I didn't see this posted anywhere, but if it is I'm sorry about that.
I don't have a link to the review, but according to Gonintendo Gameinformer gave the game a 9.5, and awarded it the Game of the Month title. That is quite impressive for the busy month that is November.
I'm excited about the score, on the other hand having completed Goldeneye 007 which Gameinformer gave a 6.5 to and I would say it deserves more like a 9, I'm not sure how closely my opinions match up with theirs. Either way it is a strong start to reviews for the game.
Edit: One of the commenters on the Gonintendo article said this is the summary of the game informer review.
Concept - Retro Studios revives the Donkey Kong Country series and makes it better than ever
Graphics - Gorgeous characters and stages from beginning to end, with some awesome silhouetted areas sprinkled throughout
Sound - Familiar tunes are updated, and the new tracks fit perfectly
Playability - Shaking the Wii remote to roll can be frustrating, but it's a rare blemish in a near-perfect experience
Entertainment - One of the best platformers ever made, and it certainly resides amongst the Wii's top titles
Replay Value - Moderately High"
