- July 17, 2025
- Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8
Donkey Kong Bananza
DK Bananza truly lives up to the responsibility as the flagship launch(ish) title for the Switch 2 and if you own the console, it’s an absolutely must buy to own this game!
DK Bananza truly lives up to the responsibility as the flagship launch(ish) title for the Switch 2 and if you own the console, it’s an absolutely must buy to own this game!
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Donkey Kong Bananza is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8 and was released on July 17, 2025. It received very positive reviews from both critics and players.
The big guy is back—and he’s not alone! Explore a vast underground world with Donkey Kong and Pauline—by smashing your way through it!
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- Incredibly fun and addictive gameplay with vibrant, varied, and well-paced non-linear levels.
- Strong character development for Donkey Kong and Pauline, who form a lovable and dynamic duo.
- Excellent showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2 with impressive world design, smooth controls, and plenty of unlockables and replay value.
- The game can get bogged down and less challenging in the middle sections.
- Some challenges may try players’ patience and feel frustrating.
- Less overall challenge compared to similar epic platformers like Super Mario Odyssey.
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3 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe music in the game blends new compositions with nostalgic tracks, enhancing the stylish and immersive atmosphere of the various world layers. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the addictive gameplay and pays tribute to classic Donkey Kong lore.
“The game's music (both new and nostalgic) adds a wonderful layer to the experience.”
“The smashing music perfectly complements the co-op gameplay and upgrades.”
“The various underground world layers have style and substance, enhanced by the fantastic music.”
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Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza is an absolute blast. Barreling through vibrant non-linear worlds and pulverising everything in your path is incredible fun from the moment you pick up the controls. Donkey Kong feels more like a main character than ever before, and Pauline might be the most lovable sidekick Nintendo have ever produced – I’m genuinely excited to see her become a staple of the franchise for years to come. It’s a collectathon that’s driven by addictive playability and avoids the banana skin of becoming a grind like Donkey Kong 64 before it. The smaller, multi-part levels feel less daunting than the huge expanses in Super Mario Odyssey, but are just as varied and exactly as fun. Despite not offering the same degree of challenge as Mario’s last epic and getting a little bogged down in the middle, Bananza is a great time, and finally gives DK a 3D instalment that fans can be proud of.
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Donkey Kong Bananza is a platformer game.
Donkey Kong Bananza is available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Donkey Kong Bananza was released on July 17, 2025.
Donkey Kong Bananza was developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8.
Donkey Kong Bananza has received very positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Donkey Kong Bananza for its music.
Donkey Kong Bananza is a single player game with multiplayer support.
Similar games include Big Hops, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, Demon Tides, Tinykin and others.