Donkey Kong Bananza has no trace of Lanky Kong, and DK64 fans are feeling it. Here’s why the omission cuts deep for a dedicated corner of the fanbase.

Donkey Kong Bananza skips a proper owl-style tutor, and new players are paying the price as core mechanics go unexplained across the early game.

Donkey Kong Bananza has no Kremlings, and DKC purists are taking notice. Here’s why the absence stings more than it might seem.

Donkey Kong Bananza drops the bonus stage format that defined DKC completion runs, and longtime completionists are feeling the absence in ways casual players won’t notice.

Donkey Kong Bananza shows no signs of referencing Wrinkly Kong, and DK64 fans are feeling the absence as more than just a roster omission.

Donkey Kong Bananza launches without Dixie Kong, and DKC2 fans are noticing. Her absence continues a long pattern of Nintendo sidelining the sequel’s legacy.

Donkey Kong Bananza lacks Funky Mode, and fans who relied on it in Tropical Freeze are already feeling the gap before the game even launches.

Donkey Kong Bananza launches without Diddy Kong co-op, and longtime DKC fans are divided over whether the solo-only design is a bold move or a franchise betrayal.