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Review Donkey Kong Bananza

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Donkey Kong Bananza ratings

46 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.5/5.
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  100/100  COGconnected  10/10  Vandal  10/10  GadgetGear  10/10  GamingBolt
  10/10  Niche Gamer  10/10  Pizza Fria  97/100  Nintendúo  95/100  NextN
  92/100  Switch-Actu  9/10  GameSpot  9/10  ActuGaming  9/10  wccftech
  9/10  VideoChums  9/10  Numerama  9/10  Shacknews  18/20  GameWave
  9/10  Well Played  9/10  GamersGlobal  9/10  Nintendoros  9/10  GameOver
  9/10  Nintendo Life  9/10  Checkpoint Gaming  90/100  Games.ch  9/10  GamesVillage
  9/10  Beyond Gaming  9/10  MKAU Gaming  9/10  TechRaptor  9/10  Geeky
  9/10  Game-eXperience.it  9/10  tuttoteK  9/10  GameInformer  9/10  M2 Gaming
  9/10  3RD Strike  9/10  Pure Nintendo  9/10  GameScore.it  8/10  GameKult.com
  4/5  EuroGamer.fr  4/5  GamesRadar  8/10  GameReactor  8/10  Nintendo-Town
  8/10  Journal du Geek  4/5  NME  16/20  JeuxActu.com  8/10  Nintendo World Report
  4/5  Absolute Geeks  8/10  GameHope
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100
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COGconnected
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by COGconnected
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by COGconnected
Fantastic visuals
Excellent soundtrack
Smashing stays fun
Pauline?s voice unsettles me
Could honestly be harder
[100/100] reviewed at 16/07/2025 - Test Donkey Kong Bananza ? Monkey Business Perfected [read the full review on COGconnected]
reviewed at 21/07/2025 - Test Donkey Kong Bananza Video ? Monkey Business Perfected [read the full review on COGconnected]
10
10
Vandal

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on Vandal]
10
10
GadgetGear
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by GadgetGear
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by GadgetGear
There are really a lot of things to do.
An excellent plot
Easy to play for both the young and the young at heart
Great graphics, even without DLSS
Framerate drops during busy moments
There are really a lot of things to do.
Excellent scenario
Easy to play for the young and the young at heart.
Great graphics, even without DLSS.
Framerate drops during busy moments
reviewed at 19/07/2025 - [read the full review on GadgetGear]
10
10
GamingBolt

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 21/07/2025 - [read the full review on GamingBolt]
10
10
Niche Gamer
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Niche Gamer
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Niche Gamer
The catharsis of ripping up a level's geometry and smashing things
Unbelievably tight controls and audio/visual feedback of tearing things apart
Absolutely top-tier gameplay variety that constantly introduces new things at a break-neck pace
DK and Pauline's expressions and animations are bursting with character and personality
The utterly jaw-dropping climax
Frame rate buckles under the sheer weight of its ambition
DK's animal transformations are abhorrent abominations
reviewed at 29/07/2025 - [read the full review on Niche Gamer]
10
10
Pizza Fria
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Pizza Fria
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Pizza Fria
Creative destruction as a central mechanic - and too much fun.
Large, vertical phases filled with collectibles.
"Bananza" with animal powers is addictive and unpredictable.
Charismatic soundtrack and captivating Portuguese dubbing.
Three-dimensional map and level design that are a reference for the genre.
The camera struggles in very confined or chaotic environments.
The multiplayer is limited and intended for a more casual audience.
reviewed at 06/08/2025 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]
97
100
Nintendúo

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendúo]
95
100
NextN
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by NextN
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by NextN
Its gameplay places it at the top of its genre and is accompanied by colorful settings, full of stimuli that make it hard to put down the controller.
The soundtrack is a auditory delight for both new players and veterans of the franchise.
Even when relaxed, its plot is well executed, one can note the affection hidden behind it and the bond that forms between the main duo, it's the icing on the cake.
In very specific situations, performance may suffer a little.
reviewed at 01/08/2025 - [read the full review on NextN]
92
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Switch-Actu

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 03/08/2025 - [read the full review on Switch-Actu]
9
10
GameSpot

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on GameSpot]
9
10
ActuGaming

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]
9
10
wccftech
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by wccftech
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by wccftech
DK and Pauline make a cute team
Surprising focus on story and lore
Smashing things to bits is a blast
Strong suite of abilities for DK
Large, complex, original levels
Engaging core mission design
Eye-catching, varied visuals
Fun, nostalgic soundtrack
Lots of replay value
Some visual bugs and the odd FPS issue
Actual platforming is relatively simple
Boss designs are hit and miss
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on wccftech]
9
10
VideoChums
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by VideoChums
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by VideoChums
Outstanding world designs that are full of imagination and loveliness
Unique jam-packed super-fun gameplay
Loads of collectibles and side content
Camera can sometimes be kind of frustrating
Degree of challenge remains rather low
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on VideoChums]
9
10
Numerama
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Numerama
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Numerama
Real massive destruction
Visually successful
Lots of bananas to pick, for as many hours of fun
It's a bit slow (sometimes)
Main campaign a little too simple
Still very little effort on the storytelling
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on Numerama]
9
10
Shacknews
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Shacknews
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Shacknews
Destruction mechanics create the ultimate sandbox
Phenomenal platforming
Heaps of content
Emotional story
Character building through Skill Tree and clothing
Framerate issues
Underwhelming boss battles
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
18
20
GameWave
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by GameWave
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by GameWave
Addictive destruction mechanics
Varied and successful artistic direction
Diverse and complementary gameplay
Real interest of collectibles
Accessible and enjoyable cooperation
Good lifespan
Sometimes complex management of transformations
Limited autonomy of the second player
Variable ergonomics in multiplayer
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on GameWave]
9
10
Well Played
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Well Played
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Well Played
A proper showcase of the Switch 2?s potential
Gorgeous environments that are exceptionally pleasing to smash
Super transformations are not rainy-day treats, go wild whenever
The depth of exploratory content is staggeringly vast
Skills and character progression are no mere afterthought
With music as a feature, I am glad it?s all great
This game seriously loves Donkey Kong
Performance dips hard when you really scale up your smashing efforts
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on Well Played]
9
10
GamersGlobal
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by GamersGlobal
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by GamersGlobal
Good tutorial
Difficulty level increasing appropriately
High level of difficulty for beginners
Spectacular boss battles, which ...
Great destruction of the environment
A huge range of creative challenges in the world, especially in bonus rooms.
Cool transformation of the banana
Very diverse "worlds" (layers).
Very high motivation
High solo playtime (approximately 20 hours)
Stylistically beautiful and detailed comic book graphics
Elegant animations and good effects.
Runs smoothly
Beautiful music
Mainly good sound effects
Fully localized (only Pauline does not speak in imaginary language)
The camera often glitches during the search.
... mainly too light and short
Occasional camera errors
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on GamersGlobal]
9
10
Nintendoros
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Nintendoros
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Nintendoros
A very dynamic game with a multitude of collectibles and interesting challenges.
Its audiovisual section is very avant-garde.
Bananas, the destruction of the land, its large environment.
Small slowdowns at very specific moments in the adventure.
The multiplayer could offer a little more.
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reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendoros]
9
10
GameOver
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by GameOver
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by GameOver
A 3D world perfectly adapted to the tradition and style of the series.
Impressive, large, and intelligently designed maps.
Transformations, which offer depth to exploration and combat.
King Kong and Pauline and their relationship.
Skills perfectly suited to the philosophy of Donkey Kong titles.
Satisfying post-match content.
Humor that recalls something from the titles of the old and good Rare.
Excellent audiovisual field.
A slow evolution and a lack of challenge at the initial levels.
The ongoing need for environmental destruction can be exhausting.
The Sculpture mode does not bring any significant addition to the main experience.
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on GameOver]
9
10
Nintendo Life
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Nintendo Life
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Nintendo Life
A wonderful variety and sense of adventure to every layer
Silky smooth movement that hides skill in its simplicity
A staggering number of rewarding collectibles
Challenge Courses and musical cues showcase a real love for DK
Hours of playtime both before and after the credits
Not without the odd performance hiccup
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendo Life]
9
10
Checkpoint Gaming
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Checkpoint Gaming
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Checkpoint Gaming
Smashing through terrain is incredibly satisfying
A huge amount of collectables to find
Characters, story and themes are charming
Truly a visual showcase for the Switch 2
Combat challenges are a little repetitive
90
100
Games.ch
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Games.ch
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Games.ch
Very detailed and high-quality graphics
Fantastic destruction system
Countless extremely varied challenges
Extremely motivating gameplay even for collectibles.
Spectacular skills of Bananza
Creative and varied level design
Overall successful game balance
Cool boss fights...
... which could be overall more demanding
Capricious camera during digging
reviewed at 17/07/2025 - [read the full review on Games.ch]
9
10
GamesVillage
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by GamesVillage
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by GamesVillage
Innovative design
Enriching exploratory phases
Fun and strategic skills
Exceptional visual presentation
Uninspiring boss
Diffuse technical uncertainties
A somewhat too caricatural story
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on GamesVillage]
9
10
Beyond Gaming
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Beyond Gaming
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Beyond Gaming
Very smooth game
Level design
Destruction at the limit
It looks great
Framerate drops
Often too easy, but ideal for children
Too little variety of enemies
Too addictive
reviewed at 17/07/2025 - [read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
9
10
MKAU Gaming
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by MKAU Gaming
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by MKAU Gaming
Destruction driven exploration that constantly surprises
Transformations feel meaningful, not gimmick
Pauline adds heart and gameplay variety
Gorgeous visuals, smooth animation, and varied biomes
Set pieces and boss fights are genuinely memorable
Packed with secrets, replayability, and charm
Camera occasionally misbehave
Some collectibles are too well hidden for their own good
reviewed at 19/07/2025 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
9
10
TechRaptor

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 20/07/2025 - [read the full review on TechRaptor]
9
10
Geeky

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 23/07/2025 - [read the full review on Geeky]
9
10
Game-eXperience.it

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

9
10
tuttoteK

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 24/07/2025 - [read the full review on tuttoteK]
9
10
GameInformer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 24/07/2025 - [read the full review on GameInformer]
9
10
M2 Gaming
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by M2 Gaming
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by M2 Gaming
Gameplay based on destruction, addictive and original
Psychedelic and colorful artistic direction
Various, fun and full of surprises transformations
Generous and rich in secrets
Well-thought-out cooperative mode with Pauline
Camera sometimes temperamental in narrow areasUneven and somewhat rare 2D challengesToo light difficulty at the beginning of the gameUnderutilized universe and lack of nods to some classic charactersSome framerate drops in intense moments
reviewed at 24/07/2025 - [read the full review on M2 Gaming]
9
10
3RD Strike
Atmosphere
Satisfying destruction mechanics
Solid platforming
Interesting progression system
Bad: Sometimes awkward camera angles
reviewed at 28/07/2025 - [read the full review on 3RD Strike]
9
10
Pure Nintendo

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 31/07/2025 - [read the full review on Pure Nintendo]
9
10
GameScore.it

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 09/08/2025 - [read the full review on GameScore.it]
8
10
GameKult.com
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by GameKult.com
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by GameKult.com
Well-structured collectathon
Clever level design that guides without forcing
Intelligent progression of mechanics, recycled without ever becoming redundant.
Cartoon universe filled with small ideas and enhanced by excellent French localization.
A very endearing Donkey Kong (and Pauline is not left out)
A grand explosive, generous and truly epic finale.
You will make a profit on the cartridge
Camera sometimes capricious
Gallery of bosses in half-tone
Obvious handling issues in certain phases
A pseudo-RPG layer that lacks interest (without becoming invasive)
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]
4
5
EuroGamer.fr

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
4
5
GamesRadar
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by GamesRadar
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by GamesRadar
+
Destruction is just as fun as it looks
+
Terrific level variety keeps things fun to the end
+
Surprisingly charming story
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Performance and camera troubles are occasionally annoying
-
Some Bananza transformations aren't very exciting
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on GamesRadar]
8
10
GameReactor
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by GameReactor
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by GameReactor
Truly charming platforming experience
Great variety in the Layer design
Crammed with collectibles to find and challenges to master
Pauline is wonderful
Quite a repetitive gameplay structure
Lives and dies on its terrain destruction system
Some quirky and unneeded modes like DK Artist and co-op
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on GameReactor]
8
10
Nintendo-Town
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by Nintendo-Town
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by Nintendo-Town
La destruction est vraiment satisfaisante
Une vraie sensation d'aller absolument partout, dans les limites du jeu
Les transformations ont un vrai impact dans le gameplay
La bande-son est exceptionnelle
La direction artistique est propre et soignée
Le jeu est très accessible et généreux pour les novices
Accomplir le 100% est réalisable sans trop de contraintes
L'utilisation des textures de chaque environnement pour revisiter le bestiaire
Des combats de boss qui exploitent chaque mécanique de gameplay
Le jeu devient quand même redondant sur de longues sessions de jeu
Le mode coopératif reste encore imparfait dans les contrôles
Le bestiaire reste tout de même peu varié
Le jus de melon est complètement anecdotique
DK Artist, la définition même de ?facultatif?
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
8
10
Journal du Geek

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

4
5
NME
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by NME
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by NME
Bananza was clearly designed around Donkey Kong?s unique skillset
Perhaps Nintendo?s funkiest soundtrack yet
DK Artist is as addictive and entertaining as mini-games come
Occasional issues with the camera
Co-op mode feels like an afterthought
reviewed at 18/07/2025 - [read the full review on NME]
16
20
JeuxActu.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 18/07/2025 - [read the full review on JeuxActu.com]
8
10
Nintendo World Report

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

4
5
Absolute Geeks

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

8
10
GameHope
Donkey Kong Bananza reviewed by GameHope
Review Donkey Kong Bananza by GameHope
The highly addictive aspect of destruction
The rewarded exploration
A fast pace
Intelligent level design
Surprises at every layer
A camera often struggling
Some handling issues
The anecdotal cooperative mode
To book for short sessions
reviewed at 28/07/2025 - [read the full review on GameHope]
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GamerGen

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on GamerGen]
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GamesWelt
An incredibly original design
Addictive destruction and collection parade
Grotesque but amusing mutations of Bananza
Various scenarios and numerous bonus levels
A comical animal gibberish with a caricatural attitude.
Colorful graphics with a good HDR profile
Mainly stable performance at 60 FPS.
Pauline's Disney moment
Very good synchronization by Pauline (in German and English as well)
Occasional camera issues during rock excavation.
Rare performance collapse accompanied by short-term fog
The structure of the levels is sometimes unnecessarily confusing.
Excessive excavation and tedious research in the meantime
Ridiculously easy recipes (except for one)
Musically surprisingly weak
5.1-Sound mixing with an excessive presence of the center channel.
reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on GamesWelt]
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PCGames

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on PCGames]
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JeuxVideo.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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Le Bêta-Testeur

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

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Areajugones

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/07/2025 - [read the full review on Areajugones]
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Multiplayer.it
Satisfactory and excellent control system
Deep, unique and imaginative game dynamics
Harmony between the main mission and the collectible items
A long and intense adventure with excellent bosses
Characterization of DK and Pauline
First-class animations and soundtrack
Sometimes "excessive", in the coloring and in the level design
Main objectives foreseeable in terms of content
The pop-up is a constant.
Jerky refresh rate in boring but circumscribed moments.
-
Les Numériques

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

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Tweakers

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 17/07/2025 - [read the full review on Tweakers]
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TierraGamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 17/07/2025 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]
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Future Zone

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 18/07/2025 - [read the full review on Future Zone]
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Tom's Hardware

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

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Computer Bild

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 21/07/2025 - [read the full review on Computer Bild]
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Gaming Trend

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 22/07/2025 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]
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Mag Jeux High-Tech

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

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MMORPG.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/08/2025 - [read the full review on MMORPG.com]
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ZTGD

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 12/08/2025 - [read the full review on ZTGD]
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Peopleware

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 12/08/2025 - [read the full review on Peopleware]
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TestingBuddies

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

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HardwareZone

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 27/08/2025 - [read the full review on HardwareZone]
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PlaySense

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 15/08/2025 - [read the full review on PlaySense]

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