Donkey Kong Nation: Tropical Freeze nearly introduced again Enguarde, it’s been revealed.
Enguarde the Swordfish initially appeared within the first Donkey Kong Nation sport, and later appeared within the following sequels. He was additionally current in Donkey Kong Land 2, Donkey Kong Land III, and Donkey Kong 64. Aside from an look in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast as a rideable animal buddy, he hasn’t been seen since. Nonetheless, Donkey Kong Nation: Tropical Freeze almost introduced him again.
Artistic director Vince Joly shared the information in an interview with Retro Gamer. Joly defined that the crew finally determined to concentrate on including new Kongs – particularly Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong – slightly than extra animal buddies. Even so, Enguarde got here “near being added” in Donkey Kong Nation: Tropical Freeze.
Joly’s full phrases:
“We had been considering that bringing again the familiarity that gamers skilled in Donkey Kong Nation Returns could be a great way for us to additional strengthen their love for these characters. We felt this was the proper selection over including completely different buddies of their stead, and we believed the introduction of the opposite Kongs stuffed the necessity for increasing the character lineup and including new participant mechanics. Nonetheless, we’d have beloved to have launched some new animal buddies. Like Enguarde, as an illustration, who did come near being added.”
Donkey Kong Nation: Tropical Freeze first launched for Wii U in 2014. A Change port launched in 2018 and included Funky Kong as a playable character.
