Nintendo officially announced Donkey Kong Country Returns at E3 2010, revealing the return of the Donkey Kong Country series with updated gameplay and graphics for the Wii.
Donkey Kong Country Returns was released for the Wii in North America, bringing the classic platforming series back to Nintendo consoles.
The game saw its European release, allowing fans in the region to experience the new Donkey Kong platformer.
The Japanese release of Donkey Kong Country Returns brought the Wii title to the Japanese market.
Nintendo announced a port of Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Nintendo 3DS titled Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, featuring new content and adjustments for handheld play.
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D was released, bringing the game into handheld format with added features such as a new Quick Play mode.
The Tiki Tak Tribe arrives on Donkey Kong Island, releasing a magical curse that petrifies the island's animals and disrupts the peace.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong embark on a journey to rescue their friends and lift the Tiki curse from Donkey Kong Island.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong liberate various animal friends trapped in stone statues around the island, gaining their abilities.
The Kongs battle through the dense forest, facing Tiki obstacles and minions to reach the next area of the island.
Donkey and Diddy scale perilous mountain cliffs, overcoming hazardous terrain and tiki traps.
The Kongs fight and defeat multiple powerful Tiki bosses guarding the island's temples.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong confront the Tiki Tak Tribe's leader atop the island's volcano, breaking the curse over the island.
With the curse lifted, the island and its inhabitants return to normal, and peace is restored to Donkey Kong Island.
