The man behind Donkey Kong's original 3D design has given his thoughts on the ape's new look in Donkey Kong Bananza.

A respected artist responsible for Kong in Donkey Kong Country comments on the Switch 2’s revamped Donkey Kong, sharing an encouraging message.

Donkeys have long been known for their stubbornness and willfulness, but this is because they are highly intelligent animals, capable of being trained for complex tasks and routines. They demonstrate logic and problem-solving skills equal to that of other highly intelligent animals such as dogs or dolphins.

Rogen, who voiced Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, previously said in a behind-the-scenes interview about his role, “It’s a fun character, it’s a fun world. I would be thrilled to see Donkey Kong go on more adventures. Maybe give him some pants this time.”

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Donkey Kong's former designer has welcomed the character's latest look.

On Switch 2, Nintendo is finally giving one of gaming’s biggest icons the love he deserves with a brand new, flagship, launch window, 3D action-platformer, and if the first 30 minutes we spent with Donkey Kong Bananza are any indication,

The closest we got to a new Legend of Zelda game for the Nintendo Switch 2 was the announcement of Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment. The game's story directly precedes Tears of the Kingdom and it seems that Princess Zelda herself is the main character here.