Back in 1994, Rare reimagined Donkey Kong, transforming him from his 8-bit arcade origins into a pre-rendered 3D icon. This vision defined the character for nearly three decades, and now Donkey Kong is stepping back into the spotlight with his first original game in over a decade. Bananza isn’t just a return; it’s a reinvention – one of the most imaginative, playful, and technically ambitious titles the company has delivered since Breath of the Wild. From a game design perspective, Bananza pushes the 3D platforming genre into exciting new territory, but from a technical standpoint? It’s a showcase for Nintendo’s latest console.
Donkey Kong Bananza is a technically ambitious Switch 2 showcase, despite some rough edges
