DK Bananza Direct
SPOILER WARNING: I’ll be talking about the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct. You can ignore this post or proceed if you want.
I originally had this as a “Status/Log” but decided this could be a blog post instead.
The new DK game looks fun! There was a lot I liked from the trailer/direct. The gameplay looks fun—I’m loving how chaotic and destructive DK’s gameplay is.
I’m getting classic 80s and 90s cartoon vibes and Wreck-it-Ralph from the concept they’re going for and I love that! The screenshot I took really gave me Beetlejuice cartoon vibes—I can totally see Beetlejuice and Lydia jamming out in the Neitherworld.
I also love that Pauline will be in the game. This means more music from her! “Jump Up Superstar” and “Break Free (Lead the Way)” are such catchy and fun songs and I’m excited for more tunes! It would be cool if Pauline could have an album in the future or even a game focusing on her love for music. Maybe a rhythm game? I’m also just happy Pauline is becoming a regular character in the franchise.
Their Dynamic
I’m a sucker for the “old character teaming up with a kid/protecting kid” trope (ex. The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, Man on Fire, Aliens, Wreck-it-Ralph) and I’m surprised they decided to go with that for DK and Pauline considering their history lol. I like the dynamic they have in this game.
I’ve always wanted to play the N64 DK game but never had the chance to. I tend to enjoy 3D platformer games like Super Mario Odyssey so I’m interested in playing this new DK game.