Nintendo's significant redesign of Donkey Kong, initially glimpsed in the Mario Kart 9 footage during the Nintendo Switch 2 unveiling, is now confirmed across a range of merchandise. This marks a departure from Donkey Kong's decades-long consistent design, seen in titles like Mario Kart 8, Mario Tennis, and Donkey Kong Country Returns. The new look, which many believe mirrors the style of the successful "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," has sparked considerable fan discussion.
Reddit user cookiemaster221 highlighted the new merchandise, prompting comments about the character's softened appearance. His previously furrowed brow is now more rounded, leading to observations like "They're giving him the Kirby treatment, but backwards," referring to a shift from an angry to a more relaxed demeanor.
While opinions are divided, with some expressing nostalgia for the classic design and its implication of both kindness and strength, others find the new look more appealing, suggesting it aims for a goofier, less aggressive image. The Mario Kart 9 appearance offered only fleeting views of the redesigned Donkey Kong. A more comprehensive reveal is anticipated during a Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2 in April.
The Switch 2 reveal trailer itself provided limited details about the console's features, primarily showcasing its aesthetic. However, it did confirm backward compatibility, a new, mysterious button on the Joy-Cons, and the accuracy of a theory regarding mouse functionality via the controller.
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