Nintendo Switch 2 Purchase Stirred by Enthusiasm for Donkey Kong Bananza Game
New Nintendo Switch 2 Highlights: Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Mario Kart World
The Nintendo Switch 2, officially unveiled recently, has generated excitement among gamers with its lineup of upcoming titles. One of the standout games is Donkey Kong Bananza, a new original Donkey Kong game exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on July 17, 2025.
Donkey Kong Bananza has been highly praised as a potential classic and a "killer app" for the Switch 2 due to its expansive destructible environments and gameplay style similar to Super Mario Odyssey. This marks the first 3D Donkey Kong platformer since Donkey Kong 64 (1999).
Other notable games for the Switch 2 include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Mario Kart World. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a long-awaited first-person adventure, is officially confirmed for the Switch 2, with Nintendo aiming for a 2025 release. The exact date has not yet been announced, but the game is expected before the end of the year.
Mario Kart World, the only official launch title for Switch 2, features a massive game world, a variety of characters, karts, outfits, and power-ups. The game offers a free roam mode, allowing players to drive around and explore the game world. In Mario Kart World, players can also engage in knockout mode, where they race to stay above a certain place in the race as the number of races dwindles with each lap.
The author, a lifelong Nintendo fan who has bought each new console right after its launch, found Mario Kart World to be exactly what they were expecting—an awesome Mario Kart game with new bells and whistles. Despite not being a fan of Mario Kart games with Karts, the author expressed excitement about the games available for Switch 2, stating that they believe the games will make it a star.
Meanwhile, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond does not have a release date yet, but it was playable at the event. Hades II will also be making an official console port with Switch 2 at some point, though it has been available on PC for a while.
| Game | Console | Release Date | |------------------------|------------------|-----------------------| | Donkey Kong Bananza | Nintendo Switch 2 | July 17, 2025 | | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | Nintendo Switch 2 | Scheduled for 2025 (exact date TBD) | | Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | Release date TBD |
The author's preference for Nintendo consoles is primarily due to first-party Nintendo games, with Metroid, Mario, and Zelda among their favorites. Despite never owning a Sega console, the author looks forward to exploring more games on the Nintendo Switch 2.
With the Nintendo Switch 2 announcing its new lineup of games, tech blogs like Gizmodo and io9 are abuzz about the upcoming releases.
The novel game Donkey Kong Bananza, a 3D platformer exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, will likely be a classic and a victorious addition to the console's roster, according to gaming enthusiasts.
Another anticipated game is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, expected to be a first-person adventure and a significant addition to the Metroid franchise, eagerly awaited by fans. Besides these, Mario Kart World, launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, has been praised for its expansive game world and engaging gameplay.
In the realm of technology, entertainment, sports, and gaming, the Nintendo Switch 2 is redefining the future with its array of exciting and innovative gadgets.
