Gamers typically seek to breeze through introductions and tutorials as fast as they can. After all, that’s when the actual gaming experience starts. However, with Donkey Kong Bananza, it appears to be quite the opposite.
Unless we consider narrative-driven titles like The Last of Us or Red Dead Redemption 2, players generally wish to speed through the intro. Tutorials often seem like a necessary inconvenience to grasp the mechanics. Nevertheless, the true enjoyment only commences after that!
Not so with the latest Donkey Kong Bananza, at least according to Reddit. One user proudly revealed that he invested three hours in the cave right at the start – and garnered nearly 8,000 upvotes.
Joy over advancement
User popper_topper humorously states on Switch Reddit that he dedicated an impressive three hours in the initial cave of Donkey Kong Bananza to uncover every single secret (or simply to destroy everything).
spent 3 hours clearing the intro cave..
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It’s not particularly remarkable; everyone plays at their own pace. What stands out is the almost 8,000 upvotes and numerous comments echoing similar experiences with the new Nintendo title.
This type of youthful passion for gaming can sometimes fade in adulthood. If you find yourself mired in a tedious routine, a game like Donkey Kong could be a great escape. If that fails, we have compiled additional tips that will (hopefully) rekindle the joy of gaming.
Gaming like in the past: Reddit concurs
One user commented under the post that he managed to exit the cave after two hours. Another remarked simply that he would need to try again to surpass the original poster.
Yet another comment admits to spending 30 minutes wreaking havoc without even starting the objectives. Most commenters agree that the straightforward gameplay harbors surprising depth and is immensely enjoyable, despite primarily engaging in destruction.
Nintendo once again demonstrates that an abundance of content, incentives, or service features isn’t necessary to keep players entertained. Well-crafted and simple mechanics are often sufficient to make us feel like kids once more for a few hours.
What game have you invested far too much time in content that could have been swiftly completed? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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