge model 045496592660 identifies this Standard Edition.

Highlights

  • Play as Funky Kong for the first time in the series
  • Includes original Wii U game plus brand-new Funky Kong mode
  • Two-player co-op with shared Joy-Con controllers
  • Funky Kong double jumps, hovers and infinite rolls
  • ESRB E rating suitable for all ages

Specifications

BrandNintendo
NameDonkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Model045496592660
EditionStandard Edition
FeaturesDonkey Kong, diddy Kong, dixie Kong and cranky Kong return for the franchise's debut on the Nintendo Switch system!
This title includes all the fun and challenge of the original game, plus a brand-new mode that lets new and novice.
Players Enjoy this critically acclaimed adventure as Groovy surfing simian funky Kong.
Funky Kong can double jump, hover, perform Infinite rolls and even perform Infinite underwater corkscrews.
Thanks to his sturdy surfboard, even spikes can't slow him down.
ESRB RatingE - Everyone
GenrePlatformer
PlatformNintendo Switch
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size170 × 105 × 11 mm

Questions about this item

Is this the standard edition or does it include extra DLC?

The listing specifies the Standard Edition of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for Nintendo Switch with no mention of additional downloadable content included.

How does Funky Kong change the difficulty compared to the original Wii U release?

Funky Kong adds a more accessible mode with double jump, hover, infinite rolls, infinite underwater corkscrews and a surfboard that negates spike damage, making stages easier for newer players.

Does the cartridge work on both the original Switch and the Switch Lite?

Yes, the game card is compatible with all Nintendo Switch systems including the original model, Switch OLED and Switch Lite for handheld or docked play.

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