Polygon.com / 26.07.25

Amid the chaos, Donkey Kong is a big ol' softie in Bananza

Destruction is the constant in Donkey Kong Bananza. Most of the time, you can punch your way through problems, earning mountains of gold as a reward. The concept is simple, supported by a chaotic and violent energy thats expected from a game where Donkey Kong smashes, punches, and throws large chunks of rock at everything in sight. But behind all the fur and muscles, theres a softie heart capable of doing the impossible and its all to help his little friend Pauline. Donkey Kong is obviously a big and strong dude, a fact he goes to lengths to ensure no one forgets. Hes always digging holes central to the dudes rock identity. Just look how much time hes willing to spend just making more holes on the ground, on the walls, even on the little Fractones who try to show him directions. Whats more, DK has plenty of opportunity in Bananza to show off a flamboyant side when changing into the musical, flashy Bananza transformations. Maybe some sleek moves with the Snake Bananza, or an elegant pe...
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