Who should buy Donkey Kong Bananza?

Worth it if: Mario Odyssey was your last great 3D platformer and you've been waiting for the next Nintendo idea-bomb.; Destructible terrain as a primary movement system (tunnel down, knock walls in, reshape levels) sounds like a feature you'll engage with for 30+ hours.; Pauline-and-DK as a duo with mechanical interplay (DK punches, she sings to power-up) is the kind of design you'll appreciate.. Skip if: You don't own a Switch 2 — Bananza is exclusive, no PC/PS5/Xbox release window.; 3D-platformer collectible-hunting fatigue sets in for you fast — Bananza has a lot of post-completion gather work.; You wanted a sequel to Donkey Kong Country (2D platformer) — Bananza is firmly 3D and shares more with Odyssey than DKC..

Decision brief

Is Donkey Kong Bananza worth it?

Yes — an easy recommendation.

Switch 2's Mario Odyssey moment — DK Bananza's destructible-terrain platforming is the rare 3D-platformer mechanic that's actually new, and it carries the whole game.

9.0/10 Mighty

Who should pick this up

Worth it if…

Mario Odyssey was your last great 3D platformer and you've been waiting for the next Nintendo idea-bomb.
Destructible terrain as a primary movement system (tunnel down, knock walls in, reshape levels) sounds like a feature you'll engage with for 30+ hours.
Pauline-and-DK as a duo with mechanical interplay (DK punches, she sings to power-up) is the kind of design you'll appreciate.

Skip if…

You don't own a Switch 2 — Bananza is exclusive, no PC/PS5/Xbox release window.
3D-platformer collectible-hunting fatigue sets in for you fast — Bananza has a lot of post-completion gather work.
You wanted a sequel to Donkey Kong Country (2D platformer) — Bananza is firmly 3D and shares more with Odyssey than DKC.

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