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051 - Donkey Kong Bananza: Bananas, Boss Fights & Big Monkey Energy
This week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse and Conor go full banana-mad as we review Donkey Kong Bananza, the brand-new Switch 2 adventure from Nintendo EPD Tokyo, the powerhouse team behind Mario Odyssey and the Galaxy series.
From Void Co.’s corporate villainy to Pauline’s musical awakening, molten-banana endgame chaos, and Donkey Kong’s most expressive makeover yet, we break down everything this jungle odyssey throws at you.
Expect discussion on DK’s new animations, modern Nintendo design philosophy, the “layered planet” level structure, unique power-ups (yes, including the emu/ostrich), sound design that absolutely slaps, and why every rumble, bongo and “OH BANANA!” feels so good in the hands.
We also get into:
- The Mario Odyssey DNA running through Bananza’s gameplay loops
- The new villain Void Kong, plus his hench-Kongs: Grumpy & Poppy
- Pauline’s redesign, voice arc, and jazzy endgame performance
- Level references to the original arcade Donkey Kong (those cave paintings!)
- K. Rool’s big return and the molten-banana showdown (light spoilers)
- Why boss fights are beautiful—but surprisingly easy
The tonal balance between kid-friendly chaos and nostalgic DK weirdness
And yes, we absolutely discuss the DK timeline, why you need to “touch grass” if you care too much about it, and Nintendo fans collectively losing their minds at Poppy Kong’s design.
If you love gaming podcasts, Irish gaming podcasts, Nintendo reviews, retro-inspired platformers, or simply hearing two grown men lose it over potassium content… this episode is for you.
UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming.
Follow us:
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By Unskippable DialogueThis week on Unskippable Dialogue, Pearse and Conor go full banana-mad as we review Donkey Kong Bananza, the brand-new Switch 2 adventure from Nintendo EPD Tokyo, the powerhouse team behind Mario Odyssey and the Galaxy series.
From Void Co.’s corporate villainy to Pauline’s musical awakening, molten-banana endgame chaos, and Donkey Kong’s most expressive makeover yet, we break down everything this jungle odyssey throws at you.
Expect discussion on DK’s new animations, modern Nintendo design philosophy, the “layered planet” level structure, unique power-ups (yes, including the emu/ostrich), sound design that absolutely slaps, and why every rumble, bongo and “OH BANANA!” feels so good in the hands.
We also get into:
- The Mario Odyssey DNA running through Bananza’s gameplay loops
- The new villain Void Kong, plus his hench-Kongs: Grumpy & Poppy
- Pauline’s redesign, voice arc, and jazzy endgame performance
- Level references to the original arcade Donkey Kong (those cave paintings!)
- K. Rool’s big return and the molten-banana showdown (light spoilers)
- Why boss fights are beautiful—but surprisingly easy
The tonal balance between kid-friendly chaos and nostalgic DK weirdness
And yes, we absolutely discuss the DK timeline, why you need to “touch grass” if you care too much about it, and Nintendo fans collectively losing their minds at Poppy Kong’s design.
If you love gaming podcasts, Irish gaming podcasts, Nintendo reviews, retro-inspired platformers, or simply hearing two grown men lose it over potassium content… this episode is for you.
UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming.
Follow us:
Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue
X – https://twitter.com/unskippablepod
TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue
Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content.
Contact: [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.