Donkey Kong Bananza brings back Funky Kong but leaves out his iconic boat from DKC3, and that omission is hitting one specific corner of the fanbase hard.

Donkey Kong Bananza features Cranky Kong as a mentor figure but skips a boss fight, and longtime DKC fans are feeling that absence sharply.

Donkey Kong Bananza skips the iconic tag team mechanic, and DKC fans who grew up with Diddy Kong’s co-op gameplay are feeling the gap.

Donkey Kong Bananza skips Diddy Kong’s iconic barrel roll, and DKCR fans are noticing. Here’s why the absence stings more than it should.

Donkey Kong Bananza skips the Squawks egg mechanic from DKC3, and fans of the often-overlooked SNES entry are taking notice. Here’s why it matters.

Donkey Kong Bananza skips Funky Kong’s surf shack entirely, and longtime DKC fans are feeling the absence of this beloved series fixture.

Donkey Kong Bananza skips the classic vulture enemy Necky, and longtime DKC fans are noticing the absence more than they expected.

Donkey Kong Bananza skips the Zinger Queen boss, and DKC2 fans who grew up with Queen B are taking notice. Here’s why the absence stings.