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

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Play it on: Whatever they’re calling the latest Switch… Switch 2 or something?

Current mission, if you can call it that: Figuring out what’s lurking way down in the core of this planet.

Okay, so here’s the thing: Banana. Yeah, banana — just soak it in. Honestly, it’s almost like, “Oh, banana!” I get it, that might sound silly, but if you’ve checked out Donkey Kong Bananza, well, you know where I’m coming from. There’s something about those crumbly terrains, the sheer joy of just moving around, and all those crazy transformations with their unique powers. It’s like, do I even need to explain? Just go play it, you’ll get what I mean.

And then there’s Donkey Kong himself. This new look he’s got isn’t like the old sneaky dude from Donkey Kong Country. Nope, this version’s just pure — like his brain’s on vacation. Just this bundle of enthusiasm and simple, straightforward love for bananas… oh, and Pauline, can’t forget her.

There’s this moment where Pauline’s confidence wobbles, and she peeks into DK’s big, goofy face. That face that’s all about love and faith. And suddenly, she’s belting out a song. And I’m thinking, “Man, don’t we all need that kinda friend?” Someone who sees us without all the baggage, just… as someone fantastic. It’s kinda moving, no lie. What a character, really. Glad the big guy’s back in action. Might just be his best gig yet.

Or maybe I’m just biased, stuck on this banana thing. Who knows?

— Carolyn Petit