5 Fantastic Games We’re Excited to Dive Back Into This Weekend

Play it on: Switch 2

Current goal: Dig deep into the planet’s core, I guess

Alright, so here’s the deal: banana. Yeah, you heard me. Banana! I couldn’t help but shout it out. Donkey Kong Bananza, folks. This game is just a joyride — it’s like smashing through paper mâché walls with every step. I mean, who doesn’t love a bit of terrain destruction mixed with some crazy fun moves? Those “bananza” powers? Totally wild.

Oh, and Donkey Kong’s new look — don’t get me started! Gone is the sly old DK from Donkey Kong Country. Now, he’s more like this big lovable goofball. He’s all about bananas and his buddy Pauline. Their interactions? Heartwarming. I swear, when she gets all shaky and then looks at his big dopey grin, finds her voice and bursts into song? It’s like, shoot, we all need a friend like that. You know, the kind that just sees the best in you, no matter what.

Honestly, looking at those two, I thought, heck, if we all had someone who saw us like that — like DK sees Pauline — we’d probably feel fearless most of the time. Really, he’s an icon of pure, simple friendship. So yeah, glad he’s back. Might just be his best game ever. Carolyn Petit approved!