I really love one detail about K.Rool.

[Swamp Sensei]

I love how he gallops like an actual crocodile for his dash.

It's something I never would have thought of but it's so cool.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

It actually fits in more with the current Donkey Kong interpretation.

K Rool has intelligence, but he's still animalistic and that's how he can have a rivalry with a group of gorillas, lol.

 

[Blade of Evil's Bane]

It actually fits in more with the current Donkey Kong interpretation.

K Rool has intelligence, but he's still animalistic and that's how he can have a rivalry with a group of gorillas, lol.

Right. He steals all their giant bananas for no reason but to provoke them. Next thing you know, they're on a rampage crushing every other croc in their way just so they can jump on his head until he faints (probably from a severe concussion).

You bet he's a real/dumb crocodile

 

[Reila]

That really surprised me, and I love it.

His crocodile-style walking and the fact they didn't forget to represent DCK3 in his moveset makes me so happy. DKC~3 was my childish.

Now give me Dixie.

 

[KingZing]

Same here! Really emphasizes his insane and savage nature in contrast with his cunning and clever personality.

 

[pupNapoleon]

I love how he gallops like an actual crocodile for his dash.

It's something I never would have thought of but it's so cool.

I love his run animation as well..

But there is no such phrase as "gallops like an actual crocodile."
Real Crocodiles do not gallop... and there is nothing about how they run that could make that phrase any more than a huge creative interpretation.

 

[TropicalBreeze]

I love his run animation as well..

But there is no such phrase as "gallops like an actual crocodile."
Real Crocodiles do not gallop... and there is nothing about how they run that could make that phrase any more than a huge creative interpretation.

That’s where you’re wrong, kiddo
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O78CxqRl7NE

 

[S_B]

All of his animations are shaping up to be amazing.

Watch his facial expressions as he's using the blunderbuss: he looks devious AF. This magnificent ******* is up to no good and he damn wells knows it!

 

[A-money2121]

I like how it captures his crazy persona, but I especially like how it brings out a more savage side of him, considering he’s a crocodile and a villain.

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

It's an interesting way of making him feel like a foil to DK, while also creating interesting parallels with Ridley. First found it little weird, but now, it's just damn kool.

 

[ZTurtle]

Evidently, K. Rool's original character designer has similar feelings:

I wouldn't have thought about putting K.Rool on all fours, but for this sequence, mirroring what DK is doing, it's just perfect! #SmashBrosUltimate pic.twitter.com/1p1U4Yrape

— Steve Mayles (@WinkySteve) August 9, 2018

K. Rool's portrayal in this game is just such a slam-dunk.

 

[pupNapoleon]

Im so glad to have the creators so active in our twitterverse

 

[Paint_B]

I really love his render and the scars on his body. They really did him justice!

 

[Empty Number]

Right. He steals all their giant bananas for no reason but to provoke them. Next thing you know, they're on a rampage crushing every other croc in their way just so they can jump on his head until he faints (probably from a severe concussion).

You bet he's a real/dumb crocodile

I know you're joking, but Crocodilians are one of the most intelligent groups of reptiles - possibly the most intelligent. They display social behavior, social hierarchies, long term care for their young, and some species have even been observed innovating new hunting strategies to take advantage of the seasonal behavior of their prey. See This article on crocodilians using tools.

...Therefore, deliberate collection and employment of sticks by the crocodylians seems most likely (Dinets et al. 2013): it seems that they are practising baiting behaviour, whereby predators use objects in order to get potential prey to closely approach and hence become easier to catch. Even better, they are seemingly only practicing this baiting behaviour during a specific part of the year.

They're pretty amazing creatures and very fitting arch enemies for a troupe of apes and monkeys!