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7/27/2025, 12:28:38 AM
>>716528694
It's weird because they technically had no problems still using Rare's characters considering Diddy, Dixie, Cranky, Funky, Rambi and Squawks all show up in Retro's games and we even know Enguarde was seriously considered before being dropped, so it's not like there was a total ban on using Rare's stuff.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/01/enguarde-the-swordfish-almost-returned-in-donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze
>"“We were thinking that bringing back the familiarity that players experienced in Donkey Kong Country Returns would be a good way for us to further strengthen their love for these characters. We felt this was the right choice over adding different buddies in their stead..."
>"...we would have loved to have introduced some new animal buddies. Like Enguarde, for instance, who did come close to being added.”
It's weird because they technically had no problems still using Rare's characters considering Diddy, Dixie, Cranky, Funky, Rambi and Squawks all show up in Retro's games and we even know Enguarde was seriously considered before being dropped, so it's not like there was a total ban on using Rare's stuff.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/01/enguarde-the-swordfish-almost-returned-in-donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze
>"“We were thinking that bringing back the familiarity that players experienced in Donkey Kong Country Returns would be a good way for us to further strengthen their love for these characters. We felt this was the right choice over adding different buddies in their stead..."
>"...we would have loved to have introduced some new animal buddies. Like Enguarde, for instance, who did come close to being added.”
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