Donkey Kong Bananza devs say Elephant Bananza is overpowered but fun

Donkey Kong Bananza is a masterclass in cathartic game design, and by far the most satisfying moments in the game come following transformations that let you rip through environments and pound enemies to dust even quicker than usual.

That said, there's one elephant-sized transformation that even Nintendo admits is a little overpowered. "I think we can agree the most destructive transformation is the Elephant Bananza, and honestly speaking, it probably went too far," says programmer Tatsuya Kurihara in an interview with Game Informer.

Kurihara continued, "But at the same time, it's fun, it feels good. And that's what matters most."

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