What Kind of Game is It?
Donkey Kong Country Returns is an action game available for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. As a continuation of the beloved Donkey Kong Country series that captivated players in the 1990s, this game offers the thrill of defeating enemies, collecting items, and overcoming challenging stages packed with unique gimmicks.
•Title: Donkey Kong Country Returns
•Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo Switch
•Genre: Action Game
•Developer: Nintendo
What You Can Find on This Walkthrough Page
This guide covers the following key points to help you master the game:
1.Locations of Collectibles: A complete overview of hidden “KONG” letters and puzzle pieces in every stage!
Game Collectibles
1. KONG Letters
Each stage contains four hidden letters: “K,” “O,” “N,” and “G.” Collecting all of them unlocks the K-Stage for that area, providing an extra challenge.
2. Puzzle Pieces
Finding all the puzzle pieces unlocks special rewards in the gallery mode. While some pieces are tough to locate, completing this collection is well worth the effort!
Stage Walkthrough Index
Below, you’ll find links to detailed walkthroughs for each stage. Simply follow the order or click on the stage you’re interested in!
World 1 Lost Mangroves
1-1 Mangrove Cove
1-2 Shipwreck Shore
1-3 Canopy Chaos
1-4 Trunk Twister
1-A Zip Line Shrine
1-B Busted Bayou
1-K Swinger Flinger
World 2 Autumn Heights
2-1 Windmill Hills
2-2 Mountain Mania
2-3 Horn Top Hop
2-4 Sawmill Thrill
2-5 Alpine Incline
2-6 Wing Ding
2-A Crumble Cavern
2-B Rodent Ruckus
2-K Bopopolis
World 3 Bright Savannah
3-1 Grassland Groove
3-2 Baobab Bonanza
3-3 Frantic Fields
3-4 Scorch N’ Torch
3-5 Twilight Terror
3-6 Cannon Canyon
3-A Rickety Rafters
3-B Bramble Scramble
3-K Precarious Pendulums
World 4 Sea Breeze Cove
4-1 Deep Keep
4-2 High Tide Ride
4-3 Amiss Abyss
4-4 Irate Eight
4-5 Sea Stack Attack
4-6 Current Capers
4-A Rockin’ Relics
4-B Shoal Atoll
4-K Spinning Spines
World 5 Juicy Jungle
5-1 Harvest Hazards
5-2 Reckless Ride
5-3 Fruity Factory
5-4 Panicky Paddles
5-5 Jelly Jamboree
5-6 Frosty Fruits
5-A Beehive Brawl
5-B Jammin’ Jams
5-K Platform Problems
World 6 Donkey Kong Island
6-1 Homecoming Hijinxs
6-2 Seashore War
6-3 Aqueduct Assault
6-4 Blurry Flurry
6-5 Forest Folly
6-6 Cliffside Slide
6-7 Frozen Frenzy
6-8 Meltdown Mayhem
6-A Dynamite Dash
6-B Icicle Arsenal
6-K Slippy Spikes
World 7 Secret Seclusion
7-1 Levitation Station
7-2 Rocket Rails
7-3 Crazy Clouds
Tips for Success
1.Thorough Exploration is Key
Hidden routes and collectibles are often tucked away in hard-to-spot areas. Check every nook and cranny!
2.Pay Attention to Puzzle Piece Clues
Look closely at suspicious walls, banana patterns, and out-of-place objects—these often hint at hidden puzzle pieces.