Nintendo’s banana-loving ape is back in ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ in first game since 1999

Nintendo disclosed Donkey Kong Bananza the beloved ape s first brand new D platforming adventure in almost years The new platformer was published on Nintendo s newest console the Nintendo Switch In the event players embark on an adventure as Donkey Kong who must find his way through a vast underground realm exploring the world with his running jumping and climbing skills Another feature highlighted in the new title is Donkey Kong s strength being showcased through a variety of smashing abilities which are also used to solve puzzles and find collectibles scattered throughout the realm The match also features Pauline who has appeared on specific of Donkey Kong s earliest arcade platformers In Donkey Kong Bananza she plays an essential ally to Donkey Kong using her impressive intonating talents to help give him power-ups and solve more puzzles Players can also do co-op with a second member controlling Pauline through each stage Critics have praised the match s mechanics challenges and story with a few calling it one of Nintendo s best games to be distributed in several years Donkey Kong Bananza is available in stores and online now