The Nintendo eShop listing for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has revealed that the file size of the retro classic platformer is 8.3GB. This surprise remaster is scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch on January 16th, 2025, and is priced at $59.99.
Fans can look forward to a new adventure with Donkey and Diddy Kong as they explore various levels. For those interested in revisiting classic games, Nintendo has a collection of Donkey Kong Country titles available through its Switch Online subscription service, including the original Donkey Kong Country and its sequels.
Nintendo UK has shared an introduction movie for the upcoming 2D platforming remaster, which features updated visuals but no additional gameplay footage. Reviewers will have to wait until launch day to put the game through its paces.
In other news, a heated discussion among fans has erupted over the Wii version of Donkey Kong Country Returns, with some claiming it was inferior to the original and others defending the classic’s merits. However, considering the size of the 3DS port and the general trend of remastering games increasing file sizes by up to five times, an 8.3GB file size for Returns HD seems reasonable.
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