Although Donkey Kong Bananza wasn`t released exactly at the launch of Switch 2, it essentially stands as a key title and is widely considered a high-quality game. Critics have universally praised it. If you`re planning to dive in, you`re likely curious about how long it takes to complete. This article provides that information, along with a full list of its chapters.
How long is Donkey Kong Bananza?
The duration of Donkey Kong`s latest banana-fueled adventure varies significantly depending on your commitment to finding all collectibles, completing optional challenges, and exploring the numerous sub-layers of its mining-focused world. For a typical player, one who progresses to the final boss and completes some optional objectives, the game will take between 15 and 20 hours. However, there are other ways to play. If you aim to discover every single banana, all Banandium Gems, complete every challenge course, unlock all transformations, and acquire all Style Shop costumes for both DK and Paulina, a full 100% completion playthrough will extend to approximately 50-60 hours. Be cautious, as too much potassium can be detrimental!
Donkey Kong Bananza chapter list
Below is the complete list of levels and their associated missions. Note that levels also feature sub-levels – and we mean this literally, as you`ll frequently find yourself traversing up or down through a location. These sub-levels contain additional, and sometimes even primary, objectives, so you`ll naturally encounter them. Beside each level, we`ve indicated the total number of bananas found within it, accumulating to a grand total of 777 bananas across the entire game. You won`t be able to collect all of them until the end of the game or even into the post-game, as many are intentionally blocked off until then. All 17 chapters of Donkey Kong Bananza are listed below in the order you`ll encounter them.
- Ingot Isle Cave-in – SL1 – 36 bananas
- Lagoon Layer – SL100 – 56 bananas
- Hilltop Layer – SL200 – 38 bananas
- Canyon Layer – SL300 – 80 bananas
- The Divide – SL400 – 10 bananas
- Freezer Layer – SL500 – 87 bananas
- Forest Layer – SL600 – 83 bananas
- The Junction – SL700 – 15 bananas
- Resort Layer – SL800 – 42 bananas
- Tempest Layer – SL900 – 70 bananas
- Landfill Layer – SL1000 – 27 bananas
- Racing Layer – SL1100 – 10 bananas
- Radiance Layer – SL1200 – 76 bananas
- Groove Layer – SL1300 – 30 bananas
- Feast Layer – SL1400 – 69 bananas
- Forbidden Layer – SL1500 – 25 bananas
- Planet Core – SL1600 – 23 bananas