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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nintendo Switch 2 coming with Donkey Kong Bananza: Check out the release date, trailer, gameplay, and more
Donkey Kon Bananza release date: Nintendo is set to reignite indie gaming enthusiasm with its exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza, debuting on Switch 2 this July. Marking the return of Donkey Kong to 3D platforming after over two decades, the game combines dynamic environmental destruction, creative transformations, and cooperative exploration alongside a younger version of Pauline. Teased in a recent Nintendo Direct, the adventure mixes rhythmic gameplay, voice-powered abilities, and a sprawling underground world ripe for discovery. With fresh mechanics and nostalgic charm, Donkey Kong Bananza is shaping up to be a flagship showcase for the new console—offering fans both a throwback and a bold leap forward. Donkey Kon Bananza release date On July 17, "Donkey Kong Bananza" will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2. Donkey Kon Bananza trailer About Donkey Kon Bananza Bananza, Nintendo's most recent Donkey Kong adventure, is expected to have a significant impact on the Switch 2. Launching exclusively on a 3D platformer immerses players in a vast underground environment where they must retrieve stolen golden bananas from the evil VoidCo. The game builds on Tropical Freeze's success and is the series' first complete 3D release since Donkey Kong 64. The devastation of the environment is central to Bananza: DK, which can destroy terrain, split it into weapon-usable pieces, and even alter the topography. The addition of banana transformations, which are driven by "bananergy," is a crucial component that enables DK to change into animals like a swift zebra or an ostrich. In a shocking co-op twist, a younger Pauline—who turns out to be Odd Rock—joins DK and sings to assist in fighting enemies and unlocking transformations. Pauline, which can be played alone or in two-player mode, excels at voice attacks and cooperative strategies. From interactive soundtrack cues to enormous elder creatures that use song to guide transformations, musical components effortlessly integrate with gameplay. Additionally, Switch 2's new mouse-like Joy-Con controls allow players to model and paint terrain in a creative DK Artist mode. Bananza is a reinterpretation rather than merely another sequel. It is intended to be a flagship game for the new hardware, featuring destructible environments, RPG-style skill trees, collectible Banandium gems, and GameShare compatibility that enables cooperative play across multiple consoles with a single copy. Donkey Kon Bananza price In the US, the Nintendo Switch 2 costs $449.99, which is more than one-third the price of the Switch. A version available only in Japan costs 49,980 yen ($350). To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
The Verge
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Nintendo announces a Donkey Kong Bananza Direct
Nintendo will offer an early look at Donkey Kong Bananza during a livestream on Wednesday, June 18th at 9AM ET. The company announced the upcoming Direct event through its Nintendo Today app and said the livestream will feature 15 minutes of information about the Switch 2 game. Donkey Kong Bananza was announced on April 2nd and launches for the Switch 2 on July 17th. It's an action-adventure game that has a newly designed Donkey Kong smashing his way through levels to retrieve stolen banana-shaped diamonds from an evil group known as VoidCo. The game's destructible environment allows Donkey Kong to break through walls, dig tunnels, and even dig underground to find more areas to explore. If this Direct is anything like the one for Mario Kart World, Nintendo will likely go beyond the gameplay we've already seen, giving us a more in-depth look at Donkey Kong Bananza's key features and mechanics. Maybe we'll learn more about the game's new character, Odd Rock, too.
