5 Exciting Games We’re Eager to Revisit This Weekend

Sure, here’s a version with a more human touch:

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So, you gotta play this on the Switch 2. And, um, what’s the deal now? Oh yeah, diving into the planet’s core or something like that. Sounds intense, right? But here’s the thing—banana. And I mean, oh, banana! It’s weird how much I’m into this, but Donkey Kong Bananza? Total blast. Something about smashing through stuff, that joy of just moving around? It’s like pure chaos, but in a good way. Not to mention, the million powers you get with those “bananza” transformations — seriously, it’s wild.

Then there’s Donkey Kong himself. It’s like, what happened? He’s not the sneaky dude from the older games, oh no. Now he’s just this big ball of happy-go-lucky energy, completely head-empty but in a lovable way. Kind of obsessed with bananas and his buddy Pauline. And sometimes I think, wow, we all need that one friend, right? The kind who stares at you with this pure, uncomplicated love, and suddenly you’re like, yeah, I can do this. Like Pauline, when she glances at him and just belts it out—makes you think, huh, maybe his vibe is what gets her through. Who wouldn’t want a cheerleader like that?

Anyway, it’s just so refreshing to see him back and, dare I say, this might be his best gig yet. Carolyn Petit nailed it. I’m here for it all.