Gamespot gives a 6/10 to DKC: Tropical Freeze

[Mr Khan]

F0X said:

Mr Khan said:

Mummelmann said:
Regardless of the reasoning behind; this seems downright strange. I honestly can't believe it deserves such a mediocre score.

They also gave Link Between Worlds Game of the Year, though, right? I would call that solidly overrated (a very solid game, hits all the checkmarks, but does nothing exceptional).

They're just weird.

What aspect of ALBW wasn't exceptional?

A general lack of ambition across the board. It felt very by-the-numbers, which still added up to a fun, engaging play, but never really stretched its wings. Closest part was probably at the very end with Hilda's ambition