Fans react hilariously: “This is NOT Donkey Kong!” as the character gets a redesign for the new ‘Mario Kart’ game

Donkey Kong is an infamous character from the infamous Super Mario franchise and has an autonomous franchise of its own. The character's superpowers lie in its immense physical strength, making a significant impact on the game's thrill and plot.

The character was recently revamped for the new "Mario Kart" gameplay and fans have reacted with amusing reposts.

Donkey Kong's graphics have been redesigned to make it look more like its movie version. Although taste is acquired, many fans have resented the appearance and reacted in unexpected ways. Looks like Super Mario fans are set to flood the comments with their opinions topped with light-hearted humor.

Fans react hilariously to Donkey Kong's redesigned look for the new ‘Mario Kart’ game

This is not Donkey Kong (via TheToonKn1ght/X)

Fans are losing it as the new Donkey Kong's look dropped on the internet. Many refused to accept the new one as 'the' Donkey Kong. Seems as if fans were too accustomed to the older versions to welcome the redesign!

The stare (via DANNYonPC/X)

Donkey Kong's stare has left fans in stitches. Many users have mocked it by calling it foolish and implying that it cannot be taken seriously during the gameplay. Do you think the new look can make a difference in how it is perceived as a character?

New Mario Kart? (via Asaknihht321/X)

Amid the praises and criticism, it turns out that many netizens were unaware of the new 'Mario Kart.' They addressed the real question about the announcement of its release. It looks like several Mario fans have different concerns and Donkey Kong's new design isn't one.

His face says it all (via MimedwlValle4/X)

Donkey Kong's face and awkward eyes gave away the confusion and chaos of the new design approach. X-users have remarked that its vague expression reflects its dilemma about its original characteristics. This cannot be the Donkey Kong that has created a legacy in the past!

He's on ozempic (via trapfrogz/X)

The recent influx in Ozempic users might have influenced Donkey Kong as fans claim that the redesign didn't meet DK standards.

Look how they massacred my boy (via DrSteinmanTTV/X)

Vito Corleone from The Godfather was used by fans to express their dislike for the redesigned 'King of the Jungle.' Many netizens felt that the decision to revamp was a downgrade for the iconic character, which should have been left as it is.

He is so cute (via gyro_tavo/X)

Amid the taunts and criticism, many revealed that they found the new design quite adorable. An X-user commented with a search query regarding Donkey Kong's future and said he had a glow-up.

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Amid the hilarious memes and gameplay references, fans are eagerly looking forward to Nintendo's Mario Kart 9, expected to be released this year. Netizens are anticipating more character redesigns to be introduced. Do you have your Mario memes ready?