Oh hey, Pauline is Donkey Kong’s co-op partner in Bananza – Polygon

🔍 Summary:

Nintendo has announced an exciting update for the upcoming game “Donkey Kong Bananza” on the Switch 2, confirming that Pauline, the mayor of New Donk City, will not only appear in the game but will also play a significant role as Donkey Kong’s co-op partner. In a new twist, Pauline will be depicted in her younger form and will also transform into a cursed character named Odd Rock, a small purple gemlike gremlin, due to a spell cast by the enemy apes of VoidCo.

Set in a timeline that suggests the game’s events occur before the original 1982 “Donkey Kong,” young Pauline brings unique abilities to the gameplay. She will use her singing talents to help players discover hidden treasures through a sonar-like shout and engage in combat by shouting words like “YEAH!,” “WOW!,” and “BAM!” These shouts will transform into physical projectiles that can damage enemies and interact with the environment, introducing a novel gameplay mechanic described as a “third-person shouter.”

The game will also feature a two-player co-op mode, where one player can control Pauline using the Switch 2’s mouse controls. “Donkey Kong Bananza” is set to release on July 17 exclusively for the Switch 2, promising a blend of musical elements and innovative action that expands the lore of Donkey Kong and Pauline.

📌 Source: https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/607651/donkey-kong-bananza-pauline-coop-2-player-nintendo-direct