Customer Ratings & Reviews

A fun open-world collectathon made by the team that made Mario Odyssey and a love letter to the Country Series that made DK a system seller to begin with. The gameplay is fun and destructive while having plenty to explore and the new movement abilities are fun to utilize. Would gladly recommend

Pretty easy game for 90% of the time. Few bosses that have some challenge. Some of the banana challenges are a little difficult. Pretty good story line. Music while using Bananza can get annoying. Over all highly recommend

If you're familiar with the Marioverse you probably have played the games of Super Mario and Donkey Kong. And if you've played them, you have a head start into the world of Donkey Kong Bananza! Kong is back and he's ready to go ape, finding banadium gems, gold and other nifty things to get you toward the goal of beating the baddies... Plus there's lots of chances to jump, punch, grind and throw stuff, which is as satisfying as you can imagine! Sometimes you'll get lost in the worlds, but don't worry and just keep punching stuff! The fun never ends!

So I almost never pay full price for games. I usually wait a year or two for them to drop in price, but I heard such good things about this game I decided to pick it up. As someone who has played every Mario and Donkey Kong game ever made, my expectations were pretty high for this one. Well it absolutely did not disappoint! This is a beautifully crafted game with an amazing use of a largely destructible world. It makes for an experience that can be best described as chaotic elegance. I got bogged down at first until I figured out I didn't actually have to destroy every single piece of destructible ground, wall and ceiling to get every single shiny item available. After that revelation I focused on exploring areas, reaching check points and moving toward the main objectives and had a ton of fun along the way!

Donkey Kong Bananza completely surprised me in the best way possible. I went in expecting a fun platformer, but this game delivers way more than that. The levels are creative, fast paced, and full of little details that make replaying them genuinely fun. Every stage feels different, and the game constantly throws new ideas at you without ever slowing down. The controls are tight and responsive. Donkey Kong and the rest of the crew feel great to play and each character has their own style that changes how you approach the level. The movement is smooth on the Switch 2 and the upgraded hardware makes the animations look clean and colorful. It’s one of those games that just feels good the moment you pick it up. The music and sound design are also top tier. Classic jungle vibes mixed with new tracks make everything feel energetic and lively. Boss battles are a big highlight too. They’re challenging without being frustrating and always come with some fun twist. The game runs perfectly on the Switch 2. No frame drops, fast loading, and the visuals pop on both handheld and docked mode. The backgrounds are vibrant, the effects look great, and the whole game just has that polished Nintendo feel. Overall, this is one of the most enjoyable games I’ve played this year. It’s creative, polished, and packed with personality. If you like platformers or just want something fun that keeps you smiling the entire time, this one deserves a spot on your list. I genuinely think it’s game of the year material.

A game that was revealed with just the leader of the bunch and a rock turns out to be a master piece. Between the story and the demolition of the levels it is perfect

Lots of action and great level design! The music and graphics really bring back the classic Donkey Kong vibe. Super fun to play on Switch 2!

Fantastic game, I never played any of the other Donkey Kong games. But I loved Super Mario Odyssey. This is a true successor and the game is SO huge! Smooth gameplay, funny moments & just overall so fun!

I had high hopes for this game and it far exceeded any expectation I had. Donkey Kong Bananza is one of the best games that I have ever played. It is so creative that I am surprised no game has ever been made like it before. I bought my Switch 2 on the second day it came out and if this was the only Switch 2 exclusive game I would say the console upgrade was worth it. I cannot recall a game being this good in many years. This game is fantastic and I highly recommend it for anyone who has a Switch 2.

Wonderfully made and a joy to play. The game brings over features from Mario Odyssey and improves them all around.

Fantastic game, a ton of fun. Every level is unique and full of interesting challenges

Donkey Kong Bananza is unlike any other DK game out there. It's a fresh approach to the game. It's hands-down one of, if not, the best game out currently for NS2. I've got probably 100+ hours in the game and just beat the main story. If you need to take out some frustration, just hope on Bananza and you can pretty much destroy anything. Not only that, destroying things is actually part of the process. It's how you find hidden chests and other items. This game should be added to everyone's collection.

Really fun entry into the Donkey Kong franchise. The game controls really well and the visuals are bright and fun. No issues running it on the Switch 2.

Donkey Kong Bananza is an absolute blast! My husband and I are both adults, and we didn’t expect to fall in love with this game — but here we are, totally hooked. It’s fun, colorful, and the perfect mix of nostalgic charm and fresh, exciting gameplay. We’ve had so much fun competing and laughing through each level that I actually had to order a second copy just so I could play on my own Switch — my husband is way too hooked and won’t share his anymore! If you’re looking for something lighthearted, entertaining, and perfect for solo or duo play, this game is it. 10/10 would recommend for couples, families, or anyone who loves a good Donkey Kong adventure!

Fun and easy game to pick up and play anytime. Feels more like a puzzle game than anything else. Multiplayer isn’t the best but they allowance of another player on their console without owning the game is a great addition.

It is a very fun game! Currently in the process of 100%ing it and it’s been very fun to destroy everything

In any other generation by any other developer, this would have been a tech demo. Instead Nintendo managed to make a 3D platformer based entirely around terrain destruction and made it work wonderfully. The game itself was made by the same team that created Super Mario Odyssey, and you can tell. The whole thing oozes quality and is polished until it shines like a (banana) gem. Cannot recommend enough. This is a must-have if you've got a Switch 2.

If you like just smashing everything you see….and I mean everything you see then this is the game for you. Very fun and quick to adapt to it, however, second player co-op is a little iffy but overall great perdona

I love that it had a help option to select when your setting uo the game. It allows for hints and help while playing. This made playing alot easier for my 5 yr old. Im on normal mode and its just alot of fun smashing everything.

The best nintendo switch 2 exclusive right now, in my opinion. If you enjoyed mario odyssey, you’re gonna enjoy this one. Smashing through layers of debris is very satisfying, controls are tight and responsive. One of the best 3D platformers of all time. It’s up there for sure. Highly recommend.