If all future Nintendo Switch 2 games receive this much time and attention—with such a focus on playing to the dockable handheld’s strengths—then we could be looking at one of the best consoles of all time. Donkey Kong Bananza one of those games that you end up buying an entire console for, and not regretting it one bit.

The experience of just going with the flow and accepting the whims of a kid just to make them happy is relatable. Without Pauline, Donkey Kong Bananza would be a chaotic experience. But her attitude and friendship with DK show that a giant primate’s heart can be as big as his biceps.

The Nintendo Switch 2 adventure breaks new ground with its inventive level design and destructible environments