Music plays a big role in Bananza’s mechanics. Pauline appeared in Odyssey as the mayor of New Donk City and sang the game’s theme song, “Jump Up, Super Star!” Bananza, on the other hand, finds a younger Pauline, weaponizing her talents to aid Donkey Kong in his adventure.

Donkey Kong has had plenty of memorable adventures over the years, but some games are clearly better than others.

The Donkey Kong Bananza-themed Nintendo Direct was filled with fascinating revelations about our favorite gorrila and his history.