The article discusses artist Felipe Valdés' critique of Donkey Kong's design in the game Donkey Kong Bananza. Voicing his preference for the character's previous appearance from Rare games, Valdés shared edits that revert Donkey Kong's features to a more classic look. He acknowledges the expressive nature of Nintendo's new design but maintains a nostalgic appreciation for the toughness of the old style. Ultimately, the author emphasizes the importance of recognizing the work involved in game development rather than just aesthetic preferences.
Guillermo Valdés credited his edits to nostalgia for Rare's design over Nintendo's new take, as they more faithfully capture the character's essence from past titles.
Valdés mentioned, "I don't like how they portray DK in Bananza, so I edited some of his most weirder faces" highlighting his desire for a return to Donkey Kong's old look.
While Valdés' reimagined DK has a more serious edge, he acknowledges Nintendo's efforts to keep the character fun and expressive in the new game.
It's important to appreciate the development work of Bananza, and not to diminish it just because some prefer previous artistic interpretations of Donkey Kong.
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