Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2: A Look at the Good and the Not-So-Good

Impressive Features

• Interactive and Destructible Environment

• Opens up new paths and gameplay possibilities.

• Camera Performance
• Works well, even in underground areas.

Notable Issues

• Pop-In

• Objects and parts of the environment appear suddenly as you move forward.

• Shadows and Lighting
• Poorly rendered shadows.

• Outdated lighting, reminiscent of the original Switch's visual problems.

• Resolution and Blurriness
• Varies between 1080p and 1200p.
• Some parts of the environment look blurry.
• Handheld mode likely runs at 1080p, offering better image quality than docked mode.

• Frame Rate Problems
• Slows down during certain animations, like picking up a banana.
• Drops to 30 frames per second during boss battles.
• Frame rate also drops in photo mode and handheld mode.
• Handheld mode benefits from variable refresh rate (VRR), but issues persist.

Overall Impression

• Mixed Image Quality and Performance
• Doesn't ruin the experience but has noticeable flaws.
• Future updates are hoped to address these issues.