Nintendo had a showcase today in the Nintendo Direct in which they officially confirmed Donkey Kong Bananza. Apparently, this game will feature Pauline who is the younger version of Super Mario Odyssey’s main female character. Pauline will be riding along with Donkey Kong throughout the game.
Earlier leaks hinted at this partnership, although Nintendo was quick to remove them from the sites. The two characters expectedly add something unique to the franchise, and the gameplay will use Pauline’s musical skills as the main part of the action here.
New Transformation Abilities Unveiled
Pauline’s singing powers DK to change profoundly during gameplay, and this will be the most interesting feature. The musical capabilities can turn the great ape into a charging zebra that can easily bulldoze through the enemies and obstacles which are present.
Furthermore, DK has the ability to develop an ostrich that can fly, fighting, and bombing developing. Players can now rain explosive eggs on their targets as they play in avian form.
Enhanced Environmental Interaction.
The transformation capabilities aside, Nintendo showed more about how environments can be manipulated. Players can skate on torn parts of the game world, using the torn parts as transport.
The technology not only integrates into existing architecture and building materials, but furthermore has the ability to merge them for new pathways and structures like bridges. The feature offers possibilities to solve creatively and potentially multiple routes at each level.
Visual Showcase for Switch 2 Hardware
Gaming journalists are already noting Nintendo’s next-gen console’s technical achievements in Donkey Kong Bananza. According to reports, the game could be among Nintendo’s most visually impressive ever, taking full advantage of the power of the Switch 2.
The environments are said to be incredibly beautiful and detailed, while DK’s character animation is very expressive. Nintendo possibly capitalizing on next-gen power differences of this console with these technical enhancements.
Donkey Kong Bananza is set to launch on July 17, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. In other words, this game will be the next big game to join Switch 2’s launch lineup.