Expert Pick #04
Donkey Kong Bananza.
A fully destructible 3D platformer that lets Donkey Kong smash through almost everything.
The Verdict.
9.0/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“A pure-joy showcase for Switch 2. Smashing everything never gets old, and the level design keeps finding new uses for it.”
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The Scoreboard
Expert Consensus90%
Community Rating89%
~90 critic aggregate; a Game of the Year nominee and standout Switch 2 first-party title.
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