Donkey Kong Bananza's DK Island is what I assume the majority of us expected would be part of the game once you completed the main campaign. After all, the developer's previous game, Super Mario Odyssey, let you explore the Mushroom Kingdom, so heading back to DK's homeland seemed like the natural bonus area to let players explore. And while I was initially quite excited for the area upon its announcement during last week's Nintendo Direct – even with it being part of a $20 DLC – DK Island leaves a bit to be desired.
When you arrive on DK island, it's gorgeous. It's a lovely reimagining of the island as seen in the SNES and N64-era games and hit me with a lovely bit of nostalgia. And exploring the island was great; I loved arriving nearby the wreckage of King K. Rool's Gangplank Galleon, climbing up the big Donkey Kong face embedded into the mountains (and smashing it, obviously), taking a minecart ride throughout the caves, and noticing little easter eggs sprinkled about the island. But it soon hit me… where are all the bananas?
