Posted: 2 years ago, last updated 4 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
The Switch version of the game features an assisted Funky Mode, where you have five hit points instead of two, and he can double-jump, hover in mid-air, stand on spikes and breathe underwater for an unlimited time. This makes the game a lot easier. It also means you keep any letters you've collected even if you don't finish the level.
Game Details
Release Date: 04/05/2018
Platforms: Switch and Wii U
Content Rating: PEGI 3
Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds
Players: 1-2
Genres: Action, Platform (Collecting and Traversal)
Accessibility: 10 features
Developer: Retro Studios (@RetroStudios)
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Skill Rating
6+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. The Funky Mode enables really young players to play without a lot of assistance. You can add this to co-operative mode, where one person is FUnky Kong with the additional help and the more experienced player is another character.
Accessibility
This Switch version is more accessible than the Wii U game in the following ways, as detailed by Effect pZTEHxwoAY.
There's a Funky Mode where you can select to play a Funky Kong mode that makes the game substantially easier. You can buy and select items to take into the level via your Inventory.
There are only two control options, however, the same controls are mapped to multiple buttons. You need to double-tap and hold buttons, as well as hold buttons and pressing buttons simultaneously.
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