US EditionDonkey Kong Bananza Review: The Best Switch Game in Years Is a Switch 2 Exclusive
CONGO KONG ISLAND, JUL 17 – Donkey Kong Bananza features destructible terrain and a deep skill tree, showcasing Nintendo Switch 2’s power with vibrant worlds and a story involving Banandium gems theft.
- Launching July 17, Donkey Kong Bananza releases exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, with Nintendo choosing to lead its new console cycle by reviving the franchise.
- After more than 25 years without a home 3D Donkey Kong title, Nintendo EPD returned with Bananza, highlighting a long-awaited franchise revival.
- In Bananza’s core adventure, players smash and dig to progress, utilizing new ground-pound and crash mechanics for terrain destruction and exploration.
- With its release, Donkey Kong Bananza cements Donkey Kong as a killer app for Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing the hardware’s capabilities with stunning performance.
- Motokura noted that the game increased the amount of things players could destroy, positioning Donkey Kong Bananza as a genre-defining standard likely to influence future Switch 2 titles.
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One moment in Donkey Kong Bananza felt like a revelation – like seeing the image of the Mona Lisa for the first time. I’d simply punched my way straight down a mountain and landed on a Banandium Gem. Sprawled behind me was a lengthy platforming puzzle. My wanton destruction had let me punch my way out of doing an entire puzzle, and now the possibilities seemed endless.Donkey Kong Bananza gives Mario’s rival ape the biggest adventure he’s had sin…
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