DK64's use of the word "Hell" is notorious among American gamers of the N64 era, especially those with strict upbringings. I remember being mildly shocked by it as well.
Years later I learned that in the UK, where Rare was based, "Hell" was not considered a swear word as much as it is in the US. (God help you if you say "bloody" though - but I hear they've eased up on that too.) This was the first time I realised whether or not something was considered a "swear word" was cultural.
Years later I learned that in the UK, where Rare was based, "Hell" was not considered a swear word as much as it is in the US. (God help you if you say "bloody" though - but I hear they've eased up on that too.) This was the first time I realised whether or not something was considered a "swear word" was cultural.