Donkey Kong Bananza's Simplest Design Trick | Design Dive

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Published on August 29, 2025 9:57:30 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyGYxtJL_GM

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Donkey Kong (1981)

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Donkey Kong Bananza revels in the fun of letting players smash everything into smithereens. But arguably the cutest and simplest trick it employs, is a bark system that helps communicate the relationship between the titular gorilla and his companion Pauline.

[00:00] Introduction
[01:23] Jump Up Super Star!
[03:04] Barking Mad
[05:05] Simple Tricks Convey Intelligence
[06:44] Credits

Recorded using our own footage, with some gaps filled in courtesy of the playthrough by ‪@packattack04082‬
   • Donkey Kong Bananza - Full Game Walkthrough  
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