Donkey Kong Bonanza
On June 5th, the Nintendo Switch 2 was released, and although I spent every day failing to win the lottery for one, I was finally able to get my hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 the other day.
I am grateful to my wife and children who accompanied me to the lottery every weekend under the guise of going for a drive.
This time, I would like to share the appeal of Donkey Kong Bonanza.
This blog is a place where I, as someone who has never stopped gaming as a hobby, can share the appeal of games and information on recommended titles.
A Classic Gaming Experience Plus
Donkey Kong Bonanza is a game where you constantly cycle through exploration, discovery, and rewards, as there are many things that catch your eye when you look around the vast map. Up to this point, it is a typical map-exploration adventure game.
However, in this title, there are also discoveries to be made by digging through walls and floors, packing excitement into every 360 degrees.
For those who want to explore every corner of the map, this will surely be a welcome challenge.
Character Appeal
Not only has Donkey Kong's design been updated, but the characters on each map are also charming.
Even the enemy characters have designs that you can't help but like.
Donkey Kong's expressions, especially his chubby cheeks, are just so cute.
Similarity in Experience
Donkey Kong Bonanza feels similar to me to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which was released in 2023.
The gameplay of changing the terrain is similar to the gameplay of combining existing items to create new ones.
Also, the fact that Tears of the Kingdom has a world that expands into the sky and underground is similar to the fact that there are discoveries in all 360 degrees.
Since they are from the same company, I think there is some influence.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was also a highly acclaimed game.
It is understandable that Donkey Kong Bonanza is also highly rated.
Of course, the new experience of digging, combined with the performance of the Nintendo Switch 2, is also contributing to its high rating.
Recommended for
It is definitely recommended for experiencing the specs of the Nintendo Switch 2.
While the Donkey Kong series sometimes requires a certain level of difficulty, I think this title has an accessible difficulty level.
It is a game that is fun even just to watch.
I recommend it to those looking for a game to enjoy with others.
Might not be for
You can destroy almost every part of the map. It might not be for those who are meticulous or those who cannot move forward if there is even a little bit left undone.
Editor's Note
As a game lover, I am happy to be able to write this article, and at the same time, I hope that the shortage of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles will be resolved so that I can share this excitement with many people.