Social King K. Rool's Kremling Kutthroats: This...Is Our Finest Hour!

[SmashKeks]

K. Rool has always had one underlying theme no matter what he's posing as at the time: technology. Whether he's a king, kaptain or scientist, he always has access to factories and high-tech vehicles and weapons. This obviously makes the Kremlings a natural foil to the more-in-tune-with nature Kongs.

I've always wondered (particularly if K. Rool was allowed to thrive in subsequent main series DKC titles beyond DK64) if part of the fun of K. Rool is deciding what his and his armies motif will be from game to game. I could just see an early development team with a check list discussing what idea they like best at the time, eventually using that as the theme for the next DKC installment.

-Cyborg K. Rool
-K. Rool the Kid (Cowboy Rool)
-00 Rool (Spy Rool)
-Knight Rool (Robot dragon?)
-Martial Arts K. Rool
-K. Rool once again tries to convince Donkey Kong that he is a Kremling
-Otaku K. Rool
-Baker K. Rool
-K. Rool tries to convince Donkey Kong that he is a long lost Kong
-Banker K. Rool
-K. Rool as a blue haired anime sword fighter
-Circus Ring Master K. Rool
-Communist K. Rool
-Spartan K. Rool
-Wizard K. Rool

And I'm sure there's a limitless well of ideas they could draw from I'm not thinking of. Some of those were originals, but many of those above were ideas either I or others have posted on the K. Rool speculation and support boards over the year.

 

[Wario Wario Wario]

I've always wondered (particularly if K. Rool was allowed to thrive in subsequent main series DKC titles beyond DK64) if part of the fun of K. Rool is deciding what his and his armies motif will be from game to game. I could just see an early development team with a check list discussing what idea they like best at the time, eventually using that as the theme for the next DKC installment.

-Cyborg K. Rool
-K. Rool the Kid (Cowboy Rool)
-00 Rool (Spy Rool)
-Knight Rool (Robot dragon?)
-Martial Arts K. Rool
-K. Rool once again tries to convince Donkey Kong that he is a Kremling
-Otaku K. Rool
-Baker K. Rool
-K. Rool tries to convince Donkey Kong that he is a long lost Kong
-Banker K. Rool
-K. Rool as a blue haired anime sword fighter
-Circus Ring Master K. Rool
-Communist K. Rool
-Spartan K. Rool
-Wizard K. Rool

And I'm sure there's a limitless well of ideas they could draw from I'm not thinking of. Some of those were originals, but many of those above were ideas either I or others have posted on the K. Rool speculation and support boards over the year.

I love the banker and circus ringmaster ideas. how about K. Rool posing as a wise old man? not like Cranky, but more like this guy:

, only more evil and amphibious.

 

[SmashKeks]

I love the banker and circus ringmaster ideas. how about K. Rool posing as a wise old man? not like Cranky, but more like this guy:

, only more evil and amphibious.

I would love to fight a Master K. Yagi rendition of the Kroc.

 

[IMainKingKRool]

K. Ranky Kong would be fun too. Like a Red Riding Hood kinda deal but with filthy apes instead of a cute little girl.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

In terms of a secret agent theme, I imagine that 00K would fit best. Either that or pulling a Blofeld.

 

[Diddy Kong]

Guys, I have been wondering. Let me ask you all a thing: If K. Rool were to be low or not-so-high tier or whatever in this game, will you still main him?

As for me, I surely will! Never cared much about tiers to begin with, personally.

Diddy is my forever main character. And he's pretty good. I have no problem using K.Rool as a secondary if he's bad. Gives me more fun to choose him against people I beat badly as Diddy.

Then again, K.Rool isn't even gonna enjoy as much time as DK is gonna have. DK has been a steady semi main for decades now. Not gonna give that up.

Realistically, K.Rool will be played around as much as my other secondaries; Mewtwo and Ike. That's also a lot tho. I just... really like the Kongs that much.

 

[SmashKeks]

In terms of a secret agent theme, I imagine that 00K would fit best. Either that or pulling a Blofeld.

You're right, 00K does sound better. I wish I had thought of it.

K. Ranky Kong would be fun too. Like a Red Riding Hood kinda deal but with filthy apes instead of a cute little girl.

I could see Donkey and Diddy (or whatever cast is playable in said game), giving each other sidelong glances that make it clear K. Rool isn't fooling anybody, but they go along with it anyway either out of necessity or just to see where he's going with his ruse. Maybe take the opportunity to mess with him, Bugs Bunny him a bit in a cutscene after every boss fight

 

[Jurae818]

Because I think a DK rouge's gallery is a wonderful idea

Spoiler: Lord Fredrik

Spoiler: WizPig

Don't forget Cactus King. As uninspired as he is, a part of me wants him alongside Rool and Fredrik to up the villain count for DK in Smash.

 

[Zekersaurus]

I would have preferred you have said K. Rool's Kutthroats Konfirmed or King K. Rool K. Rool Konfirmed but ok.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Don't forget Cactus King. As uninspired as he is, a part of me wants him alongside Rool and Fredrik to up the villain count for DK in Smash.

He does at least look scary.

That said, I wouldn't mind Frederik as long as other Kongs show up as well.

 

[Dalek_Kolt]

K. Rool has always had one underlying theme no matter what he's posing as at the time: technology. Whether he's a king, kaptain or scientist, he always has access to factories and high-tech vehicles and weapons. This obviously makes the Kremlings a natural foil to the more-in-tune-with nature Kongs.

Aw man, Donkey Kong Country was an allegory for colonization the entire time.

 

[CannonStreak]

You know what I'd personally like to see in Smash Bros. Ultimate? Something like this.

A showing of all the characters in Smash Bros. Ultimate, from enemies (if there are any) to Pokeball Pokemon to bosses to Assist Trophy characters to Final Smash helper characters to finally the playable characters, with some funny scenes like the Squidge running from Chomps Junior in the video (like Sonic running across the screen, only to go back the other direction with King K. Rool running after him, then K. Rool running away from Sonic as he chases him in super form). What do you guys think of the idea? I think someone should make an animation of this when the game comes out.

 

[Pakky]

Don't forget Cactus King. As uninspired as he is, a part of me wants him alongside Rool and Fredrik to up the villain count for DK in Smash.

No promises but I've got my eye on something else, I know who your avatar is.

 

[SuperNintendoKid]

Guys, I have been wondering. Let me ask you all a thing: If K. Rool were to be low or not-so-high tier or whatever in this game, will you still main him?

As for me, I surely will! Never cared much about tiers to begin with, personally.

As an avid G&W main ever since i played smash bros. Tiers mean nothing to me LOL

 

[G-Guy]

Well, I‘ll be Co-maining him with Ryu (or Ken...), who‘s looking to be really good do far, so I won‘t komplain if the King ends up as a low tier.

 

[BKupa666]

Ever wonder how the Donkey Kong Country cartoon voices would sound in Smash?

Wonder no longer:

 

[Justin Little]

Just coming by to say Congratulations on bringing the King back. I joined the Krew during Wii U, and was heartbroken to see DK's lack of proper representation (come on not even Dixie!) But that time has come and gone. Now I just need Dixie, and Smash will finally feel complete.

And Banjo. And Cranky.

And Funky... I'll go now.

 

[Geno Boost]

i just came back now from millitary and... i found out king k. rool was konfirmed... i am too late to found out but extremely happy that it finally happened
i am happy that i stayed alive to see this moment i wish i was a part of the hype train

 

[CrusherMania1592]

You know what I'd personally like to see in Smash Bros. Ultimate? Something like this.

A showing of all the characters in Smash Bros. Ultimate, from enemies (if there are any) to Pokeball Pokemon to bosses to Assist Trophy characters to Final Smash helper characters to finally the playable characters, with some funny scenes like the Squidge running from Chomps Junior in the video (like Sonic running across the screen, only to go back the other direction with King K. Rool running after him, then K. Rool running away from Sonic as he chases him in super form). What do you guys think of the idea? I think someone should make an animation of this when the game comes out.

I think they had something somewhat similar with Mario Party 2 and 3. Would be awesome to see them try this out!

...except what can they do about characters we've yet to unlock?

 

[Raxxel]

i just came back now from millitary and... i found out king k. rool was konfirmed... i am too late to found out but extremely happy that it finally happened
i am happy that i stayed alive to see this moment i wish i was a part of the hype train

The hype train is still going, it ain't too late to hop on, it's going all the way to Ultimate's release.

 

[Pakky]

Ridley Rool, Richter, and Simon?

Look at the size of these lads SO MUCH GIRTH.

A nice respite from the anime, no offense I just need a break from it.

 

[Mariomaniac45213]

I'm gonna need Nintendo to hurry up and give me a boxart as well as release date for that K.Rool amiibo. He better be part of "Wave 2" since we know wave 1 consists of Wolf, Ridley, and Inkling. Hopefully K.Rool is wave 2 and not wave 3. I NEED IT NOW!!!

 

[Smashoperatingbuddy123]

I’m sure this was mentioned already but I just realized there’s a in a nutshell of the K. Rool trailer

Patrick = King dedede

Fake patrick/gorilla = King K. Rool

Sandy = DK and Diddy eye popping part (ending)

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Ridley Rool, Richter, and Simon?

Look at the size of these lads SO MUCH GIRTH.

A nice respite from the anime, no offense I just need a break from it.

It's a shame Tom DuBois isn't alive to see Simon make it in Smash, I'm sure he'd appreciate how similar Smash Simon is to his CV box arts in terms of girth.

 

[Dixie Kong]

I hope K. Rool is announced for Super Mario Party this week at Gamescom!

 

[Smashoperatingbuddy123]

I hope K. Rool is announced for Super Mario Party this week at Gamescom!

Might as well happen since they had no idea K. Rool was that popular

 

[meleebrawler]

I hope K. Rool is announced for Super Mario Party this week at Gamescom!

If even a Goomba can be playable then so can other members of the Kremling Krew.

 

[Capybara Gaming]

It's still just so surreal to see the King we've been supporting for years now finally making the cut... just... wow.

And on the day Simon was revealed too, no less. Two of my most wanted fighters on the same day, one of which was my most wanted Nintendo character? Damn. Sakurai, you mad man.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

It's good to know that Retro wanted to bring K Rool into Tropical Freeze's port

Maybe we will actually get that DKCR K Rool game

I hope they are secretly working on it

 

[BravadoMan_13]

Ever wonder how the Donkey Kong Country cartoon voices would sound in Smash?

Wonder no longer:

This is brilliant. You did great on this man. The Dedede part had me laughing good this morning and now.

 

[SmashKeks]

It's good to know that Retro wanted to bring K Rool into Tropical Freeze's port

Maybe we will actually get that DKCR K Rool game

I hope they are secretly working on it

It'd be kind of fun if they ran with the "Returns" theme with K. Rool in the next main series title. Something like Donkey Kong Rool Returns as the game title, with Donkey Kong seemingly crudely scribbled across with red marker, K. Rool writing his own name in the same marker on the front title, with K. Rool taking center stage on the box art, with Donkey and Diddy a little off to the side in a way that makes it clear they're still the heroes, but for this game King K. Rool takes center stage and demands all the attention. Maybe K. Rool has clearly shoved them from a position where they would have been front and center on the games cover art moments before K. Rool shoved his way in.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I really hope they take a lot of inspiration from DKC2, Kremling island

Dark, gritty/ grimy looking. Swamps. And with the occasional roller coaster to spice things up

 

[SmashKeks]

I really hope they take a lot of inspiration from DKC2, Kremling island

Dark, gritty/ grimy looking. Swamps. And with the occasional roller coaster to spice things up

Here here to that, DKC could stand to have some grit again, while noting that DKC2 wasn't any less colorful or imaginative.

 

[Handy Man]

I hope K. Rool is announced for Super Mario Party this week at Gamescom!

Honestly, I wouldn't count on it. From BKupa's post on how King K. Rool came back, it sounded like only Sakurai was allowed to incorporate King K. Rool in his game, with Retro Studios being denied to use the character without a reason given. Plus, putting him in Super Mario Party would take away some attention he earned from his Smash inclusion. I think King K. Rool will make a resurgance in the next few years and become an important reoccuring character again, but for now, I feel that Smash Ultimate will be the only game King K. Rool will be in this year.

 

[DarkFoxTeam]

I feel like the best we can hope for now is K. Rool being DLC in Mario Tennis Aces in the future. I know I'd buy him (and the game).

 

[SupriceSupplies]

Dunno if this has been posted before in the Ultimate twitter, but they’ve just shown a 2-stock match of K. Rool vs. Snake. https://twitter.com/smashbrosjp/status/1031813404644859904?s=21
K. Rool seems like a character I’ll be messing with from time to time. He looks pretty fun!

 

[~ Valkyrie ~]

Oy Kutthroats!

Also 'D.

 

[StormC]

K. Rool looks amazing. An actually viable super heavyweight? His mobility is incredible.

 

[Arcanir]

Also, if you listen closely to the end, you can tell that King K. Rool has his own victory theme. It seems to be an excerpt from Gangplank Galleon.

 

[DarkFoxTeam]

It was a nice touch there they did with the announcer saying King K. Rool's differently in both the U.S. and JP versions. Here it's just King K. Rool, but the way they say it in Japan is more like "King Krururu" which is essentially more like just saying King Krool. Pretty good stuff.