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Donkey Kong Bananza is available to play now. But can you play it as a newcomer to the series? Let’s explore.
The Donkey Kong franchise has been around for over four decades. It is perfectly understandable to wonder whether a newcomer can jump into Donkey Kong Bananza without prior experience. Playing Bananza as a newcomer to the DK series might feel a little overwhelming; however, you don’t need any prior knowledge to play the game.
Is Donkey Kong Bananza Newcomer-Friendly?
Even though the Donkey Kong series has been in existence for a while now, every Donkey Kong game features a unique touch, and newcomers will not feel as if they are missing out on anything. The characters remain the same, and there will be multiple cameos from other not-so-popular Donkey Kong characters as well, but you will still not feel totally left out.
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Despite Donkey Kong being an old IP, the games do not feature hardcore, story-driven gameplay. The essence of Donkey Kong titles has always been side-scrolling, platforming gameplay. Even though this time the side-scrolling element is reduced significantly, thanks to the 3D addition, the game is still, by and large, a simple and fun platformer.
Is There a Co-Op Mode in Donkey Kong Bananza?
Yes, DK Bananza will feature a two-player co-op mode. The co-op mode was revealed for the first time during the DKB Direct that was held on June 18, 2025. The Direct was approximately 15 minutes long and covered multiple features from DKB. The game will offer both couch co-op and online co-op modes.
Another thing to keep in mind is that you don’t need two separate copies of the game. If one of you owns a copy, you can still play Donkey Kong Bananza. Even though Donkey Kong Bananza is a Switch 2 exclusive, you can still play it on Switch 1 using the GameShare feature.
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