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

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