One of Donkey Kong's abilities in Donkey Kong Bananza should be very familiar to fans of Super Smash Bros., as the great ape has been using it since the very first game in the series.
Donkey Kong Bananza is a big deal for a number of reasons, from it being the next game from the Super Mario Odyssey team to it finally giving one of Nintendo's oldest characters his first new game in a decade. One of the most surprising things about it, though, is that it's a big love letter to everything Donkey Kong, and even to Nintendo as a whole.
The joy of smashing and destructibility in Donkey Kong Bananza echoes a beloved licensed game from the past.
Since the game launched, we've shared a ton of little easter eggs, nods, and discoveries that reference Donkey Kong and Nintendo's past, from Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong calling out Country to one of the game's levels being a clear reference to Wrecking Crew. There's one that's just emerged that's my favourite by far, though.
Once you've made your way through a decent slice of Donkey Kong Bananza, you'll find that you can unlock special skills for the big ape,...