What Kind of Game is It?
Donkey Kong Country Returns is an action game available for the Wii and Nintendo 3DS. 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, Nintendo 3DS
•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!
1 Jungle
1-1 Jungle Hijinxs
1-2 King of Cling
1-3 Tree Top Bop
1-4 Sunset Shore
1-5 Canopy Cannons
1-6 Crazy Cart
1-K Platform Panic
2 Beach
2-1 Poppin’ Planks
2-2 Sloppy Sands
2-3 Peaceful Pier
2-4 Cannon Cluster
2-5 Stormy Shore
2-6 Blowhole Bound
2-7 Tidal Terror
2-K Tumblin’ Temple
3 Ruins
3-1 Wonky Waterway
3-2 Button Bash
3-3 Mast Blast
3-4 Damp Dungeon
3-5 Itty Bitty Biters
3-6 Temple Topple
3-K Shifty Smashers
4 Cave
4-1 Rickety Rails
4-2 Grip & Trip
4-3 Bombs Away
4-4 Mole Patrol
4-5 Crowded Cavern
4-K Jagged Jewels
5 Forest
5-1 Vine Valley
5-2 Clingy Swingy
5-3 Flutter Flyaway
5-4 Tippin’ Totems
5-5 Longshot Launch
5-6 Springy Spores
5-7 Wigglevine Wonders
5-8 Muncher Marathon
5-K Blast & Bounce
6 Cliff
6-1 Sticky Situation
6-2 Prehistoric Path
6-3 Weighty Way
6-4 Boulder Roller
6-5 Precarious Plateau
6-6 Crumble Canyon
6-7 Tippy Shippy
6-8 Clifftop Climb
6-K Perilous Passage
7 Factory
7-1 Foggy Fumes
7-2 Slammin’ Steel
7-3 Handy Hazards
7-4 Gear Getaway
7-5 Cog Jog
7-6 Switcheroo
7-7 Music Madness
7-K Treacherous Track
8 Vaolcano
8-1 Furious Fire
8-2 Hot Rocket
8-3 Roasting Rails
8-4 Smokey Peak
8-5 Bobbing Basalt
8-6 Moving Melters
8-7 Red Red Rising
8-K Five Monkey Trial
9 Golden Temple
9-1 Crushin’ Columns
9-2 Gushin’ Geysers
9-3 Spiky Surprise
9-4 Mischievous Moles
9-5 Topsy Turvy
9-6 Tar Ball Fall
9-7 Robo Factory
9-8 Lavawheel Volcano
9-9 Golden Temple
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.