PC User Reviews

The game borrows heavily from DKC, Crash Bandicoot, and Rayman. But if you're tired of waiting for full-fledged sequels to these games, Nikoderiko might just satisfy that need. It's not hardcore, polished, or overly ambitious. But it's engaging enough, has a bright atmosphere, and enjoyable music. And also it's fairly cheap while on sales.

Fun old school platformer that wholesale lifts aesthetic and gameplay elements from classic games. Donkey Kong Country primarily - sidescrolling gameplay, enemy patterns, combat, barrels leading to bonus stages, riding animals, collecting letters to spell your name that look exactly the same; Crash Bandicoot - north/south 3D stages, similar mascot character; Rayman Origins/Legends - the main collectible is exactly like lums and floating mechanic after jumps. It rides the line between homage and ripoff, but if you're nostalgic for those games you should have fun with this. It plays and controls very smoothly, but is generally very easy (at least on the standard difficulty, haven't tried the other ones). The music, graphics and chill gameplay create a very pleasant vibe. If this remotely sounds up your alley I recommend it.

Eine wirklich rundum gelungene Hommage an Donkey Kong Country. Das Level Design ist super und jedes Level hat ein eigenes Gimmick oder neues thematisch oder visuelles Setting. Steuerung war manchmal etwas schwammig, vor allem 2 der Reittiere. Und auch wenn die Settings und der Soundtrack solide sind und ständig wechseln, an die Kreativität der Themen in Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze kommt es nicht ran. Die 3D Passagen und auch dynamischen Perspektiven in 2D Segmenten waren eine tolle Abwechslung, nur leider kamen diese zu selten und hätten gerne weitergedacht werden können um noch weiter die eigene Gameplay Identität auszubauen und zu stärken. Collectibles haben sich auch leider nicht wichtig genug gefühlt, Cosmetics/Outfits wären durchaus spannender zu sammeln als 3D-Modelle. Sonst hats aber echt Spaß gemacht, Bosse und Soundtrack waren toll! Bei einer Fortsetzung aber gerne mehr trauen eigene Dinge und Mechaniken einzubauen, als eine 1:1 Donkey Kong Country, auch wenn wirklich gute, Kopie zu entwickeln!

I've been missing games like this for a while and after finish the game this update felt like a loving friendly gift and improves on what was already good. Nikoderiko is just amazing, I loved it!

I had just finished playing the game with my child when the new expansion came out — awesome! This one was too tough for the kid, but I had a great time!

Nikoderiko DC was even better than I expected. The new levels felt fresh, and that new hard mode is seriously tough, basically feels like a new game. Had a ton of fun overall, recommended if you love challenge.

Fantastic new Hard Mode in the latest update – exactly what this game was missing! It finally brings real tension and sweaty palms – Dark Souls can take a seat. Sure, I’d love to see even more new worlds added, but considering this is a free update, it's seriously impressive. While companies like Nintendo charge for simple patches on the Switch 2, here we get a whole new world and a boss – that’s pure fire.

Unplayble checkpoints! Gave up for that reason. Couldn't stand doing the same rooms like 5 or more times all over again for no reason.