Donkey Kong Bananza marks the first major first-party release from Nintendo since the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Despite being a lifelong appreciator of Nintendo games, Donkey Kong as a character has never resonated with me all that much. I blame 1999’s Donkey Kong 64. The first attempt at

Donkey Kong Bananza is available for $70 from Nintendo.com and other retailers. We're also keeping track of Nintendo Switch 2 restocks if you're still seeking a console. In a lot of ways, Bananza feels like Zelda and Mario met in the middle.