Truly a great finale for the game (still haven't unlocked it though D: )

3D for sure, in my opinion

3DWorld. It's my second favourite 3D Mario game after Galaxy 2, and it's because its outstanding variety in levels, introducing new mechanics pretty much every level I've played, gorgeous visuals, mixed with Captain Toad puzzle games, pretty memorable soundtrack... Also the sense of achievement when I beat the Champion's Road without power-ups was... amazing. And the level design was pretty much spot on. How they introduce you at the beginning of each level a new mechanic easily to improve it later. It's amazing. I jumped with this game, I smiled... Fuck, I love this game, it's one of my favourite games ever. Tropical Freeze is amazing too, that's a given, but 3DWorld is in another level imo.

I'll say 3D World. But that's mainly because I usually prefer 3D platformers these days. It's not that I don't like 2D platformers, it's just that I love 3D ones even more.

Gonna have to go with 3D World but both are gr8.

I find both equally enjoyable and graphically beautiful, but gonna give a slight lead for Tropical Freeze just for the soundtracks :D.

3D world, mainly because I'm not a fan of DK.

I like them both, but I'd give the edge to 3D World. I like how it tried to balance concepts from both the 2D and 3D Mario series and did an excellent job with it overall.

Obviously more people have played 3D World, but i'd say DK hands down.
The game was made for people that like challenging platformers like me, 3D World was too easy.

the vote seems skewed by people who like Mario more than Donkey Kong

Tropical Freeze, despite the unfair Metacritic score, is the much more sound game overall

Haven't played either but bought both today so, I will contribute to this thread at some point in the future lol