5 Awesome Games We’re Excited to Dive Into Again This Weekend

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I played this on the Switch 2. At least, I think it was. Whatever it’s called now. Anyway, the main goal? Dive deep into the planet’s core. Sounds daunting, right? But first, bananas. Yeah, you heard me. Bananas! I remember playing Donkey Kong Bananza and just being swept away. The whole destructible landscape thing, the zippy movements, all those wild “bananza” shape-shifts—it’s just… really neat. Like trying to catch confetti in a windstorm. All fun and chaos.

Now, Donkey Kong’s got this fresh look and vibe. Not like his old Donkey Kong Country sneaky self. Nah, he’s more like this lovable loaf, just a bundle of pure excitement and simple, banana-focused affection. And Pauline? She’s there too. There’s this one part where she’s unsure, and when she glances at Donkey Kong’s goofy grin, she suddenly finds the courage to sing her heart out. Something about that moment stayed with me—like finding some magical fairy dust in the corner of a dusty attic.

Ever had that friend who just, I dunno, looks at you like you’re the best thing since sliced bread, and poof! All your worries just sort of fade like echoes in the wind? Donkey Kong’s that guy. Such a legend. I’m really stoked he’s back, possibly in his top game yet.