Michael Mack

I draw simple Mario toons. BIG Super Mario nerd, but also likes a few other things. An (inactive) Jehovah's Witness. Keep things real, but likes to be polite.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

With my account, you'll be treated to lots of Mario knowledge and opinions. I sort of like the series...

I also like to discuss other topics on my mind, keep an optimistic vibe about many things, and make Twitter a pleasant place on the Internet.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

All right. I managed to get a handful of pics shared tonight.

I'll attempt to share even more over the weekend.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

Red bananas look juicy.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

Gnawty is a basic enemy type in Donkey Kong 64. This is his second appearance after Donkey Kong Country.

Gnawties come in different sizes, but pose a minimal threat.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

Hello, Funky Kong.

Even in childhood, I was drawn to Funky's chill attitude.

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This establishing shot tells me that Jungle Japes will be a good time.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

Bananaports are a form of transportation specific to this game.

New players may find them invaluable for quick travel.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

I was an impressionable kid when I first tried DK64 in '99.

Although I am partial to DK's stock monkey SFX, admittedly my mind was blown when I saw him speak a few discernible words.

@grantkirkhope did a brilliant job bringing Donkey Kong to life.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

Underwater controls.

DK64 is interesting in that you can stay submerged indefinitely; no need for an air meter. Controlling the Kongs underwater is decent, but watch for enemies in certain stages.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

Donkey Kong 64 introduced me to the Kong family. This includes the curmudgeon Cranky Kong.

He's got some zingers in-game, but I really dig his lines in the instruction booklet.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

Ooh, Donkey Kong's treehouse.

I love its look in this game; nice to see DK's pad in a private jungle.

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A fully voiced King K. Rool.

Intimidating...

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Looks like multiple Squawks in the sky.

I can buy that Squawks is his own species of parrot.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

It is time.

Time to live through my number two Donkey Kong game. Pull up a chair; this'll be a fun ride.

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Pics are ready to share!

One caveat with this playthrough is that I will not 100% the game. I love DK64, but some golden bananas are more tedious to get than they're worth.

[AshMarieStiltskin @AshAshmarie20]

Why can’t people just enjoy gaming now a days? Now everything has to be put literally under a microscope and good lord if one thing is just a bit off it’s a NEGATIVITY mountain and no joy whatsoever..

[Michael Mack @themack625]

All right.

I gathered up a banana bunch of pictures to share from Donkey Kong 64. Chances are I'll start this afternoon.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

Ah! I see Donkey Kong 64 is out and about on NSO. I will arrange to send some picture memories as I play through this timeless DK romp.

As for when the pics will be shared? I'll keep you guys posted.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

By technicality, Princess Peach owns two stages to her name in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

How can you tell them apart? The one with her castle in the background is from 64; the stage where you fight on the castle rooftops is from Melee.

[syren @ligerzerosyren]

It’s so obvious that most ppl bitching about video games legitimately do not play video games. If you’ve played games since childhood you can see right thru it. It’s a ton of posers that parrot YouTubers/streamers bc they’re lonely and want to fit in somewhere online.

[Michael Mack @themack625]

Each member of Team Chaotix has some kind of dynamic with Cream during CrossWorlds.

Vector has an open crush on Cream's mother Vanilla, which Cream playfully uses to her advantage; Espio acts as Cream's chaperone; Charmy is around the same age as Cream and tries to play along.