Retro Studios’ mysterious new project has been unveiled as a new entry in the Donkey Kong Country series, entitled Tropical Freeze.

A sequel to the critically acclaimed Wii platformer, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Tropical Freeze tells the tale of Donkey Kong Island being overrun by a hoard of vicious Vikings from the North Sea.

The game remains faithful to the side-scrolling platforming of its predecessor but implements full HD graphics and the use of new dynamic camera angles.

Additionally Dixie Kong has been added as a playable character and can use her pony tail to fly for brief periods, further expanding gameplay possibilities.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will launch towards the end of the year, exclusively on Nintendo Wii U.

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