Gamers have taken to social media to enthuse about the artwork that appears in the different loading screens. Apparently the work of Nintendo character supervisor Shigehisa Nakaue, the imagery seems to hark back to Nintendo games of old rather than reflect the new-look Donkey Kong of the current title.

Nintendo finally brought back Donkey Kong into full 3D after 26 years, but there's another legendary Nintendo series that must return as well.

Donkey Kong is already becoming a smash hit on the Nintendo Switch 2, but you can stock up on classic favorites on the Switch 1 while you wait for your new console. Here's where to shop