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Donkey Kong Bananas is the Best Nintendo Game Ever

Congratulations to Donkey Kong Bananas for claiming the top spot among Nintendo's classic games, outshining even Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda series!

Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read

Donkey Kong Bananas Tops Nintendo's User-Rated Games on Metacritic

Donkey Kong Bananas has emerged as a standout title, with many considering it superior to other classic Nintendo games. On Metacritic, Donkey Kong Bananas currently holds a user rating of 92. This score surpasses several highly-regarded Nintendo titles, including Super Mario Odyssey, which has an 89, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Super Mario Galaxy, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, all of which hold user scores of 90. Historically, games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Metroid Prime, and Super Mario Galaxy were considered among Nintendo's elite. However, Donkey Kong Bananas now stands as the top-rated user-reviewed game from Nintendo on Metacritic.

In Case You Missed It

For all you retro and adventure gamers out there, be sure to check out Bruno Pferd’s latest post “Donkey Kong Bananas Created by Super Mario Odyssey Studio,” published on July 1, 2025. The piece delves into the exciting news that Donkey Kong Bananas is being crafted by the talented team behind Super Mario Odyssey. This upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive promises to carry forward the innovative spirit seen in its predecessor and is set for release on July 17th. Dive into more details about this anticipated game Donkey Kong Bananas Created by Super Mario Odyssey Studio. For all Nintendo fans out there, especially those who enjoyed Super Mario Odyssey, we have some exciting news! Marcus Thompson recently published an insightful piece titled "Donkey Kong Bananza Developed by the Same Team as Super Mario Odyssey" (July 1, 2025), revealing a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the game's development. This rare disclosure offers a glimpse into Nintendo’s creative processes and promises a high-quality gaming experience set to release on July 17 for the Switch 2. Don’t miss out on this exciting announcement—check it out here Donkey Kong Bananza Developed by the Same Team as Super Mario Odyssey. If you’re a fan of classic arcade games with a modern twist, don’t miss Sophie Laurent’s latest post, “Donkey Kong Bananza: 8'25 Minutes of Commentated Gameplay by Nintendo, Gameplay Explained,” published on July 3, 2025. She delves into the upcoming Nintendo Switch game that combines intense gameplay, cooperative play modes, and a rich narrative set in the mysterious world of Ingot Isle. With its blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and action-packed challenges, Donkey Kong Bananza promises to be a must-play for any gamer. Head over to Donkey Kong Bananza: 8'25 Minutes of Commentated Gameplay by Nintendo, Gameplay Explained to dive deeper into this exciting new title!

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Game info

Official Name
Donkey Kong Banana Kingdom
Brief Summary
Donkey Kong Banana Kingdom is a Japan-only Donkey Kong franchise game. It is a sequel to Donkey Kong Jungle Beat and Donkey Kong: Jungle Fever. It is a 6 player coin pusher medal machine manufactured by Capcom. It includes a number of mini games featuring Donkey Kong. Other than that, not much information about this game is known, and its relation to the Banana Kingdom is unknown. Donkey Kong: Banana Kingdom involves Sensei Kong and a few other Kongs that debuted in the previous games. An arcade game developed by Capcom in collaboration with Nintendo based on the Donkey Kong franchise, which was only ever released in Japan.
Platforms
Arcade
Released
November 16, 2006
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Languages
German
Genre
Capcom
Genre
Capcom

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