Don't get me wrong. They can absolutely continue making 2D games. I just thought it'd be better for the series as a whole to have them side by side. Like how Mario and Zelda both get at least one game in 2D and one in 3D each gen. If they can do it successfully, why not Donkey Kong. You know?
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