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

Nintendo published Donkey Kong Bananza the beloved ape s first brand new D platforming adventure in almost years The new platformer was disclosed on Nintendo s newest console the Nintendo Switch In the battle 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 encounter also features Pauline who has appeared on chosen of Donkey Kong s earliest arcade platformers In Donkey Kong Bananza she plays an essential ally to Donkey Kong using her impressive warbling talents to help give him power-ups and solve more puzzles Players can also do co-op with a second athlete controlling Pauline through each stage Critics have praised the encounter s mechanics challenges and story with several calling it one of Nintendo s best games to be issued in several years Donkey Kong Bananza is available in stores and online now