I did notice it but to me I can't help but see the Mohawk Mogwaï (from Gremlins 2) when I look at Void Kong.

I mean, they're both repulsive little shits.

What do you think happened to K Rool after the final boss fight?

Yes that's why the stakes are also V-shaped. Void's design is so smooth.

https://www.ign.com/articles/someones-already-completed-donkey-kong-bananza-without-touching-a-single-banana-its-honestly-a-fun-challenge

That sounds..........BANANAS!!!!!

Finished the game now after around 25 hours and I really enjoyed it. They nailed the movement of DK, it just makes so much sense for an ape. I am not as hyped as I can see many others are, giving it possible best platformer of all time accolades (for example doesn't beat Astrobot for me personally), but still, a worthy system seller title, I am happy I bought the Switch 2 for this. There just is something about Nintendo and their games. Now I am going for TOTK which I never played on Switch 1, I expect the skydiving will make me feel right at home after flying down layer after layer with DK.

Anyone besides me see parallels between Poppy Kong and Rouge the Bat?

Finished it! Money well spent on my entertainment.

Gosh, yes!!