Jake Martin and Landry Smith dive into their review of Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2, sharing their honest thoughts and critiques. Don't miss Skill Tree Triviai!!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:53 COVID Experiences and Parenting Challenges

03:02 Book Discussion: East of Eden

05:24 Gaming Disconnection and Industry Trends

12:08 Housekeeping and Podcast Overview

12:47 Donkey Kong Bonanza Review

14:25 Gameplay Mechanics and Design Critique

24:35 Exploration and Level Design Issues

36:53 Critique of Game Design and Levels

37:27 Challenge Rooms and Puzzles

38:32 Character and Enemy Design Flaws

40:21 Music and Soundtrack Disappointments

42:23 Suggestions for Improvement

45:58 Boss Fights and Mechanics

53:18 Comparing to Mario Odyssey

58:32 Skill Tree Trivia

01:06:58 Podcast Conclusion and Future Plans