DK Goes Bananas Again: Our First Impressions of Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2

With Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo brings the iconic ape back for another round of high-energy platforming. We played through the early stages on Switch 2 and share our initial thoughts on gameplay, and what fans can expect.

🎮 Game Title

Donkey Kong Bananza

📦 Game Info

Released: July 17, 2025
Price: $69.99 / €69.99
File Size: 8.7 GB
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Version: 1.1.0, played in Docked mode

📽️ Gameplay Video

In our gameplay video, we dive into the early stages of Donkey Kong Bananza, taking on Ancient Cave, Boomtown, Lagoon Layer – and even facing off against the formidable Rock Monster.

📝 Our Impressions

Donkey Kong: Bananza is exactly the kind of game fans have been hoping for from Nintendo. Developed by the team behind Super Mario Odyssey, it’s another standout title that deserves a spot in every Nintendo Switch 2 library. Even though we’ve only played through the early stages, the gameplay is so smooth and addictive it’s hard to put down. Visually, it’s a true next-gen showcase—bursting with color, detail, and personality. While it doesn’t consistently hit a fluid 60 FPS, the occasional dips don’t detract from the fun in the slightest.

A must-play. 100% recommended!

🌟 Key Highlights

• Fluid & Addictive Gameplay
• Next-Gen Visuals
• Memorable Early Levels
• Performance That Holds Up

🔗 Extras

• Official Store Page

📌 We purchased our own copy of the game for this coverage.

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