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Nintendo's Creative Choices in Age and Timeline for Donkey Kong Bananza

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Source: Nintendo Wire
Nintendo's Creative Choices in Age and Timeline for Donkey Kong Bananza
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The developers of Donkey Kong Bananza explained their decision to make Pauline 13 years old to appeal to both new and longtime fans, emphasizing her role as a narrator and her musical abilities, which enhance gameplay and player engagement. The choice was influenced by creative concepts and the desire to include a relatable human character in the game's underground world.

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  1. Donkey Kong Bananza developers explain the decision to make Pauline younger  Nintendo Wire
  2. The Donkey Kong timeline is a mess — can Bananza clean it up?  Polygon
  3. Nintendo Won't Say Why Donkey Kong Bananza's Pauline Is 13-Years-Old Specifically, Wants Players to 'Puzzle Out' the Answer Themselves  IGN
  4. Nintendo won't confirm Donkey Kong's age in new game as it's "good fodder for player theories"  Eurogamer
  5. Nintendo explains why Pauline was made young in Donkey Kong Bananza  Nintendo Everything

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