{"product_id":"donkey-kong-bananza-nintendo-switch-2-n11","title":"Donkey Kong Bananza","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rgm-v3-summary\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"rgm-v3-lead\"\u003eDonkey Kong descends through destructible underground layers in a 3D adventure created specifically for Nintendo Switch 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA 3D world built to be broken apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonkey Kong Bananza turns environmental destruction into the main way to explore. Donkey Kong can punch through walls, tear chunks from the ground, tunnel downward, and reshape spaces that would be fixed scenery in most platform games. Gold, fossils, and hidden routes reward players who test the terrain instead of following only the obvious path. The underground layers change materials and hazards as the descent continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBananza forms transform movement and combat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePauline's singing helps Donkey Kong activate Bananza transformations with different physical strengths. One form can emphasize raw smashing power, while another changes how the pair crosses terrain or reaches distant spaces. These forms connect combat, traversal, and puzzle solving rather than acting as isolated power-ups. Pauline also gives the adventure a character-driven partnership as the two search for a route back to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:story --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-story\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesigned specifically for Nintendo Switch 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger environments, deformable terrain, and broad underground spaces are built for Nintendo Switch 2. The game supports TV, tabletop, and handheld modes, allowing the same exploration to move between a home display and portable play. Assist features can help with navigation and damage for players who want additional support. This physical US edition requires Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and is not a Nintendo Switch 1 game card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- rgm:details --\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-facts\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGame facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNintendo Switch 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical US edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGenres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction, Adventure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlay modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlayer support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 to 2 on one system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRelease date\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025-07-17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"rgm-v3-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about Donkey Kong Bananza\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich system is Donkey Kong Bananza made for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDonkey Kong Bananza is the physical US edition for Nintendo Switch 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the main gameplay hook in Donkey Kong Bananza?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmash, tunnel, and reshape terrain to uncover new paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich second mechanic shapes Donkey Kong Bananza?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTravel with Pauline through a layered subterranean world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat additional activity or feature stands out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Bananza transformations to change movement and combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nintendo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52396142395688,"sku":null,"price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9263\/2616\/files\/rgm-catalog-donkey-kong-bananza-nintendo-switch-2-n11-01-primary-white.jpg?v=1789621744","url":"https:\/\/www.rgmretrogames.com\/products\/donkey-kong-bananza-nintendo-switch-2-n11","provider":"RGM Retro Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}