Donkey Kong Bananza begins on Ingot Isle, where Donkey Kong joins a mine-based "banana rush" to dig for precious Banandium Gems, banana-shaped crystals coveted across the land. As DK celebrates the discovery, a devastating storm engineered by the sinister VoidCo mining corporation plunges him down into a sprawling subterranean world. There, he encounters Pauline—initially in rock form—imprisoned by VoidCo. Pauline awakens and reveals herself as a young, talented singer who uses her voice to empower DK's transformations. Together, DK and Pauline embark on a race against VoidCo, aiming to reach the legendary Planet Core, believed to grant any wish. Pauline hopes this journey will return her to the surface, while DK dreams of endless bananas. The duo must descend through multiple underground layers—each filled with unique characters, including Cranky Kong, Grumpy Kong, Rambi, and mythical giant Elders—who unlock DK’s Bananza transformations (Kong, Zebra, Ostrich forms) via Pauline’s singing powered by collected “Bananergy #donkeykongbananza #gameplay #walkthrough