Well, my interest went from 5% to 95% in the span of a few minutes.
gaysaucemage
This has to be EPD Tokyo right? So many UI elements look similar to Super Mario Odyssey.
TheMonkeysUncle
This Direct definitely got me more excited for the game.
When they first showed young Pauline, I thought maybe this was a prequel playing as the original DK, but then they showed Cranky Kong. So that theory went out the window, unless I have my DK lore wrong.
stormblessed27_
I’m a sucker for a good Nintendo collect a thon and man this is hitting all the right notes. I am so excited.
djwillis1121
The ending montage was like something out of a Disney film haha.
This looks amazing though!
freshbeatsinc
Diddy Kong confirmed!
Turner1273
I haven’t watched yet. Does dk get his coconut gun?
BlueMooseOnFire
This game looks incredible and the direct sold me a 1000% more than I already was! Game of the Year contender for sure.
Stebsy1234
Man this looks amazing, preordering now lol
RichardDick69
Loved all the dkc remixes in there. Between this and the tracks in Mario kart world lotta love going out to David Wise
Edit to add: also just rare in general. Crazy just how much of donkey Kong as a character is directly their doing
WhoDey42
Oh Nintendo you had at me “DK can turn into a giant muscular Zebra”
Conversation_Dapper
Pauline gonna be in next smash bros
AquaAtia
-voice acting
-blue coin esque collectibles that can be turned into the main collectibles
-wacky new enemies
Welcome back Super Mario Sunshine
TheS00thSayer
I WILL be the first person to carve out a phallic figure in this game
This game looks like an actual masterpiece. It’s beautiful, the amount of content seems insane… Donkey Kong fans, we are finally eating. Eating Bananzas.
Edit: Eastern Time Zone
ShonanBlue
How the hell they gonna drop the Diddy and Dixie reveal by having DK yeet a rock at Dixie’s face?
StriderZessei
Donkey Kong Country was my favorite game as a kid.
Now at 37, I’m actually tearing up a little at just how much love they put into this game. The classic music, giving lyrics to the original theme, giving Pauline some character development in a DK game.
Call me a sentimental goofball, I don’t care. This game looks peak.
GrimmTrixX
I was already sold on the game. But now after seeing the insane amount of content that it has, I am crazy excited. I am curious about the story since Pauling is a child. So I hope we get some fun clues since this obviously takes place before she becomes a famous singer in New Donk City.
But who knows since Pauline originally was an adult kidnapped by Cranky Kong in the original DK game. So maybe this is another Pauline as Cranky is in the game and hes already old. So yea its all over the place. That or its a new continuity. Lol
Alberto22002
Not a big DK fan but direct conviced me to pick it. Day one purchase for me
astrofan
My interest just went way up. It’s Wreck It Ralph the game. Lol
lubrongo23
I had already preordered the game, but it’s much deeper than I thought! I’m sure you can beat the game quickly if that’s all you’re after but it seems there is way more to do outside of that. This is basically the Mario launch game only DK got the nod this time.
TerribleTerabytes
I was skeptical before, but now? This is basically Mario Odyssey 2: DK Edition. It’s definitely made by the same team. This seems like something really special. Why do I feel like I’m going to get emotional over the vocal music tracks in this game???
I get it. I see the vision. Give me MONKE!
djwillis1121
Also, surely this all but confirms that DK and Pauline will be getting more costumes in Mario Kart based on this game. Presumably they didn’t want to spoil this reveal
dro-hof
The Switch 1 game sharing reveal was an all time moment for gaming. Promoting couch co-op and actually incentivizing holding onto your original hardware are breaths of fresh air!
Sailen_Rox
Big, punchy guy who wrecks things and a “sidekick” / deuteragonist that is a small girl with (side) ponytail, now where have I seen this before?
EmA8_Entertainment
It’s crazy going from the Mario Kart World Direct that had virtually no surprises or new information to this DK direct showing an almost overwhelming amount of new things and features, and seeing the different reactions likewise lol
heyyoudvd2
That felt like a DreamWorks movie.
neogreenlantern
Continuity Obsessed Fanboys: ok I think I’ve worked out the timeline for Donkey Kong
Nintendo: Pauline is now a child and a rock person
COF: GOD DAMMIT!
Bag_of_Whales
Bro I’m a sucker for musical stuff, can’t believe the Donkey Kong direct was the thing to get me teary eyed this morning
PGL-997
I’m stilly trying to figure out how it’s able to Game Share to an ***original*** Nintendo Switch console.
sparkfuzz
Nintendo has been cooking this for awhile. Initial impressions were lackluster because of the demos earlier in the year, but the game looks like it’s full of content and very fun to play with many Mario elements. Looks like this could be a good one!
RiceKirby
Dixie Kong spotted, so Game of the Year confirmed!
Vesuvias
This game looks like a MASSIVE collect-a-thon and I’m here for it
Torracattos
I’m just gonna say it. This game looks like GoTY material.
persimmonjim
this got me actually interested in donkey kong. wow.
Ambassador_of_Mercy
that looks. significantly better than I had expected
allmilhouse
they had me at bananergy
sevenmoon
Impressive, most impressive. NOW THATS A DIRECT … went from 50/50 getting this game day 1 to 100% getting it, watching that direct made me giggle like I was 8 years old watching that Donkey Kong Country VHS tape NIntendo sent out.. in 1993
Radioheading82
Left little doubt that this is the Mario Odyssey team
Complete_Bad6937
Never played DK and had 0 interest in this game. I’ve watched like 10 minutes of the direct so far and I’m now probably going to get it. This should have been a launch title. This is the kind of game you buy a Switch for imo
I’m even looking forward to watching the rest of the direct
JoMax213
This direct totally poured cold water on us getting a new 3D Mario in the next 12 months bc it’s clear the Odyssey team did this and put their whole heart into it
Not complaining though – it looks amazinggg
paulmarneralt
Going to make a bold prediction that we have Jumpman/ Mario as a mini boss at some point
MarvelManiac45213
Such a shame I’m seeing so many people in here saying “I was never a DK fan before this” or “DK has never been my thing” when DKC series is peak 2D platforming and DKC2 and Tropical Freeze are arguably better than any 2D Mario game. Glad this game is persuading a lot of you just hope after you play this you go back and play the DKC series and see what you have been ignoring/missing all these years.
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Well, my interest went from 5% to 95% in the span of a few minutes.
This has to be EPD Tokyo right? So many UI elements look similar to Super Mario Odyssey.
This Direct definitely got me more excited for the game.
When they first showed young Pauline, I thought maybe this was a prequel playing as the original DK, but then they showed Cranky Kong. So that theory went out the window, unless I have my DK lore wrong.
I’m a sucker for a good Nintendo collect a thon and man this is hitting all the right notes. I am so excited.
The ending montage was like something out of a Disney film haha.
This looks amazing though!
Diddy Kong confirmed!
I haven’t watched yet. Does dk get his coconut gun?
This game looks incredible and the direct sold me a 1000% more than I already was! Game of the Year contender for sure.
Man this looks amazing, preordering now lol
Loved all the dkc remixes in there. Between this and the tracks in Mario kart world lotta love going out to David Wise
Edit to add: also just rare in general. Crazy just how much of donkey Kong as a character is directly their doing
Oh Nintendo you had at me “DK can turn into a giant muscular Zebra”
Pauline gonna be in next smash bros
-voice acting
-blue coin esque collectibles that can be turned into the main collectibles
-wacky new enemies
Welcome back Super Mario Sunshine
I WILL be the first person to carve out a phallic figure in this game
This game looks like an actual masterpiece. It’s beautiful, the amount of content seems insane… Donkey Kong fans, we are finally eating. Eating Bananzas.
Edit: Eastern Time Zone
How the hell they gonna drop the Diddy and Dixie reveal by having DK yeet a rock at Dixie’s face?
Donkey Kong Country was my favorite game as a kid.
Now at 37, I’m actually tearing up a little at just how much love they put into this game. The classic music, giving lyrics to the original theme, giving Pauline some character development in a DK game.
Call me a sentimental goofball, I don’t care. This game looks peak.
I was already sold on the game. But now after seeing the insane amount of content that it has, I am crazy excited. I am curious about the story since Pauling is a child. So I hope we get some fun clues since this obviously takes place before she becomes a famous singer in New Donk City.
But who knows since Pauline originally was an adult kidnapped by Cranky Kong in the original DK game. So maybe this is another Pauline as Cranky is in the game and hes already old. So yea its all over the place. That or its a new continuity. Lol
Not a big DK fan but direct conviced me to pick it. Day one purchase for me
My interest just went way up. It’s Wreck It Ralph the game. Lol
I had already preordered the game, but it’s much deeper than I thought! I’m sure you can beat the game quickly if that’s all you’re after but it seems there is way more to do outside of that. This is basically the Mario launch game only DK got the nod this time.
I was skeptical before, but now? This is basically Mario Odyssey 2: DK Edition. It’s definitely made by the same team. This seems like something really special. Why do I feel like I’m going to get emotional over the vocal music tracks in this game???
I get it. I see the vision. Give me MONKE!
Also, surely this all but confirms that DK and Pauline will be getting more costumes in Mario Kart based on this game. Presumably they didn’t want to spoil this reveal
The Switch 1 game sharing reveal was an all time moment for gaming. Promoting couch co-op and actually incentivizing holding onto your original hardware are breaths of fresh air!
Big, punchy guy who wrecks things and a “sidekick” / deuteragonist that is a small girl with (side) ponytail, now where have I seen this before?
It’s crazy going from the Mario Kart World Direct that had virtually no surprises or new information to this DK direct showing an almost overwhelming amount of new things and features, and seeing the different reactions likewise lol
That felt like a DreamWorks movie.
Continuity Obsessed Fanboys: ok I think I’ve worked out the timeline for Donkey Kong
Nintendo: Pauline is now a child and a rock person
COF: GOD DAMMIT!
Bro I’m a sucker for musical stuff, can’t believe the Donkey Kong direct was the thing to get me teary eyed this morning
I’m stilly trying to figure out how it’s able to Game Share to an ***original*** Nintendo Switch console.
Nintendo has been cooking this for awhile. Initial impressions were lackluster because of the demos earlier in the year, but the game looks like it’s full of content and very fun to play with many Mario elements. Looks like this could be a good one!
Dixie Kong spotted, so Game of the Year confirmed!
This game looks like a MASSIVE collect-a-thon and I’m here for it
I’m just gonna say it. This game looks like GoTY material.
this got me actually interested in donkey kong. wow.
that looks. significantly better than I had expected
they had me at bananergy
Impressive, most impressive. NOW THATS A DIRECT … went from 50/50 getting this game day 1 to 100% getting it, watching that direct made me giggle like I was 8 years old watching that Donkey Kong Country VHS tape NIntendo sent out.. in 1993
Left little doubt that this is the Mario Odyssey team
Never played DK and had 0 interest in this game. I’ve watched like 10 minutes of the direct so far and I’m now probably going to get it. This should have been a launch title. This is the kind of game you buy a Switch for imo
I’m even looking forward to watching the rest of the direct
This direct totally poured cold water on us getting a new 3D Mario in the next 12 months bc it’s clear the Odyssey team did this and put their whole heart into it
Not complaining though – it looks amazinggg
Going to make a bold prediction that we have Jumpman/ Mario as a mini boss at some point
Such a shame I’m seeing so many people in here saying “I was never a DK fan before this” or “DK has never been my thing” when DKC series is peak 2D platforming and DKC2 and Tropical Freeze are arguably better than any 2D Mario game. Glad this game is persuading a lot of you just hope after you play this you go back and play the DKC series and see what you have been ignoring/missing all these years.