Before they depart a level, Donkey Kong proudly pounds his chest like a drum and Pauline sings, enthralling the area’s denizens. A standout was “Zebra Bananza,” a conga-inspired tune by Pauline that sounded like a mix of Idina Menzel and Gloria Estefan. There are more than 100 songs to collect and play back.

Mario Kart World might have been the Nintendo Switch 2’s main launch title but Donkey Kong Bananza really feels like the first must-have game for the new console, both when it comes to visuals, its wonderfully catchy soundtrack, and the experience overall. If you already have a Switch 2, this is the game to play next and a must for any collection.

The Switch 2 exclusive’s destructible voxels are proving irresistible for players willing to push the game to its limits