Caution: Dangerous pair on the loose!
Donkey Kong Bananza is a new video game that brings the iconic character into the modern era. This 3D platformer, available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2, sees Donkey Kong teaming up with a young Pauline to reclaim stolen "benandium" (banana-shaped gems) from the evil mining company Void Co. [1][2]
The story takes place underground as Donkey Kong and Pauline journey through multiple subterranean layers, aiming to reach the Earth's core. Along the way, Pauline's magical singing abilities transform Donkey Kong into various animals, adding an interesting twist to the gameplay [3][4]. It's worth noting that Pauline is revealed to be a sentient rock being who grows up to become the mayor of New Donk City, connecting the game to the wider Mario universe.
Gameplay in Donkey Kong Bananza emphasizes Donkey Kong's powerful and dynamic abilities in a highly destructible environment. Players can punch, climb, jump, and manipulate the terrain by tearing chunks of it to use as weapons, platforms, or tools for traversal. This destructibility is unique compared to previous Donkey Kong platformers and allows for creative interaction with worlds designed to accommodate Donkey Kong’s hulking physique [3][4].
The game features exploratory sandbox-style levels similar to Super Mario Odyssey, with objectives, enemies, and collectibles. Donkey Kong can also perform combos such as a roll-jump-roll, and can climb almost any non-slippery surface, giving players significant freedom of movement [3][4].
Developed internally by Nintendo EPD, Donkey Kong Bananza uses voxel technology to enable extensive terrain manipulation and destructibility, enhancing Donkey Kong’s brute force gameplay style. The game also features rearranged classic Donkey Kong music alongside new tracks [4].
In-Game Purchases are available, but they are optional additions to the gameplay. It's important to note that the game contains Fantasy Violence, a common element in the gameplay [5].
Donkey Kong Bananza is currently available for the Nintendo Switch 2 system. For more information, visit the official website. [6]
- Donkey Kong Bananza, the latest release, revives the iconic character on the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing state-of-the-art technology in gaming.
- With Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo proves its dominance in the entertainment industry, blending pop-culture icons, like Donkey Kong and Pauline, with cutting-edge gadgets.
- The collaboration between Nintendo and their internal development team, Nintendo EPD, has resulted in Donkey Kong Bananza - a game that combines modern technology, such as voxel technology, with timeless, nostalgic elements of Donkey Kong's past.
- Aside from video games, the merging of older narratives with contemporary twists in entertainment, like Donkey Kong Bananza, demonstrates the remarkable impact of pop-culture and technology on movies-and-tv, reinventing classic tales for newer audiences.
