06/11/2026
Donkey Kong Bananza is a 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 3D platformer where Donkey Kong and Pauline tunnel underground to reach the Planet Core, battling the Void Company and its leader, Void Kong, to prevent them from claiming its power. The game features a mix of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, with Pauline’s singing granting Donkey Kong special “Bananza Transformations” for unique abilities, and includes a two-player co-op mode and a separate “Emerald Rush” mode. It’s developed by the Super Mario Odyssey team and has received praise for its tight controls, fresh art style, and engaging gameplay, though some find boss fights repetitive.
