ADonkey Kongfan made a parody of the intro to the animated showKing of the Hill, but now with characters from theDonkey Kongseries as they appeared inDonkey Kong 64. The parody has gained traction on social media with many praising the creator for their humorous animation.Although it has been over eight years since the last mainlineDonkey Konggame,Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, the titular character and his family have continued to be relevant in the minds of gamers everywhere. Much of this fanfare comes from the more quirky aspects ofDonkey Kong, particularlyDonkey Kong 64’s DK Rap, an infamous song that became popular online for its ridiculous nature and descriptions of the Kong family. Despite the game itself not being looked upon with much praise from critics,Donkey Kong 64still has a fanbase with many looking at the game’s quirks with fondness rather than ridicule.RELATED:Upcoming Mario Kart Tour Update Will Add Classic Donkey Kong TrackAs one might expect for a game with this kind of reputation,Donkey Kong 64has long been the subject of memes and parodies online. This is something a YouTuber who goes by Udge is well aware of, having made numerousDonkey Kongmemes in the past with some gaining viral fame. Their latest work is a parody of the intro to the animated sitcomKing of theHillwith the cast being replaced by characters fromDonkey Kong 64. Udge posted the video on YouTube and TikTok as well as on Twitter wishing everyone a happy Donkey Kong December, a reference to a video byYouTuber videogamedunkey.
Udge mentioned on Twitter that they spent over 80 hours on the 30-second meme, animating it in the 3D graphics program Blender, mostly using assets ripped directly from the game. It currently sits at over 60 thousand views on YouTube, 29 thousand likes on TikTok, and 23 thousand likes on Twitter. It was notably retweeted by famed video game composer Grant Kirkhope who composedDonkey Kong 64as well as the acclaimedSwitch gameMario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope.
Despite never reaching the same level of mainstream success as other Nintendo properties likeMarioandThe Legend of Zelda,Donkey Kongstill sits as one of the most recognizable gaming mascots. Some of this can be attributed to the appearance ofDonkey Kongin manyMariospinoff games likeMario Party,Mario Kart, and a variety ofMariosports games. However, it has still been eight years since the last mainlineDonkey Konggame with no word on when gamers might get another one.
Recenttrademark filings from Nintendohave sparked speculation on a newDonkey Konggame, but no official announcement has been made. The character’s continued popularity shows that there is an audience for a newDonkey Konggame, and with the Switch being as popular as it is, it would likely be a success. In any case, Donkey Kong will continue to be popular in the minds of gamers everywhere.
