Nintendo has just unleashed its second DK rerelease on the Switch with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, a game that's seemingly taken a few cues from Emperor Palpatine on how to cheat death ("Somehow..."). To celebrate, the firm has also launched a range of Donkey Kong-themed merchandise in Japan and, well, it goes hard.
Honestly, we're kinda torn on whether this stuff is actually any good or not. Let's be honest, it's not exactly subtle. The Diddy Kong fleece in particular is quite literally the character's torso and arms in the form of a jumper; certainly something we wouldn't mind popping on while chilling on the sofa, but perhaps also something we'd think twice about rocking while out and about.
The t-shirt is admittedly pretty awesome though, and we do have a soft spot for the DK barrel bag too. Honestly, most of this stuff is completely fine and we'd be quite happy to get a bunch of it imported over, it's just... that Diddy Kong jumper, man. Maybe we're completely off with this; you'll have to let us know what you think.
Anyway, let's take a look at the merchanise on offer:
In our review of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, we mentioned that it's "a fine way to play the 2010 original", but noted that developer Forever Entertainment could have perhaps done more to make this the definitive version of the platformer.
What do you make of this new Donkey Kong merch range? Is there anything here that takes your fancy? Let us know with a comment in the usual spot.
[source store-jp.nintendo.com]
Comments 14
The tie on the zip of the hoodie is a nice touch.
The hoodie and the long-sleeve are a bit too much, but everything else would be cool to have.
Now, if only they sold specialty banana peels that can flip over military-grade vehicles.
What I want to know is how long has Diddy's design been changed so he looks like he's on the run from a Youtube parody animation?
Loooove love love it
Not a fan of Gorilla animal / Donkey Kong franchise.
But at least his necktie inspired me to give a necktie on my Chibi Boxer like my current avatar.
All of this stuff looks great. Except that DK T-Shirt, which is an honest-to-goodness eyesore xD
Overall these look great and man how I wish they were available outside of Japan, too!
Wish I could get that shot glass for my father-in-law.
I assume the Diddy Kong cap is already widely available.
I think if the tops hadn't been fluffy/fleecy they would be hideous. Somehow that saves them for me. Agree that I wouldn't wear them outside the house though XD
Well taste is subjective as they say.
Nintendo really seems to believe that the entire Donkey Kong franchise revolves solely around DK and Diddy. There’s no K. Rool, Dixie, Rambi, Lanky — not even the Tiki Tak Tribe, despite being the new arch-enemies — getting their own merchandise.
That's not the only thing that goes hard.
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@RareFan This. One of the very best things the Country games brought to Donkey Kong was the wide world of unique and charming characters.
Y'all are trippin. I would proudly rock any of the tops in public, and the ***** would look dope!
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