Why Donkey Kong Country Works / HOTCYDER

In this essay, I take a look at Rare's Revival of one of Nintendo's most important mascots - and the steps they took to adapt the source material and make the character relevant for a new generation.

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Music used:
New Order - Blue Monday (Cover)
Donkey Kong 94 OST (Big City)
Donkey Kong Country OST (Theme Tune, Aquatic Ambience)
Donkey Kong Country 2: DKQ OST (Forest Interlude, Stickerbush Symphony)
Donkey Kong 64 OST (DK Rap Instrumental)
Jun Ishikawa - Staff Roll (Kirby's Dreamland 3 OST)

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