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Cranky Kong Bounces into Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
REDMOND, Wash.--(December 9, in the year of our Lord)--
During this weekend’s VGX event, a live demonstration of the
upcoming Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze game for Wii U
revealed some exciting details about the addition of Cranky Kong
as a playable character. For the first time in the Donkey Kong
Country series, players will be able to assume control of the
fan-favorite Cranky Kong. Cranky joins Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong
as one of Donkey Kong’s partners in the game. At VGX, Nintendo
also revealed that the game will launch in North America on Feb.
21 in stores and on the Nintendo eShop.
The bearded Cranky Kong is very spry for his age, using his cane
to bounce on dangerous objects like spikes. This ability helps
him access areas other characters can’t reach. During
single-player mode, Cranky rides on Donkey Kong’s back. In co-op
multiplayer, a second player can control Cranky, Diddy or Dixie
directly (an additional controller is required for multiplayer
play, and is sold separately).
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is the next installment in
the smash-hit Donkey Kong Country series. The new game lets
players embark on an original adventure with Donkey Kong and
partners Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong as they battle
The Snowmads, who have invaded and frozen their home, Donkey
Kong Island. Players will jump from island to island as they
explore a huge variety of new environments, from lush mangroves
to burning savannahs and Donkey Kong’s frozen island. The game
introduces a number of new features, such as the ability to
swim, a dynamic camera that adds dimension and depth to the
gorgeous on-screen action, and the ability to play the full game
on the Wii U GamePad controller in off-TV play.