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Donkey Kong Bananza
Action
Adventure
Platformer
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo
Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
Released
July 17, 2025
ESRB
Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

The big guy is back! Donkey Kong swings onto the Nintendo Switch 2 system with a brand-new action adventure.

Help Donkey Kong make his way through the depths of the Underground World. The deeper he goes, the more amazing places he finds! There's no shortage of things DK can pulverize with his powerful punches. Break on through this truly destructive adventure.

Behold the golden bananas! The mysterious group, known
 as VoidCo, has its eyes on this
 prized bunch. But no one messes with DK's favourite food!

Golden bananas? The whole island was buzzing about the discovery of this tasty treasure. But then, distaster struck! During the chaos, VoidCo stole every breathtaking bunch of bananas. Now Donkey Kong must venture deep underground to get them back!

Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, Platformer
Donkey Kong Bananza How To Play DK Artist Controls Explained Model Bananas
How To Play DK Artist in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

The secret DK Artist game mode in Donkey Kong Bananza harkens back to the era of Mario Paint and Mario 64's title screen minigame.

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Hilltop Quiztone Quiz Answers in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

In the Hilltop Layer, select these answers to the Quiztone quiz to earn the Hilltop Quiz Master Banandium Gem in DK Bananza.

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How To Open Skill Tree in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

Follow this guide to learn how to open the Skill Tree in DK Bananza and how to earn Skill Points to spend.

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How to Change Clothes and Get New Outfits in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

Check out our DK Bananza guide to learn about the Style Shop and how to change outfits.

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Donkey Kong Bananza: How to Reach Cranky Kong in Hilltop Layer
Donkey Kong Bananza

Struggling to find Cranky Kong in the Hilltop Layer? Here's how to reach him and what Banandium Gem you’ll get in Donkey Kong Bananza.

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All Layers and Collectibles in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

There are 17 layers in Donkey Kong Bananza, most of which are broken up into multiple sub-layers.

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How to Get the Last Bramble Country Banana in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

The first two are out in the open, but finding the last Bramble Country banana requires Donkey Kong Bananza players to think outside of the box.

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All Voice Actors in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

Donkey Kong Bananza may not have a huge amount of dialogue in it, but there's still a cast bringing its characters to life.

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Donkey Kong Bananza: Which Path Should You Choose at The Divide? (Left or Right)
Donkey Kong Bananza

Upon reaching The Divide, Donkey Kong Bananza players will need to take one of two branching paths, but which one is better: left or right?

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Donkey Kong Bananza: How to Beat Grumpy Kong
Donkey Kong Bananza

Grumpy Kong is the first of the major bosses you'll face in Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's how to beat him easily.

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All Donkey Kong Bananza Amiibo Rewards
Donkey Kong Bananza

Donkey Kong Bananza has Amiibo support and even its own dedicated Amiibo figure, but what exactly do they do?

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How to Use Jump Shot in Donkey Kong Bananza (Double Jump Guide)
Donkey Kong Bananza

With the Jump Shot skill and a few other useful techniques, DK Bananza players can jump much higher than they'd normally be able to.

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Donkey Kong Bananza: Hangin' on Roof Road (Lagoon Layer Challenge Course #1)
Donkey Kong Bananza

Donkey Kong Bananza fans must collect three bananas on the first challenge course in Lagoon Layer, Hangin' on Roof Road.

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How to Get All Bananas in Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 3 (Pop Party) in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

Here's how to find all bananas and balloons in the Kong Bananza: Pop Party course in Lagoon Layer.

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Donkey Kong Bananza: Lagoon Layer SL 102 Banandium Gem Locations
Donkey Kong Bananza

Lagoon Layer SL102 holds 5 Banandium Gems, some easy, others well hidden. Here’s how to find all.

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How to Save, Load, & Erase Save Data in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

To save the game in Donkey Kong Bananza, you must navigate to the Save Data menu either in-game or in the main menu.

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Best Donkey Kong Bananza Difficulty Setting
Donkey Kong Bananza

Choosing between Normal and Assist Mode in Donkey Kong Bananza? Here's how each setting works, what changes, and which is right for you.

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Where to Exchange Banandium Chips for Bananas in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza

Bananas are the aim of the game in Donkey Kong Bananza, and exchanging banana chips is a great way to add more to your tally.

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Donkey Kong Bananza: How to Use Photo Mode
Donkey Kong Bananza

Capture DK’s wildest moments with Donkey Kong Bananza’s Photo Mode. This guide explains controls, filters, and how to snap the perfect shot.

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Donkey Kong Bananza: Seekertone Hide and Seek Guide (Hilltop SL200 Banandium Gem #14)
Donkey Kong Bananza

The Fractones in the Hilltop Layer want to play a game of hide and seek with Donkey Kong --here's how to find the four blue rock monsters (friends).

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