>>714285368
King K. Rool hasn't appeared in a DK game that matters since 1999. This is like being mad that Birdo didn't show up in Odyssey.

>Roguelite with hack and slash mechanics
>chose a different character, each with unique abilites
>focused on exploration and material gathering while being attacked by waves of mobs
>lower layer = more loot but also harder mobs
>crafting and cooking mechanics
>throw in ascending mechanic with penalties
>Boss fight at each layer
>can return to higher layers at a penalty for more loot
>can't ascend anymore if you go past layer 6
>after a certain layer can chose to turn into a hollow
>Unique art style, rng loot, destructible environment, macgyver crafting mechanics

I've reached the bargaining stage - since I know next-to-nothing about Final Fantasy it may as well be an original world to me...