The level design is clever, challenging, and packed with secrets. Each world has its own unique vibe, and the platforming feels tight and responsive. I also love how they incorporated both single-player and co-op modes—it’s an absolute blast playing with friends or family. If you’re a fan of Donkey Kong, platformers, or just great Nintendo games in general, Donkey Kong Bananza is a must-own title. One of the best releases on the Switch 2 so far!

This is a must-have game for Switch 2. The action of tearing through the areas, the music, the bananzas, the graphics, it all is so satisfying. I've beat the main story and there's still plenty to do. It's got new bonus areas and extra missions. I've not 100% it yet. Still working on it.

mean looks good but all you do is smash like this game is geared more to little kids than teens abd adults even for a kid it seems dumb all you do is smash smash smash mario had more challenges this game is bare minimum and just lacks anything hard to do when playing i thought i was losing brain cells maybe if you were high as a kite then game maybe playable

I haven't touched a platformer in ages. Between the rave reviews, the redesign of DK, and the respectful move to set Mario aside for once and put DK Bananza out as the premier platformer for Switch 2, I figured this was deserving of a try. And what a delightful surprise it is! Vibrant visuals, inspired music, impressive design and mechanics, slick gameplay and UI, and and an innocent charm that is right on brand for the best of Nintendo. I thought myself to have moved on from these types of games, but here I am rolling around trying to explore and punch my way to the next banana. Incredible game and absolutely worth every penny, already. Nintendo has hit a home run with this one.

Excellent Donkey Kong installment ! love exploring the world's and smashing everything in sight, its very satisfying! Gameplay is nice and smooth on the Switch 2. game is pretty expensive, but I would buy it all over again. I see a lot of replayability from this title.

Absolutely amazing game. Top tier. Should have been the launch title to be honest but I understand why they gave it a standalone release. It’s like a mix of Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong all rolled into one. Absolutely epic experience so far and I’m only about halfway thru the game. If you’re even still reading this review and haven’t already ditched it to but this game, you’ve messed up. Go get it already! And prepare for an epic adventure filled with smashing virtually everything in your path!

I actually liked this game but I slowly stopped playing it after a couple days. The game is great, well made, looks good, sensible story. However it’s just not the kind of game for me. I simply prefer open world and combat oriented games, so if that sounds like you this might not be it.

Donkey Kong Bananza is definitely the big system seller for the Switch 2, in the same way that Mario Odyssey was for the Switch. It's just pure destructive fun that'll keep you smiling from beginning to end. Definitely a must-have game if you own a Switch 2.

Our grandson was thrilled.

The destruction is amazing. I personally enjoyed this a little more than Mario odyssey. No annoying semimandatory motion controls