Worse than 1 and 2 in every conceivable way. It features:
- unfun gimmicky levels that frequently go on for too long
- uncanny looking enemies
- awful boss fights
- okay music ( I quite like the underwater theme even if it's no Aquatic Ambience)
- trade sequences that don't really add anything to the game
- simon says sequences that don't really add anything to the game
- level themes are much less interesting than the previous two games. Only two that I really liked were the hollowed out trees and the lakeside docks. At least there's more variety than DKC1 I guess.
- hitbox tomfoolery
- general lack of polish. Missing sound effects, partner kong running in place when you tap the left or right button, being unable to switch kongs frequently for no apparent reason.

Also I'm sorry but Canada is not an interesting location for a sidescrolling platformer when compared to jungles and pirate ships. What were they thinking...?

Reviewed on May 12, 2023


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