'Donkey Kong Bananza' is remarkable because of how the developers, who also worked on 'Super Mario Odyssey', managed to build a cohesive world that naturally builds momentum. — Photos: Nintendo
The best Nintendo games have extra magic to them. They capture a primal source of fun. With The Legend of Zelda, it’s about the thrill of exploration and discovery. In the Super Mario Bros. titles, there’s delight in overcoming the challenges of the whimsical platforming.
When playing Donkey Kong Bananza, the core joy comes from digging in the dirt. It’s simple, and as a father of a 3-year-old, it’s a familiar sandbox pastime. As Nintendo’s star primate, players find themselves working on Ingot Isle, which is where officials have discovered golden bananas. The rush for the valuable resource draws a whole industry, and DK becomes part of it, working the mines.
