Nintendo Faces Criticism Over Omission of Original Developers in Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Credits

The remaster credits Retro Studios' work vaguely, continuing a pattern of crediting issues for the company.

Nintendo's newly released Donkey Kong Country Returns HD omits individual credits for the original Retro Studios developers, instead acknowledging their work generically.
The remaster credits state the game is 'based on the work of the original development staff,' while the porting team, Forever Entertainment, is fully credited.
Nintendo has faced similar backlash previously, including for the 2023 Metroid Prime Remastered, which also failed to credit original Retro Studios team members by name.
A Nintendo spokesperson issued a statement emphasizing its belief in proper crediting but did not explain the specific omissions or indicate if the credits would be updated.
The broader issue of crediting in the gaming industry remains contentious, with no enforceable regulations beyond advisory guidelines from the International Game Developers Association