Donkey Kong Bananza delivers a chaotic, innovative platforming experience, but technical analysis reveals a "somewhat mixed" bag. Digital Foundry recently scrutinized the new Switch title, noting impressive visual fidelity alongside some performance dips.
The game, now available, reimagines classic Donkey Kong levels with a focus on physics-based destruction. Critics are calling it a "delirious destruction derby," praising its fresh take on platforming conventions. Nintendo themselves highlight the game's development in their "Ask the Developer" series.
CNET boldly declares Donkey Kong Bananza the best Switch game in years, even suggesting it feels like a Switch 2 exclusive. Ars Technica echoes this sentiment, noting it's a worthy successor to Super Mario Odyssey's legacy.
Despite the widespread acclaim, Digital Foundry's technical report suggests room for improvement, making it a fascinating, if not flawless, release.
