Barely a week after its debut, Donkey Kong Bananza, the highly anticipated exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2, saw its initial price reduction at a major online retailer. This early 10% discount, bringing the game from $70 to $63, was quite unexpected, as launch titles for the Switch 2 rarely receive such swift promotions. This limited-time offer was not expected to last, potentially freeing up some funds for the accompanying Donkey Kong and Pauline Amiibo figure.
Developed by the acclaimed team responsible for Super Mario Odyssey, Donkey Kong Bananza has garnered impressive critical acclaim. It received a notable 9/10 rating from GameSpot and currently boasts a strong 90 Metascore on the review aggregation site Metacritic.
Unlike some third-party Switch 2 physical releases that use `Game-Key Cards` requiring digital downloads, Donkey Kong Bananza provides the complete experience directly on its game card. Initially listed with a 10GB file size, the game`s actual footprint is a more modest 8.7GB, meaning players won`t need to download additional gigabytes beyond potential future patches.
The Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo figure, priced comparably to other recent Switch 2 Amiibo releases, offers in-game benefits. Scanning this Amiibo allows players to unlock Pauline`s Diva Dress ahead of time and grants `Kong Tile` power-ups. Furthermore, all existing Nintendo Amiibo figures are compatible with Bananza, providing additional `gold Kong Tile` rewards when scanned.
For an enhanced gaming experience, particularly in TV mode, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is highly recommended. This gamepad features remappable back buttons, beneficial for titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and the Switch 2 versions of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. An alternative is the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, which boasts additional remappable buttons, trigger locks, high-quality thumbsticks, and extensive customization options, including a turbo button that can significantly aid gameplay in Donkey Kong Bananza.
Other Donkey Kong Games for Nintendo Switch
For those eagerly anticipating Bananza who haven`t yet explored other excellent Donkey Kong titles on Switch, there are often opportunities to acquire enhanced editions of Tropical Freeze and DKC Returns. These stellar side-scrollers, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD which launched earlier this year, frequently see promotional pricing. Likewise, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is another title worth considering for its engaging gameplay.
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Lego Sets
- Mario Kart: Donkey Kong & DK Jumbo (387 pieces)
- Donkey Kong`s Tree House (555 pieces)
- Diddy Kong`s Mine Cart Ride (1,157 pieces)
- Dixie Kong`s Jungle Jam (174 pieces)
- Rambi the Rhino Expansion Set (106 pieces)
- Lego Super Mario Starter Sets – Mario, Luigi, and Peach
- More Lego Mario Kart Sets
A notable collection of Lego Super Mario sets featuring Donkey Kong characters are available, which is significant given that some were previously discontinued. Among these, Donkey Kong`s Tree House, a 555-piece set featuring a buildable DK figure, has been particularly sought after due to its prior scarcity.
Another set featuring a Donkey Kong figure is the 387-piece DK Jumbo, which was part of the Lego Mario Kart series introduced earlier this year.
All Donkey Kong Lego sets are designed to interact seamlessly with the Lego Super Mario Adventures starter sets, expanding the play possibilities.