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Donkey Kong Bananza Debuts as Switch 2 Exclusive With High Praise

It showcases the Switch 2’s graphical power with fully destructible terrains that fuel a fresh take on Donkey Kong.

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Overview

  • Donkey Kong Bananza launched July 17 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 as the first internally developed 3D Donkey Kong platformer in over two decades.
  • Players can punch through nearly all terrain to reshape levels in real time, creating emergent pathways and uncovering hidden collectibles.
  • The game introduces animal “Bananza” transformations—such as ostrich, zebra and enhanced ape forms—that grant unique traversal and combat abilities.
  • Critics have awarded Bananza ratings in the 90s on Metacritic and OpenCritic, praising its replay value and design innovation.
  • Handheld performance remains smooth at 60 frames per second, but docked mode suffers noticeable frame-rate drops during high-particle effects and boss encounters.