Donkey Kong Bananza is out in roughly a month, and for those who’re nonetheless not offered on DK’s platforming antics, the most recent Direct could assist. Alongside affirmation of Pauline and the reveal of the Void Firm, the principle antagonist, it additionally delved into a number of the elective actions.
As famous beforehand, Banadium Gems are one of many extra important collectibles. They’ll grant ability factors to enhance stats like improved punching harm and even strengthening your Sonar to detect treasure from farther away. You’ll be able to even study new expertise, like Surf Surf for reinforcing whereas browsing on chunks.
Banadium Gems are hidden all through the world, and when you would possibly come throughout them by smashing via environments, you may as well acquire them in Problem Course Ruins. These provide challenges like time-limited battles, side-scrolling phases, destroying statues whereas driving a mine cart, avoiding lasers and extra.
Alternatively, you possibly can gather Banadium Chips and alternate them for Gems. Gold can be exchangeable for gadgets, together with the long-lasting Crimson Balloon to get better after falling right into a bottomless pit. Then there are Fossils to commerce for distinctive outfits for Pauline and Donkey Kong, which additionally confer distinctive bonuses. The Cyan Lagoon Vest expands your Sonar vary by 20 %, whereas the Swimmin’ Britches enhance swimming pace by 15 %.
Treasure Maps assist find Gems and Fossils and are perfect for checking what number of collectibles stay. Different notable choices embrace the flexibility to alter Donkey Kong’s fur colour, construct gateways for resting and listening to music (with enemies dropping new tracks upon defeat), and Photograph Mode. And for those who ever wish to return to earlier layers, the Subterranean Eels are at your service.
Donkey Kong Bananza launches on July seventeenth for Nintendo Change 2 at $69.99.