Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D is a near perfect remake of the Wii classic. Featuring more precise controls than the original game, additional levels, and an easier mode for those not up to the challenge of the original, DKCR 3D succeeds in every way that the original did. A lower frame rate and more jagged visuals does make it a little less visually pleasing than on the console but the portability of a handheld makes...

It’s hard to fault a company for stepping outside of the box and creating something that is outside their normal realm of game creations but I really feel like sticking with a Pokémon theme would have better served this game. Sure, it’s polished, has solid gameplay mechanics, and the graphics and characters are charming, but the reality is that a music game needs memorable music. And, though there are 5 Pokémon themed levels included in...