Preorder Donkey Kong Bananza Amiibo Now for $30
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– Donkey Kong Bananza, the first 3D Donkey Kong game since 1999, launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, with preorders available now.
– A Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo will release alongside the game for $30, available for preorder at Best Buy.
– The game features fast-paced traversal, destructible environments, and animal transformations, resembling Super Mario Odyssey in gameplay style.
– The plot follows Donkey Kong and Pauline teaming up to stop VoidCo, who stole golden bananas, with varied underground environments to explore.
– Several Donkey Kong-themed Lego sets, including Donkey Kong’s Tree House and DK Jumbo, are back in stock at Amazon and interact with Lego Super Mario sets.
The long-awaited 3D Donkey Kong adventure, Donkey Kong Bananza, arrives exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 next month, marking the franchise’s first major leap since 1999. Launching July 17, this visually stunning platformer has already generated significant buzz among fans following its impressive gameplay reveals. Preorders are currently live at major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, with a special Donkey Kong & Pauline amiibo also available for $30.
Recent Nintendo Direct footage showcased Bananza’s dynamic mechanics, revealing the mysterious Odd Rock from early trailers as a young Pauline. This underground adventure pairs the iconic ape with his future New Donk City companion in what appears to be a spiritual successor to Super Mario Odyssey – complete with animal transformations and creative destruction mechanics. Donkey Kong’s raw strength takes center stage, allowing him to smash terrain, tunnel through obstacles, and hurl boulders with satisfying physics.
Set across diverse underground biomes from icy caverns to lush forests, the story follows DK and Pauline as they battle the villainous VoidCo to recover stolen golden bananas. Pauline’s musical abilities unlock Bananza powers, temporarily transforming Donkey Kong into various animals – a clever parallel to Mario’s capture abilities in Odyssey. The game also features an extensive costume system for both protagonists.
For fans looking to revisit classic DK adventures before Bananza’s release, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and Tropical Freeze are currently discounted at multiple retailers. The Switch 2 launch has also made several previously unavailable Nintendo titles purchasable on Amazon, including upcoming releases like Super Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land expansions.
Lego collectors will find good news too – all five Donkey Kong-themed Lego Super Mario sets are back in stock after shortages last year. Highlights include the 555-piece Tree House set ($60) featuring a buildable DK figure, and the DK Jumbo Mario Kart set now discounted to $29.49. These interactive sets work with the broader Lego Super Mario ecosystem, offering creative building opportunities for fans of all ages.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
