Jake Martin and Landry Smith dive into their review of Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2, sharing their honest thoughts and critiques. Don't miss Skill Tree Triviai!!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:53 COVID Experiences and Parenting Challenges
03:02 Book Discussion: East of Eden
05:24 Gaming Disconnection and Industry Trends
12:08 Housekeeping and Podcast Overview
12:47 Donkey Kong Bonanza Review
14:25 Gameplay Mechanics and Design Critique
24:35 Exploration and Level Design Issues
36:53 Critique of Game Design and Levels
37:27 Challenge Rooms and Puzzles
38:32 Character and Enemy Design Flaws
40:21 Music and Soundtrack Disappointments
42:23 Suggestions for Improvement
45:58 Boss Fights and Mechanics
53:18 Comparing to Mario Odyssey
58:32 Skill Tree Trivia
01:06:58 Podcast Conclusion and Future Plans
