It’s a little early in the Switch 2’s lifecycle to say definitively that Donkey Kong Bananza is a game of that caliber, but after playing it for the better part of a week I can say that the “smash everything” mechanic that defines its gameplay is an absolute delight.

Nintendo’s brought Donkey Kong back to the spotlight in the best way possible—by staying true to what made the series great while boldly breaking new ground.