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Donkey 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 with a Donkey Kong title.
- Nintendo EPD crafted Bananza to revitalize its first-ever mascot in 3D, highlighting over 25 years since Donkey Kong’s last major home console appearance.
- In Bananza’s core adventure, players smash and dig through environments using new ground-pound and crash mechanics to uncover hidden pathways and progress on Congo Kong Island.
- With its release, Donkey Kong Bananza cements Donkey Kong as a major franchise lead, leveraging Switch 2’s advanced hardware with stunning performance.
- According to producer Kenta Motokura, Bananza’s destructible environments increased the amount of things players could destroy, positioning it to influence future Switch 2 titles.
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Hands-on with Donkey Kong Bananza
Last week, I was lucky enough to get an extended hands-on look at the new Donkey Kong Bananza, and if you are a fan of Donkey Kong, even in the slightest, you will have a blast with this game. To sum it up in one sentence, picture the classic DK energy and quirkiness you love, and combine it with a stress relief smash room and even some RPG-type leveling up, and you have the perfect DK game. Here is what you need to know. more…
Who would have bet that Donkey Kong would be entitled to a game to his glory on Nintendo's newest console, before the safe values of "Super Mario" or "Zelda"? A heavy task. Fortunately, he has big muscles.
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