Destruction is the constant in Donkey Kong Bananza. Most of the time, you can punch your way through problems, earning mountains of gold as a reward. The concept is simple, supported by a chaotic and violent energy that’s expected from a game where Donkey Kong smashes, punches, and throws large chunks of rock at everything in sight. But behind all the fur and muscles, there’s a softie heart capable of doing the impossible — and it’s all to help his little friend Pauline.

Donkey Kong is obviously a big and strong dude, a fact he goes to lengths to ensure no one forgets. He’s always digging holes — central to the “dudes rock” identity. Just look how much time he’s willing to spend just making more holes on the ground, on the walls, even on the little Fractones who........

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