As picked up by GamesRadar, the character's appearance in the Nintendo Korea box art has led to a flurry of speculation as fans try to decipher what role Pauline might play in the game, and whether her young appearance means Bananza is in fact a prequel.

Nintendo's unfortunate blunder gave us insight into the plot and characters of Donkey Kong Bananza, and it’s potentially game-changing.

Kevin Bayliss, DKC's original artist, approves Donkey Kong Bananza's redesign, which blends classic elements with modern expressiveness.