I suspect that donkey kong, as a property, just isn't that endearing as some of Ninty's other IP. While I know a lot of people who like the DKC reboot and its sequel, I don't know of too many who were pining for more DKC. I also think the perception, at the time, of Ninty focusing on "new" SMB games (which also received a mixed reception despite their quality) probably hurt DKC as well.
I know for myself, despite loving 2d platformers generally, I find DKC a real turn-off. I also really love metroid, so I was pretty disappointed in the announcement overall. I can accept that it was likely a fantastic game, even if it wasn't for me.
I know for myself, despite loving 2d platformers generally, I find DKC a real turn-off. I also really love metroid, so I was pretty disappointed in the announcement overall. I can accept that it was likely a fantastic game, even if it wasn't for me.