#donkey-kong-bananza

#donkey-kong-bananza

Donkey Kong Bananza, probably my favorite game of the year, is getting a paid expansion today called DK Island & Emerald Rush. As the title implies, you'll get to explore the island where Donkey Kong hails from and visit a whole host of his friends while you're at it. Naturally, there is more to explore and find there, but there's also a whole new set of challenges once you've finished the main game story. That's the titular Emerald Rush.

Loosely characterizing Donkey Kong Bananza in this manner misses the point of what makes the game so enjoyable to play. Bananza is a breeze for players because it's built on a framework that is versatile and complex yet accessible and intuitive. By giving you all the tools you need to succeed in Bananza's vast sandbox, Nintendo made a game that feels effortless to punch your way through. If you think the game is easy, then it's doing its job correctly--Nintendo wants it to feel easy.

In Donkey Kong Bananza, there's no better way to farm gold than using the Elephant Bananza and sucking up all of the gold from the Racing Layer's trophy.

The Tempest Layer in Donkey Kong Bananza is characterized by extreme weather, including lava rain and thunderstorms, requiring players to adapt to the challenging conditions.

In the Racing Layer of Donkey Kong Bananza, players can find Diddy and Dixie Kong racing alongside various rhinos, including Rambi, and discover Banandium Gems.

The Junction is a small pathway requiring completion of the Forest and Freezer Layers to access, presenting players with hidden Banandium Gems.

Notably, in the Donkey Kong Bananza, scanning Donkey Kong series amiibos spawns four KONG tiles which aid in clearing paths or dealing damage.

Donkey Kong Bananza launches with a secret DK Artist game mode that lets players create art using the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse controls, enhancing the gaming experience.

The Freezer Layer is a snowy land filled with sweet treats, zebras, and numerous Banandium Gems. Players must navigate slippery terrains and pitfalls like icy waters and molten lava.

Entering photo mode in Donkey Kong Bananza instantly freezes the game, allowing players to set up camera angles and focus to capture shots.

To fast travel to previous layers in Donkey Kong Bananza, use the Warp Gong found in the main villages after reaching Hilltop Layer, SL200.

To obtain all three Banandium Gems in the City Smash challenge, players must complete the task in under 60 seconds for the first gem, and under 20 seconds for the second gem.

In Donkey Kong Bananza, players will experience a variety of gameplay mechanics, including the ability to transform into different creatures with unique abilities.

"It is the million dollar question. I have been told there is a Direct this month, the month of July, but that Direct will not take place until after Donkey Kong Bananza releases."

Donkey Kong fans can finally rejoice as the new game 'Donkey Kong Bananza' marks the franchise's return to 3D adventures after 24 years since 'Donkey Kong 64.'