Nintendo's Creative Choices in Age and Timeline for Donkey Kong Bananza

TL;DR Summary
The developers of Donkey Kong Bananza explained their decision to make Pauline 13 years old to appeal to both new and longtime fans, emphasizing her role as a narrator and her musical abilities, which enhance gameplay and player engagement. The choice was influenced by creative concepts and the desire to include a relatable human character in the game's underground world.
Topics:technology#character-development#donkey-kong-bananza#game-design#gaming#nintendo-switch-2#pauline
- Donkey Kong Bananza developers explain the decision to make Pauline younger Nintendo Wire
- The Donkey Kong timeline is a mess — can Bananza clean it up? Polygon
- Nintendo Won't Say Why Donkey Kong Bananza's Pauline Is 13-Years-Old Specifically, Wants Players to 'Puzzle Out' the Answer Themselves IGN
- Nintendo won't confirm Donkey Kong's age in new game as it's "good fodder for player theories" Eurogamer
- Nintendo explains why Pauline was made young in Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Everything
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
4 min
vs 5 min read
Condensed
93%
848 → 60 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Nintendo Wire