The narrative is light but effective. DK teams up with a teenage Pauline, who's voiced and full of personality.
Their quest to reach the Planet Core and stop the villainous VoidCo is peppered with humor, heart, and banana puns galore.

- VoidCo antagonists are cartoonishly evil but underused.

- Pauline's singing isn't just a gimmick - it's a gameplay mechanic and emotional anchor.

Pauline Trailer

Bananza's core innovation lies in its fully destructible environments.
Practically everything can be smashed, torn, or hurled, turning exploration into a tactile, kinetic joyride. DK's move set is built around this destruction with over 90% of environment can be destroyed.
You explore this open world and solve puzzles and collect golden gem loot drops along the way.
The gems can be used to upgrade Donkey Kong skills.
You can also glide on stones and throw stones to destroy targeted areas.
You can also transform into different animal forms which gives you different abilities and immunity against different environments. Such as in Zebra form, you can move in the snow areas without slowing or freezing.

The game is a visual and auditory feast. From sweeping landscapes to surreal cutscenes, every frame is meticulously crafted.
The soundtrack is once again a standout, blending ambient tones with poignant tracks that elevate key moments.

Combat Mechanics & Gameplay Systems