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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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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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