After an extremely lengthy wait, Donkey Kong made his grand return to the 3D platforming area in Donkey Kong Bananza.
Making this explicit IP one of many major titles for the Swap 2’s launch window was arguably a danger for Nintendo nevertheless it’s paid off, with the title shifting greater than 4 million items worldwide and changing into the second best-selling Swap 2 title to this point. It is also acquired a bunch of awards since then.
Inevitably, it is led to the questions on what’s subsequent for DK. Whereas producer Kenta Motokura cannot share “any specifics of future plans” for Donkey Kong proper now, he talked about throughout the identical chat with Recreation Informer, how relieved he’s, as “seeing individuals have enjoyable as soon as once more with the character” (and the success of Bananza) has reminded him of the “potential” of DK, and proves followers will welcome again the king of the jungle with open arms each time he returns.
Recreation Informer: Plainly reception for Donkey Kong Bananza has been largely constructive from my perspective. How has the reception been for you, and does this point out that we’d not have to attend so lengthy for one more mainline Donkey Kong sport?
Kenta Motokura: I suppose perhaps what stands out to me is the thought, initially, that Donkey Kong, as a personality – and that is true for Mario as properly – actually are part of Nintendo. And so, for us, it is nearly like we’re borrowing them to create software program with. For me, with the ability to see individuals have enjoyable as soon as once more with the character of Donkey Kong helps me talk the potential for that character. I’ve a way of aid realizing that is one thing that folks can get pleasure from sooner or later as properly. Sadly, I can not discuss any specifics of future plans at the moment. [laughs]
Though there aren’t any indicators of what is subsequent for DK, firstly of this yr, Nintendo really rolled out a shock replace for Donkey Kong Nation Returns HD for the Swap, enhancing the expertise on the Swap 2 and in addition including Dixie Kong as a playable character.
Bananza additionally bought a paid DLC growth DK Island & Emerald Rush final yr, which permits gamers to take part in common in-game occasions.
