This section of the Donkey Kong Country Returns walkthrough covers controls, including walking, running, jumping, grabbing, clinging, ground-pounding, blowing, rolling, and team-up moves.
This section of the guide details the controls for Donkey Kong Country Returns, explaining how to perform various actions with either the remote and nunchuk or the remote-only control schemes.
Controls:
| Action | Remote + Nunchuk | Remote Only |
|---|---|---|
| Walk | Tilt control stick slightly left or right | Press D-pad left or right |
| Run | Tilt control stick all the way left or right | Hold 1, then press D-pad left or right |
| Jump | Press A | Press 2 |
| Bounce | Press A (or 2) shortly before landing on bouncy objects for extra height. | |
| Crouch | Tilt control stick down | Press D-pad down |
| Grab | Press and hold Z or B | Press and hold 1 |
| Cling | Press and hold Z or B (or 1), then jump onto a climbable surface or vine. Use control stick (or D-pad) to move. Jump off with the jump button, or drop by releasing the grab button. | |
| Ground-Pound | Shake the controller continuously while not walking, running, or crouching. Can be done on climbable surfaces. | |
| Blow | Shake the controller continuously while crouching. Useful against fire enemies or to uncover secrets. | |
| Roll | Shake the Wii remote while walking or running to roll or cartwheel. | |
| Roll-Jump | Jump while rolling, even in midair, for a second jump. Useful for reaching items in gaps or crossing long jumps. | |
| Team up (Multiplayer only) | When the Kongs are close to each other. | |
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