The first masterpiece of the Switch 2, according to the first tests

After the launch of the Switch 2 and Mario Kart WorldNintendo impresses the press with Donkey Kong Bananza. Additionally, However,

No matter how much we say, nothing can stop Nintendo. Nevertheless, Despite the criticisms we could hear on the Switch 2 (its performance). Meanwhile, the new Mario Kart World (its exorbitant price), the Japanese firm never loses the loyalty of its players. Meanwhile, The fact is that in the country of the gameplay and the game design, Nintendo remains the undisputed king. Furthermore, Meanwhile, And with each game that the company offers, the quality is (almost) always there.

Mario Kart World has already convinced fans of the license last June. In addition, Now it’s the turn of Donkey Kong Bananza to impress everyone. In addition, The game signs the Great return of the iconic monkey of Nintendo (After Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze first masterpiece switch 2, according On Wii U in 2013) while being the first major adventure. Similarly, platform game of the Switch 2. Similarly, Donkey Kong thus steals the show from Mario for this time, but it seems that we hardly lose the change. Meanwhile, Press review. Meanwhile,

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IGN : « Donkey Kong Bananza first masterpiece switch 2, according [est] A brilliant successor to Super Mario Odyssey and a resounding return for an emblematic character of Nintendo. It was a daring bet to make the first 3D platform game of the Switch 2 an adventure centered on Donkey Kong rather than Mario. but it turned out to be the best decision that Nintendo could take.«

Washington Post : « As the first great adventure of the new console taking advantage of its increased computing power. Nintendo wants to convey a clear message: technology at the service of video games, and not only visual pleasure, must take precedence. »

Daily Star : « It’s super fun. Hitting and breaking everything never becomes boring. The difficulty rises gradually. adapted to all the profiles of players, and there are a ton of secret zones to revisit once the game is finished.«

Power Unlimited : « Donkey Kong Bananza is not content to give back a youngness to the franchise: he also reinvents the genre of the platform game thanks to a clever level design and an innovative gameplay. […] It’s a simply incredibly fun game to explore. Moreover, »

GameSpot : « As a launch title for the Switch 2. Donkey Kong Bananza perfectly fills the need for a great emblematic solo adventure of Nintendo. But above all. it is an excellent game itself, which deserves to be cited alongside Mario Odyssey as one of the best recent titles in Nintendo.«

Gameradar+ first masterpiece switch 2, according : « To date. this is the best reason to have a Switch 2 and a brilliant demonstration of Nintendo’s know-how at its highest level. The central destruction mechanics is a pure treat. the level design maintains the captivating adventure from start to finish, easily competing with Mario’s best adventures.«

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Gameblog.fr : « Funny. beautiful, fluid almost in all circumstances, brilliant in his level design and in his freedom of approach, Donkey Kong Bananza is a slap and a concentrate of dopamine which stimulates and constantly rewards the curiosity of the player.«

JeuxVideo.com : « Donkey Kong Bananza […] first masterpiece switch 2, according is an excellent action-adventure game, with an efficient gameplay, accessible and full of fresh ideas. […] A title that has groove. which is just tapping (and strong) and that makes you want to come back to plant your shovel again and again.«

Gambling : « Nintendo continues to rethink its 3D formula. Donkey Kong Bananza returns its letters of nobility to the gorilla, a little too neglected in recent years, thanks to a large collectathon which pays homage to the entire franchise (or almost). […] A shoot of light and colors necessary during this gloomy summer. »

With a score of first masterpiece switch 2, according 91/100 on Metacritic, Donkey Kong Bananza Place among The best games of the year 2025 of the site, despite the very strong competition. He stands alongside the excellent Split Fictionand just behind Blue Prince (92/100) or Clear obscure: Expedition 33 (93/100). Another exceptional fact: no test on the game noted it for less than 80/100.

This is also the game Donkey Kong (on Metacritic) The best evaluated in the history of the franchise! If we stick to it, it seems that Nintendo has indeed surpassed. Some criticisms compare this bananza to the incredible Super Mario Odyssey (considered one of the major masterpieces of the. genre of platform game). Thus, the Switch 2 already shines thanks to its first two exceptional titles. Remains to be seen what the next one will give Metroid Prime 4.

Donkey Kong Bananza land This July 17, 2025 exclusively on Switch 2.