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

Former Donkey Kong Artist Insists Fans Need To Embrace Change For New Design

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"I don't understand why there's any debate to be had," Bayliss posted. "It's still DK, only better looking. People need to embrace change more! All good things get better with age (I would say that though, since I've been doing this for almost 40 years now). Everyone, give a big warm welcome for the new DK!"

Bayliss, who was in charge of redesigning the iconic video game character, gave DK a necktie, a subtle hair wave, smaller nostrils, and a furrowed brow that always made him look slightly perturbed. He insists that evolution should be a good thing, and this probably won't be the last time, either.

"Let's remember, 20 years from now he'll probably receive another 'nip and tuck' here and there to keep him fresh and current," he continued. "Look at early Mickey Mouse compared to modern Mickey Mouse. Evolution, while being sympathetic to the original, is an art--but it has to be done gradually, and this latest incarnation is perfect in my opinion. But everyone has their own special Kong."

Donkey Kong Bananza arrives on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17. From the bit of the demo we played of Bananza, Donkey Kong has never looked better in video game form, and the game may just be his 3D platformer redemption.

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