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Donkey Kong Bananza
Action
Adventure
Platformer
Systems
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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

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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

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