Nintendo recently aired a direct for Donkey Kong Bananza, which showcases more of the game’s characters, story, and mechanics. The new direct showcases what players can expect from Donkey Kong Bananza.
This includes the true identity of Odd Rock: a young Pauline. Pauline has full voice acting as she endeavors to get back home and fulfill her dream of becoming a great singer. She joins Donkey Kong as an ally against the dastardly Void Company, who aim to reach the planet’s core which has the power to grant a person’s true desire. Diddy Kong, Cranky Kong, and Dixie Kong will also be present in the game.
Donkey Kong has several abilities to challenge the Void Company and get to the center of the planet before them. You can dive punch to drill deep into the ground, perform a hand slap to find hidden items, and surf on a rock across the terrain. There are also transformations you can unlock with different utilities, such as granting flight, high speeds, or high strength. You can freely switch between these transformations as you collect more gold along your journey. There are also skill points and customization options you can access.
Additionally, Donkey Kong Bananza has several modes. This includes co-op play that you can do via gameshare or locally. The mode allows one player to play as Pauline and unleash projectiles of destruction using the mouse functionality. You can also carve items from stone in the DK Artist mode, also using the mouse. There will even be a new amiibo releasing on July 17 (plus all previous amiibos can be used with the game).
Check out the full direct below:
Donkey Kong Bananza will launch on July 17 for $69.99 for Nintendo Switch 2.
