Even thoughDonkey Kong Bananzaisn’t available for sale yet, but some fans have an opportunity to try a demo of the game beforehand. This will be the first major franchise title to come out exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 since its release on June 5. Fans won’t have to wait long for the full game, asDonkey Kong Bananzawill be officially released on July 17, but for those who just can’t wait, this is at least one way to try it before deciding whether to make the full purchase.
Recently confirmedDonkey Kong Bananzacustomization optionsreveal a different approach for the franchise. One of the most interesting new features is the variety of clothing players can wear, especially since each individual item will have a special benefit to help Donkey Kong in the game. In addition to having the option to change outfits, players will also be able to collect music that they can enjoy during their playthrough including the fan-favorite song, “DK Rap.”
Gamers on Reddit have discovered that in some popular retail businesses, Nintendo Switch 2 kiosks have aDonkey Kong Bananzademo. Releasing this game demo only in stores means that some players might be limited to just 10 minutes of gameplay, but that depends on how popular the kiosk is at any given retail location. Although it hasn’t been reported to be on Best Buy’s kiosks, the demo was discovered in both Walmart and Target stores.
Donkey Kong Bananza Demo Available at Certain Retail Kiosks
If anyone is wondering why Nintendo hasn’t simply released aDonkey Kong Bananzademo for download, there are currently only theories and no definitive answers. One argument for releasing a demo only in stores is to encourage sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 in retail locations. However, it’s possible that the decision to demoDonkey Kong Bananzain stores was made before therecord-breaking launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and that strategy might have been less necessary than the company anticipated.
Nintendo could still make this demo available for download beforeDonkey Kong Bananzais released, but the company has yet to reveal any such plans. Fans on Reddit raise a valid point about the effectiveness of a demo that can only be played in stores, but to be fair to Nintendo, this is a very traditional method of advertising video games. Anyone who lives close to a Walmart or Target should definitely take this opportunity to get a first look at bothDonkey Kong’scontroversial new designand the additional gameplay elements added to this latest title in the franchise.
Players who are excited about the next big game on Nintendo’s new console won’t have to wait long, as there are three moreSwitch 2 exclusives being released this summer. The next notable release isSuper Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, and it’s coming on July 24.
