Whoa, okay, let’s dive right into this whole Nintendo Switch 2 debate. If you were one of those smart cookies who didn’t leap at the chance to snag the latest console like everyone else — maybe because you were fighting off that annoying FOMO — then guess what? Donkey Kong Bananza might just yank you back into that frenzy. I mean, seriously, why do we do this to ourselves? Anyway, for the OG Switch crowd, there’s still good stuff. Remember the Bananza team’s previous gem? Yep, playable on the original Switch, and honestly, it’s a must-try.
So, picture this: I hopped onto the Switch train kinda late. Grabbed an OLED model in 2022. And get this — COVID decided to crash my party not long after. Lucky me, right? A little sarcasm there. But hey, isolation wasn’t so bad with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond by my side. Oh, and let’s not even get started on my delayed Mario Odyssey experience. I finally picked it up just recently, and man, that game… it’s everything they said it would be.
Let’s talk chaos, shall we? Bowser, back at it again — kidnapping Princess Peach. Like, is anyone really surprised? The dude’s got a wedding checklist! Cake, dress, the whole shebang. Gross, right? But not to worry, Mario’s on the case. And he’s got a ghostly friend named Cappy. These Bonneters, by the way, look like they’re gearing up for a costume party — hats and all. But plot twist: Peach’s tiara is Cappy’s sis. Drama!
Now here’s a wild concept: Mario’s hat isn’t just a fashion statement. Cappy’s possession trick transforms basic platforming into a hilariously unique experience. Mario can, I kid you not, become an Uproot to reach coins. Or a fish. Just swim along and forget about needing air. Sure, the ethics of possessing creatures is sketchy, but you gotta snag those shiny moons!
Speaking of which, moons power up this weird, top-hat-shaped ship named Odyssey. Makes sense, right? You collect these moons to hop from one kingdom to the next. Don’t worry, there’s no painful grinding involved. The stages are basically raining coins, and you can even snag some killer outfits for Mario — hats included.
A curveball? The 2D levels sprinkled throughout Odyssey. Mario squeezes through a pipe and boom, he’s back to his retro self. A Super Mario Bros. nod that’s both tight and nostalgic. Plus, his gear gets these adorable 8-bit versions. Adorable, right?
Super Mario Odyssey dropped like a bomb back in the day. It somehow mixed classic platforming with fresh twists. Whether you’re a Mario newbie or a veteran, the game’s a no-brainer. And while others flex with their Switch 2s and rave about Bananza, you’ve got Odyssey in your pocket. That’s a win in my book.
