Donkey Kong Bananza is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17. It’s a big 3D platformer that's possibly made my the team behind Super Mario Odyssey; we'll have to wait until it comes out to know for sure. In any case, it finds our simian hero running, climbing, rolling, and digging through a variety of wide-open environments that look to be almost entirely destructable. It’s available to preorder now (see it at Amazon). Read on for the details.
Donkey Kong Bananza
- Get it at Amazon – $69.99
- Get it at Target – $69.99
- Get it at Walmart – $69.00
- Get it at GameStop – $69.99
- Get it at Best Buy – $69.99
- Get it at Nintendo eShop (digital) – $69.99
There are no special editions or anything like that for Donkey Kong Bananza. The only choice you have to make is whether to buy it in physical or digital format.
Yes, the MSRP Is $69.99
While Nintendo is deploying a horrible new $79.99 price point for some Switch 2 games (looking at you, Mario Kart World) and even some upgraded and expanded original Switch games (looking at you, Super Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land), it’s sticking with $69.99 for Donkey Kong Bananza. That’s $10 more than the standard Nintendo kept for most original Switch games, but I’m glad it’s not $79.99.
What Is Donkey Kong Bananza?
Donkey Kong Bananza is the first new 3D Donkey Kong game since the 1999 N64 platformer Donkey Kong 64. The main gameplay mechanic here seems to be a digging ability that has Donkey Kong pounding and smashing his way down into the ground or through the sides of cliffs. And based on the trailer, there appear to be plenty of secrets and treasure to be found.
While most of the levels do appear to take place underground, you’ll get to play through a variety of environments, including forests, canyons, lagoons, and frozen tundras. True to the series history, there are also side-scrolling and mine cart rail-riding sections. It looks like fun. Check out our Donkey Kong Bananza hands-on preview for more information.
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