Release Date: July 17, 2025
Donkey Kong: Bananza is a 3D platformer with a third person camera. The game allows us to play as the titular protagonist, using his enormous strength to defeat enemies and to overcome obstacles. This time we end up in the underworld with a task of finding valuable Golden Bananas.
Donkey Kong: Bananza is a 3D platforming game in which we play as the titular gorilla. The game was developed and released by Nintendo, the company overseeing the brand.
In Donkey Kong: Bananza we watch the action from a third-person perspective (TPP). During the game, we explore locations, jump on platforms and swing over abysses, but also avoid traps and terrain obstacles, and make use of the main character's strength.
The protagonist uses the power of his mighty arms both for fighting opponents and during exploration. Donkey Kong can destroy destructible elements of the environment, causing real chaos around him, as well as gaining access to new areas.
In Donkey Kong: Bananza our gorilla ventures into the Underground World, which is rich in Golden Bananas. When valuable fruits fall prey to a mysterious group known as VoidCo, the protagonist steps into action, and his goal becomes to recover them before it's too late.
The graphic design of Donkey Kong: Bananza was maintained in the cartoon style characteristic of the series.
Platforms:
Switch 2
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Donkey Kong Bananza review: Big, bold, and smashingly good
Donkey Kong Bananza blends new ideas with the series’ core DNA to create something that's not only incredibly fun, but hard to put down. It’s not just a great Donkey Kong game—it’s a must-have title, and a reason all on its own to pick up a Switch 2.
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One of the biggest surprises from today's Nintendo Direct was Donkey Kong Bananza DLC: DK Island + Emerald Rush. Not only does it exist, it's out now!
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September 12, 2025
Today's Nintendo Direct lasted over an hour, featuring major announcements such as a release date for Metroid Prime 4, a new Fire Emblem game, and more.
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Matt Buckley
September 12, 2025
In the first few days of its launch, Donkey Kong Bananza became the second-best-selling game in Japan. Plus some other fun facts about Japan's sales numbers.
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Matt Buckley
July 24, 2025
It was only a matter of time before players started sharing fantastic achievements in Donkey Kong Bananza. This player took destruction to another level.
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Matt Buckley
July 22, 2025
Donkey Kong: Bananza has delighted critics and promises to be one of the strongest releases for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Kamil Kleszyk
July 17, 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 appears to have sold 5 million units, according to a now-removed post from Nintendo. This would easily set a record for a console launch.
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Matt Buckley
July 1, 2025
DK’s big comeback. Bananza brings the funk and Pauline! Donkey Kong’s new adventure is almost here - and when it launches, you’ll be able to play it with a friend, even on the original Switch.
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June 18, 2025
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June 16, 2025
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Matt Buckley
May 9, 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was an exciting showcase, but 24 hours later, the fanfare has subsided. Fans are showing their displeasure with spammed messages.
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April 3, 2025
Game Ratings for Donkey Kong: Bananza Video Game.
Donkey Kong Bananza review: Big, bold, and smashingly good
Donkey Kong Bananza blends new ideas with the series’ core DNA to create something that's not only incredibly fun, but hard to put down. It’s not just a great Donkey Kong game—it’s a must-have title, and a reason all on its own to pick up a Switch 2.
Game is Recomended by 100% of Critics. There are 164 Critic Reviews.
The Punished Backlog: 9 / 10 by David Silbert
I’ve written more than 2,000 words about Donkey Kong Bananza, and I’m still not quite sure I’ve done the game justice. Yes, the early hours are a bit of a slog, but the game ramps up by the halfway point and is all gas until its very climatic finish. The Bananza abilities capture much of the “what’ll I transform into next?!” energy of Super Mario Odyssey, while the fully destructible environments add welcome dimension to an IP that has been criminally underserved the past few decades. No, it isn’t perfect, but the juice is well worth the squeeze. Whether you’re a 3D Mario transplant or you’ve played every Donkey Kong title since the arcade, you’ll find quite a lot to love in DK Bananza. Take time to clear past the rock, and you’ll strike certain gold.
Cubed3: 8 / 10 by Adam Riley
Donkey Kong Bananza is a worthy successor to the sublime Super Mario Odyssey and a very impressive new entry in the DK series, in general. It’s jam-packed with creativity that will keep players coming back for more, and a huge supply of fantastic nods to past entries that make the whole experience a thorough delight. Despite the moderately disappointing soundtrack, framerate issues faced, and craziness of the camera at times, there is enough tantalising adventuring, hidden discoveries, and even intriguing RPG elements within to cover any cracks.
CBR: 9 / 10 by Mark O'Callaghan
With Donkey Kong Bananza, it should be highly regarded with other platformers like Super Mario Odyssey and Astro Bot. Donkey Kong Bananza is a prime example of why gamers need a Switch 2.
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