Donkey Kong Bananza Tops 2025 Switch 2 Releases

Donkey Kong Bananza has launched as a flagship title for the Nintendo Switch 2, earning a Metacritic score of 90 and becoming one of the highest-rated games of 2025. Critics praise its engaging 3D platforming, terrain destruction mechanics, and accessible gameplay, though some cite occasional performance issues and the absence of Switch 2's DLSS upscaling technology, with AMD’s FSR1 used instead, leading to less impressive visuals. The game honors Donkey Kong's legacy with callbacks to classic elements and features an Assist Mode for accessibility. A new DK Artist mode, enhanced by Switch 2’s mouse controls, enables creative user-generated sculptures, some of which have sparked controversy. The launch has also inspired themed hardware accessories like the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Pro Controller. Overall, Donkey Kong Bananza is celebrated as both a technical showcase and a major highlight of the franchise.