Bananaguy

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Bananaguy is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Bananamanhatguy and was released on May 5, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

About: Bananaguy wakes up and sees his banana is missing! Make your way through a colorful world filled with hard but fun challenges. Unlock new power ups to make Bananaguys moveset grow! Retrieve your lost banana and consume it in the comfort of your home :D Content: More than 50+ screens of hard challengesAn overworld filled with secrets to explore3 different power ups, easy to learn but with mu…

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Bananaguy is a charming and delightful platformer that rewards exploration and curiosity, with a variety of fun challenges and humorous characters.
The game features tight controls and a unique double jump mechanic that enhances platforming, allowing for creative movement and exploration.
The art style is colorful and appealing, and the game is designed to be casual and accessible, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels.

The wall jumping mechanic can be frustrating and feels finicky, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
The game lacks a map, which can make navigation challenging and may lead to some tedious backtracking.
There are some bugs present, and certain challenges, like the coconut kicking, can be frustrating, especially for new players.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay in this platformer features tight controls and a fun double jump mechanic, allowing for engaging movement, though it sacrifices wall clinging until landing. While the core mechanics are straightforward, gameplay variety is introduced through minigames and level-specific challenges, though some mechanics feel underutilized. Overall, the game is enjoyable and charming, but frustrations with wall jumping mechanics can detract from the experience, especially for those aiming for speed runs.
- “The game has fairly tight controls with a fun double jump mechanic that lets you launch yourself forward or backwards for some fun platforming, but sacrifices the ability to wall cling until you land or pick up a new peel.”
- “The core mechanic you’ll be using the most is the dive, which makes bananaguy shed his peel and launch himself from mid-air.”
- “Gameplay variety is achieved with minigames and level-specific mechanics: monkey bars in Clubs Town, gates and keys in the Diamonds Cave, platforms with time limits in the Hearts Sky area, and other such.”
- “There are a few nuances to these mechanics (if you dive and jump again right as you’re about to touch the ground, you’ll be launched forward - a very useful trick that is never explained), but otherwise, this is all you get.”
- “The issue is that some of these gimmicks are extremely under-utilized (there’s one room with lowered gravity which is the only place that uses this mechanic) and in the end, they’re never combined together into a serious challenge, even in the post-game content.”
- “My only gripe with the game is the wall jumping mechanics.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics are characterized by a simple yet appealing pixel art style that complements the game's slapstick humor and vibrant themes across various levels. While the overall aesthetic lacks a distinct identity, the execution is well done, with aesthetically pleasing menus and colorful visuals that enhance the experience.
- “There are various other collectables which can be tracked through the aesthetically pleasing menus.”
- “Art style is simple but pretty and well executed.”
- “Simple pixel graphics, simple music, simple sound effects; nothing really stands out.”
- “While the major levels each have their own theme (a jungle level, a sky level, a crystal cave level, a desert level, etc.), it’s hard to pinpoint a unique overarching aesthetic, besides the simplicity of it all.”
- “It gave the game a very slapstick appeal which complemented the silly character designs, jovial music, and bright, colorful graphics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is generally considered short and somewhat tedious, with repetitive missions that detract from the overall experience. While the worlds are repopulated with new NPCs after completing the main quest, the writing is intentionally quirky and humorous, often leaning into absurdity.
- “And just like Mario Odyssey, when you continue your game after finishing the main quest, the world is repopulated by new NPCs from all the lands you've visited, each having their own adventures.”
- “Worlds 1 and 3 are okay but pretty short, aside from some missions that require doing the same tedious tasks multiple times.”
- “The story and writing are intentionally bad, consisting mostly of weird, humorous dialogue that feels 'lol, so random!'”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in Bananaguy is characterized by its silliness and charm, featuring witty dialogue from goofy characters that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the natural flow of jokes, which feel organic rather than forced, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the game.
- “Bananaguy is a cute 2D platformer seasoned with good humor, goofy characters, pleasant music, and colorful worlds.”
- “It’s always worth talking to characters as they often have something witty to say, and the humor is silly but usually very funny.”
- “I thought the characters were hilarious with their responses; it never felt like the jokes were forced on me, making for a very chill game overall.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in Bananaguy is characterized as pleasant and jovial, complementing the game's humorous and colorful aesthetic. While it is described as simple and not particularly standout, it effectively enhances the slapstick appeal of the characters and overall experience.
- “Bananaguy is a cute 2D platformer seasoned with good humor, goofy characters, pleasant music, and colorful worlds.”
- “It gave the game a very slapstick appeal which complemented the silly character designs, jovial music, and bright, colorful graphics.”
- “Simple pixel graphics, simple music, simple sound effects; nothing really stands out.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally enjoyable, though players report experiencing some bugs that affect stability.
- “The game is a bit buggy but still fun.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that ruined my experience.”
- “There are too many glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in Worlds 1 and 3 to be somewhat acceptable, but they criticize the repetitive nature of certain missions that require performing the same tasks multiple times, leading to a tedious experience.
- “Worlds 1 and 3 are okay, but they are pretty short. The missions feel tedious as they require doing the same thing multiple times, which makes the grinding experience feel repetitive.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is characterized by a slapstick appeal that enhances the whimsical nature of its silly designs, upbeat music, and vibrant visuals, creating an overall lighthearted experience.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is unexpectedly charming and evokes a sense of fun and wholesomeness, leading reviewers to reconsider their initial hesitations about engaging with it.
- “Deceivingly charming collectathon; truthfully, I thought about declining the review copy, but my perception was proven wrong. The game is actually very fun and wholesome.”