Nintendo's significant redesign of Donkey Kong, initially glimpsed in the Mario Kart 9 footage shown during the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, is now confirmed across various merchandise. This marks a departure from the character's decades-long consistent design, seen in titles like Mario Kart 8, Mario Tennis, and Donkey Kong Country Returns. The new look, reminiscent of the character's portrayal in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, has sparked considerable discussion among fans.
Images of the new merchandise, shared on Reddit by user cookiemaster221 and highlighted by Nintendo Life, reveal a Donkey Kong with a noticeably softer appearance. His previously furrowed brow is now smoother, resulting in a friendlier, less intense expression. Commenters have described the change as a "backwards Kirby treatment," transforming his traditionally gruff demeanor into a more relaxed one.
While opinions are divided, with some expressing nostalgia for the original design and its blend of kindness and strength, others find the new look more appealing, suggesting it aims for a goofier, less aggressive aesthetic. The Mario Kart 9 trailer offered only brief and somewhat unclear views of the redesigned Donkey Kong. A more comprehensive showcase is anticipated during a Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2, scheduled for April.
The Switch 2 reveal trailer itself provided limited details about the console's features, emphasizing its visual design. However, it did confirm backward compatibility with existing Switch titles, showcased a new, mysterious button on the Joy-Cons, and validated speculation regarding the controller's potential use as a mouse.
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