Donkey Kong Bananza

Donkey Kong Bananza is a contemporary major release from Nintendo, remembered on our archive for its platformer identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.

7.6 average critic score

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Easy to watch, warm to play

Faride / rank #142 / 2025-12-10 / 8.0

Faride connects with Donkey Kong Bananza when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.

A world worth carrying after the credits

Morteza / rank #268 / 2025-12-11 / 7.5

Morteza responds to how Donkey Kong Bananza binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.

Production craft with purpose

Ehsan / rank #193 / 2025-12-12 / 7.4

Ehsan values Donkey Kong Bananza most when its presentation, pacing, feel, and technical craft seem built from the same blueprint.