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Nintendo has sparked curiosity among fans with the revelation of Pauline’s age in the upcoming game “Donkey Kong Bananza.” According to the game’s Japanese website, Pauline is depicted as a 13-year-old girl who has been mysteriously transported to an underground world and transformed into a rock. This younger version of Pauline contrasts with her adult portrayal in “Super Mario Odyssey,” where she is the mayor and a singer in New Donk City.
The announcement has led to discussions about the timeline of Pauline’s character and her relationship with Donkey Kong (DK). Historically, DK has been seen as Pauline’s kidnapper, notably in the original Donkey Kong arcade game. However, “Donkey Kong Bananza” presents a different dynamic, showing DK and Pauline as allies working together to help Pauline return to the surface to fulfill her dream of becoming a famous singer.
This cooperative relationship in “Bananza” raises questions about the continuity of their relationship and whether something changes in the storyline that later leads DK to become a villain. The game seems to serve as a prequel to “Odyssey,” but the exact placement in the timeline remains unclear. Additionally, the game hints at a potential reevaluation of the traditional narrative, suggesting that DK and Pauline might have always been friends, with Mario possibly being portrayed in a more antagonistic light.
“Donkey Kong Bananza” is set to launch on July 17, 2025, as a major release for the Nintendo Switch 2, promising to possibly redefine longstanding character dynamics within the Mario universe.
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