Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2: A Look at the Good and the Not-So-Good

Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 has some impressive features, but it also has some flaws that might bother players. The game's environment is praised for being interactive and destructible, which opens up new paths. The camera also works well, even when underground. However, there are some issues. The game has noticeable pop-in, which means objects and parts of the environment appear suddenly as you move forward. The shadows are also poorly rendered, making the game look less realistic. The lighting is outdated, and it feels like the game is going back to the visual problems of the original Switch.The resolution varies between 1080p and 1200p, and some parts of the environment look blurry. In handheld mode, the game likely runs at 1080p, so the image quality is better than in docked mode. The frame rate, or how smooth the game runs, has some problems. It slows down during certain animations, like picking up a banana, and drops to 30 frames per second during boss battles. This makes the game feel less smooth and more choppy. The frame rate also drops in photo mode and handheld mode, even though handheld mode is a bit better with variable refresh rate (VRR). Overall, the game's image quality and performance are a mix of good and not-so-good. It doesn't ruin the experience, but there are definitely some areas that could be improved. Hopefully, future updates will address these issues.