I can't recommend this game without the rewind feature from the legacy collection.
This playthrough reminded me a lot of the original DKC. While I think that game is dated and frustrating by today's standards as well, it still boasts a timeless art style and great soundtrack: This game can't even boast that. The game is simply ugly with uninspired levels and enemies. Your playthrough will be short and unsatisfying if you are very good, and a tedious slog otherwise.
As stated before, the legacy collection's rewind feature at least turns the game into a moderately-amusing way to spend an hour, but the game simply isn't worth playing without it.
This playthrough reminded me a lot of the original DKC. While I think that game is dated and frustrating by today's standards as well, it still boasts a timeless art style and great soundtrack: This game can't even boast that. The game is simply ugly with uninspired levels and enemies. Your playthrough will be short and unsatisfying if you are very good, and a tedious slog otherwise.
As stated before, the legacy collection's rewind feature at least turns the game into a moderately-amusing way to spend an hour, but the game simply isn't worth playing without it.