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The Case for Conker’s Comeback
Rare was once one of the most iconic developers in the video game industry. In the 90s, the company was known for its colorful platformers, and most notably, introducing Donkey Kong’s modern incarnation with Donkey Kong Country. By the time the Nintendo 64 hit the shelves, Rare was one of the biggest contributors to the platform’s library, with games like Banjo-Kazooie, Goldeneye 007, and Conker’s Bad Fur Day. Conker in particular stood out among the wave of kid-friendly platformers that 90s gaming culture was so fond of. Taking an inspiration from South Park, Bad Fur Day used the juxtaposition of vulgar, inappropriate content and cute, colorful aesthetics for humorous purposes.