It’s been 30 years since Donkey Kong Country was released for the legendary SNES and Rare gave us one of the greatest platforms of all time. The Adventures of the Gorilla Nintendo They became absolutely iconic, allowing us to visit all kinds of levels on an island full of mysteries.
While the word “Country” seems like a direct reference to the main setting of the play, the truth is that its origin is related to real life. It was in 2018 when the studio’s developer, Kev Bayliss, revealed the reason why the company decided to add that term to the title.
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Do you know who had the idea to add the word “Country” to Donkey Kong Country?
I know Super Mario “Land” existed, maybe you were playing with that idea in mind?
Yes, I know. Because…
It was originally codenamed “The Country Project” because Rare was set in the middle of the countryside, so Nintendo decided to keep it in the name! There you have it!
Rare creative director Gregg Mayles later added in Twitter that that “was the codename Nintendo gave to the game after visiting Rare. We were located in a rural and picturesque area, hence the name ‘country’. Somehow, it ended up being part of the name of the game! And to understand what is happening, it is necessary to clarify where Rare’s offices are.
Specifically in Twycross, a parish in Leicestershire which, if we look at a map of the United Kingdom, is located practically in the middle of England and is an area that stands out for its large rural component. Therefore, as a tribute, The company decided to keep the wink consented by Nintendo.
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