Here’s How To Make Donkey Kong Bananza’s Jump Feel Normal

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As a dedicated gamer, I’ve just learned that Donkey Kong Bananza has landed on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s generating quite a buzz! However, if you’re like me, a seasoned fan of other Nintendo classics such as Super Mario Odyssey, you might find yourself scratching your head. There’s a certain… oddity about this new game that’s hard to pin down, but once you get your hands on the controller, it becomes clear: the jump button doesn’t feel quite right. It’s like the rhythm of the game has been slightly disrupted, and that small change is throwing off the whole experience.

On the new Switch 2, DK Bananza’s jump function is assigned to the A button instead of the more common B button by default. This is because the action buttons now correspond to the directions in which DK throws punches: X for up, Y for forward, and B for down. However, if you prefer the old way where the jump button was on the bottom of the face button layout (as seen on the Super Nintendo), there’s a setting to change it back to make jumping feel more familiar again.

To reach the settings, navigate to the fourth option (Options) from the main menu, identified by a gear icon. Scroll down to find the submenu named “DK’s Action Buttons.” Here, you can change the functionality of B and A buttons from “Jump / Punch downward” to “Punch downward / Jump”. While this isn’t complete button mapping, it demonstrates that Nintendo acknowledges some players might prefer the classic jump button arrangement. However, keep in mind that the punch directions are no longer aligned with their positions on the face buttons.

Within TopMob’s offices, this topic has sparked a lively discussion, as some employees are die-hard fans of the standard control setup, while others find it an unfamiliar adjustment. Ultimately, everyone has their own preferences, so we won’t dictate your gaming lifestyle. As a reviewer, I’ve invested nearly 20 hours into the default control scheme and find it incredibly intuitive, but many players opt to alter the setup early on and grow accustomed to the face buttons not directly aligning with punch directions.

Regardless of your approach, Donkey Kong Bananza is a boisterous, enjoyable experience. In the review for TopMob, I stated that during the Switch 2’s launch, this game serves as an ideal fit for one of Nintendo’s lengthy solo campaigns. However, it’s not just a complement to their established titles; it stands as a remarkable game in its own right and should be recognized alongside gaming masterpieces such as Super Mario Odyssey as part of Nintendo’s most recent outstanding achievements.

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2025-07-18 21:09